I have been itching to try a proper coding project with Google’s new Antigravity platform ever since it was announced. As someone whose coding skills lean heavily into the web and front-end side of things (give me HTML and CSS any day), the promise of an "agentic" IDE that can not only write code … [Read more...] about I’m ready to try Google’s Antigravity coding tool, and these new usage limits are my green light
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Google is making Chrome autofill way more useful for travel and shopping
We all know the pain of filling out repetitive forms online—especially when you're scrambling to book holiday travel or finish gift shopping. Google knows it too, and just in time for the busy season, they are rolling out four significant updates to Chrome autofill designed to make the whole process … [Read more...] about Google is making Chrome autofill way more useful for travel and shopping
Android 16 gets a ‘forced’ Dark Mode and 6 other new accessibility features
In celebration of the recent International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Google has announced a suite of seven new accessibility features rolling out to Android. While these tools are designed to help people with disabilities interact with the world, features like a more consistent dark mode and … [Read more...] about Android 16 gets a ‘forced’ Dark Mode and 6 other new accessibility features
Google Meet hardware controllers are getting a sleek new look to match the web experience
If you use Google Meet hardware in your conference rooms, you might notice things looking a little more familiar soon. Google is rolling out a refreshed user interface for its touch controllers that is designed to bring the in-room experience much closer to what you are used to seeing on your … [Read more...] about Google Meet hardware controllers are getting a sleek new look to match the web experience
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z TriFold: a 10-inch screen that fits in your pocket
After months of leaks and speculation, Samsung has officially taken the wraps off its most ambitious mobile device yet: the Galaxy Z TriFold. And this isn't just another foldable; it folds three times and effectively puts a 10-inch tablet in your pocket. The star of the show is undoubtedly the … [Read more...] about Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z TriFold: a 10-inch screen that fits in your pocket
Google Workspace Studio is here to let anyone build custom AI agents with zero coding required
We have been hearing all about the promise of "AI Agents"—software that can actually do things rather than just talk to you—for a while now. Today, Google is making that promise a reality for everyone, not just developers. In a major announcement, Google has launched Google Workspace Studio, a … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Studio is here to let anyone build custom AI agents with zero coding required
Google Drive folders can now tell you exactly what’s inside them before you even click a file
We have all been there: staring at a Google Drive folder named "Project Alpha" or "Q3 Assets," trying to remember what on earth is actually inside it. Usually, you have to click through, open a few random Docs, and piece it together yourself. Google is fixing that workflow with a handy new update … [Read more...] about Google Drive folders can now tell you exactly what’s inside them before you even click a file
Gemini for web gets a sleek redesign with a new dark mode and a ‘My Stuff’ hub
If you log into Gemini on the web today, you might notice things look a little cleaner. Following a similar makeover on Android and iOS last month, Google is now rolling out a fresh redesign (first spotted by 9to5 Google)for the Gemini web client - gemini.google.com - that aims for a more modern, … [Read more...] about Gemini for web gets a sleek redesign with a new dark mode and a ‘My Stuff’ hub
Your Google Photos 2025 Recap is rolling out now, and this year you can actually edit it
It’s officially "Recap season," and while we usually wait for Spotify to kick things off, Google Photos is jumping in early this year. Starting this week, the Google Photos 2025 Recap is rolling out to users, offering a polished, cinematic highlight reel of your year. But unlike previous years … [Read more...] about Your Google Photos 2025 Recap is rolling out now, and this year you can actually edit it
Google’s ‘Circle to Search’ can now instantly tell you if a text message is a scam
Scammers are getting smarter, and sometimes it’s hard to tell if a message is legitimate or a trap. In a really helpful update, Google is turning its most convenient search tools—Circle to Search and Google Lens—into powerful scam detectors. Google has added new capabilities to these tools … [Read more...] about Google’s ‘Circle to Search’ can now instantly tell you if a text message is a scam
At $349, this Lenovo Chromebook Plus is one of the best value laptops you can buy
We track Chromebook deals every single day, so we know when a device hits an all-time low. We also know when it creeps back up a bit. The Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus is one of those devices that fluctuates. We’ve seen it hit a ridiculous $249 at the end of last year, and while today’s price of … [Read more...] about At $349, this Lenovo Chromebook Plus is one of the best value laptops you can buy
Now that the Galaxy XR is out, Google’s ready to reveal what’s next for Android XR
Just a couple of months after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy XR headset, Google is ready to talk about the future of its immersive platform again. In a surprise announcement, Google has revealed they will be hosting a special livestream event titled "The Android Show | XR Edition" on Monday, … [Read more...] about Now that the Galaxy XR is out, Google’s ready to reveal what’s next for Android XR
