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
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Google Drive’s new “Catch me up” feature uses Gemini to highlight recent file changes
If you're like most people who live in Google Drive for work or personal projects, staying on top of every little edit and comment across numerous files can be a real challenge as teams expand. Opening a shared document after a few days away can quickly become a game of "spot the difference" to … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s new “Catch me up” feature uses Gemini to highlight recent file changes
Google Meet is getting a big upgrade to screen sharing
Google Meet continues to evolve, and the latest batch of updates is squarely aimed at making the presentation experience smoother, more versatile, and more professional. The highlight feature allows users to directly present content from a secondary camera feed into a meeting: things like document … [Read more...] about Google Meet is getting a big upgrade to screen sharing
You can now publicly share your NotebookLM notebooks and Audio Overviews
Google's NotebookLM has been quietly establishing itself as a seriously powerful AI-powered research and writing assistant, and a new update is making it an even more versatile tool for collaboration and sharing knowledge: you can now create public links to share your NotebookLM notebooks with … [Read more...] about You can now publicly share your NotebookLM notebooks and Audio Overviews
Google Workspace Feature Drop for May 2025 is loaded with new features
Google just unveiled its May "Workspace Drop," and it’s packed with AI-driven innovations aimed at helping users work a bit smarter. The focus this month is squarely on leveraging Gemini and other AI to help you stay informed, dive deeper into your information, and present your best self in … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Feature Drop for May 2025 is loaded with new features
Gmail’s new AI summaries now pop up automatically on mobile
We've all been there: you open your Gmail on your phone, tap into an email thread, and are immediately met with a wall of replies. Getting the gist of those long conversations can be a real time-sink. While Gmail's AI-powered summaries have been around for Workspace users since last year, you've had … [Read more...] about Gmail’s new AI summaries now pop up automatically on mobile
You’ll soon be able to test Google’s new Android Desktop mode on Pixel phones
We were already pretty excited earlier this week when Google officially made a nod to Android Desktop Mode during its I/O developer keynote, revealing a collaboration with Samsung to build upon the DeX foundation. It’s a development we’ve been tracking closely, and it signals a serious commitment to … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to test Google’s new Android Desktop mode on Pixel phones
Let me get this straight: Gemini in Chrome isn’t coming to Chromebooks?!?
Alright, Google I/O 2025 has just delivered tons of cool new AI features, and one of the standouts is Gemini in Chrome - AI browsing assistant built right into the Chrome browser on desktop, ready to summarize, clarify, and eventually even navigate for you. It sounds fantastic, and we're genuinely … [Read more...] about Let me get this straight: Gemini in Chrome isn’t coming to Chromebooks?!?
Google is officially bringing Gemini Live to the Chrome browser
Just announced in the flurry of Google I/O 2025 news, Google is embedding its powerful Gemini AI directly into the Chrome browser on desktop, giving users access to Gemini anywhere they are on the web at any time! This new feature is set to begin rolling out tomorrow, May 21st, and it will likely … [Read more...] about Google is officially bringing Gemini Live to the Chrome browser
YouTube TV’s upcoming customizable Multiview is a game-changer
For a while now, YouTube TV’s multiview feature has been a handy way to keep tabs on a few pre-selected channels at once, especially during big sporting events. But I'd wager that many of you - like myself - have been really wanting the ability to build our own multiview lineup based on the things … [Read more...] about YouTube TV’s upcoming customizable Multiview is a game-changer
We’re getting closer to having Gemini on Google’s smart speakers
Change has been on the horizon for Google's smart speaker ecosystem for a while now, and the latest news about the Nest Audio confirms what we've all been expecting: Gemini is fully taking over for the outgoing Google Assistant. According to a recent post over on Reddit (via 9to5 Google), the Nest … [Read more...] about We’re getting closer to having Gemini on Google’s smart speakers
Gmail for Android is testing a handy new bottom reply bar
It looks like Google is experimenting with a more streamlined way to handle quick replies in the Gmail app on Android. As spotted by the folks over at 9to5Google, a new, persistent reply bar is starting to show up at the bottom of emails for some users, and it could make firing off quick responses a … [Read more...] about Gmail for Android is testing a handy new bottom reply bar
