Google will use generative AI to ‘supercharge’ its Assistant
Generative AI continues to infect every product at Microsoft and Google. Google has been in a generative AI race with Microsoft ever since ChatGPT made …
What is Gmail’s Enhanced Safe Browsing, and should you use it?
Google routinely adds new useful features to its Gmail app, like the ability to add Google Calendar events from the email app and inform others …
Google Pixel Fold review: My favorite foldable, but not quite the best
Google has a vision for Android, and it turns out that vision isn’t constrained to phones only. Until recently, the Pixel phone has represented an …
Gmail has a new Google Calendar scheduling trick that I’ll use all the time
Scheduling a real-life or virtual meeting can sometimes be a hassle, no matter how much technology might help. You’ll likely spend plenty of time discussing …
Roku Channel now available on Google TV and other Android TV devices
Starting on Wednesday, more homes across the US can stream The Roku Channel. According to a blog post, the service is now available on Google …
Google can’t fix the Pixel Fold’s biggest problems until the 2nd-gen model is released
The Pixel Fold is one of the most exciting foldable smartphones you can buy right now. It’s also one of the most likely to break, …
I didn’t expect the Pixel Fold to fold the other way
Samsung can’t wait to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5, worried that Google’s Pixel Fold might steal potential buyers willing to spend …
Google’s own Bard AI says iOS is better than Android
I’ve been covering the mobile industry for over a decade, and one thing that hasn’t changed is the iPhone vs. Android rivalry. Diehard fans of …
I think YouTube blocking videos for ad blocker users is the right thing to do – here’s why
I recently sided with Netflix, saying the company’s password-sharing ban is warranted. I won’t get into any of that again. But that’s something you need …
Here’s why Google thinks its Gemini AI will surpass ChatGPT
In the rapidly evolving world of generative AI chatbots, OpenAI’s ChatGPT is the AI bot to beat. That was the case even before OpenAI released …
Some early Pixel Fold buyers report broken screens and other display issues
The Google Pixel Fold has started shipping to early buyers, and, just as I had suspected, the first reports of real-life screen incidents have appeared. …
Repairing the Pixel Fold yourself is the worst possible idea
Google just unveiled the Pixel Fold, its first-ever foldable smartphone that should give Samsung a run for the money, at least in the markets where …
I lost interest in Google’s Pixel Fold after this story about a display breaking
I’m a longtime iPhone user but also a fan of foldable phones. Or the idea of having a tablet fold into a phone. So when …
Pixel Fold review roundup: Google’s turning heads and hinges
Recently, Google’s reputation for mobile hardware has grown as its Pixel phones have become viable alternatives to the devices of Samsung and OnePlus. The company …
How to delete promotional emails in Gmail quickly and easily
Use an email address long enough, and spam will slowly creep in. Gmail isn’t spared. It’s one of the best and most popular email solutions …
Google wants to encourage more premium Chromebooks with ‘X’ brand, but should it?
Google wants to push the Chromebook as a hardcore gaming computer with its new branding idea. Okay, maybe not that intense, but it is definitely …
Google’s new AI-powered search tools are not coming for anyone’s job
On Wednesday, Google announced a handful of upgrades for its generative AI-powered Search experience, an experiment called SGE. It’s now capable of providing answers to …
These Google AI apps are going to be amazing on Apple’s Vision Pro
Apple unveiled the Vision Pro several months before the spatial computer is ready to ship because this is a first-gen device. Apple may have shown …
These 2 new Google Maps AI features will change the way I use the app
Google continued its AI push on Wednesday, announcing several interesting features across various apps in its portfolio. Google Maps is one of the key Google …
Google Lens, Bard, Search AI, and online shopping just got new AI features
About a month ago, Google made it clear that AI is the company’s main priority now that ChatGPT is so popular. Google announced plenty of …
June’s Pixel feature drop adds hands-free photos and oxygen saturation tracking
You might be waiting for the release of the Pixel Fold on June 27th, but Google has one big launch before it gets its first …
YouTube lowered the threshold to make money and the platform is better off for it
I remember when a friend and I started a YouTube channel years ago. Like many people at the time, we wanted to be the next …
Google Meet’s new update means I can finally get work done during a meeting
Let’s face it. None of us like to be in a virtual meeting, especially when you need to have your camera on. Even worse, trying …
Best Buy Chromebook sale: My 7 favorite deals
Ahead of Father’s Day 2023, Best Buy is running a big sale on Chromebooks, and there are several deals that I want to highlight for …
Smart Compose rolling out for Google Chat makes me wonder where Apple is with AI
Google keeps rolling out generative AI features, and I can’t help but wonder where the heck Apple is in all this, especially after seeing almost …
Don’t trust Gmail’s blue checkmarks because some hackers might abuse them
Gmail is the most popular email service in the world, thanks to a variety of features and security improvements that Google delivered over the years. …
The back of the Pixel Watch is popping off for some people
Imagine going to take your Pixel Watch off its wireless charger, and you only get about 90% of your watch back. That’s apparently what’s happened …
How to get into the Magic Compose beta in Google’s Messages app
After announcing its new AI-powered Magic Compose feature for the Messages app at Google I/O 2023, Google began sending invites for the beta this week. …
Google’s encryption-breaking Magic Compose AI proves iPhone shouldn’t support RCS messaging
For years, Google has been dying to come up with an iMessage equivalent, a key iPhone feature that’s probably responsible for stealing plenty of users …
How to find your contacts in Gmail
Google’s Gmail is one of the most popular email clients. Having a Gmail account also means the same username/password combination can log you into the …
