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The ChatGPT Android app is rolling out, but Chromebook users should steer clear
Just yesterday we talked about the official ChatGPT Android app arriving in the Play Store as "coming soon" for anyone interested. While I thought the turnaround on that availbility would happen in the coming week or so, rollout has begun far faster than that. About 30 minutes ago I received a … [Read more...] about The ChatGPT Android app is rolling out, but Chromebook users should steer clear
How to generate a fitness routine and crush it with Google Docs’ ‘Help me write’ feature
I've written extensively in the past about Google's new Smart Canvas tools and, quite honestly, I've become a huge fan. These nifty tools, including smart chips, tables and more, have practically reinvented Google Docs for the new age. Now, it's not just a writing tool, but a potential replacement … [Read more...] about How to generate a fitness routine and crush it with Google Docs’ ‘Help me write’ feature
The excellent ASUS Chromebook I’ve been using for a few weeks is $200 off today only
So, this is a little bit of awkward territory. A new device came to the office a couple weeks ago and it is a review unit, so the box was already opened and doing a normal unboxing felt strange. Instead, we thought we'd go right to an impressions/review of it after I tested it for a bit. And the … [Read more...] about The excellent ASUS Chromebook I’ve been using for a few weeks is $200 off today only
Bing AI is no longer Edge-only as Microsoft lifts Chrome and Safari blocks
Microsoft's Bing's AI chatbot (powered by ChatGPT-4) has been an Edge-only affair up to this point. But as of this week, you can now try it out on Google Chrome and Safari, too. First noticed by Windows Latest (via 9to5Google), Bing.com's AI chatbot can now be accessed from these two popular … [Read more...] about Bing AI is no longer Edge-only as Microsoft lifts Chrome and Safari blocks
Win the ‘ChromeOS for Business’ bundle from Google, LG, and Cameyo
This is a very, very exciting announcement that we've been waiting to share for a bit. We're partnering with Google, LG, and Cameyo to give away 10 ChromeOS for Business bundles to one lucky winner that will include 10 LG 34” All-In-One ChromeOS Flex devices along with 10 Cameyo Virtual App … [Read more...] about Win the ‘ChromeOS for Business’ bundle from Google, LG, and Cameyo
ChatGPT is on the way to an Android device near you with an official app
In the event that you have somehow missed all the hype/fear/excitement over ChatGPT, perhaps a recap is in order. ChatGPT is a highly sophisticated AI chatbot built to deliver state-of-the-art language modeling techniques. Its claim to fame is the ability to replicate human-like conversation, … [Read more...] about ChatGPT is on the way to an Android device near you with an official app
Line editing content in Google Docs with others is about to get a whole lot easier
In recent memory, Google Docs gave you a bunch of extra control over formatting by letting you view non-printing characters, toggle page numbers and default styles, indent headers based on levels and more. Now, it's adding numbers for every line of the document (which can be toggled as well) to help … [Read more...] about Line editing content in Google Docs with others is about to get a whole lot easier
Don’t miss this huge deal on the latest, greatest Chromebook from Acer
While we're still waiting for our review unit of the latest, higher-end Chromebook from Acer - the new Chromebook Spin 714 - that doesn't mean we don't already know enough about this device to easily and enthusiastically recommend it. Taking more than just a design cue from the last-gen Acer … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this huge deal on the latest, greatest Chromebook from Acer
Google Pixel Fold: My thoughts after actually using it [VIDEO]
There's no denying that the foldable phone form factor spices up the somewhat boring smartphone market. As with any new phone, there are usually awesome, new features and there are failures; and the Pixel Fold is no exception. After actually spending some time with it as my primary phone, I have … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Fold: My thoughts after actually using it [VIDEO]
Google Tasks officially freed from its side bar prison, can now be used standalone on the web
Google Tasks, once a standalone website, was transitioned into the Gmail Sidebar as part of the company's new "integrated workspace" strategy. This strategy aimed at streamlining productivity by housing multiple tools and apps, including Meet and Chat, in one central location: Gmail. As the approach … [Read more...] about Google Tasks officially freed from its side bar prison, can now be used standalone on the web
Google Photos is getting another visual design overhaul, features a pill-shaped nav drawer
Google Photos appears to be testing a significant interface overhaul. As reported by @Nail_Sadykov, an editor for the Google News Telegram Channel, there's a fresh Google Photos UI design making the rounds, and it seems to divert quite significantly from Google's current design principles. Most … [Read more...] about Google Photos is getting another visual design overhaul, features a pill-shaped nav drawer
