When Google Vids first launched, the focus was heavily on professional, photorealistic AI avatars. They’re great for formal presentations, but let’s be honest: sometimes a hyper-realistic digital human can feel a little... stiff. Google is fixing that today by injecting some personality into the … [Read more...] about Google Vids gets a personality boost with new cartoon avatars and expanded language support
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Gemini is about to start checking off your to-do list by actually using your apps
For a long time, the true AI Assistant dream has been a bit of a tease. We can ask Gemini to write an email or summarize a doc, but when it comes to actually doing something—like booking a ride or ordering dinner—we’ve still had to do the heavy lifting of opening apps and clicking through menus … [Read more...] about Gemini is about to start checking off your to-do list by actually using your apps
Circle to Search gets a massive upgrade to understand everything on your screen all at once
Since it launched, Circle to Search has become one of those how did I live without this? features on Android phones. Whether you are trying to identify a pair of shoes or find a specific hiking trail from a random photo, the ability to just scribble and search is a game changer. Up until now, it’s … [Read more...] about Circle to Search gets a massive upgrade to understand everything on your screen all at once
The fantastic $599 deal on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus has returned
If you’ve been following us for any amount of time, you know that some of the best Chromebook deals are the ones that pop up, disappear, and then thankfully, find their way back. If you missed out on the last window, we have great news: the fantastic $599.99 deal on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook … [Read more...] about The fantastic $599 deal on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus has returned
There are some great Pixel 10a pre-order offers right now: Here are my 2 favorite deals
Google has officially opened up pre-orders for its latest mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 10a, at several retailers ahead of its full retail launch on March 5th. If you have already decided that you want to secure your new phone, there are a few excellent pre-order incentives floating around, if you … [Read more...] about There are some great Pixel 10a pre-order offers right now: Here are my 2 favorite deals
‘Sapphire’s detachable keyboard has its own battery, adding to the growing intrigue
We’ve been digging into the development of 'Sapphire' for a while now, and the more we find, the more it feels like Lenovo is building something pretty special. Between the tablet form factor with the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra, the wirelessly-recharging stylus, 13-inch screen, fingerprint scanner in … [Read more...] about ‘Sapphire’s detachable keyboard has its own battery, adding to the growing intrigue
ProducerAI is joining Google Labs to supercharge your music creation
If you’ve been following the explosion of generative AI over the past year, you’ve likely seen what’s happening in the music space. Tools like Suno and Udio have shown us what's possible, but Google is now making a massive move to bring professional-grade AI music creation directly into its … [Read more...] about ProducerAI is joining Google Labs to supercharge your music creation
Google Meet makes it easier to manage ‘Take notes for me’ before you even join a call
If you’ve been using Google’s "Take notes for me" in Google Meet, you know how much of a game-changer it can be. Having an AI-created summary of your meeting delivered right to your inbox is one of those Workspace features that, once you start using it, is hard to live without. For many, … [Read more...] about Google Meet makes it easier to manage ‘Take notes for me’ before you even join a call
Gemini in Chrome landed on my Chromebook today, and it’s really impressive
For the past few months, we’ve been tracking the eventual arrival of Gemini directly in the Chrome browser for ChromeOS. While I knew it was coming, and I knew it would be handy, I don’t use a Windows or macOS machine on a daily basis (unless I absolutely have to), so I hadn’t really had a chance to … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome landed on my Chromebook today, and it’s really impressive
‘Sapphire’s boot screen inclusion could hint at bigger Chromebook changes
For the better part of a decade, the experience of booting up a Chromebook has been pretty uniform. Regardless of whether you spent $200 on a plastic clamshell or $1,000 on a premium convertible, the startup screen was always the same: a white or black background with the "ChromeOS" or "Chromebook … [Read more...] about ‘Sapphire’s boot screen inclusion could hint at bigger Chromebook changes
Google doubles the reasoning power of its core AI model with Gemini 3.1 Pro
Just one week after Google introduced the hyper-specialized "Deep Think" mode for scientific research, the team is back with a major upgrade to the engine that powers it all. Gemini 3.1 Pro is rolling out today, bringing the breakthroughs in core reasoning found in the Deep Think models to everyday … [Read more...] about Google doubles the reasoning power of its core AI model with Gemini 3.1 Pro
Google’s Lyria 3 brings AI-powered music generation to the Gemini app
Google is expanding the creative capabilities of its Gemini app once again, moving beyond text and images into the realm of custom audio. Powered by Google DeepMind’s latest Lyria 3 model, users can now generate 30-second musical tracks directly within the Gemini interface. This update represents a … [Read more...] about Google’s Lyria 3 brings AI-powered music generation to the Gemini app
