While the new hardware was the star of today's Google smart home event, the real story is the software that powers it all. Google has officially detailed Gemini for Home, a new "foundational intelligence" that will replace the Google Assistant and fundamentally upgrade the smarts of your entire home … [Read more...] about Google’s new Gemini for Home is a brilliant AI upgrade, but the best features will cost you
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Google unveils new 2K Nest Cams and the ‘Google Home Speaker’ built for Gemini
Today, Google made good on its promise to reinvest in the Nest ecosystem. The company just unveiled a whole new portfolio of devices built from the ground up for the new Gemini for Home experience, including three new 2K Nest Cams and a Doorbell, and the brand-new Google Home Speaker. New Nest … [Read more...] about Google unveils new 2K Nest Cams and the ‘Google Home Speaker’ built for Gemini
Google Drive is getting powerful new ransomware protection and a one-click file recovery tool
Ransomware is one of the most terrifying and destructive threats on the modern web. The idea that a malicious actor could encrypt all your important files and hold them hostage is a nightmare for both individuals and businesses. In a fantastic new update, Google is rolling out two powerful new … [Read more...] about Google Drive is getting powerful new ransomware protection and a one-click file recovery tool
Google Drive’s best AI feature is no longer chained to your desktop
The "Collaborate with Gemini" feature in Google Drive for the web is an incredibly powerful tool. The ability to have a conversation with your files—summarizing documents, synthesizing information across folders, and pulling out quick facts—has been a game-changer for research and productivity. But … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s best AI feature is no longer chained to your desktop
Save up to $150 on the Pixel Watch 3 as the Pixel Watch 4 arrival looms
We are just weeks away from the official arrival of the new Pixel Watch 4, which is expected to start shipping in October. And as we all know, the arrival of a new generation of hardware means one very exciting thing: it's the beginning of deal season for the still-excellent last-gen model. Right … [Read more...] about Save up to $150 on the Pixel Watch 3 as the Pixel Watch 4 arrival looms
You can now edit images in Google Slides and Vids with Nano Banana
The pace of AI feature roll-outs in Google Workspace has been relentless, and the latest update brings a massive upgrade to the creative tools in both Google Slides and Google Vids. A new, more powerful image editing model is here, and with it comes the much-anticipated ability to edit your images … [Read more...] about You can now edit images in Google Slides and Vids with Nano Banana
Google’s ‘G’ logo is getting a company-wide makeover to reflect the new AI era
For the past decade, Google's iconic, flat, four-color "G" has been a ubiquitous symbol across the web and our devices. It's been a clean, simple, and instantly recognizable mark for the company. But as Google continues its massive shift into the new era of AI, its most prominent logo is now getting … [Read more...] about Google’s ‘G’ logo is getting a company-wide makeover to reflect the new AI era
This new TSA-friendly Anker power bank can charge two laptops and a phone at once
After first being unveiled at IFA 2025 last month, Anker's most powerful portable battery is now officially available for purchase. The new Anker Prime Power Bank (26k, 300W) is a true powerhouse designed for travelers or anyone like me with multiple power-hungry devices. And to celebrate the … [Read more...] about This new TSA-friendly Anker power bank can charge two laptops and a phone at once
I was ready to buy a Kindle until I saw TCL’s new 8-inch NXTPAPER tablet
Over the last several years, I've done almost all of my reading on my phone. It’s convenient, sure, but it's far from an ideal experience. That’s why I’ve recently found myself seriously considering a dedicated e-reader, with the Kindle Paperwhite sitting at the top of my list as the standard, go-to … [Read more...] about I was ready to buy a Kindle until I saw TCL’s new 8-inch NXTPAPER tablet
The big Pixel Buds Pro 2 Feature Drop is here with Adaptive Audio and head gestures
Following their big debut at the Made by Google 2025 event, the exciting new software features for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 are now officially rolling out. A new firmware update (version 4.467) is beginning to arrive for users, and it's a true Feature Drop, bringing a host of smart new capabilities that … [Read more...] about The big Pixel Buds Pro 2 Feature Drop is here with Adaptive Audio and head gestures
YouTube Premium is getting even better with new features for all platforms
While the ad-free experience is the main draw for most YouTube Premium subscribers, the service also comes with a host of other perks and experimental features designed to enhance your viewing experience. In a new announcement, YouTube has confirmed that several of these great features are now … [Read more...] about YouTube Premium is getting even better with new features for all platforms
Gemini in Google Sheets is now a formula-writing genius that explains its own work
For many of us, writing complex spreadsheet formulas can feel like learning a new language. It can be an intimidating and frustrating process of trial and error. In a fantastic new update, Google is making that process a whole lot easier by rolling out a significant upgrade to formula generation in … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Sheets is now a formula-writing genius that explains its own work
