Google just announced that it’s injecting Bard into Assistant to improve the once-amazing digital helper.Access will first be given to Pixel 8 and 8 Pro owners when the phones ship out, but for now, we’re stuck with regular ol’ Bard. That’s fine though since it’s recently gained extensions, can see, hear and speak, and is […]
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How to use Adobe Photoshop on your Chromebook
A lot of Chromebook users, myself included, have been dying to get hands on Adobe Photoshop on Google’s laptop OS, but it was never possible before. The traditional desktop application was leagues out of a web browser’s capabilities, but as the years passed, Chrome and other browsers became so much more capable. Today, web apps […]
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PSA: Google TV is packed with spooky TV shows and movies throughout the Halloween season
October’s arrival not only paints the trees with a myriad of colors (not in Florida) but also ushers in a wave of ghoulish fun and thrilling experiences, and no, you’re not too old for that. As you embrace the Halloween spirit by setting out spooky decorations and eating all of the candy that was originally […]
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Google unveils the Pixel Watch 2, complete with a stress detector, temperature sensor, and more
At the Made by Google event today, Google officially unveiled its Pixel Watch 2, the second generation of its wearable meant to bridge the gap between WearOS and Fitbit. While it may look nearly identical to the original, this new iteration boasts several new features and hardware improvements. Let’s check those out now. The first […]
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Just as I predicted, Google just injected Assistant with Bard AI and it’s going to change everything
Google just wrapped up its Made by Google hardware event this morning, and while a lot of things we got were certainly known and revealed ahead of time, a few features and updates were a complete surprise. For example, being able to use Generative AI to zoom in and essentially rebuild pixels for a clearer […]
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Google Calendar’s long overdue event sharing feature is beginning to roll out now
Google Calendar is just about to let you start sharing your Calendar events with others via a public URL. Of course, this is only possible if you click share next to an event, and certainly only if you want said event to be accessible by others. I covered this all the way back in July […]
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Google Messages takes hamburger off of the menu with its latest update
For the past six months or so, Google has been testing a new home screen design that takes the hamburger off the menu. No, literally, it’s getting rid of the hamburger menu on the left side of the app. Now, this change seems to be rolling out, according to 9to5Google. In its place, archived texts, […]
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Google opens its Search Generative Experience up to teenagers and provides an AI safety guide
Stadia Games and Entertainment (SGE) – just kidding, I mean Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE), has been out for a little while now, and while I don’t think it’s particularly helpful in most situations compared to just looking at the top few links and manually parsing information for my search query, I do still think […]
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Bard wants to get to know you better by committing your preferences to its ‘Memory’
Whether it’s dietary choices, travel preferences, or just day-to-day nuances, repeating yourself on basic facts to Bard or other artificial intelligence bots can get old fast. It makes them feel a lot like Google Assistant in its current, ridiculously stupid state. However, Google recognizes this with Bard, and is giving it a ‘Memory’ for things […]
Continue ReadingWhy I’m ditching Pixlr for Photoshop Web on my Chromebook and why you may soon follow
As a preface to my thoughts, I want to state that there’s nothing wrong with Pixlr, and I love the web app. However, while it’s long been the go-to for web-based graphics work, especially for Chromebook users, Photoshop’s leap to the browser changes the game. That’s right, just yesterday, Adobe launched Photoshop Web, which gives […]
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If you’re running Android 7, you won’t be able to play Pokémon Go anymore
Pokémon GO will soon end its support for devices running on Android 7, also known as “Nougat.” Android 7 was released in August of 2016 and for the first time, offered multi-window view, which allowed users to use two apps simultaneously in split view. Additionally, it revamped the notifications system, enhanced the Do Not Disturb […]
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Web publishers can opt out of having Bard, other AI trained on their content via Google-Extended
Google is continuing with its narrative about developing its artificial intelligence initiatives “responsibly”. Whether or not this works out the way it plans, only time will tell. In the meantime, Bard and other AI projects cooking at the company are trained on data from the web, like publisher content. As you can probably imagine, not […]
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Google may soon offer an all-in-one subscription bundle with Nest Aware, Google One storage, more
Google may be gearing up to announce an all-inclusive Nest subscription bundle that includes Nest Aware, a 2 terabyte Google One plan for your photos, email, and files, and more. By subscribing, you’re expected to save money compared to purchasing these services individually, according to 9to5Google, who found references to this all-in-one plan” in the […]
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Google is shutting down Jamboard, recommends you find a different whiteboarding solution
Google has officially announced the shutdown of its collaborative whiteboarding service Jamboard. According to the Workspace Updates blog post they put out today, this will finalize by the end of next year, 2024. The company states it’s integrating competitors like FigJam, Lucidspark and Miro across Workspace as solutions so you can keep whiteboarding with others. […]
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Oops, Bard leaks shared user conversations into Google Search, is working to remove indexing
Well this is awkward – Google’s new Bard AI chatbot just started displaying user conversations as Search results. Per Gagan Ghotra in a post on X, typing “site:https://bard.google.com/share” into the Google Search bar will display discussions you or others have had with Bard. Now, obviously, these are only discussions that have been ‘shared’, meaning someone […]
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