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Google Sheets Gets Faster Calculations, Enhanced Features

Google announced last week significant updates aimed at improving productivity and functionality in Google Sheets, catering to both new users and seasoned experts. "We’re making it easier and faster to format, calculate, and manage your data in Google Sheets, whether you’re just getting started or are already a Sheets expert," stated Eric Birnbaum, Group Product...

CRTC Starts Public Consultation on Google’s Online News Act Exemption

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has launched a public consultation on Google's exemption application under the Online News Act, formerly known as Bill C-18. The Online News Act, which received Royal Assent last June and came into force in December, aims to bring fair compensation for Canadian news organizations by online platforms that...

Google Introduces New Chrome Features for iOS and Android

Google has announced new updates to its Chrome browser, aimed at making the mobile search experience better for users on iOS and Android devices. Chrome on iOS will soon feature new Chrome Actions, enabling users to quickly engage with local businesses. When searching for a restaurant, users will see shortcut buttons in the search results...

Google Announces Pixel Event for August 13

Google has announced it will be holding a special event in August. That’s according to invites it has sent out to media on Tuesday. This Made by Google event will “showcase the best of Google AI, Android software and the Pixel portfolio of devices,” reads the invite, which says the event will take place on...

Google Expands NotebookLM AI Writing Assistant to Canada

Google has announced a significant update to its AI-powered research and writing assistant, NotebookLM, expanding it globally, including Canada. The tool also gets an upgrade, now leveraging Gemini 1.5 Pro. Last summer, Google introduced NotebookLM to assist users in understanding complex material, making new connections, and accelerating the drafting process. Users can upload various sources,...

Google Details 7 New Android Features: Edit Sent Messages and More

Google has announced seven new Android features it says are designed to enhance user experience and functionality across devices, according to details shared by Jan Jedrzejowicz, Director of Product, Android and Business Communications, on Thursday. Edit Sent Messages Android users can now edit messages sent via Google Messages. By tapping and holding a sent RCS...

Google Chromebook Plus Gets Gemini and AI Features

Google announced today the introduction of several new AI features for its Chromebook Plus laptops, with prices starting at $549 CAD. The new tools include Magic Editor, Help Me Write, and Gemini, bringing AI features to all Chromebook Plus laptops. Help Me Write allows users to generate text from scratch using prompts or to rewrite...