Google announced several AI-powered features for Google Workspace during I/O back in May. One of these announcements was the addition of auto-generated summaries for Chat in Spaces, following the debut of that same feature in Google Docs. However, as many of these announcements go, they are mostly … [Read more...] about Conversation summaries for Google Chat in Spaces rolling out
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Google Assistant’s new updates will make your Made by Google devices more helpful
At the Made by Google event that took place yesterday, Google highlighted some of the most recent updates to its Assistant's robust AI capabilities, including new and creative methods for interacting more intuitively with it on the newly launched Pixel 7 series and the Pixel Watch. These are the … [Read more...] about Google Assistant’s new updates will make your Made by Google devices more helpful
Google Home redesign will combine all your Smart Home devices into a single-app experience
Believe it or not, the Google Home app we know today on Android has been around for ten years now. When it first launched, the average U.S. household had less than 3 smart home devices connected but this has risen to about 22 connected devices per home throughout the years. However, even with that … [Read more...] about Google Home redesign will combine all your Smart Home devices into a single-app experience
Pixel Watch marketing leaks reveal details on faces, functionality, band types, and band pricing
We are only three days away from the Made by Google event, where we will finally get to see the official unveiling of the Pixel 7 series and the Pixel Watch. However, that hasn't stopped the barrage of leaks on both those devices from reaching the floodgates. Just this weekend, we reported on a new … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch marketing leaks reveal details on faces, functionality, band types, and band pricing
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro fall to their lowest-ever prices ahead of Pixel 7 launch
With many things, the latest, greatest version of a piece of tech is what gets all the hype. A few years back, this was 100% warranted in the smartphone space for sure. Each year, phone makers would show up with their latest innovation, making big strides with each new version of their flagship … [Read more...] about The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro fall to their lowest-ever prices ahead of Pixel 7 launch
Fitbit devices undergo changes amid Sense 2 and Versa 4 releases
A month ago, Google launched its new line of Fitbit devices, including the Inspire 3, Versa 4, and Sense 2 watches. In addition, the highly recognizable fitness trackers got a recent rebrand, now called "Fitbit by Google," and a UI change to bring them more in line with the Wear OS look, even though … [Read more...] about Fitbit devices undergo changes amid Sense 2 and Versa 4 releases
More Pixel Watch faces revealed. May also integrate with Google Photos.
Evidence has been found in an APK teardown of the Google Photos 6.8 app for Android that hints at a Wear OS Google Photos watch face. This teardown was done by the folks over at 9to5Google who found numerous strings in the code describing a "photos_watchface_preview" that will let you "Select watch … [Read more...] about More Pixel Watch faces revealed. May also integrate with Google Photos.
Another mysterious new MediaTek processor is coming to Chromebooks
It wasn't that long ago that we surfaced a new MediaTek chipset on the way for Chromebooks, internally dubbed as the MT8186. Little is still known about this SoC, but judging by the model number, I'd still wager it will end up as the followup to the current Kompanio 500 - internally called the … [Read more...] about Another mysterious new MediaTek processor is coming to Chromebooks
Camera access for Linux on ChromeOS may be very close
Four long years. That's how long I have been tracking this bug report. With every Canary update, the first thing I check is whether or not I can access a camera via the Linux container on my Chromebook. Sadly, I still can't access a webcam via Crostini but I have every reason to believe that this … [Read more...] about Camera access for Linux on ChromeOS may be very close
Google downsizes Area 120, cutting its projects and jobs in half in the process
Google's recent talks of becoming 20% more efficient are already starting to take form. The first victim of these tight, new restrictions is Area 120, the company's in-house incubator which has produced many forward-thinking and innovative projects. These have gone on to influence and directly shape … [Read more...] about Google downsizes Area 120, cutting its projects and jobs in half in the process
New “Made for Fitbit” accessories by Wasserstein improve and secure your wearables
Third-party companies have long since supported Google's hardware ecosystem with extensible accessories, but one that has risen to the top in both terms of quality and quantity is Wasserstein. Between its Nest and Google TV products, it's taken the time and attention to create truly useful "add-ons" … [Read more...] about New “Made for Fitbit” accessories by Wasserstein improve and secure your wearables
Access to the Stadia-driven Resident Evil Village demo offered by Capcom will soon expire
Stadia's white label service called "Immersive Stream for Games" has been a thing for a while now, and since the shock has died down that the company was not solely focused on the consumer, its B2B solution has gone on to become a powerhouse for letting third parties demo content to their customers … [Read more...] about Access to the Stadia-driven Resident Evil Village demo offered by Capcom will soon expire
