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
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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
Google Meet’s “Take notes for me” just got a longer option for even more detail
Google Meet's AI-powered "Take notes for me" feature has been helpful for a while now, and generally speaking, it's pretty fantastic. It captures the gist of the conversation and actionable items without you having to lift a finger. But sometimes, "the gist" isn't enough. For technical deep-dives or … [Read more...] about Google Meet’s “Take notes for me” just got a longer option for even more detail
Moving from Dropbox to Google Drive just got a whole lot easier with this new tool
For any organization looking to consolidate their tech stack, moving from one cloud storage provider to another is usually the stuff of nightmares. It involves third-party tools, complex scripts, and the constant fear of losing data or breaking permissions. In a fantastic update for Workspace … [Read more...] about Moving from Dropbox to Google Drive just got a whole lot easier with this new tool
Leaked specs suggest the Samsung ‘Galaxy Z TriFold’ will be crazy thin
The pressure has been on Samsung to respond to the trifold craze, and thanks to a new leak from the reliable Evan Blass, we now have our first "confirmed" look at their answer. It’s called the "Galaxy Z TriFold," and if these specs hold up, it’s going to be an absolute beast. The headline feature … [Read more...] about Leaked specs suggest the Samsung ‘Galaxy Z TriFold’ will be crazy thin
At just $218, this Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3 is the ultimate affordable holiday gift
As we barrel toward Black Friday, the hunt for affordable, high-quality tech gifts is officially on. Usually, when you see a laptop priced under $250, you run the other way, expecting a dim screen, a creaky chassis, and a not-so-great user experience. But every once in a while, a deal comes along … [Read more...] about At just $218, this Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3 is the ultimate affordable holiday gift
Finally, some hope: YouTube TV and Disney find ‘fresh momentum’ in talks to end the blackout
After two agonizing weeks of darkness for sports fans, we finally have a potential light at the end of the tunnel. According to a new report from The Athletic, YouTube TV and Disney have found "fresh momentum" in their negotiations to bring ESPN, ABC, and other Disney-owned channels back to the … [Read more...] about Finally, some hope: YouTube TV and Disney find ‘fresh momentum’ in talks to end the blackout
Google Drive can now turn your long, boring PDFs into podcast-style audio summaries
We all have them: long, text-heavy PDFs sitting in our Google Drive that we know we should read but can never find the time for. Think industry reports, lengthy contracts, or meeting transcripts. It's a significant challenge in our fast-paced world to dedicate time to just sitting and reading. In … [Read more...] about Google Drive can now turn your long, boring PDFs into podcast-style audio summaries
‘Gemini in Chrome’ with Gemini Live is officially coming to Chromebooks for Workspace users
Google has just announced that "Gemini in Chrome," their powerful AI browsing assistant, will soon be available to Workspace customers on their Chromebook and Chromebook Plus devices. Now, this might sound a bit confusing at first. After all, Chromebooks have had built-in Gemini capabilities for a … [Read more...] about ‘Gemini in Chrome’ with Gemini Live is officially coming to Chromebooks for Workspace users
The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 just got its first big price drop at $130 off
Just a couple of weeks ago, a brand-new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 popped up at Best Buy out of nowhere. The spec sheet is pretty impressive, too, but the asking price was a bit high in my opinion. After all, $579 is inching up quite close to the $649 of the very excellent Lenovo Chromebook … [Read more...] about The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 just got its first big price drop at $130 off
Cameyo by Google is here to solve the “app gap” problem in ChromeOS
For over a decade, the conversation around ChromeOS in the enterprise has been stuck in a loop. It always starts with "We'd love to switch to ChromeOS for the security and manageability," and it almost always ends with, "...but we have this one critical legacy Windows app we just can't live … [Read more...] about Cameyo by Google is here to solve the “app gap” problem in ChromeOS
