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Gemini in Google Classroom is finally expanding Higher Education students
Earlier this year, Google brought Gemini to Google Classroom, but it was almost entirely focused on the educators. Teachers got tools to help draft lesson plans, create rubrics, and manage their workload. It was great, but it left out the most important people in the room: the students. That changes starting December 1. According to […]
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November 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Google Slides and NotebookLM just got a massive design upgrade with Nano Banana Pro
We recently covered the launch of Nano Banana Pro, and Google isn’t just dropping this into a standalone app and calling it a day. Right away, they are injecting this new model directly into Google Workspace, and it brings some genuinely useful features to the tools many use every day—specifically Google Slides and NotebookLM. Google […]
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November 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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The excellent Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 just got its first big discount
For many of you that have been interested in the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 and its powerful, long lasting MediaTek Kompanio Ultra but wanted a convertible, Acer has recently released a Chromebook that solves this for you. Instead of the traditional clamshell laptop, Acer launched the new Chromebook Plus Spin 514 with many of the […]
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November 22, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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You can now use the Gemini app to spot AI-generated images
As AI images get more realistic—we’re looking at you, Nano Banana Pro—it is becoming increasingly difficult to trust your eyes. Especially when it comes to news, politics, or even product reviews, knowing if an image is synthetic is a big deal. Today, Google announced a new feature that puts a “truth detector” directly inside the […]
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November 21, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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Nano Banana Pro is here, and it finally fixes AI text and consistency
Nano Banana Pro (officially “Gemini 3 Pro Image”) has officially launched, and it brings some massive upgrades that turn this from a fun experiment into a genuine design tool. The biggest headache with AI images has always been text. You ask for a sign that says “Coffee,” and you get “Cffoee.” Nano Banana Pro fixes […]
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November 21, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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You can now Quick Share from Android directly to an iPhone via AirDrop
In a surprise announcement that feels almost too good to be true, Google revealed that it is rolling out an update to Quick Share that makes it compatible with Apple’s AirDrop. This isn’t a third-party hack or a clunky workaround app. This is native, system-level compatibility. According to the update, this feature starts rolling out […]
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November 21, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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Chrome is finally getting native Vertical Tabs: and you can try them right now
If you have been around here for any length of time, you know that vertical tabs in Chrome has been near the very top of my wishlist for a while. Microsoft Edge has had it for years. Vivaldi built its entire identity around it. Even Firefox has it via polished extensions. But not Chrome. Thats […]
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November 21, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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Google and NVIDIA launch ‘GeForce NOW Fast Pass’ exclusively for Chromebooks
We talk a lot about how cloud gaming has fundamentally changed the value proposition of Chromebooks. You no longer need a $2,000 rig to play AAA titles; you just need a solid internet connection. Now, Google is sweetening the deal even more by partnering with NVIDIA to launch a brand new, exclusive way to play: […]
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November 21, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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Google launches Antigravity, a new AI-powered IDE for autonomous agentic coding
Every few months, it feels like the bar for AI coding tools gets raised. And now, as part of the Gemini 3 update, Google is attempting to raise it yet again with the launch of Antigravity, a new “agentic development platform” designed to change how developers interact with AI. While today’s tools like Copilot or […]
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November 21, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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I tried to let Gemini 3 be my son’s temporary golf swing coach. It didn’t go very well.
