The journey to refining its productivity suite is never done for Google, and the latest improvements to Sheets are all about speed. Following last year's significant update that doubled calculation speeds, Google has now focused on optimizing everyday actions within Sheets: which means a smoother, … [Read more...] about Google Sheets is getting another big speed boost
New & Upcoming Features
Google provides changelog for the latest Pixel Buds Pro 2 update
Google has released firmware version 3.144 for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in the past few days and it seems to be rolling out pretty widely at this point. Without a proper changelog, we only were aware of some audio quality improvements and new chimes that confirm your earbuds are correctly placed in … [Read more...] about Google provides changelog for the latest Pixel Buds Pro 2 update
A new update for your Pixel Buds Pro 2 may be waiting for you
It appears that the first post-launch update for the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 is starting to make its way to users. Unlike the norm for these firmware updates, I actually have the newest version already and can confirm that it is now likely to be widely rolling out. This new version 3.144 was first … [Read more...] about A new update for your Pixel Buds Pro 2 may be waiting for you
More YouTube Premium experimental features are here for you to try
YouTube Premium subscribers are in for a bit of a treat. The platform is rolling out a series of new experimental features designed to enhance the viewing experience, along with a pot-sweetening bundle deal for Google One users. YouTube Premium users can now enjoy early access to several … [Read more...] about More YouTube Premium experimental features are here for you to try
A quick look at the new Pixel-like ‘Getting Started Checklist’ for Chromebooks
Last week as ChromeOS 132 rolled out to users and shortly after, official release notes arrived to give us the scoop on what was new. One of the things I didn't expect to see listed was the new onboarding checklist that I actually stumbled on a couple weeks ago in the Developer Channel of ChromeOS … [Read more...] about A quick look at the new Pixel-like ‘Getting Started Checklist’ for Chromebooks
Release notes for ChromeOS 132 reveal some fun changes to the OS
ChromeOS 132 actually arrived about a week ago, but there were no official release notes available at the time. I did my best to look for new features, but I didn't stumble upon any that were clearly new. Thanks to release notes over in the Chromebook Support Forum, we now know what's expected in … [Read more...] about Release notes for ChromeOS 132 reveal some fun changes to the OS
Google for Education at BETT 2025 focuses on personalized learning and AI
It's that time of year again and as they always do, Google for Education has come out swinging with a massive list of updates. This year, the focus is clearly on personalized learning, accessibility, and leveraging the power of AI in the classroom. There's a lot to take in, so here's our best … [Read more...] about Google for Education at BETT 2025 focuses on personalized learning and AI
Chromebooks, ChromeOS and the Android Kernel: what we think is going on [VIDEO]
There's been a lot of talk, rumor, excitement and trepidation going around about Android replacing Chrome OS on Chromebooks. On one side, you have Google telling us just a bit about the changes under the hood in an announcement that was purposefully meant to sound benign. On the other, you have wild … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, ChromeOS and the Android Kernel: what we think is going on [VIDEO]
Latest Samsung Galaxy S25 marketing leak showcases Gemini integration
The rumor mill is churning as we approach next week's Samsung event, and the latest leak offers a glimpse into what might be in store for the Galaxy S25 and its integration with Google's Gemini AI. Marketing material shared by Tecnoblog reveals a redesigned Gemini overlay with some intriguing … [Read more...] about Latest Samsung Galaxy S25 marketing leak showcases Gemini integration
Samsung is prepping hardware to support 50W wireless charging
Samsung quietly announced a significant advancement in wireless charging technology during CES 2025: the S2MIW06 power management integrated circuit (PMIC). This new chip is designed to optimize wireless charging capabilities in smartphones and other devices, boasting support for impressive 50W … [Read more...] about Samsung is prepping hardware to support 50W wireless charging
Google Messages will now let you override a contact’s photo on your device
Late last year, Google rolled out "profile sharing" in Messages. This well-meaning feature was supposed to make things easier for everyone by automatically using people's Google Account pictures in the app instead of using the contact photo you may have chosen for that contact prior. Instead, for … [Read more...] about Google Messages will now let you override a contact’s photo on your device
Google’s ‘Daily Listen’ merges your Discover feed with NotebookLM’s podcast style
As promised, Google is once again trying out what looks to be a useful and aspirational new feature that heavily utilizes AI. This time around, the new feature is called 'Daily Listen' and it has the potential to be a massively-used feature that I think I could see myself taking advantage of … [Read more...] about Google’s ‘Daily Listen’ merges your Discover feed with NotebookLM’s podcast style