Voice dictation is incredibly convenient, but the reality is that the way we speak rarely matches how we actually want to write. Between the stuttering, self-corrections, and filler words like "ums," "ahs," and "likes," most voice-to-text messages require a lot of manual cleanup before you can hit … [Read more...] about Google’s new Rambler feature for Gboard uses Gemini to fix your messy voice dictation
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Google adds Drive context and tone matching to ‘Help me write’ in Gmail
Google's 'Help me write' feature in Gmail has become a pretty handy tool for getting past that initial writer's block, but if I'm just being blunt, the results can sometimes feel a bit generic. You generally still end up spending a good chunk of time hunting down specific details in other tabs to … [Read more...] about Google adds Drive context and tone matching to ‘Help me write’ in Gmail
An impressive new Gemini ‘Omni’ video model just leaked ahead of Google I/O
If you've been following the AI space lately, you know that video generation is the current frontier. While OpenAI has seemingly pumped the brakes on its Sora model, Google has repeatedly stated that "video is here to stay." We've known about their Veo model for a while now, but according to a new … [Read more...] about An impressive new Gemini ‘Omni’ video model just leaked ahead of Google I/O
Gemini in Google Docs now supports persistent custom instructions
If you use generative AI frequently for any sort of writing, you already know the most frustrating part of the workflow: constantly reminding the AI of your preferred style. Whether it is asking for a specific tone, a certain formatting structure, or just telling it to stop using the word "delve," … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Docs now supports persistent custom instructions
Massive Google Home update brings Gemini 3.1, a new web interface, and huge camera improvements
If you utilize Google Home to keep your digital life running smoothly, things are about to get a lot more capable. Google is rolling out a comprehensive update this May that touches almost every corner of the smart home experience, from the brains powering your voice commands to the way you interact … [Read more...] about Massive Google Home update brings Gemini 3.1, a new web interface, and huge camera improvements
Walmart’s new ‘Onn’ speaker signals the return of third-party smart speakers for the Gemini era
Only a few years ago, it felt like every audio brand on the market was making a Google Assistant smart speaker. From JBL to Insignia to Lenovo, you had countless form factors and price points to choose from. Then, the well mostly dried up. Aside from a few premium outliers like the 2023 JBL … [Read more...] about Walmart’s new ‘Onn’ speaker signals the return of third-party smart speakers for the Gemini era
More info leaks about Pixel Glow, including a look at how it might work on laptops
Though it has perhaps been tempting to think of the upcoming Pixel Glow as just a nostalgic return to the quirky lightbar days of the original Chromebook Pixel, it seems more is going on with this new feature than many initially thought. New teardowns of the Pixel Diagnostics and Google apps have … [Read more...] about More info leaks about Pixel Glow, including a look at how it might work on laptops
Gemini can now generate and export full files directly in your chat
One of the biggest hurdles to using AI for productivity has always been the copy-paste hassle. You have a great conversation with Gemini, but moving that output into a shareable format usually requires a lot of manual cleanup. Today, Google is fixing that by allowing the Gemini app to create … [Read more...] about Gemini can now generate and export full files directly in your chat
Google Photos is becoming a ‘Digital Closet’ with new AI Wardrobe tools
We've all had those days where you find yourself staring blankly into a full closet and feeling like you have nothing to wear. Usually, the problem isn't a lack of clothes, but a lack of visibility. Google's new Wardrobe feature aims to fix that by organizing your personal fashion history into a … [Read more...] about Google Photos is becoming a ‘Digital Closet’ with new AI Wardrobe tools
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
After 20 years of translations, Google Translate can now fix your pronunciation
Google Translate officially hit its 20th anniversary this week, and while the service has grown from a small AI experiment into a global tool supporting 250 languages (95% of the world's population), there has always been one major missing piece. Knowing the right words is only half the battle; … [Read more...] about After 20 years of translations, Google Translate can now fix your pronunciation
Google’s massive free AI Agents course returns with a focus on ‘Vibe Coding’
Last November, Google and Kaggle launched a five-day AI Agents intensive that saw a staggering 1.5 million learners tune in. If you missed out, or if you're ready to take your development skills to the next tier, you are in luck. Today, Google announced on The Keyword that the 5-Day AI Agents … [Read more...] about Google’s massive free AI Agents course returns with a focus on ‘Vibe Coding’
