Acer has a knack for quietly releasing some truly compelling Chromebooks, especially in the mid-range. A while back, they dropped an impressive Chromebook Plus 514 that really stood out, thanks to its generous 512GB storage. Now, they're back with a refreshed version of that same device, and it … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) unboxing: wildly-affordable powerhouse with a 512GB SSD
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Google’s powerful Nano Banana AI image editor is coming to Search, NotebookLM, and Photos
When Google introduced its latest image editing model, Nano Banana, in the Gemini app a couple of months ago, the internet was blown away by its power and creative potential - with creators already generating over 5 billion images with it to date. Now, in a fantastic move to make this powerful … [Read more...] about Google’s powerful Nano Banana AI image editor is coming to Search, NotebookLM, and Photos
Chrome brings a wildly-useful Gemini feature from Chrome desktop to mobile
We've all been there. You're on your phone, you come across a long, interesting-looking article, but you just don't have the time to read the whole thing. For a while now, you've been able to get a summary by manually copying the URL, switching over to the Gemini app, and pasting the link. It works, … [Read more...] about Chrome brings a wildly-useful Gemini feature from Chrome desktop to mobile
Gmail’s new Gemini feature finally ends the frustrating back-and-forth of scheduling meetings
We've all been trapped in endless email chains of meeting scheduling. It's a time-consuming, frustrating, and inefficient process, especially when you're trying to coordinate with external clients or customers who can't see your calendar. In a brilliant new update, Google is rolling out a … [Read more...] about Gmail’s new Gemini feature finally ends the frustrating back-and-forth of scheduling meetings
Google’s AI video maker Flow just got a massive upgrade with Veo 3.1 and powerful new editing tools
It's been five months since Google blew our minds with Flow, its AI filmmaking tool powered by the impressive Veo video generation model. In that short time, creators have already generated over 275 million videos with the tool. Now, Google is rolling out a massive update that addresses the top user … [Read more...] about Google’s AI video maker Flow just got a massive upgrade with Veo 3.1 and powerful new editing tools
YouTube is getting a modern makeover with a new UI rolling out now
Get ready for a big visual change on your favorite video platform. Starting this week, Google is rolling out a refresh to the YouTube experience, designed to be "cleaner, more immersive, and more fun to interact with." The update includes a few big changes to the video player and to the comments … [Read more...] about YouTube is getting a modern makeover with a new UI rolling out now
Locked out of your Google account? A trusted friend can now help you get back in
Getting locked out of your Google Account is a unique kind of digital nightmare, especially when your recovery method is tied to a phone you've lost. Yikes! So, in a fantastic move to address this exact scenario, Google is rolling out a simple, secure, and frankly brilliant new solution: Recovery … [Read more...] about Locked out of your Google account? A trusted friend can now help you get back in
Your Google TV Streamer is getting an update, but don’t get too excited
If you own Google's flagship TV Streamer, it's time to check for an update, but you might want to temper your expectations. A new software build is now rolling out, but after a five-month wait for a new release, this latest update delivers a security patch that is already more than two months out of … [Read more...] about Your Google TV Streamer is getting an update, but don’t get too excited
Google Search is getting a new ‘Sponsored results’ label and a hide button
Google Search is the company's most important and widely used product, and even small visual changes can have a big impact on the user experience. In a new blog post, Google has announced an update to how it displays ads on the search results page, introducing a clearer label and, more importantly, … [Read more...] about Google Search is getting a new ‘Sponsored results’ label and a hide button
The ChromeOS and Android merger is coming, but how will Google brand it?
Now that the dust has settled from the announcements at last month's Snapdragon Summit, we're left with two solid facts: the Android and ChromeOS merger is real, and it's coming next year. But beneath those confirmations lies a massive, convoluted branding problem that Google now has to solve. For … [Read more...] about The ChromeOS and Android merger is coming, but how will Google brand it?
Google Meet can now do your makeup for you with 12 new AI-powered looks
We've all been there. You get a last-minute calendar notification for a video call you weren't quite ready for, and you wish you had a few more moments to look a bit more polished and presentable. Last year, Google introduced the "Touch-up" feature in Meet to help with this, but a new update is … [Read more...] about Google Meet can now do your makeup for you with 12 new AI-powered looks
Google is giving university students a free year of its most powerful AI, and it’s a huge deal
In a massive (and frankly awesome) move to equip the next generation with foundational AI skills, Google has just announced an incredible new offer for university students. The company is making its most advanced AI tools available to students in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, completely free … [Read more...] about Google is giving university students a free year of its most powerful AI, and it’s a huge deal
