Desktop deployments for schools, libraries, and call centers often present a classic IT dilemma. All-in-one (AIO) computers are fantastic for saving desk space and eliminating cable clutter, but if the internal processor becomes obsolete or fails, the entire machine - including a perfectly good … [Read more...] about CTL introduces modular and upgrade-ready ChromeOS all-in-one desktops for enterprise and schools
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Why Googlebook will be the perfect middle ground between Macbook and Windows laptops
When you take an over-arching view of your options in the consumer laptop space right now, you are generally forced to choose between two completely opposing product philosophies when we talk about full-featured OS options. As much as I love ChromeOS and Chromebooks, there are indefensible … [Read more...] about Why Googlebook will be the perfect middle ground between Macbook and Windows laptops
Gemini comes to Google Slides to generate fully native and editable presentations
Building a clean, professional presentation deck from scratch is one of the most reliable ways to eat up an afternoon. Even if you already have all your core research and data locked down in a separate document, spending hours copying text blocks, aligning layout boxes, and tweaking color schemes to … [Read more...] about Gemini comes to Google Slides to generate fully native and editable presentations
Gemini brings free personalized image generation to more users with Google Photos integration
The line between typing a generic text prompt and generating a truly personalized digital image is slowly fading. Over the last few months, Google has been steadily rolling out "Personal Intelligence" frameworks to make its primary AI assistant feel less like a rigid web search box and more like a … [Read more...] about Gemini brings free personalized image generation to more users with Google Photos integration
Google Meet expands automated note taking to personal Google AI subscribers
Staying fully engaged during a fast-paced video call is notoriously difficult if you are also the person responsible for tracking follow-up tasks. If you are scrambling to write down a client's specific requests or logging project milestones during a team sync, it is incredibly easy to lose the … [Read more...] about Google Meet expands automated note taking to personal Google AI subscribers
Google brings a massive wave of connected Gemini tools to classrooms and Chromebooks
Google is fundamentally shifting its approach to classroom AI by moving past standalone chat boxes and launching a deeply integrated, ecosystem-wide education update. Dropping in tandem with the annual ISTE conference, Google has unveiled a massive suite of features across Google Classroom, the … [Read more...] about Google brings a massive wave of connected Gemini tools to classrooms and Chromebooks
Google Pixel Watch 5 surfaces at the FCC with some unexpected cellular twists
While we are still a couple of months away from Google's traditional hardware showcase window, the regulatory filings that always precede a major device launch are starting to lift the veil on what's coming next for the wrists of those in the Google Pixel ecosystem. According to initial … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Watch 5 surfaces at the FCC with some unexpected cellular twists
Google VP explains why Googlebook is launching with premium hardware first
For years, the narrative surrounding Google’s laptops has been firmly rooted in the budget-heavy language. When most people hear the word Chromebook, their minds immediately drift to affordable, rugged plastic devices built for school classrooms or lightweight web browsing on a budget. Google and … [Read more...] about Google VP explains why Googlebook is launching with premium hardware first
Google Finance steps out of beta with a brand new Android app and smart portfolios
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
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
