Google's NotebookLM continues to evolve as a powerful AI research assistant, and the latest update significantly expands the reach of one of its most compelling features: Audio Overviews. Following its expansion to over 200 countries last year, NotebookLM is now rolling out support for over 50 … [Read more...] about NotebookLM’s popular Audio Overviews are now available in over 50 languages
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Ditch the Nest app: Google Home scheduling for Gen 3 & E thermostats is coming
Amidst news about support ending for its oldest thermostats, Google delivered some incredibly welcome news for owners of its most popular models this week. After years of users asking (and complaining), Google has finally confirmed that scheduling functions for the Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen) … [Read more...] about Ditch the Nest app: Google Home scheduling for Gen 3 & E thermostats is coming
Your old Nest Thermostat is going to lose app control later this year
Google dropped some sad news for owners of its earliest smart thermostats this week. Citing the increasing difficulty of updating hardware that's well over a decade old, the company announced it will officially end support for its Nest Learning Thermostat (1st gen, released 2011), Nest Learning … [Read more...] about Your old Nest Thermostat is going to lose app control later this year
Pixel Weather’s Pollen Tracker is finally rolling out in the US
Good news for allergy sufferers in the US: Google is expanding the availability of their new-ish pollen tracker feature within the Pixel Weather experience. After initially launching in five other countries over the past several months, the much-anticipated pollen forecast is now beginning to appear … [Read more...] about Pixel Weather’s Pollen Tracker is finally rolling out in the US
Android gets it’s own special event ahead of Google I/O 2025
Google I/O has increasingly become the primary stage for Google's latest major AI announcements, particularly around its Gemini models. While Android updates are always part of the mix, they haven't commanded the central focus they once did over the past couple years. So, in a bit of a different … [Read more...] about Android gets it’s own special event ahead of Google I/O 2025
More Google TV devices are getting the new Home Panel
After a bit of a stint in a public preview, the convenient Home Panel for controlling your smart home devices is now making its way to a broader range of Google TV devices, including the popular Chromecast with Google TV and other devices/televisions running the platform. This feature, which mirrors … [Read more...] about More Google TV devices are getting the new Home Panel
Get Google’s battery-powered Nest Cam for just $130
If you've been considering adding a smart security camera, Walmart has a Flash Deal that might just push you over the edge. Google’s latest battery-powered Nest Cam is currently down to just $129.99, a solid $50 discount from its usual $180 price. We actually use one of these in the Chrome Unboxed … [Read more...] about Get Google’s battery-powered Nest Cam for just $130
Chrome for Android finally has a simple, built-in PDF viewer
For years, Chrome users on desktop computers have benefited from the browser's integrated PDF viewer. Clicking a PDF link online or opening a downloaded file happens right within a Chrome tab, bypassing the need for external applications for viewing and marking up a PDF. It's a seamless, convenient … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android finally has a simple, built-in PDF viewer
Gmail for Android gets a big UI improvement on tablets and foldables
Google continues to refine the user experience on larger-screened Android devices, and the latest app to get a significant usability boost is Gmail. Following in the footsteps of Google Keep's update last year, Gmail for Android tablets and foldables is now rolling out an adjustable, dual-pane … [Read more...] about Gmail for Android gets a big UI improvement on tablets and foldables
Your Pixel Watch step counts were inflated, but it should be fixed now
If your daily step goals on your Pixel Watch have felt a bit too easy to achieve lately, it unfortunately looks like it wasn't just a sudden burst of energy on your part. It turns out a software update inadvertently caused Pixel Watches to overestimate step counts, but Google has now deployed a fix … [Read more...] about Your Pixel Watch step counts were inflated, but it should be fixed now
Google says its Find My Device network is now 4x faster than at launch
Google's Find My Device network for Android didn't exactly hit the ground running. Early comparisons to established players like Apple and Samsung highlighted significant gaps, particularly in how quickly lost items could be located. And many of you likely remember the unfortunate test (conducted 10 … [Read more...] about Google says its Find My Device network is now 4x faster than at launch
For some reason, ChromeOS 135 has reverted the rounded window corners feature
Well, that was a short-lived little treat. After finally showing up without flags necessary in ChromeOS 133, rounded window corners - a small-yet-significant visual change to the OS - has vanished with the update to ChromeOS 135. While it doesn't change any real functionality for Chromebook users, … [Read more...] about For some reason, ChromeOS 135 has reverted the rounded window corners feature
