Jules, Google's AI-powered coding agent, has been a powerful tool for developers, helping with everything from generating code and fixing bugs to writing tests and improving performance. But until now, using it meant working primarily through its dedicated website or a GitHub interface. In a step … [Read more...] about Google just made its AI coding agent, Jules, way more useful for developers
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Google Meet’s AI-generated backgrounds are now available on your phone
The ability to create custom, AI-generated backgrounds in Google Meet has been a fantastic feature for desktop users. It's a fun way to express your personality, reinforce your company's branding, or simply hide the messy room behind you during a video call. But until now, this fun tool has been a … [Read more...] about Google Meet’s AI-generated backgrounds are now available on your phone
Even the very original Google Home will get the new Gemini for Home update
After yesterday's massive announcement of Gemini for Home, the big question on everyone's mind was a simple one: "Will my existing speakers and smart displays get this new, smarter assistant?" We've all been burned by new software features being limited to the latest hardware, and many were bracing … [Read more...] about Even the very original Google Home will get the new Gemini for Home update
Google’s new Gemini for Home is a brilliant AI upgrade, but the best features will cost you
While the new hardware was the star of today's Google smart home event, the real story is the software that powers it all. Google has officially detailed Gemini for Home, a new "foundational intelligence" that will replace the Google Assistant and fundamentally upgrade the smarts of your entire home … [Read more...] about Google’s new Gemini for Home is a brilliant AI upgrade, but the best features will cost you
Google unveils new 2K Nest Cams and the ‘Google Home Speaker’ built for Gemini
Today, Google made good on its promise to reinvest in the Nest ecosystem. The company just unveiled a whole new portfolio of devices built from the ground up for the new Gemini for Home experience, including three new 2K Nest Cams and a Doorbell, and the brand-new Google Home Speaker. New Nest … [Read more...] about Google unveils new 2K Nest Cams and the ‘Google Home Speaker’ built for Gemini
Google Drive’s best AI feature is no longer chained to your desktop
The "Collaborate with Gemini" feature in Google Drive for the web is an incredibly powerful tool. The ability to have a conversation with your files—summarizing documents, synthesizing information across folders, and pulling out quick facts—has been a game-changer for research and productivity. But … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s best AI feature is no longer chained to your desktop
Gemini in Google Sheets is now a formula-writing genius that explains its own work
For many of us, writing complex spreadsheet formulas can feel like learning a new language. It can be an intimidating and frustrating process of trial and error. In a fantastic new update, Google is making that process a whole lot easier by rolling out a significant upgrade to formula generation in … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Sheets is now a formula-writing genius that explains its own work
Google TV is getting a massive upgrade as Gemini replaces Google Assistant
For years, the Google Assistant on our TVs has been a handy tool for simple tasks—opening apps, searching for an actor, or dimming the smart lights. But it has always felt a bit like a limited, command-and-control system. Today, that's all changing. Google is officially introducing Gemini for TV, a … [Read more...] about Google TV is getting a massive upgrade as Gemini replaces Google Assistant
Google Photos’ incredible conversational AI editor is no longer a Pixel 10 exclusive
When the Pixel 10 launched, one of its standout software exclusives was the new "conversational editing" feature in Google Photos. The ability to simply describe the edits you want and watch them appear seems like an almost magical experience. We were hoping it wouldn't stay locked to the newest … [Read more...] about Google Photos’ incredible conversational AI editor is no longer a Pixel 10 exclusive
Google’s new smart speaker name leaks along with details on 360° audio
We are just over a week away from Google's big October 1st smart home event, where we're expecting to see new Nest Cams and the official debut of the round smart speaker that was teased at the Pixel 10 launch. Now, thanks to some digging into the latest version of the Google Home app by the team at … [Read more...] about Google’s new smart speaker name leaks along with details on 360° audio
You can now share your custom Gemini Gems with friends and family
Gemini's "Gems" feature is a fantastic way to personalize your AI experience, allowing you to create custom-tailored assistants that save you from repetitive prompting. You can have one Gem that's your creative writing partner, another that's a meal planner, and a third that's a travel agent. But … [Read more...] about You can now share your custom Gemini Gems with friends and family
Google Meet is getting a private AI assistant that can catch you up if you’re late
As Gemini continues to weave its way into every corner of Google Workspace, it was only a matter of time before it showed up in a big way in Google Meet. In a new announcement, Google has unveiled "Ask Gemini in Meet," a powerful, private AI assistant that lives right inside your video calls to help … [Read more...] about Google Meet is getting a private AI assistant that can catch you up if you’re late
