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NotebookLM’s fantastic ‘Video Overviews’ are now available for students of all ages
Google's NotebookLM has quickly become one of the most powerful and innovative AI-powered learning tools available today. One of its standout features, Video Overviews, can transform your static notes and documents into engaging, narrated explainer videos. But until now, this powerful feature has … [Read more...] about NotebookLM’s fantastic ‘Video Overviews’ are now available for students of all ages
Your company’s logo is coming to the Gemini app in a great little update
For those of us who juggle both personal and work Google accounts, quickly knowing which profile you're currently using is a small but constant mental task. In a simple but very welcome update, Google is making that a little bit easier by bringing a familiar piece of branding to the Gemini … [Read more...] about Your company’s logo is coming to the Gemini app in a great little update
ChromeOS 141 rolls out with a new battery health feature, but a few key devices are still waiting for it
ChromeOS 141 is rolling out now and we might have a new way to collect release notes along with it. I don't know how long Google's been pushing update notes to the Chrome Enterprise and Education site, but I really like how they are laying these out now. It's simple and easy to see what's new in a … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 141 rolls out with a new battery health feature, but a few key devices are still waiting for it
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) unboxing: wildly-affordable powerhouse with a 512GB SSD
Acer has a knack for quietly releasing some truly compelling Chromebooks, especially in the mid-range. A while back, they dropped an impressive Chromebook Plus 514 that really stood out, thanks to its generous 512GB storage. Now, they're back with a refreshed version of that same device, and it … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) unboxing: wildly-affordable powerhouse with a 512GB SSD
Google’s powerful Nano Banana AI image editor is coming to Search, NotebookLM, and Photos
When Google introduced its latest image editing model, Nano Banana, in the Gemini app a couple of months ago, the internet was blown away by its power and creative potential - with creators already generating over 5 billion images with it to date. Now, in a fantastic move to make this powerful … [Read more...] about Google’s powerful Nano Banana AI image editor is coming to Search, NotebookLM, and Photos
Chrome brings a wildly-useful Gemini feature from Chrome desktop to mobile
We've all been there. You're on your phone, you come across a long, interesting-looking article, but you just don't have the time to read the whole thing. For a while now, you've been able to get a summary by manually copying the URL, switching over to the Gemini app, and pasting the link. It works, … [Read more...] about Chrome brings a wildly-useful Gemini feature from Chrome desktop to mobile
Gmail’s new Gemini feature finally ends the frustrating back-and-forth of scheduling meetings
We've all been trapped in endless email chains of meeting scheduling. It's a time-consuming, frustrating, and inefficient process, especially when you're trying to coordinate with external clients or customers who can't see your calendar. In a brilliant new update, Google is rolling out a … [Read more...] about Gmail’s new Gemini feature finally ends the frustrating back-and-forth of scheduling meetings
Google’s AI video maker Flow just got a massive upgrade with Veo 3.1 and powerful new editing tools
It's been five months since Google blew our minds with Flow, its AI filmmaking tool powered by the impressive Veo video generation model. In that short time, creators have already generated over 275 million videos with the tool. Now, Google is rolling out a massive update that addresses the top user … [Read more...] about Google’s AI video maker Flow just got a massive upgrade with Veo 3.1 and powerful new editing tools
Google Meet can now do your makeup for you with 12 new AI-powered looks
We've all been there. You get a last-minute calendar notification for a video call you weren't quite ready for, and you wish you had a few more moments to look a bit more polished and presentable. Last year, Google introduced the "Touch-up" feature in Meet to help with this, but a new update is … [Read more...] about Google Meet can now do your makeup for you with 12 new AI-powered looks
Google is giving university students a free year of its most powerful AI, and it’s a huge deal
In a massive (and frankly awesome) move to equip the next generation with foundational AI skills, Google has just announced an incredible new offer for university students. The company is making its most advanced AI tools available to students in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, completely free … [Read more...] about Google is giving university students a free year of its most powerful AI, and it’s a huge deal
The upgraded ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus down to staggering $679 price
There are certain Chromebooks that sit in a class all their own, and the ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is undoubtedly one of them. It’s one of the most powerful, well-built, and feature-packed Chromebooks you can buy, period. A couple of months ago, we were blown away to see it drop to just … [Read more...] about The upgraded ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus down to staggering $679 price
