Tracking the stock market can often feel like trying to drink from a firehose. Between parsing complex corporate earnings reports, keeping tabs on shifting asset allocations, and monitoring macro economic indicators, managing a personal investment portfolio requires a lot of heavy lifting. Google … [Read more...] about Google Finance steps out of beta with a brand new Android app and smart portfolios
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How Gemini for Education helped local Kentucky teachers reclaim thousands of instructional hours
Technology in the classroom shouldn't be a flashy, expensive novelty. Instead, it should serve as a deliberate tool that closes achievement gaps, supports teachers, and enriches human interaction. That is exactly the approach being taken right here in our own backyard by a mid-sized rural school … [Read more...] about How Gemini for Education helped local Kentucky teachers reclaim thousands of instructional hours
YouTube Shorts makeover adds 2x speed and a ‘clear screen’ mode, but removes the dislike button
YouTube just announced a pretty significant overhaul to the Shorts player. The biggest news here is that YouTube is officially retiring the “Dislike” button on Shorts. Going forward, the traditional thumbs-up is being replaced by a TikTok-style heart icon, while the thumbs-down is vanishing from the … [Read more...] about YouTube Shorts makeover adds 2x speed and a ‘clear screen’ mode, but removes the dislike button
Google Vids brings deep customization and directed actions to AI Avatars
Google Vids is quickly evolving from a basic storyboard builder into a fully featured, AI-driven video studio for Workspace users. When the application initially launched, it gave creators a clever way to drop preset stock footage and generate baseline video tracks using simple text prompts. But if … [Read more...] about Google Vids brings deep customization and directed actions to AI Avatars
iPhone users can now join Google Meet calls directly from Safari
Google is officially stripping away one of the biggest mobile friction points for Apple users trying to jump into a quick video call. For years, if you received a Google Meet link on an iPhone or iPad and didn't have the dedicated Google Meet or Gmail apps installed, you were essentially locked out … [Read more...] about iPhone users can now join Google Meet calls directly from Safari
Google Home upgrades for June include improved audio, better face detection, and HVAC Alerts
In conjunction with the newly-announced Google Home Speaker, Google’s smart home ecosystem is getting a massive mid-year intelligence boost. While Gemini has been steadily advancing across Google's broader software landscape, the latest server-side update hitting the Google Home ecosystem proves the … [Read more...] about Google Home upgrades for June include improved audio, better face detection, and HVAC Alerts
Autofill Upgrade: Chrome brings deep Google Wallet integration to iOS and Android
Filling out online forms on a smartphone is easily one of the most tedious parts of the mobile web experience. Whether you are trying to check in for a flight on a cramped digital layout or rushing to secure a parking reservation, manually typing out passport numbers, vehicle identification numbers … [Read more...] about Autofill Upgrade: Chrome brings deep Google Wallet integration to iOS and Android
Google Vids get a massive, multi-clip video generation upgrade powered by Veo
Google Vids is getting a serious productivity boost. When it first launched, it gave users a clever way to generate storyboard scripts, insert stock footage, and spin up localized video drafts using simple text prompts. But if you wanted to build an intricate, highly customized video, the creation … [Read more...] about Google Vids get a massive, multi-clip video generation upgrade powered by Veo
Google Calendar breaks wide open with fully custom event colors
If you are a power user who balances multiple calendars with specific colors to help you navigate your schedule, you know that keeping things organized requires some serious color-coding. Whether you use different shades to separate internal team syncs from client pitches, or just want your personal … [Read more...] about Google Calendar breaks wide open with fully custom event colors
ChromeOS 149 is rolling out with new features and a massive security patch
The stable channel update for ChromeOS 149 is officially rolling out for most eligible Chromebooks. Like we've seen for quite some time with Googlebook on the horizon, this isn’t a massive, feature packed update; but it does bring some incredibly handy utility upgrades to the desktop alongside what … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 149 is rolling out with new features and a massive security patch
Google VP explains why Googlebook will work seamlessly with whatever phone you have
If you use a premium Android phone but rely on a MacBook or Windows laptop for your daily workflow, you already know the regular frustration of living outside of one digital ecosystem. While the iPhone enjoys fluid, seamless cross-device communication with MacBook, Android users on MacOS are far … [Read more...] about Google VP explains why Googlebook will work seamlessly with whatever phone you have
Gemini Live might be the real reason to buy the new Google Home Speaker, and you can try it free for 6 months
Google officially opened pre-orders for the long-awaited $99 Google Home Speaker this week, a purpose-built Gemini audio hub for your house. While the upgraded local processing and hardware improvements are notable selling points on their own, the company tucked a promotion into the fine print. … [Read more...] about Gemini Live might be the real reason to buy the new Google Home Speaker, and you can try it free for 6 months
