The main event is finally here! While Google got a jump on its Android announcements last week with "The Android Show: I/O Edition," where they highlighted the redesigned Material 3 Expressive interface, Google I/O 2025 truly kicks off in earnest today, Tuesday, May 20th. The opening keynote is set … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2025 kicks off today: How to watch the keynote and what to expect
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Gemini gets a big productivity boost as Workspace apps become generally available
Google's AI assistant, Gemini, is in a constant state of evolution, and its latest upgrade is a big one for anyone living in the Google Workspace ecosystem. After a period in preview, Google has announced that Workspace apps (a.k.a. - extensions) for the standalone Gemini app are now generally … [Read more...] about Gemini gets a big productivity boost as Workspace apps become generally available
Google’s bet on AI subscriptions appears to be working
Google One, the company's umbrella subscription for cloud storage and, more recently, advanced AI features, has just hit another impressive milestone. According to a Reuters report, Google One recently crossed the 150 million subscriber mark. That's a substantial 50% surge from the 100 million … [Read more...] about Google’s bet on AI subscriptions appears to be working
YouTube TV’s upcoming customizable Multiview is a game-changer
For a while now, YouTube TV’s multiview feature has been a handy way to keep tabs on a few pre-selected channels at once, especially during big sporting events. But I'd wager that many of you - like myself - have been really wanting the ability to build our own multiview lineup based on the things … [Read more...] about YouTube TV’s upcoming customizable Multiview is a game-changer
We’re getting closer to having Gemini on Google’s smart speakers
Change has been on the horizon for Google's smart speaker ecosystem for a while now, and the latest news about the Nest Audio confirms what we've all been expecting: Gemini is fully taking over for the outgoing Google Assistant. According to a recent post over on Reddit (via 9to5 Google), the Nest … [Read more...] about We’re getting closer to having Gemini on Google’s smart speakers
Gemini lets you command Google Sheets with natural language prompts
Let's be honest, for many of us, opening a complex spreadsheet can feel a bit like being asked to decipher an foreign language. Finding the right formulas, cleaning up messy data, or trying to build a sensible chart can quickly turn into a frustrating task. If you're like me and don't live and … [Read more...] about Gemini lets you command Google Sheets with natural language prompts
YouTube’s refreshed Android miniplayer is rolling out now
It looks like YouTube is already tweaking that floating miniplayer on Android. You’ll recall that back in October 2024, the app switched from its persistent bar above the bottom navigation to a more dynamic, floating Picture-in-Picture (PiP) style window that could be moved around. True to their … [Read more...] about YouTube’s refreshed Android miniplayer is rolling out now
Gmail for Android is testing a handy new bottom reply bar
It looks like Google is experimenting with a more streamlined way to handle quick replies in the Gmail app on Android. As spotted by the folks over at 9to5Google, a new, persistent reply bar is starting to show up at the bottom of emails for some users, and it could make firing off quick responses a … [Read more...] about Gmail for Android is testing a handy new bottom reply bar
Google highlights Chrome and ChromeOS accessibility features for GAAD 2025
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is an important reminder of the ongoing work needed to make technology accessible and empowering for everyone. This year, Google is taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight on a range of valuable accessibility features built right into Chromebooks and the … [Read more...] about Google highlights Chrome and ChromeOS accessibility features for GAAD 2025
ChromeOS 136 release notes are here: how to enable the latest Quick Share features
ChromeOS 136 started making its way to Chromebooks yesterday, and as is often the case, the official release notes from Google took a little bit longer to show up. The good news? They've now landed, and they confirm the key UI enhancements we had pieced together yesterday - particularly focusing on … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 136 release notes are here: how to enable the latest Quick Share features
SMH: after foolishly removing ‘HBO’ a few years ago, we’re back to ‘HBO Max’
In a move that has many of us saying, "Well, duh," Warner Bros. Discovery has announced it's walking back a major branding decision and will be renaming its primary streaming service from "Max" back to "HBO Max" this summer. This comes roughly two years after the company made the head-scratching … [Read more...] about SMH: after foolishly removing ‘HBO’ a few years ago, we’re back to ‘HBO Max’
The awesome Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 gets promoted to Android 15
The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 that launched early this year with Android 14 has actually been receiving its Android 15 update over the past few weeks. But if this is news to you, you're probably not alone. Lenovo rolled this one out so quietly, you’d be forgiven if it completely passed you … [Read more...] about The awesome Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 gets promoted to Android 15
