In a post on the Nest Community Forum today, Google unveiled a handful of new starters and actions for your smart home routines. Now, you can do things like change light effects, automatically open or close windows or blinds, adjust humidity levels, and even pause your TV or music when the doorbell … [Read more...] about Google announces nearly 20 new starters and actions to make your smart home less annoying
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YouTube embraces the idea of AI generated music, outlines founding principles for artists
YouTube is launching a new AI music incubator and teaming up with musicians and producers from Universal Music Group, one of the biggest names in the music business. Together, they're exploring the possibility of letting some of their talent enhance their work with artificial intelligence, but … [Read more...] about YouTube embraces the idea of AI generated music, outlines founding principles for artists
Google introduces ‘SGE while browsing’ to summarize web articles and kill your attention span
Okay, obviously the title is a joke, but I feel the need to state it outright. If you're someone who gets bogged down with long web articles (I know I tend to ramble sometimes), then you'll probably be happy to hear that Google is introducing an AI-powered summaries feature for you. As a part of its … [Read more...] about Google introduces ‘SGE while browsing’ to summarize web articles and kill your attention span
Google Photos introduces a new AI-powered scrapbook feature for your memories
Google is no stranger as of late to injecting artificial intelligence into its products and services. Today, it takes another step into that new identity by introducing a new "Memories View" in Google Photos. This is an AI-driven, scrapbook-like timeline feature is designed to automatically curate … [Read more...] about Google Photos introduces a new AI-powered scrapbook feature for your memories
Google working on a linking feature that lets you transfer your active phone call between devices
Per Nail Sadykov on X, an editor on the Google News Telegram channel (and later posted by Mishaal Rahman), Google seems to be working on an Apple-esque "Device Linking" feature that would allow you to seamlessly shift an active phone call between your phone and other devices, presumably a … [Read more...] about Google working on a linking feature that lets you transfer your active phone call between devices
Chrome 116 adds ‘Allow this time’ option for sites accessing your camera, mic and location
Chrome 116 drops later this month, and Google is introducing a new feature called "Allow this time," aimed at giving you more control over your privacy. Initially shown off in the Chrome Developers blog, this will let you grant temporary access to sites that request your location or access to your … [Read more...] about Chrome 116 adds ‘Allow this time’ option for sites accessing your camera, mic and location
You’ve been using Google Calendar wrong all along: Don’t just schedule experiences, capture them
We live in a fast-paced world where planning for the future has become second nature to us. Google Calendar has been our trusty companion in scheduling upcoming events, meetings, and gatherings. But what if I told you that you're missing out on an incredible aspect of it that could add a touch of … [Read more...] about You’ve been using Google Calendar wrong all along: Don’t just schedule experiences, capture them
New leak reveals Pixel Watch 2 exclusive watch faces
With the first Pixel Watch, the general consensus is that Google did a great job for a first-gen product. The watch is beautiful and - for me, at least - the seamless and user-friendly UI is something I miss on a daily basis now that I'm on a Galaxy Watch 5. As Google tends to do, they really honed … [Read more...] about New leak reveals Pixel Watch 2 exclusive watch faces
Android KitKat is ready to retire and Google Play Services will no longer support it
Believe it or not, Android 4.4 KitKat is nearly 10 years old. Google's been working hard to reduce fragmentation and now less than 1% of users are still on this version of the Android operating system. So, in just a few days, the company will retire it for good! KitKat brought some significant … [Read more...] about Android KitKat is ready to retire and Google Play Services will no longer support it
See how apps look and feel on each of your devices with this upcoming Play Store update
If you've ever questioned how an app might appear or operate on your specific device before downloading it, this upcoming Google Play Store update is going to be your new best friend. Google has been consistently working hard over the past several years to enhance both device compatibility for apps … [Read more...] about See how apps look and feel on each of your devices with this upcoming Play Store update
Google’s new Home Panel is rolling out to more Pixel devices
This year at I/O 2023, Google unveiled the all-new, revamped Google Home app. With a fresh design and some cool new features, the updated app brings a bit more convenience and customization to smart home controls. Maybe the best part of the update is the new Home Panel that was initially available … [Read more...] about Google’s new Home Panel is rolling out to more Pixel devices
Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds Pro reach their lowest-ever prices for Prime Day
OK, so I have to address the elephant in the room for this one. Yesterday, I pointed to the fact that - for Chromebooks, at least - Best Buy's Black Friday in July sales are better than what we're seeing over at Amazon. For Chromebooks, this means the difference in taking advantage of great deals … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds Pro reach their lowest-ever prices for Prime Day
