We are now a full week into the massive blackout of all 21 Disney-owned channels on YouTube TV, and this ugly contract dispute is having a very real, very negative impact on everyone involved. While subscribers are left scrambling to find ways to watch Monday Night Football, new reports (via 9to5 … [Read more...] about YouTube TV vs. Disney: subscribers are canceling and Disney’s ratings are dropping
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Google’s no-code AI app builder ‘Opal’ just got a massive global expansion
When Google Labs first unveiled Opal, its no-code AI mini-app builder, we were incredibly excited. It's one of those projects that truly feels like the future, giving anyone the power to build custom AI tools without writing a single line of code. After a limited initial roll-out in 15 countries, … [Read more...] about Google’s no-code AI app builder ‘Opal’ just got a massive global expansion
YouTube TV’s $20 ‘Disney Blackout’ credit is reportedly rolling out tomorrow
It's been just over a week since the massive, frustrating blackout of all 21 Disney-owned channels (including ESPN, ABC, and FX) on YouTube TV. While subscribers have been left in the dark, anxiously waiting for a resolution, it appears the compensation Google promised is about to arrive. When … [Read more...] about YouTube TV’s $20 ‘Disney Blackout’ credit is reportedly rolling out tomorrow
The NotebookLM mobile app is now a powerful, on-the-go study partner with Flashcards and Quizzes
When the NotebookLM mobile app first launched, it was a great companion piece to the web experience. It was primarily focused on letting you access your sources and listen to Audio Overviews while on the go. The "real" work of interacting, creating, and studying was largely left to the … [Read more...] about The NotebookLM mobile app is now a powerful, on-the-go study partner with Flashcards and Quizzes
Google’s new ‘File Search Tool’ for the Gemini API is a game-changer for developers
One of the most powerful AI features we've seen recently is "grounding"—the ability for an AI to connect to your personal data (like in Gmail or Drive) to give you answers based on your stuff, not just the open web. This "magic" is powered by a complex process called Retrieval-Augmented Generation … [Read more...] about Google’s new ‘File Search Tool’ for the Gemini API is a game-changer for developers
Google Meet is finally unlocking the full emoji library for reactions
For a long time, reactions in Google Meet have been a bit limited. While useful, the small, curated set of emojis often left you searching for a reaction that wasn't there. Want to send a "mind blown" emoji or a "party face"? You were out of luck. That's all changing now. In a new update, Google … [Read more...] about Google Meet is finally unlocking the full emoji library for reactions
Google and Epic’s new settlement could change the Play Store globally
Google and Epic Games have filed a proposed settlement in federal court, presenting a unified plan to end their years-long antitrust battle, according to Reuters. The proposal, which must be approved by US District Judge James Donato, would significantly alter the original injunction, expanding its … [Read more...] about Google and Epic’s new settlement could change the Play Store globally
Gemini’s Deep Research just got a lot more personal with Gmail, Drive, and Chats analysis
We've just seen a massive and highly-anticipated update to Gemini: Gemini Deep Research can now draw context from your personal Google Workspace apps. This is one of the most-requested features since the tool's launch, and it fundamentally changes its capabilities from a simple web researcher into a … [Read more...] about Gemini’s Deep Research just got a lot more personal with Gmail, Drive, and Chats analysis
Google Drive’s Shared Drives just got a critical, long-overdue security feature
Shared Drives are the cornerstone of collaboration in Google Workspace, but they've always had one massive, frustrating limitation compared to "My Drive": the inability to easily set an expiration date on sharing. If you brought in a temporary contractor, partner, or client, you had to manually … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s Shared Drives just got a critical, long-overdue security feature
From bad to worse: the ongoing feud between Disney and Google hits Movies Anywhere
The ongoing, bitter contract dispute between Google and Disney has claimed another major casualty, and this one hits right at the heart of your digital movie library. Just days after Disney pulled all its live channels from YouTube TV and yanked its entire movie catalog from Google's sales and … [Read more...] about From bad to worse: the ongoing feud between Disney and Google hits Movies Anywhere
Google Maps Gets a Massive Gemini Upgrade with Conversational AI and Landmark Navigation
Google Maps is already one of the most helpful and essential apps on our phones, but it's about to get a whole lot smarter. In a new blog post, Google has announced a massive Gemini upgrade for Maps, transforming the app from a simple direction-giver into a truly conversational, all-knowing … [Read more...] about Google Maps Gets a Massive Gemini Upgrade with Conversational AI and Landmark Navigation
Google Meet chats will live on after the call, thanks to a new Google Chat integration
We have all felt the pain: you're in a Google Meet call, and the chat is flying. People are dropping important links, key bits of feedback, and helpful resources. You make a mental note to copy everything before you leave, but the meeting ends, you click the red "hang up" button, and... poof! All of … [Read more...] about Google Meet chats will live on after the call, thanks to a new Google Chat integration
