Google is upgrading Audio Overviews in NotebookLM with three additional formats, like Debate, that provide an alternative to the ever-popular podcast style. The default experience is called Deep Dive: “Conversational dialogues where two Al hosts unpack your topic with depth, questions.” Google is now adding three more formats: Brief: A bite-sized overview to help you grasp the core ideas from …
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Gboard rolling out its own keyboard ‘Font size’ setting on Android
Besides a pill-shaped tweak for the Suggestion strip, Gboard’s next visual change is a dedicated keyboard Font size setting. Once available on your device, Gboard will display a “Keyboard font size updated” banner. Tapping the gear takes you to Settings > Preferences > Font size (under Appearance). “Match System” is the default behavior, while there are increments that range from …
Read More »Google Phone app rolling out custom ‘calling cards’ on Android
Following the broader Material 3 Expressive redesign last week, the Google Phone app is now more widely rolling out calling cards. Once available, you’ll see an “Introducing calling card: Customize how you see your contact when they call you” promo at the top of the Home tab. (You might also be prompted inside Google Contacts for a more direct editing …
Read More »Google Is Now Rolling Out an AI-Powered Duolingo Competitor
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. Google is rolling out two new AI-powered features for Google Translate this week, and it might not be good news for Duolingo. The app now generates practice sessions for you to either listen or speak …
Read More »Google Vids rolling out to free users
Since last year, Google Vids has only been available to Workspace customers, and is now rolling out to free users. Vids is a video creation tool in the style of Google Slides with a browser-based interface, collaborative editing, and generative AI tools (if you’re a paying customer). All free accounts will have access to the basic Vids editor. Similar to …
Read More »Brandon Nimmo’s walk-off single keeps Mets offense rolling
NEW YORK — A little more than two weeks ago, the Mets still profiled as one of the most puzzling offenses in baseball. The track records of their individual players — Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, et al — suggested that their lineup should be elite. Their results suggested otherwise. From Opening Day through Aug. 11, the Mets ranked …
Read More »Samsung rolling out One UI with Now Brief to select appliances
Starting in September, Samsung will be rolling out new software updates to its various appliances which includes One UI unification and new features such as Now Brief. One UI was originally just for Samsung’s phones and tablets, but it’s expanded over the years to smartwatches and, more recently, TVs. Now, Samsung is bringing the experience over to appliances. Of course, …
Read More »Google Messages beta rolling out QR code key verification
As previewed last year, Google Messages is beginning to roll out QR code-based key verification to confirm that you’re “communicating with the person you intend to.” Once available, open a conversation in Google Messages and open the Details page by tapping their name in the app bar. The End-to-end encryption card has been around for some time, but tapping “Verify …
Read More »Rotated and rolling again: Sounders slam Sporting KC
SEATTLE – The Seattle Sounders heavily rotated their lineup against Sporting Kansas City with a Leagues Cup semifinal on the road against LA Galaxy looming later in the week. With an XI featuring Danny Leyva at the 10, Snyder Brunell starting alongside Cristian Roldan in the double-pivot, and a fullback pairing of Cody Baker on the left and Reed Baker-Whiting …
Read More »What Google Material 3 Expressive redesigns are rolling out [U]
Google announced its new design language in May. Material 3 Expressive redesigns have been rolling out to Google apps since then, but the Pixel 10 launch really kicked things off. Here’s our list of what’s available and still to come on Android phones. Updated 8/24: Refer to the table for what’s New and Updated. Rolling out [New] Pixel Recorder This …
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