The "Collaborate with Gemini" feature in Google Drive for the web is an incredibly powerful tool. The ability to have a conversation with your files—summarizing documents, synthesizing information across folders, and pulling out quick facts—has been a game-changer for research and productivity. But … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s best AI feature is no longer chained to your desktop
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Gemini in Google Sheets is now a formula-writing genius that explains its own work
For many of us, writing complex spreadsheet formulas can feel like learning a new language. It can be an intimidating and frustrating process of trial and error. In a fantastic new update, Google is making that process a whole lot easier by rolling out a significant upgrade to formula generation in … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Sheets is now a formula-writing genius that explains its own work
Bryson DeChambeau is partnering with Google Cloud to put AI in every golfer’s pocket
Bryson DeChambeau is known as "The Scientist" of golf for a reason. He's one of the biggest names in the sport, not just for his major wins, but for his relentless, methodical, and meticulous approach to optimizing every single aspect of his game. From custom-designed club heads to AI-powered … [Read more...] about Bryson DeChambeau is partnering with Google Cloud to put AI in every golfer’s pocket
Google TV is getting a massive upgrade as Gemini replaces Google Assistant
For years, the Google Assistant on our TVs has been a handy tool for simple tasks—opening apps, searching for an actor, or dimming the smart lights. But it has always felt a bit like a limited, command-and-control system. Today, that's all changing. Google is officially introducing Gemini for TV, a … [Read more...] about Google TV is getting a massive upgrade as Gemini replaces Google Assistant
Google Photos’ incredible conversational AI editor is no longer a Pixel 10 exclusive
When the Pixel 10 launched, one of its standout software exclusives was the new "conversational editing" feature in Google Photos. The ability to simply describe the edits you want and watch them appear seems like an almost magical experience. We were hoping it wouldn't stay locked to the newest … [Read more...] about Google Photos’ incredible conversational AI editor is no longer a Pixel 10 exclusive
Google’s new smart speaker name leaks along with details on 360° audio
We are just over a week away from Google's big October 1st smart home event, where we're expecting to see new Nest Cams and the official debut of the round smart speaker that was teased at the Pixel 10 launch. Now, thanks to some digging into the latest version of the Google Home app by the team at … [Read more...] about Google’s new smart speaker name leaks along with details on 360° audio
Chrome for Android can now turn webpages into podcasts with AI-powered Audio Overviews
Chrome's "Listen to this page" feature on Android has always been a handy tool for catching up on articles while you're driving, doing chores, or just want to give your eyes a rest. But let's be honest, listening to a single, somewhat-robotic voice read a long article verbatim isn't always the most … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android can now turn webpages into podcasts with AI-powered Audio Overviews
You can now share your custom Gemini Gems with friends and family
Gemini's "Gems" feature is a fantastic way to personalize your AI experience, allowing you to create custom-tailored assistants that save you from repetitive prompting. You can have one Gem that's your creative writing partner, another that's a meal planner, and a third that's a travel agent. But … [Read more...] about You can now share your custom Gemini Gems with friends and family
Google Meet is getting a private AI assistant that can catch you up if you’re late
As Gemini continues to weave its way into every corner of Google Workspace, it was only a matter of time before it showed up in a big way in Google Meet. In a new announcement, Google has unveiled "Ask Gemini in Meet," a powerful, private AI assistant that lives right inside your video calls to help … [Read more...] about Google Meet is getting a private AI assistant that can catch you up if you’re late
How Google is turning Chrome into your intelligent partner on the web
When Google Chrome first launched back in 2008, it set out to be a browser that was faster, more secure, and more stable than anything else on the market. It succeeded, and in doing so, it kickstarted a new era of web innovation. Today, Google is taking the next critical step in that journey by … [Read more...] about How Google is turning Chrome into your intelligent partner on the web
Gemini in Chrome is here, and it’s bringing Agentic AI to help wherever you are on the web
While we've seen Gemini's powerful AI integrated into countless Google products over the past year, its arrival in the Chrome browser itself has been the one many have been waiting for. Today, Google is pulling back the curtain on a massive suite of 10 new AI-powered features for Chrome, … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome is here, and it’s bringing Agentic AI to help wherever you are on the web
Google’s new experimental app for Windows is like Spotlight for your PC, with Lens built right in
For years, users of MacOS and ChromeOS have enjoyed powerful, built-in universal search tools that can find files, apps, and web results all in one place. While Windows has its own search, it's never quite felt as seamless. Now, in a fascinating move, Google is stepping in to fill that gap with a … [Read more...] about Google’s new experimental app for Windows is like Spotlight for your PC, with Lens built right in
