We all take tons of videos, but most of them just sit in our cloud storage, unseen and unedited. Why? Because editing video on a phone is generally a tedious, clunky experience. Google Photos is looking to change that with a major update that introduces 5 new video editing tools: templates, a … [Read more...] about I have the perfect trip to try out the massive, new Google Photos video editing upgrade
Google’s Mixboard can now turn your messy ideas into polished presentations with ‘Nano Banana Pro’
If you haven't played with Mixboard yet, you are missing out on one of Google's most interesting AI experiments. It started as a fluid, AI-powered whiteboard for brainstorming—sort of like a mood board that could talk back. But with a new update today, it is graduating from just generating ideas to … [Read more...] about Google’s Mixboard can now turn your messy ideas into polished presentations with ‘Nano Banana Pro’
Intel’s delayed Panther Lake chips are set for early 2026, with at least six new Chromebooks on the way
If you rewind the clock to this time last year, we were pretty excited about a new baseboard we found in the Chromium Repositories code-named ‘Fatcat’. It was our first sign that Intel’s next-gen Panther Lake SoC was on the way, and at the time, we fully expected 2025 to be the year these … [Read more...] about Intel’s delayed Panther Lake chips are set for early 2026, with at least six new Chromebooks on the way
Google’s ‘Year in Search 2025’ film is a powerful look at a year spent reimagining the future
It’s that time of year again. While we are busy checking our Spotify Wrapped and Google Photos Recaps, Google has dropped its annual cultural touchstone: the Year in Search 2025 film. If you have never watched one of these, they are far more than just a list of keywords. Google manages to weave … [Read more...] about Google’s ‘Year in Search 2025’ film is a powerful look at a year spent reimagining the future
I’m so excited by these new updates from Google on XR headsets and glasses for 2026
Today, during The Android Show: XR Edition, Google gave us a glimpse of that future of XR headsets - both VR and AR - and it all looks pretty incredible. Not only are we getting massive feature drops for the Samsung Galaxy XR headset today, but Google also pulled back the curtain on the next wave … [Read more...] about I’m so excited by these new updates from Google on XR headsets and glasses for 2026
GameChat on the go: Pixel phones now work as webcams for Switch 2
One of the coolest features of the new Switch 2 is GameChat. It allows you to join group video calls where everyone shares their game screen and camera feed, letting you see your friends' reactions in real-time while you play Mario Kart or Smash Bros. There is just one problem: the Switch 2 … [Read more...] about GameChat on the go: Pixel phones now work as webcams for Switch 2
The Google Pixel 9a just hit its lowest price ever at $150 off
We thought the deal we saw back in August—where the Pixel 9a dropped to $399—was good. But apparently, Google had one more surprise up its sleeve for the holiday shopping season. Right now, the Google Pixel 9a can be had for just $349. That is a full $150 off its regular price, and technically … [Read more...] about The Google Pixel 9a just hit its lowest price ever at $150 off
Google Drive’s file viewer is getting a sleek, modern redesign for better navigation
Google Drive has long been a great place to store files, but the actual experience of viewing them on the web has often felt a bit dated. Opening a PDF or video usually meant dealing with a sparse, clunky interface that lacked useful navigation tools. Well, that is finally changing. In a new … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s file viewer is getting a sleek, modern redesign for better navigation
I’m excited I might finally be getting Gemini on my Nest Hubs and Nest Audio
Ever since Google first announced they were bringing the power of Gemini to the smart home, I've been impatiently checking my Google Home app, hoping to see that invite. While my phone and Chromebook have both had Gemini for a while, my Nest Hubs and Nest Audio speakers have been stuck flaky and … [Read more...] about I’m excited I might finally be getting Gemini on my Nest Hubs and Nest Audio
I’m ready to try Google’s Antigravity coding tool, and these new usage limits are my green light
I have been itching to try a proper coding project with Google’s new Antigravity platform ever since it was announced. As someone whose coding skills lean heavily into the web and front-end side of things (give me HTML and CSS any day), the promise of an "agentic" IDE that can not only write code … [Read more...] about I’m ready to try Google’s Antigravity coding tool, and these new usage limits are my green light
Google is making Chrome autofill way more useful for travel and shopping
We all know the pain of filling out repetitive forms online—especially when you're scrambling to book holiday travel or finish gift shopping. Google knows it too, and just in time for the busy season, they are rolling out four significant updates to Chrome autofill designed to make the whole process … [Read more...] about Google is making Chrome autofill way more useful for travel and shopping
Android 16 gets a ‘forced’ Dark Mode and 6 other new accessibility features
In celebration of the recent International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Google has announced a suite of seven new accessibility features rolling out to Android. While these tools are designed to help people with disabilities interact with the world, features like a more consistent dark mode and … [Read more...] about Android 16 gets a ‘forced’ Dark Mode and 6 other new accessibility features
