When Google Vids first launched, it promised to be the "Docs, Sheets, and Slides" of video creation—a collaborative, easy-to-use tool that lived right in your browser. But for a while, the coolest magic tricks—specifically the powerful Gemini AI features—were locked behind paid Workspace … [Read more...] about Google Vids just unlocked its best AI features for everyone: even personal accounts
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‘Dooku’ joins the Kompanio 540 ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook family
I'm starting to sound like a broken record here, but I honestly don't know what else to say. Every time I think the 'Skywalker' baseboard is finished adding new devices, I check the Chromium Gerrit and find another one. We thought 8 was a lot. We were shocked at 10. We just recently wrote about … [Read more...] about ‘Dooku’ joins the Kompanio 540 ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook family
Google Search AI Mode gets a substantial upgrade with Gemini 3
We already know that Gemini 3 is a new, powerhouse model, but the biggest question with these launches is always: "When will I actually see it in the products I use?" Usually, the answer for Google Search is "months from now." Not this time. In a blog post detailing the integration, Google … [Read more...] about Google Search AI Mode gets a substantial upgrade with Gemini 3
Google officially launches Gemini 3: Vibe Coding, Deep Think, and a new era for agents
Gemini 3 is here. In a massive blog post published just today, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis introduced the new model family, calling it their "most intelligent model" to date. But this isn't just a standard speed bump; Google is claiming that in just two years, their AI … [Read more...] about Google officially launches Gemini 3: Vibe Coding, Deep Think, and a new era for agents
Google Vids just got a massive upgrade with Veo 3.1 “Ingredients-to-Video”
If you've ever tried to use AI to make a video for work, you know the struggle. You generate a clip of a person or a product, and it looks great. Then you try to generate a second clip of that same subject from a different angle, and suddenly it looks like a completely different person (or a weirdly … [Read more...] about Google Vids just got a massive upgrade with Veo 3.1 “Ingredients-to-Video”
YouTube TV is handing out $60 credits to win back subscribers after the Disney blackout
The dust has finally settled on the brief but chaotic contract dispute between Google and Disney. If you missed it (or if you were frantically trying to find a way to watch college football or Monday Night Football this past weekend), the two companies made up late Friday night, restoring access to … [Read more...] about YouTube TV is handing out $60 credits to win back subscribers after the Disney blackout
The best Chromebook ever made drops to its lowest-ever price
Just last week, we were pretty excited to see the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 get its first-ever discount - even if it was a meager $30 off. This week, however, Lenovo has clearly decided to make things a bit more interesting with a full $50 price drop on both models of what I have previously called … [Read more...] about The best Chromebook ever made drops to its lowest-ever price
Google Calendar and Tasks are finally working together the way they always should have
If you're like many users, you live a double life inside Google Workspace: your Google Calendar tells you where you need to be, and your Google Tasks list tells you what you need to do. The problem? Those two worlds have always been frustratingly separate. Sure, you can add a due date to a task … [Read more...] about Google Calendar and Tasks are finally working together the way they always should have
ChromeOS 142 is here, continuing the trend of no new user-facing features
It's that time again, and the next milestone update for ChromeOS is beginning its roll-out. ChromeOS 142 is now arriving on most devices. However, if you were hoping this would be the update that breaks the recent trend of no new front-facing features, I have some bad news. Much like the last … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 142 is here, continuing the trend of no new user-facing features
ESPN and ABC are back on YouTube TV after Disney and Google reach a new deal
After a frustrating two weeks for subscribers, the Disney and YouTube TV blackout is finally over. The two companies announced on Friday that they have reached a new "multi-year" agreement, and all Disney-owned channels, including ESPN, ABC, FX, and more, have already begun returning to the … [Read more...] about ESPN and ABC are back on YouTube TV after Disney and Google reach a new deal
You can now use Google Forms’ AI creator in Spanish, French, German, and more
One of the most practical AI time-savers in Google Workspace has been the "Help me create" feature in Google Forms. This Gemini-powered tool allows you to generate a full, multi-question form from just a simple text prompt or by referencing an existing Doc, Sheet, or PDF. The only catch? It's been … [Read more...] about You can now use Google Forms’ AI creator in Spanish, French, German, and more
Google Voice’s entry-level ‘Starter’ plan just got two massive, premium features
For small businesses and organizations, Google Voice has always been a fantastic tool. It’s simple, integrates perfectly with Workspace, and just works. But for the entry-level "Starter" plan (which supports up to 10 users), there have always been two glaring omissions that forced many small teams … [Read more...] about Google Voice’s entry-level ‘Starter’ plan just got two massive, premium features
