Besides being dumber than a box of rocks lately, Google Assistant is pretty alright with the basics - turning your smart devices on and off, and answering basic questions (sometimes). Recently, the team responsible for developing and maintaining it was sent to work on Bard AI, the company's new … [Read more...] about Google Assistant will finally shut up and do what it’s told instead of excessively narrating itself
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The last shred of Google+ is being killed off, but its spirit will live on in Google Chat Spaces
The last surviving version of Google+ meant for Enterprise users only - Google Currents - is finally being shuttered. While the "wind down" was announced last year, it's now time for it to ride off into the sunset once and for all. In its place, Google Chat Spaces is taking the lead. The … [Read more...] about The last shred of Google+ is being killed off, but its spirit will live on in Google Chat Spaces
Chrome’s latest updates optimize browser speed for high-end Android devices
Google just announced an update to Chrome that looks to prioritize speed on higher-end Android devices, rather than app install size. This separate version of the browser will use "compiler flags tuned for speed rather than binary size". According to Google, Android handsets running this will run … [Read more...] about Chrome’s latest updates optimize browser speed for high-end Android devices
Google Chat will soon let you create Spaces meant only for announcements, not chatter
Google Chat has been a great tool for organizations to collaborate and communicate with each other. However, with the increasing number of users in Spaces, it can sometimes be difficult for important announcements to be seen among all the chatter. Google is addressing this by introducing a new … [Read more...] about Google Chat will soon let you create Spaces meant only for announcements, not chatter
YouTube begins featuring a dedicated ‘Podcasts’ tab on channel pages for easy listening access
Last year, Kai Chuk, YouTube's new podcasts lead and decade-long company veteran, was brought on by Google to improve the platform's listening experience. While it's been possible to listen to and watch podcast-style content on YouTube before now, it's not been marked as a 'Podcast' per se. As a … [Read more...] about YouTube begins featuring a dedicated ‘Podcasts’ tab on channel pages for easy listening access
[U] Chrome’s three dots “more” menu is set to receive easily identifiable icons for accessibility
Update April 6, 2023 at 2:56 PM EST: The actual commit responsible for the icons is as follows. Thanks, Leopeva64! [CR2023] Add and insert new icons for 3-dot menu. Chromium Gerrit A new set of icons appearing in Chrome's three dots "more" options overflow menu looks to be on its way in a … [Read more...] about [U] Chrome’s three dots “more” menu is set to receive easily identifiable icons for accessibility
Some Docs and Gmail users are starting to get access to Google’s AI “Help me write” feature
Google recently announced a revolutionary new "Help me write" feature for Google Docs and Gmail. While not yet "available", I find this to be exciting and innovative as it aims to help users overcome writer's block and spark their creativity. As I said in our previous coverage, it's meant to act as … [Read more...] about Some Docs and Gmail users are starting to get access to Google’s AI “Help me write” feature
You’ll soon be able to switch casting devices from the ChromeOS global media controls
One of my favorite little ChromeOS features that's been around for quite some time is the global media control widget. It's moved around over the years and it is also present in the Chrome browser for non-ChromeOS hardware, but the gist has largely remained the same: if media is playing from your … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to switch casting devices from the ChromeOS global media controls
Frustrated with Google Chat Spaces’ lack of a dark mode for your Tasks? Here’s a quick fix
Google Chat is a powerful productivity tool for companies, schools, families (yep), and even individuals alike. Built right into it are Spaces - individually sectioned-off chat rooms that can be set up to reflect projects or goals and keep things neat and tidy. What many people may not know, … [Read more...] about Frustrated with Google Chat Spaces’ lack of a dark mode for your Tasks? Here’s a quick fix
Apps installed on one of your Android devices may soon automatically sync to the others
If you're someone who uses multiple Android phones or tablets, you know the hassle of downloading and installing all of your favorite apps across each device. However, a recent tweet from a user by the name of @AssembleDebug suggests that Google may soon introduce a feature to the Play Store that … [Read more...] about Apps installed on one of your Android devices may soon automatically sync to the others
Chrome will let you pin Side Panel tools like Bookmarks, Notes, and more for quick access
Chrome's Side Panel feature has become instrumental in making the browsing experience better and more personal for me and many others since it initially launched. For anyone unfamiliar, it's a nifty little tool that houses your Bookmarks, sticky notes (coming soon), History Journeys, Read Later … [Read more...] about Chrome will let you pin Side Panel tools like Bookmarks, Notes, and more for quick access
Google Maps is starting to show a convenient sidebar for your recent and saved places
Over the past few years, Google has been pushing its Collections feature, which allows users to collect and store interesting or useful information from across the web and curate content for collaboration. This feature has been integrated into pretty much all of Google's services, including … [Read more...] about Google Maps is starting to show a convenient sidebar for your recent and saved places
