I have been saying for a while now that NotebookLM is the sleeper hit of the AI era. While everyone else was focused on chatbots, Google built a tool that actually helps you understand information. It started with the "Audio Overviews" feature, which can turn dense documents into listenable … [Read more...] about Forget PowerPoint: You can now create slide decks in seconds with NotebookLM
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Google Photos gets the power of Veo 3 injected into its ‘Photo to video’ tool
A few months ago, Google announced a suite of new creative, AI-powered tools that were on their way to Google Photos. And now, those features are getting a proper home, as Google has announced that the new Create tab is now officially rolling out in the U.S. And as part of this launch, one of its … [Read more...] about Google Photos gets the power of Veo 3 injected into its ‘Photo to video’ tool
Google I/O 2025 kicks off today: How to watch the keynote and what to expect
The main event is finally here! While Google got a jump on its Android announcements last week with "The Android Show: I/O Edition," where they highlighted the redesigned Material 3 Expressive interface, Google I/O 2025 truly kicks off in earnest today, Tuesday, May 20th. The opening keynote is set … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2025 kicks off today: How to watch the keynote and what to expect
Google Assistant is losing 7 key features on Android and Nest devices
Late last week, amidst the buzz of Gemini's impending takeover of Google Assistant on Android, Google quietly slipped in another announcement: the discontinuation of seven more Assistant features. This comes after the 18 feature removals announced at the start of 2024, signaling the clear shift in … [Read more...] about Google Assistant is losing 7 key features on Android and Nest devices
You can now listen to your sources in an AI podcast form with NotebookLM
NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered research assistant, has been steadily leveling up since its debut. From global expansion to multimodal capabilities, it's getting better and better at helping you wrangle complex information. And now, Google has officially released a wild new feature that was teased … [Read more...] about You can now listen to your sources in an AI podcast form with NotebookLM
Qualcomm teases Google and Samsung augmented reality project that’s not a headset
It looks like the Samsung and Google partnership we've been hearing whispers about may not be delivering the mixed reality headset we initially anticipated. Instead, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said in a recent interview with CNBC that the three companies are actually brewing up a pair of mixed … [Read more...] about Qualcomm teases Google and Samsung augmented reality project that’s not a headset
A more ‘advanced’ version of Bard might be on the way, but you’ll have to pay
Google appears to making more strides with Bard AI. In addition to the Assistant getting an AI revamp with Bard, it looks like Google is planning on rolling out a paid version of Bard that will be available through a subscription to Google One. In a recent thread on X, developer Dylan Roussel has … [Read more...] about A more ‘advanced’ version of Bard might be on the way, but you’ll have to pay
Here’s an early look at the Google Assistant with Bard
The launch of Google's new AI-enhanced Assistant with Bard might be right around the corner. As we've seen the current Google Assitant get less and less capable, the promise of a new Assitant with the AI smarts of Bard is something that has me excited about a digital personal assistant again. The … [Read more...] about Here’s an early look at the Google Assistant with Bard
10 ways AI is being used on Chromebooks right now
Back in October at the Chromebook Plus Event, the ChromeOS team did something they don't normally do: they gave us a look at some new features that would be "coming soon" to Chromebook Plus models. These new features were all centered around bringing Google's AI capabilities directly to ChromeOS and … [Read more...] about 10 ways AI is being used on Chromebooks right now
Bard now responds in real time instead of making you wait, can also summarize emails better
Contents Google is moving rather quickly with its artificial intelligence initiatives, and it's evident every time I put my fingers on the keyboard. I'd say it's moving too quickly, but it continues to assure us that it's being as responsible as possible with AI like Bard and the mysterious … [Read more...] about Bard now responds in real time instead of making you wait, can also summarize emails better
Google is adding generative AI to Keep notes with upcoming ‘Magic Lists’ feature
Contents If you're at all familiar with Generative AI and Google's latest efforts with Bard, Gemini, and more, you'll know it's going all in on the idea. No, I mean it's truly ALL in. Now, thanks to an APK insights report by 9to5Ggoogle, we can see early hints that the tech giant is adding a new … [Read more...] about Google is adding generative AI to Keep notes with upcoming ‘Magic Lists’ feature
You can now create AI images with text in Search thanks to Google Search Generative Experience
If you're not yet familiar with artificial intelligence-created images using nothing but text, it's a real thing. In fact, it's taking the world by storm right now, and while I know how important the ethics concerns tied to these tools are, I have to admit they're getting really impressive. While … [Read more...] about You can now create AI images with text in Search thanks to Google Search Generative Experience
