Ever since Google first announced they were bringing the power of Gemini to the smart home, I've been impatiently checking my Google Home app, hoping to see that invite. While my phone and Chromebook have both had Gemini for a while, my Nest Hubs and Nest Audio speakers have been stuck flaky and … [Read more...] about I’m excited I might finally be getting Gemini on my Nest Hubs and Nest Audio
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I’m ready to try Google’s Antigravity coding tool, and these new usage limits are my green light
I have been itching to try a proper coding project with Google’s new Antigravity platform ever since it was announced. As someone whose coding skills lean heavily into the web and front-end side of things (give me HTML and CSS any day), the promise of an "agentic" IDE that can not only write code … [Read more...] about I’m ready to try Google’s Antigravity coding tool, and these new usage limits are my green light
Android 16 gets a ‘forced’ Dark Mode and 6 other new accessibility features
In celebration of the recent International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Google has announced a suite of seven new accessibility features rolling out to Android. While these tools are designed to help people with disabilities interact with the world, features like a more consistent dark mode and … [Read more...] about Android 16 gets a ‘forced’ Dark Mode and 6 other new accessibility features
Google Meet hardware controllers are getting a sleek new look to match the web experience
If you use Google Meet hardware in your conference rooms, you might notice things looking a little more familiar soon. Google is rolling out a refreshed user interface for its touch controllers that is designed to bring the in-room experience much closer to what you are used to seeing on your … [Read more...] about Google Meet hardware controllers are getting a sleek new look to match the web experience
Google Workspace Studio is here to let anyone build custom AI agents with zero coding required
We have been hearing all about the promise of "AI Agents"—software that can actually do things rather than just talk to you—for a while now. Today, Google is making that promise a reality for everyone, not just developers. In a major announcement, Google has launched Google Workspace Studio, a … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Studio is here to let anyone build custom AI agents with zero coding required
Google Drive folders can now tell you exactly what’s inside them before you even click a file
We have all been there: staring at a Google Drive folder named "Project Alpha" or "Q3 Assets," trying to remember what on earth is actually inside it. Usually, you have to click through, open a few random Docs, and piece it together yourself. Google is fixing that workflow with a handy new update … [Read more...] about Google Drive folders can now tell you exactly what’s inside them before you even click a file
Gemini for web gets a sleek redesign with a new dark mode and a ‘My Stuff’ hub
If you log into Gemini on the web today, you might notice things look a little cleaner. Following a similar makeover on Android and iOS last month, Google is now rolling out a fresh redesign (first spotted by 9to5 Google)for the Gemini web client - gemini.google.com - that aims for a more modern, … [Read more...] about Gemini for web gets a sleek redesign with a new dark mode and a ‘My Stuff’ hub
Your Google Photos 2025 Recap is rolling out now, and this year you can actually edit it
It’s officially "Recap season," and while we usually wait for Spotify to kick things off, Google Photos is jumping in early this year. Starting this week, the Google Photos 2025 Recap is rolling out to users, offering a polished, cinematic highlight reel of your year. But unlike previous years … [Read more...] about Your Google Photos 2025 Recap is rolling out now, and this year you can actually edit it
Google’s ‘Circle to Search’ can now instantly tell you if a text message is a scam
Scammers are getting smarter, and sometimes it’s hard to tell if a message is legitimate or a trap. In a really helpful update, Google is turning its most convenient search tools—Circle to Search and Google Lens—into powerful scam detectors. Google has added new capabilities to these tools … [Read more...] about Google’s ‘Circle to Search’ can now instantly tell you if a text message is a scam
The elusive 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 is finally back in stock and down to $279
If you have been hunting for the best version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11, you know it has been a bit of a ghost lately. While the base model floats around, the significantly more capable 8GB RAM model with the included USI pen has been hard to come by. Well, we have good news: not only is … [Read more...] about The elusive 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 is finally back in stock and down to $279
YouTube launches its own end-of-year video Recap
For years, music streaming services like Spotify and YouTube Music have dominated the end-of-year conversation with their colorful, shareable "Recaps" and "Wrapped" summaries. But if you are like me, you probably spend just as much (if not more) time watching videos on main YouTube as you do … [Read more...] about YouTube launches its own end-of-year video Recap
Google Classroom just unlocked a massive library of public NotebookLM content for teachers
Google has been moving fast to integrate its powerful AI research tool, NotebookLM, directly into the classroom. Recently, they gave educators the ability to create and assign their own notebooks to students. But creating custom curriculum from scratch takes time. In a new update rolling out now, … [Read more...] about Google Classroom just unlocked a massive library of public NotebookLM content for teachers
