Last summer, Google introduced NotebookLM, an AI-powered research and writing assistant designed to change how users understand and explore complex information. After widening availability in the United States back in December, Google has now announced that an upgraded version of NotebookLM powered … [Read more...] about Take your research to the next level with Google’s AI-powered NotebookLM
You will soon be able to text 911 in Google Messages thanks to RCS
We all know that split-second decisions can make all the difference in an emergency. But what happens when calling 911 isn't an option? That's where texting can be a lifesaver – and it's about to get a whole lot better thanks to RCS. Partnering with emergency tech experts RapidSOS, Google … [Read more...] about You will soon be able to text 911 in Google Messages thanks to RCS
Android’s Find My Device third-party trackers are now shipping
After a much-anticipated wait, Android's Find My Device network, which was first announced back in 2023, is finally ready to go head-to-head with Apple's AirTags. The network, officially launched in April 2024, now supports third-party trackers, with the first wave from Chipolo and Pebblebee … [Read more...] about Android’s Find My Device third-party trackers are now shipping
The Chrome Cast 267: Thoughts on new Chromebook Plus hardware
This week on The Chrome Cast podcast, we dive into our thoughts on the new Chromebook Plus model and Chromebooks that were recently announced at the event in NYC. Following the event, we had a great chat with Stella Shannon, ChromeOS Consumer Hardware Product Lead, and we did a hands-on video but … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 267: Thoughts on new Chromebook Plus hardware
The Onn. 4K Pro streaming box ‘two remote mystery’ has been solved
If you're in the market for a new Google TV streaming device, Walmart's new Onn. 4K Pro streaming box is going to deliver the most bang for your buck and is the one we'd recommend getting right now but you might want to wait to purchase. As we reported soon after devices started showing up in … [Read more...] about The Onn. 4K Pro streaming box ‘two remote mystery’ has been solved
The Pixel Tablet gets a new smart home trick
Google's Pixel Tablet is a solid Andriod tablet, but its smart home capabilities have been somewhat lacking since its debut. That's finally changing with a new update that brings a much-needed feature to the tablet. Now, the Pixel Tablet can do what Nest Hub smart displays have been doing for years: … [Read more...] about The Pixel Tablet gets a new smart home trick
How to supercharge your business with Google AI and Chromebook Plus
A few days ago, Google dropped a bunch of new AI-powered features for Chromebook Plus that help users be more productive and creative. But these new features aren't just for consumers, Google is also thinking about how these AI features can help businesses and teams, too. In a recent post on the … [Read more...] about How to supercharge your business with Google AI and Chromebook Plus
New ChromeOS 125 OOBE highlights AI features right out of the box
ChromeOS 125 is here, and if you're unboxing a shiny new Chromebook Plus or power-washing your device, you'll notice a few pages during the onboarding setup dedicated to the new AI features available on Chromebook Plus! Google has been improving the OOBE (out-of-box experience) on Chromebooks for a … [Read more...] about New ChromeOS 125 OOBE highlights AI features right out of the box
The Chrome Cast 266: Event recap with Stella Shannon from the ChromeOS team
For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we have a very special guest joining us for a bit of post-game discussion on the heels of Google's latest Chromebook-focused event up in New York. Stella Shannon - ChromeOS Consumer Hardware Product Lead - was gracious enough to sit down and talk through most of … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 266: Event recap with Stella Shannon from the ChromeOS team
Sharing passwords with your family just got a lot easier
Google has finally brought an anticipated new feature to their Password Manager that allows users to securely share passwords with their family members. This simple, yet helpful feature aims to simplify password management for shared services like streaming apps, school homework accounts, or … [Read more...] about Sharing passwords with your family just got a lot easier
Trade in your old tablet and save big on Samsung’s high-end Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
If you've been eyeing Samsung's top-of-the-line Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, now might be the perfect time to make a move. Samsung is currently offering a $250 discount as part of the Discover Samsung Summer Sale but you can slash the price down to a jaw-dropping $149.99 (originally … [Read more...] about Trade in your old tablet and save big on Samsung’s high-end Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
The ‘Find my remote’ feature is coming to more than just Walmart’s Onn. 4K Pro
Tired of searching for your Google TV remote in the couch cushions? Google might finally have a solution for you with a new feature called "Find my remote." While this feature has actually already made its debut on Walmart's new Onn. 4K Pro streaming box, we hadn't seen anything to suggest it would … [Read more...] about The ‘Find my remote’ feature is coming to more than just Walmart’s Onn. 4K Pro
