In order to avoid paying for YouTube Premium, many users employ an ad blocker in their browser in order to improve their experience and keep their wallet from being drained by Google. However, according to a user on Reddit (Kudos: 9to5Google), who provided the screenshot seen below, the tech giant … [Read more...] about “Ad blockers are not allowed on YouTube”: Video platform cracks down on workarounds to Premium
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Google announces its response to Microsoft 365 Copilot as Duet AI for Google Workspace
Google's event yesterday was a feast of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives across its portfolio of apps and services. The integration of generative AI into its Search engine was the crowning reveal, but Google Workspace was no less impressive. This is now officially being dubbed 'Duet AI for … [Read more...] about Google announces its response to Microsoft 365 Copilot as Duet AI for Google Workspace
Google Search gets with the times, officially announces generative AI integration
Today, Google unveiled its official artificial intelligence efforts and how it plans to integrate them into Search. In a Keyword blog post, the company announced what are called Search Labs or SGE (Search Generative Experience), which will allow users to generate AI-driven responses to their search … [Read more...] about Google Search gets with the times, officially announces generative AI integration
Revamped and Ready: Google Home app redesigned to be more user friendly and useful
We've known about a Google Home app redesign for some time now, but today, it's officially been unveiled. The company, in hopes of making it more user friendly, has now added a few new tabs to the bottom of the home screen to help you easily control your connected devices, create automations, and … [Read more...] about Revamped and Ready: Google Home app redesigned to be more user friendly and useful
Google Play Books is getting its fifth logo redesign in just over a decade
In contrast to Coca Cola's classic design, many tech giants, including Google, often change logos mure more frequently. Over the past decade, Google's app logos have undergone several transformations, especially as it's has implemented flat design and Material You. Sadly, many of them use a wacky … [Read more...] about Google Play Books is getting its fifth logo redesign in just over a decade
Stadia Exclusive game ‘Gylt’ is getting a second lease on life with upcoming Steam release
A handful of games that launched on Google's now defunct Stadia cloud gaming platform (rest in peace) were unfortunate enough to never again see the light of day once it shut down. However, for a select few, they're getting a new lease on life in other places. Today, a Steam listing for the … [Read more...] about Stadia Exclusive game ‘Gylt’ is getting a second lease on life with upcoming Steam release
Google TV is getting a redesign for its ‘Apps only’ mode
Not everyone is interested in all of the suggestion tiles and recommendations that Google TV provides, especially as it's become increasingly more spammy and full of advertisements, even for physical products. Under these circumstances, many will just enable 'Apps only' mode to cut the clutter. … [Read more...] about Google TV is getting a redesign for its ‘Apps only’ mode
Workspace users can now access Google’s Bard AI chatbot
At launch, Google's new Apprentice Bard Artificial Intelligence chatbot was mysteriously not available to Google Workspace users, even though the company was already planning to integrate generative AI into Workspace apps like Docs with the "Help me Write" feature. However, according to Bard's new … [Read more...] about Workspace users can now access Google’s Bard AI chatbot
Use this mass deletion trick in Gmail to declutter thousands of old and irrelevant messages at once
If you're anything like me, you get so burnt out on managing your Gmail that you just let it pile up for years at a time. Not important messages from family and colleagues, but all of the things you've signed up for that you just have no energy or interest in deleting or clicking through as they … [Read more...] about Use this mass deletion trick in Gmail to declutter thousands of old and irrelevant messages at once
Give your Android games the Nintendo Switch treatment with this sweet Console Launcher app
Those who are into game emulation will hopefully be familiar with the excellent Daijisho frontend app, which beautifully displays their classic titles. But what about those of us who want to display our Android games in a more appealing manner than the Google Play Games app or the default Android … [Read more...] about Give your Android games the Nintendo Switch treatment with this sweet Console Launcher app
Google Tasks Chromebook shelf widget inbound, could provide quick access to your To-Do list
The Chromebook experience has recently been enhanced with the addition of the beautiful Calendar widget on the ChromeOS shelf, which links directly to your Google Account to display upcoming events. However, Google seems to be far from done when it comes to packing more productivity value into your … [Read more...] about Google Tasks Chromebook shelf widget inbound, could provide quick access to your To-Do list
Memory Saver for Chrome will soon off a “Never deactivate on this site” option
Back in February, Google rolled out Chrome's Memory and Energy Saver modes for everyone, and it's designed to help make the browser up to 30% more efficient. It seems that the company is already adding improvements as a few new features have been spotted by our friend Leopeva64 on Twitter. Chrome … [Read more...] about Memory Saver for Chrome will soon off a “Never deactivate on this site” option
