Just as we settle into summer, Google is here with another Pixel Drop, packed with new and upgraded features for your Pixel phones, watch, and earbuds. This July 2025 drop is a big one, bringing the power of Gemini to your wrist, a mind-blowing AI video generator for subscribers, and some great new … [Read more...] about The July 2025 Pixel Drop is here with Gemini for your watch, Veo 3, and more
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Finding the right spot in your Google Drive videos just got a whole lot easier
If you've ever used YouTube, you're probably familiar with thumbnail previews. That small, pop-up preview that appears when you hover over the video progress bar is an indispensable tool for quickly finding a specific moment in a long video. It's one of those small features you don't think about … [Read more...] about Finding the right spot in your Google Drive videos just got a whole lot easier
Gmail’s new ‘Manage subscriptions’ feature is the ultimate inbox declutter tool
We all have email subscription problems; the daily deal alerts you signed up for once, the weekly newsletters from blogs you haven't read in months, and the promotional emails from retailers you bought from years ago can quickly turn a clean inbox into a cluttered mess. While Gmail has always been … [Read more...] about Gmail’s new ‘Manage subscriptions’ feature is the ultimate inbox declutter tool
Google Photos gets a clean, modern redesign, but iOS users are getting it first
Google Photos is one of Google's most popular and beloved apps from Google, and it's now getting a significant redesign of its main photo viewing experience. In an announcement on its support forums, Google has detailed a new look that aims to be "simpler, more modern, and more intuitive." For … [Read more...] about Google Photos gets a clean, modern redesign, but iOS users are getting it first
It’s official: Gemini Live is coming to Chromebooks, and I can’t wait
Amid all the big announcements at the recent Chromebook Showcase event – the fantastic new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, and the suite of new AI features – there was a smaller tidbit that was mentioned that absolutely made my day. During the presentation, it was noted that Gemini Live is officially on … [Read more...] about It’s official: Gemini Live is coming to Chromebooks, and I can’t wait
Of all the new Chromebook Plus features, these two are the most helpful for me
Last week, Google and Lenovo took the wraps off the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 -the most advanced Chromebook Plus yet - and a whole suite of new AI-powered features for the entire Plus lineup. And while all the updates are welcome, after digging through everything, there are two new features … [Read more...] about Of all the new Chromebook Plus features, these two are the most helpful for me
YouTube Music finally gets the lyric sharing feature many have been waiting for
Sometimes it's the fun, social features that make a music streaming service feel complete. For a long time, YouTube Music has been missing a popular one that Spotify and Apple Music users have enjoyed: the ability to easily share a snippet of song lyrics to your social media or in a message. Well, … [Read more...] about YouTube Music finally gets the lyric sharing feature many have been waiting for
‘Search Live’ with voice is now rolling out for testing in Google Search
Of all the futuristic things Google showed off at I/O 2025, the new "Search Live" experience was easily one of the most compelling. The idea of having a real-time, back-and-forth conversation with Google Search felt like a true step into the future of information discovery. After a very limited … [Read more...] about ‘Search Live’ with voice is now rolling out for testing in Google Search
Your tablet or foldable is about to become the perfect Google Meet sidekick
We’ve all been there: you’re in a physical conference room for a large meeting and you want to participate in the chat or raise your hand without firing up your entire laptop. While Google Meet’s Companion Mode on our phones has been a handy solution, it can feel a bit small. Well, that’s about to … [Read more...] about Your tablet or foldable is about to become the perfect Google Meet sidekick
ChromeOS 137 is rolling out with immersive audio, new accessibility tools and more
The latest version of ChromeOS is now beginning its journey to the Stable channel, and M137 is bringing a handful of interesting new features with it. While there isn't one massive, headlining feature, this update delivers a very cool new audio experience for everyone, alongside some important new … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 137 is rolling out with immersive audio, new accessibility tools and more
Google’s conversational ‘Search Live’ is now starting to roll out
Of all the wild demos we saw at Google I/O 2025, the new "Search Live" experience was easily one of the most futuristic. The idea of having a real-time, back-and-forth conversation with Google Search felt like a true step into the next generation of AI-powered search. And now, as reported by … [Read more...] about Google’s conversational ‘Search Live’ is now starting to roll out
Google’s top AI, Gemini 2.5 Pro, just got a final, powerful upgrade
Google is moving fast with its AI development, and its most intelligent model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, is getting one last significant tune-up before it's officially ready for primetime. Google just recently announced an upgraded preview of the model (newer than the one they debuted last month), noting that … [Read more...] about Google’s top AI, Gemini 2.5 Pro, just got a final, powerful upgrade
