Amid all the big announcements at the recent Chromebook Showcase event – the fantastic new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, and the suite of new AI features – there was a smaller tidbit that was mentioned that absolutely made my day. During the presentation, it was noted that Gemini Live is officially on … [Read more...] about It’s official: Gemini Live is coming to Chromebooks, and I can’t wait
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Gemini is now available for all Education users, with extra safeguards for younger students
The conversation around the role of AI in the classroom is one of the most important in technology today. How do we give students access to powerful learning tools while ensuring they are used safely and responsibly? Today, Google is taking a massive step in that direction by announcing that the … [Read more...] about Gemini is now available for all Education users, with extra safeguards for younger students
You can now publicly share your NotebookLM notebooks and Audio Overviews
Google's NotebookLM has been quietly establishing itself as a seriously powerful AI-powered research and writing assistant, and a new update is making it an even more versatile tool for collaboration and sharing knowledge: you can now create public links to share your NotebookLM notebooks with … [Read more...] about You can now publicly share your NotebookLM notebooks and Audio Overviews
Let me get this straight: Gemini in Chrome isn’t coming to Chromebooks?!?
Alright, Google I/O 2025 has just delivered tons of cool new AI features, and one of the standouts is Gemini in Chrome - AI browsing assistant built right into the Chrome browser on desktop, ready to summarize, clarify, and eventually even navigate for you. It sounds fantastic, and we're genuinely … [Read more...] about Let me get this straight: Gemini in Chrome isn’t coming to Chromebooks?!?
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
Gemini is headed to Wear OS soon, and that includes Samsung watches
Following Google's broad announcements at the Android Show: I/O Edition about Gemini's expansion, Samsung has confirmed that its popular Galaxy Watches and even Galaxy Buds are set to receive this a heavy dose of Gemini in the near future. This is a big step in making Google's powerful AI assistant … [Read more...] about Gemini is headed to Wear OS soon, and that includes Samsung watches
NotebookLM’s popular Audio Overviews are now available in over 50 languages
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
Gemini Live’s new camera mode now rolling out to select flagship Android phones
After last week's announcement for Gemini Advanced users, Google is now officially rolling out Gemini Live's new camera and screen sharing features to Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 series owners. This means if you've got one of these shiny new phones, or if you're a Gemini Advanced … [Read more...] about Gemini Live’s new camera mode now rolling out to select flagship Android phones
Trickle-down effect: Gemini Gems arrive for free users, too
Gems, the customizable assistants built into Gemini, are now rolling out to free users on the web and also via the Android app. For those unfamiliar, Gems are essentially custom AI assistants that users can tailor to your specific needs. Gemini offers five pre-made Gems to get users started - … [Read more...] about Trickle-down effect: Gemini Gems arrive for free users, too
Quick Insert for Chromebooks is failing hard with the new GIF insertions
When ChromeOS 134 was announced, a key update was added that had me quite excited to use Quick Insert for once, and I couldn't wait for it to show up. With the roll-out of M134 this week, I was primed and ready to start inserting GIFs into all manner of conversations with my Chromebook's handy new … [Read more...] about Quick Insert for Chromebooks is failing hard with the new GIF insertions
A new, free Gemini update makes it a lot more personal and powerful
In case you were wondering, Google isn't slowing down when it comes to AI. The rapid pace of evolution continues as Gemini is getting a major boost with some seriously impressive new features. This time around, we're talking upgrades to performance, availability, and a new feature that's all about … [Read more...] about A new, free Gemini update makes it a lot more personal and powerful
The Gemini Live feature I’ve been waiting for is finally coming this month
The long-awaited video capabilities within Gemini Live are finally making their way to Android devices later this month, according to a new announcement from Google at Mobile World Congress 2025. This feature marks a substantial step forward in how we interact with AI on our mobile devices and I … [Read more...] about The Gemini Live feature I’ve been waiting for is finally coming this month
