When Google first announced the Photo to Video feature for Google Photos last year, it immediately caught our attention. But you were restricted to two simple choices when generating the video: "Subtle movements" or "I'm feeling lucky." While those presets produced some mind-blowing results—like … [Read more...] about You can now use custom prompts to turn your Google Photos into videos
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Gemini becomes your free SAT tutor with full-length practice tests
Standardized testing remains a high-stakes hurdle for high school students, and the cost of quality test prep can often be a barrier to success. Google is aiming to level that playing field by launching on-demand, full-length practice exams directly within Gemini. Starting today, students can access … [Read more...] about Gemini becomes your free SAT tutor with full-length practice tests
Google Vids gets a visual boost with new animated styled captions
Google Vids, the AI-powered video creation app designed for the workplace, is getting a significant update to help users create more engaging and professional content. Google has announced the rollout of styled, animated captions, a feature designed to make video storytelling more accessible and … [Read more...] about Google Vids gets a visual boost with new animated styled captions
Google Search AI Mode gets a new Personal Intelligence upgrade
Google is continuing to evolve Search from a tool that knows the world into one that knows the world and you. In a major update to its "AI Mode," Google has announced the expansion of Personal Intelligence - a feature that allows the search engine to securely tap into your personal context from … [Read more...] about Google Search AI Mode gets a new Personal Intelligence upgrade
‘Ruby’ is a new Intel Panther Lake flagship Chromebook built for project ‘Aluminium’
For months, I’ve been tracking ‘Sapphire' - the high-end, MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-powered tablet that looks destined to be the poster child for Google’s upcoming Android/ChromeOS merger (known internally as the "Aluminium" project). But while ‘Sapphire’ has been soaking up all the spotlight, a new … [Read more...] about ‘Ruby’ is a new Intel Panther Lake flagship Chromebook built for project ‘Aluminium’
For 2026, YouTube readies customized YouTube TV plans, “AI Slop” filters, and more
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has laid out a bold roadmap for 2026, signaling a year where the platform moves far beyond its "user-generated content" roots. From a massive expansion of YouTube TV to new safeguards against "AI slop," the focus for 2026 is clear: YouTube isn't just a video site anymore. It’s … [Read more...] about For 2026, YouTube readies customized YouTube TV plans, “AI Slop” filters, and more
Lenovo’s 13-inch ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet just checked another box on my high-end wish list
As we approach the actual release of ‘Sapphire’ - the highly anticipated, Lenovo-built Chromebook tablet with some decidedly Google-y features - this device just keeps getting better. Over the past few weeks, we’ve slowly unpacked a hardware story that feels like a combination of Pixelbook and Pixel … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s 13-inch ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet just checked another box on my high-end wish list
Gemini officially arrives in Chrome with the ChromeOS 144 update
The first major ChromeOS update of 2026 is almost here, and it’s bringing one of the AI features we’ve been waiting for. ChromeOS 144 is scheduled to begin rolling out on January 27th, and while there are several administrative and productivity updates included, the headline feature is undoubtedly … [Read more...] about Gemini officially arrives in Chrome with the ChromeOS 144 update
The official Stadia Bluetooth site is gone, but there’s still a way to update your controller
Last month, we warned you that the tool allowing users to convert their Stadia controllers to Bluetooth mode was officially coming to an end. Well, the clock has finally run out. After missing its original December 31, 2025, deadline by a few weeks, the official website at … [Read more...] about The official Stadia Bluetooth site is gone, but there’s still a way to update your controller
Google Classroom is getting a “Glow Up” as Premium AI moves “downstream”
It is that time of year again! The BETT conference in London—the"CES of Education"—is in full swing, and Google just dropped a massive list of updates for 2026. If you are a teacher, an admin, or just someone who loves seeing how Google’s cloud tools evolve, there is a lot to unpack here. We’re … [Read more...] about Google Classroom is getting a “Glow Up” as Premium AI moves “downstream”
New Lenovo education Chromebooks bring repairability and ‘Device Orchestration’ to schools
Lenovo has just dropped their new 2026 portfolio of Chromebooks designed specifically for the classroom. While these might not be the flashy consumer devices we usually talk about, they are still important laptops within the ChromeOS ecosystem because they are what millions of students will be using … [Read more...] about New Lenovo education Chromebooks bring repairability and ‘Device Orchestration’ to schools
Gemini in Chrome is getting “Skills” as it moves toward becoming a full AI agent
Google has spent the last year turning Gemini into a versatile helper within the Chrome browser, but the platform is now preparing for a significant shift in how it interacts with the web. Rather than just acting as a sidebar assistant that summarizes text or compares prices across tabs, Gemini is … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome is getting “Skills” as it moves toward becoming a full AI agent
