Having spent over a decade writing about, testing, and incorporating ChromeOS and Google ecosystem tools into my daily workflow, I’m constantly looking for ways to streamline the seemingly-endless administrative friction that comes with managing an online publication. In fact, Gemini Spark has … [Read more...] about Why I can’t wait to put Gemini Spark’s new Chrome integration to work
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NOAA chooses Google Cloud to power the future of weather forecasting
Predicting extreme weather events and tracking severe storms with speed and accuracy requires unbelievable computing power. In a major shift for global meteorology, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is officially moving its operational supercomputing infrastructure … [Read more...] about NOAA chooses Google Cloud to power the future of weather forecasting
Gemini for macOS gets natural voice dictation and screen reasoning
Google is continuing to expand its desktop AI features across platform ecosystems, and Mac users are getting a major workflow upgrade today. According to a new post on News from Google (formerly The Keyword), the Gemini app for macOS is introducing new natural language voice capabilities designed … [Read more...] about Gemini for macOS gets natural voice dictation and screen reasoning
Gemini can now generate diagrams and infographics directly inside Google Docs
Google is continuing to expand Gemini’s capabilities across Google Workspace, and the latest update brings some major visual firepower to Google Docs. According to a new post on the Google Workspace Updates blog, users can now generate, edit, and refine custom images, diagrams, and infographics … [Read more...] about Gemini can now generate diagrams and infographics directly inside Google Docs
Googlebook success will partly hinge on their ability to deliver on truly helpful AI features
Not long after Google officially pulled back the curtain on Googlebook at The Android Show, I jotted down a quick note to myself that I’ve been reflecting on over the past few days: "To succeed, Googlebooks will need to truly deliver on the promise of AI being helpful in all forms of work and … [Read more...] about Googlebook success will partly hinge on their ability to deliver on truly helpful AI features
Google’s agentic AI, Gemini Spark, is now available on the $20 Pro tier in the US
Google is officially expanding access to Gemini Spark, the agentic AI assistant they first unveiled at this year’s I/O developer conference. According to Google's latest update, Spark is now rolling out to users on the $20-a-month Google AI Pro tier in the US, while also expanding globally with … [Read more...] about Google’s agentic AI, Gemini Spark, is now available on the $20 Pro tier in the US
Google Meet is adding visual screenshots to Gemini meeting notes
Google Meet’s AI-powered Take notes for me feature has been a game-changer for capturing meeting summaries and key action items automatically. However, while transcripts and written notes do a great job summarizing spoken conversations, they have always missed a crucial part of most meetings: visual … [Read more...] about Google Meet is adding visual screenshots to Gemini meeting notes
Why Google should make a new Google Home Hub for Gemini in the home
Having the new Google Home Speaker sitting on a desk or kitchen counter is undeniably fun. Bringing Gemini Intelligence directly into household audio has changed how natural voice interactions feel, making old Google Assistant commands feel pretty primitive by comparison. As great as a standalone … [Read more...] about Why Google should make a new Google Home Hub for Gemini in the home
Create on-brand presentations in minutes with Gemini in Google Slides
Building a great slide deck manually is easily one of the most time-consuming parts of any workflow. From gathering data across scattered documents to fiddling with slide formatting and color schemes, getting a presentation ready for a meeting often takes hours of tedious work. Google is aiming … [Read more...] about Create on-brand presentations in minutes with Gemini in Google Slides
Walmart launches two new Onn budget-friendly outdoor cameras for Google Home
Last fall, Google surprised smart home enthusiasts by partnering directly with Walmart to bring affordable, Google Home-compatible security hardware under Walmart's in-house Onn brand. That lineup originally kicked off with a dirt-cheap wired video doorbell and an indoor camera, but Google is … [Read more...] about Walmart launches two new Onn budget-friendly outdoor cameras for Google Home
Google details 3 massive AI updates at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026
Samsung officially kicked off its summer Galaxy Unpacked event in London today, unveiling its latest flagship foldables—the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8—alongside new wearables. While hardware always takes center stage, Google took the opportunity to highlight how deeply integrated Gemini … [Read more...] about Google details 3 massive AI updates at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026
Gmail’s ‘Help me write’ feature just gained a massive custom refinement upgrade
Google has been steadily building out its Gemini-powered writing tools across the Workspace ecosystem, but one of the most heavily used integrations is easily the "Help me write" feature inside Gmail. Having an AI draft a quick response is incredibly convenient, but up until now, adjusting that … [Read more...] about Gmail’s ‘Help me write’ feature just gained a massive custom refinement upgrade
