Google announced several AI-powered features for Google Workspace during I/O back in May. One of these announcements was the addition of auto-generated summaries for Chat in Spaces, following the debut of that same feature in Google Docs. However, as many of these announcements go, they are mostly … [Read more...] about Conversation summaries for Google Chat in Spaces rolling out
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Goodbye ThreadIt: Another Area 120 project is being shut down
I'm not joking when I say that I've written more posts about Google shutting things down this year than I have about it spinning projects up. It's a sad state of affairs, but it is the way the company operates. As you're probably already aware, the tech giant's in-house incubator called Area 120, … [Read more...] about Goodbye ThreadIt: Another Area 120 project is being shut down
Messages by Google gains new smarts and refreshed iconography
Google once again made clear its commitment to the Messages app and RCS by announcing a slew of new features that will be rolling out in the next few weeks. Additionally, Google felt it was time to give the Messages icon a refresh, and while they were at it, updated the icon for the Contacts and … [Read more...] about Messages by Google gains new smarts and refreshed iconography
Google Play Store lets US users grab Windows installers ahead of Play Games PC launch
Google is hard at work behind the scenes setting up and launching the Play Games for PC beta in Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. Unfortunately, due to the atmosphere around mobile games in the United States and other regions being less accepting of microtransactions and just … [Read more...] about Google Play Store lets US users grab Windows installers ahead of Play Games PC launch
Google Slides and Drawings redesign file menus to improve findability
Google Slides and Google Drawings will soon have updated menus that will make it simpler to access frequently used tools. The update includes improvements such as condensed menus, more intuitive feature locations, and easily identifiable icons. This update is similar to the file menu redesign … [Read more...] about Google Slides and Drawings redesign file menus to improve findability
PSA: Your Pixel Watch won’t charge with a Qi wireless charger
Smartwatches - in general - all tend to come with their own version of wireless charging. From Apple Watch to Galaxy Watch to Fitbits, the way wearable tech tops off the battery differs one to the next, and that is most definitely the case with the new Pixel Watch as well. Though Google never said … [Read more...] about PSA: Your Pixel Watch won’t charge with a Qi wireless charger
Google Chat is finally rolling out Inline Threaded Conversations to help you keep things tidy
You've seen it with other popular services, and most recently with Discord - self-contained "threads" for conversations. These are essentially containers that can be created on any reply from any chat participant, and they're meant to help you keep track of conversation. Most discussion is there and … [Read more...] about Google Chat is finally rolling out Inline Threaded Conversations to help you keep things tidy
Chrome for Android prepares for the new Google Pixel Tablet with a new look and features
You've likely heard whispers of a new Google-branded tablet device that has nothing to do with the Pixel Slate or ChromeOS. At the 2022 Google Hardware event, the company revealed the Pixel Tablet which will double as the next Nest Hub but with one unique selling point - it's detachable from the … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android prepares for the new Google Pixel Tablet with a new look and features
Pixel 7 Pro: one week later impressions after upgrading from a Pixel 6 [VIDEO]
I was fortunate enough to receive a Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel watch as a gift from Google this year as part of the #TeamPixel program. Lucky for me, both devices arrived in my preferred color, Hazel, which is, in my opinion, the most attractive option in the lineup. Today marks a week since I received … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 Pro: one week later impressions after upgrading from a Pixel 6 [VIDEO]
A visual overhaul is on the way for the ChromeOS system tray calendar widget
One of the newer features in ChromeOS is the addition of the split clock and date in the system tray. Not only does this give users a quick-glance way to see both the date and time on their Chromebook, it also provides a seamless way to get both the quick settings and calendar widgets to pop up … [Read more...] about A visual overhaul is on the way for the ChromeOS system tray calendar widget
Android 12 is coming for your 4K Chromecast w/Google TV
It has been two years since Google debuted the 4K Chromecast w/Google TV. Since that time, the tiny remote-controlled media stick has had its share of updates but the flagship streamer's core operating system has remained on Android TV 10. At one point in time, it appears that because of the limited … [Read more...] about Android 12 is coming for your 4K Chromecast w/Google TV
We just put a 3rd-party 20mm watch band on the Pixel Watch [VIDEO]
For the past few days, there's been a bit of conversation about the fact that the leather band for the Pixel Watch actually has a pretty standard-looking lug attached. I'll be honest, after a day of using the Pixel Watch, my first thought was, "Why is there no one making a standard lug attachment … [Read more...] about We just put a 3rd-party 20mm watch band on the Pixel Watch [VIDEO]
