It’s been a long time coming. The saga of Spotify's high-fidelity audio offering has felt like a tech industry myth at times, with the first rumors dating all the way back to 2017. A promised 2021 launch came and went, and even as recently as this summer, renewed rumors were met with a healthy dose … [Read more...] about Your Spotify Premium subscription just got a huge audio upgrade at no extra cost
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It’s happening! A new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook tablet is coming
Ever since the debut of the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra, we've been absolutely blown away by its capabilities. In devices like the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 and the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514, this chip has proven to be crazy-fast, incredibly efficient, and better at running Android apps than any … [Read more...] about It’s happening! A new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook tablet is coming
Google’s new ‘AI Quests’ teaches AI literacy through immersive adventures
As artificial intelligence becomes more and more integrated into our daily lives, teaching the next generation how it works and how it can be used for good has never been more important. To that end, Google has just launched a fantastic new educational program called AI Quests, designed to teach AI … [Read more...] about Google’s new ‘AI Quests’ teaches AI literacy through immersive adventures
The fastest-growing premium smartphone brand in the world is Pixel
It has been a long road for Google's Pixel phones, but after years of finding its stride, it looks like the company's hardware strategy is starting to pay off in a huge way. According to new data from the analysts at Counterpoint Research, Google Pixel was the fastest-growing premium smartphone … [Read more...] about The fastest-growing premium smartphone brand in the world is Pixel
Evidence emerges of new Chromebook tablets with the MediaTek MT8189 inside
Just a few weeks back, I was left scratching my head a bit over the discovery of 'Jedi', a second, parallel baseboard for the upcoming MediaTek MT8189 chip. With the already-massive 'Skywalker' family in development (8 devices already in the works), I was left wondering why Google and MediaTek would … [Read more...] about Evidence emerges of new Chromebook tablets with the MediaTek MT8189 inside
Massive NotebookLM update adds AI-powered flashcards, quizzes, and a personal tutor mode
Google's NotebookLM has quickly become a fan favorite and one of Google's most-used AI tools, transforming how we research and understand complex topics. Just in time for the back-to-school season, Google is now rolling out a massive suite of new features designed to evolve NotebookLM from a … [Read more...] about Massive NotebookLM update adds AI-powered flashcards, quizzes, and a personal tutor mode
Gemini in Google Slides can now instantly rewrite and reformat your text
Creating a great presentation isn't just about the visuals; getting the text on your slides to be clear, concise, and compelling is just as important. In a fantastic new update, Google is making that process a whole lot easier by rolling out a new Gemini-powered text refinement tool directly within … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Slides can now instantly rewrite and reformat your text
Audio Uploads, one of the top-requested Gemini features, is now here
For all its impressive multimodal capabilities - understanding text, images, and even video - the Gemini app has been missing one key: the ability to take an audio file and discern it. While you've always been able to talk with Gemini, you couldn't give it an audio file to analyze and understand. … [Read more...] about Audio Uploads, one of the top-requested Gemini features, is now here
In a win for the web, Google Home finally gets device controls from the browser
The Google Home web app at home.google.com has been a fantastic addition for smart home users, finally giving us a way to view all of our camera feeds on a large desktop or laptop screen. But since its launch, it has had one massive, glaring omission: the ability to actually control the rest of our … [Read more...] about In a win for the web, Google Home finally gets device controls from the browser
You can try Chrome’s awesome new Split Tabs feature right now in ChromeOS 139
A few months back, we told you about a fantastic new productivity feature in development for Chrome that would allow users to view two separate web pages within a single browser tab. At the time, it was just an early experiment. Today, however, I have some good news for any of you out there … [Read more...] about You can try Chrome’s awesome new Split Tabs feature right now in ChromeOS 139
Google Vids can now automatically turn your Google Slides presentations into videos
Google Vids is already a fantastic tool for quickly creating professional-looking videos, but a new update is making it an even more powerful and intelligent creative partner. According to a new post on the Workspace Updates blog, the "Help me create" feature in Google Vids now supports Google … [Read more...] about Google Vids can now automatically turn your Google Slides presentations into videos
New Nest Cams and a 2K Doorbell just leaked at Home Depot ahead of Google’s big event
It seems some retailers just couldn't wait for Google's big smart home event on October 1st. We've been anticipating a refresh of the Nest hardware lineup, and now we have our first real-world look. As reported by 9to5Google, the rumored new Nest Cam and Doorbell "2K" models are already appearing on … [Read more...] about New Nest Cams and a 2K Doorbell just leaked at Home Depot ahead of Google’s big event