We think a lot about the future of AI here at Chrome Unboxed. We talk about how it will write our emails, organize our calendars, and maybe even code our apps. But as a golf nut and the owner of a golf simulator facility (Proof Golf), I’ve been dreaming of a different use case: The […]
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November 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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This new reference design Google TV remote charges itself using only indoor light
There are few things more annoying in the modern living room than sitting down to watch a movie, grabbing the remote, and realizing the batteries are dead. You do the “battery roll,” maybe swap them around, or frantically dig through a drawer looking for a fresh pair of AAAs. Well, a new Google TV remote […]
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November 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Google Vids just unlocked its best AI features for everyone: even personal accounts
When Google Vids first launched, it promised to be the “Docs, Sheets, and Slides” of video creation—a collaborative, easy-to-use tool that lived right in your browser. But for a while, the coolest magic tricks—specifically the powerful Gemini AI features—were locked behind paid Workspace subscriptions. That is all changing now. Google announced that it is officially […]
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November 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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‘Dooku’ joins the Kompanio 540 ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook family
I’m starting to sound like a broken record here, but I honestly don’t know what else to say. Every time I think the ‘Skywalker’ baseboard is finished adding new devices, I check the Chromium Gerrit and find another one. We thought 8 was a lot. We were shocked at 10. We just recently wrote about […]
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November 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Google Search AI Mode gets a substantial upgrade with Gemini 3
We already know that Gemini 3 is a new, powerhouse model, but the biggest question with these launches is always: “When will I actually see it in the products I use?” Usually, the answer for Google Search is “months from now.” Not this time. In a blog post detailing the integration, Google announced that Gemini […]
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November 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Google officially launches Gemini 3: Vibe Coding, Deep Think, and a new era for agents
Gemini 3 is here. In a massive blog post published just today, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis introduced the new model family, calling it their “most intelligent model” to date. But this isn’t just a standard speed bump; Google is claiming that in just two years, their AI has evolved “from […]
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November 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Google Vids just got a massive upgrade with Veo 3.1 “Ingredients-to-Video”
If you’ve ever tried to use AI to make a video for work, you know the struggle. You generate a clip of a person or a product, and it looks great. Then you try to generate a second clip of that same subject from a different angle, and suddenly it looks like a completely different […]
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November 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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YouTube TV is handing out $60 credits to win back subscribers after the Disney blackout
The dust has finally settled on the brief but chaotic contract dispute between Google and Disney. If you missed it (or if you were frantically trying to find a way to watch college football or Monday Night Football this past weekend), the two companies made up late Friday night, restoring access to key channels like […]
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November 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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The best Chromebook ever made drops to its lowest-ever price
Just last week, we were pretty excited to see the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 get its first-ever discount – even if it was a meager $30 off. This week, however, Lenovo has clearly decided to make things a bit more interesting with a full $50 price drop on both models of what I have previously […]
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November 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Google Calendar and Tasks are finally working together the way they always should have
If you’re like many users, you live a double life inside Google Workspace: your Google Calendar tells you where you need to be, and your Google Tasks list tells you what you need to do. The problem? Those two worlds have always been frustratingly separate. Sure, you can add a due date to a task […]
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November 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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ChromeOS 142 is here, continuing the trend of no new user-facing features
It’s that time again, and the next milestone update for ChromeOS is beginning its roll-out. ChromeOS 142 is now arriving on most devices. However, if you were hoping this would be the update that breaks the recent trend of no new front-facing features, I have some bad news. Much like the last handful of updates […]
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November 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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ESPN and ABC are back on YouTube TV after Disney and Google reach a new deal
After a frustrating two weeks for subscribers, the Disney and YouTube TV blackout is finally over. The two companies announced on Friday that they have reached a new “multi-year” agreement, and all Disney-owned channels, including ESPN, ABC, FX, and more, have already begun returning to the service. The channels went dark on October 30th after […]
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November 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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You can now use Google Forms’ AI creator in Spanish, French, German, and more
One of the most practical AI time-savers in Google Workspace has been the “Help me create” feature in Google Forms. This Gemini-powered tool allows you to generate a full, multi-question form from just a simple text prompt or by referencing an existing Doc, Sheet, or PDF. The only catch? It’s been English-only. That’s all changing […]
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November 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Google Voice’s entry-level ‘Starter’ plan just got two massive, premium features
For small businesses and organizations, Google Voice has always been a fantastic tool. It’s simple, integrates perfectly with Workspace, and just works. But for the entry-level “Starter” plan (which supports up to 10 users), there have always been two glaring omissions that forced many small teams to either upgrade or look elsewhere: the inability to […]
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November 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Google Meet’s “Take notes for me” just got a longer option for even more detail
Google Meet’s AI-powered “Take notes for me” feature has been helpful for a while now, and generally speaking, it’s pretty fantastic. It captures the gist of the conversation and actionable items without you having to lift a finger. But sometimes, “the gist” isn’t enough. For technical deep-dives or complex project planning, the standard summary can […]
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November 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Moving from Dropbox to Google Drive just got a whole lot easier with this new tool
For any organization looking to consolidate their tech stack, moving from one cloud storage provider to another is usually the stuff of nightmares. It involves third-party tools, complex scripts, and the constant fear of losing data or breaking permissions. In a fantastic update for Workspace users and administrators, Google is aiming to make that pain […]
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November 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM