Google Chrome appears to have been experimenting with a new productivity feature for the past month or so that would allow users to view two separate web pages within a single browser tab. This capability, which effectively splits a tab into two distinct sections, was uncovered by the keen eyes of … [Read more...] about Split tabs in Chrome are on the way to boost your multitasking
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Google Messages looks set to get a far more granular snooze feature
Managing notifications can feel like a constant battle. Thankfully over the years, Google has provided tools to help, like the ability to snooze notifications directly from the Android shade or push emails back to the top of your inbox later with Gmail's snooze feature. It appears Google is now … [Read more...] about Google Messages looks set to get a far more granular snooze feature
Loss of Pulse detection for Pixel Watch 3 is rolling out to users in the US
Right on the heels of the recent April 2025 OTA update and the introduction of Scam Detection features, Google is now rolling out the promised Loss of Pulse Detection to users in the United States. This feature, which launched in Europe last year, required and has now received clearance from the … [Read more...] about Loss of Pulse detection for Pixel Watch 3 is rolling out to users in the US
Google Discover at google.com on desktop may finally be rolling out to users
A small feature I've been wanting specifically for my Chromebook may finally be arriving in the form of a truncated-yet-functional Google Discover feed on the main google.com landing page. While we saw hints of this nearly a year and a half ago, I've never actually seen it in action on any of my … [Read more...] about Google Discover at google.com on desktop may finally be rolling out to users
Pixel Watch scam detection feature is rolling out now
Last month, Google introduced real-time Scam Detection with the Pixel 9 series, a feature that utilizes Gemini Nano's multimodal capabilities to identify suspicious call patterns. Now, this valuable protection is extending to your wrist with the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 receiving the same scam detection … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch scam detection feature is rolling out now
NotebookLM is getting the ability to find sources for you on the web
NotebookLM is continuing to evolve, and the latest update promises to significantly streamline the way users gather, organize and understand information. To that end, Google has announced the new Discover Sources feature, allowing users to directly pull relevant web content into their notebooks. … [Read more...] about NotebookLM is getting the ability to find sources for you on the web
A development version of Chrome for Android now supports extensions
Google Chrome on Android, while widely used, has long lacked the robust functionality of its desktop counterpart: particularly in the realm of extension support. However, a significant development is underway, with Google actively working on a "desktop" version of Chrome for Android that introduces … [Read more...] about A development version of Chrome for Android now supports extensions
Gemini Live camera sharing is rolling out to all Android devices
Google is broadening the accessibility of Gemini Live's camera and screen sharing features, confirming their availability across "any Android device with Gemini Advanced." This significantly expands the potential user base for these very interesting new, interactive capabilities; squashing … [Read more...] about Gemini Live camera sharing is rolling out to all Android devices
Google Photos on the web finally gets a proper dark mode for everyone
Google has officially rolled out dark mode for its Photos web interface, offering users a long-awaited visual alternative to the stark-white UI we're all accustomed to. This update addresses the needs of those who prefer a darker aesthetic for reduced eye strain and potential power savings on OLED … [Read more...] about Google Photos on the web finally gets a proper dark mode for everyone
Google Slides is getting more quick-access AI insertion tools, including Imagen 3
Google Slides is receiving a significant update aimed at simplifying and enhancing the presentation creation process. A new sidebar, coupled with the integration of Imagen 3 and a suite of visual tools, promises to make crafting compelling presentations more efficient than ever. The most … [Read more...] about Google Slides is getting more quick-access AI insertion tools, including Imagen 3
Google Meet gets far more advanced and dynamic grid layout options
Google Meet is getting a significant overhaul, specifically targeting the challenges of hybrid meetings. This latest update introduces a redesigned layout grid experience, aiming to improve both visual clarity and functional efficiency for all users, whether they're joining remotely or from a … [Read more...] about Google Meet gets far more advanced and dynamic grid layout options
YouTube may dial back notifications to encourage you to keep them on
Google is currently experimenting with a smarter notification system for YouTube, and it's something that likely pertains to many users that have experienced this particular annoyance firsthand. Think back to those channels you subscribed to years ago while smashing that "All Notifications" … [Read more...] about YouTube may dial back notifications to encourage you to keep them on
