Google Search is undergoing another major upgrade, expanding far beyond static text snippets and blue links into a dynamic, interactive workspace. According to a new post over at News from Google, the company is introducing five major updates across Google Search, AI Mode, and Google Lens … [Read more...] about Google Search is adding Gemini Notebook and 3D visual tools in a massive AI upgrade
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Google is officially bringing Gemini in Classroom to students of all ages
Google is rolling out an update to its education ecosystem, officially expanding Gemini in Google Classroom to students of all ages. Starting August 10, K-12 and higher education students who have been granted access by their administrators will be able to tap into Gemini AI directly within their … [Read more...] about Google is officially bringing Gemini in Classroom to students of all ages
How Google Forms auto-generated custom quizzes will help my kids study better this year
As someone who keeps up with Google ecosystem updates daily and tests Workspace tools in both professional and family workflows, I'm always on the lookout for new features that solve real-world problems; not just gimmicks. With my daughter heading into her sophomore year of high school next … [Read more...] about How Google Forms auto-generated custom quizzes will help my kids study better this year
Google brings a massive wave of connected Gemini tools to classrooms and Chromebooks
Google is fundamentally shifting its approach to classroom AI by moving past standalone chat boxes and launching a deeply integrated, ecosystem-wide education update. Dropping in tandem with the annual ISTE conference, Google has unveiled a massive suite of features across Google Classroom, the … [Read more...] about Google brings a massive wave of connected Gemini tools to classrooms and Chromebooks
How Gemini for Education helped local Kentucky teachers reclaim thousands of instructional hours
Technology in the classroom shouldn't be a flashy, expensive novelty. Instead, it should serve as a deliberate tool that closes achievement gaps, supports teachers, and enriches human interaction. That is exactly the approach being taken right here in our own backyard by a mid-sized rural school … [Read more...] about How Gemini for Education helped local Kentucky teachers reclaim thousands of instructional hours
Google Takeout Transfer now supports Google Photos for graduating students
If you are getting ready to leave your university or school district, you no longer have to resort to clunky, manual downloads to save the pictures and videos tied to your educational account. Google is officially expanding its Google Takeout Transfer tool to include Google Photos. This update … [Read more...] about Google Takeout Transfer now supports Google Photos for graduating students
Students can now build their own AI study guides with NotebookLM in Google Classroom
If you have ever stared down a massive pile of notes, lecture slides, and reading materials ahead of midterms, you know the struggle of trying to synthesize all that information. Google is officially bringing its AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, directly into the student workflow to solve … [Read more...] about Students can now build their own AI study guides with NotebookLM in Google Classroom
VIZOR ‘Drummond’ Release: Keeping school techs focused on delivery, not admin
If you’ve spent any time in a K-12 tech department, you know that the Monday morning rush is real. Between forgotten Chromebooks, weekend screen casualties, and loaner requests, the first hour of the week can feel like a marathon of repetitive clicking. VIZOR’s latest update, named Drummond after … [Read more...] about VIZOR ‘Drummond’ Release: Keeping school techs focused on delivery, not admin
The Skywalker army now totals 20 new Chromebooks with the MediaTek Kompanio 540
In all our years of tracking the Chromium repositories, we have never seen a single baseboard spawn this many offshoots. To put it in perspective, a typical "prolific" baseboard might see 8 to 10 variants. 'Skywalker' just hit 20, and there is no sign that Google or its partners are slowing … [Read more...] about The Skywalker army now totals 20 new Chromebooks with the MediaTek Kompanio 540
I was wrong about upcoming MediaTek Kompanio 540 Chromebooks and tablets
For months, I’ve been tracking a growing family of upcoming Chromebooks codenamed 'Skywalker.' We’ve seen a flood of these devices hitting the repositories with names like 'Luuke', 'Yoda', and the recently discovered 'Dooku'. But if I’m being honest, I haven't been that excited about them. Why? … [Read more...] about I was wrong about upcoming MediaTek Kompanio 540 Chromebooks and tablets
No, the new MacBook Neo isn’t a threat to Chromebooks in the classroom
As it launched earlier this week, we talked about how the MacBook Neo puts massive pressure on Google’s upcoming 'Project Aluminium' devices in the consumer space. At $599, Apple has finally built a machine that makes you look twice at mid-range Chromebooks and Windows laptops. But it's not all … [Read more...] about No, the new MacBook Neo isn’t a threat to Chromebooks in the classroom
Google Classroom is finally cutting out the middleman for audio and video recording
For years, teachers and students who wanted to leave a voice note or a quick screen recording in Google Classroom had to rely on a patchwork of third-party extensions like Screencastify or Loom. However, those days are officially over. Google is rolling out a built-in recording studio directly … [Read more...] about Google Classroom is finally cutting out the middleman for audio and video recording
