Sep 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A full Gmail inbox can block new messages and photos. A workaround lets users move old mail into a second Gmail archive account with POP3, freeing space without paying for Google One. Because Google plans to retire POP3 access for existing users later this year, the process is time-sensitive. This guide covers backups, account linking, app passwords, transfer times, and what will not move. View more
Sep 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A federal judge declined to order Google to sell its ad tech business, despite finding the company ran an illegal monopoly. The court said unspecified changes would be imposed but did not break up the division. Advocates slammed the decision, arguing courts are failing to enforce antitrust laws against dominant platforms. View more
Sep 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google Maps is using generative AI to go beyond turn-by-turn directions. The latest updates allow consumers to order food from recommended restaurants and book hotel rooms without leaving the app or search interface. This article explores how the features work, the technology powering them, and what they mean for travel planning and local discovery. View more
Sep 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google’s Gemini app asks users to choose between Chat, Spark, and Daily Brief, turning internal AI modes into a consumer interface. The same problem shows up in Claude and ChatGPT. Meanwhile, Apple is making Siri smarter without asking users to change behavior, and text-first assistants are growing in popularity. View more
Sep 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google is rolling out Google Pics, an AI-powered image generator and editor for Workspace users. Built on the Nano Banana model, it turns text prompts into posters, social posts, and illustrations. Unlike Canva or Adobe Express, Pics focuses on AI creation rather than manual design. It starts in Docs and Slides and will expand to Drive. View more
Aug 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The Google Pixel 10a is on sale at Amazon for $524, down from $599. That's a $75 saving on the popular budget-friendly phone. The deal covers the 256GB model in all colorways. Shoppers get an unlocked Android phone with a strong camera, long battery life, and practical AI features. View more
Aug 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google’s Pixel Watch 5 focuses on software with offline Gemini, proactive AI suggestions, and major health tracking features. It also introduces blood pressure and insulin resistance trends, plus a $50 price hike. The watch is available for preorder now and hits stores August 20th. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google Sheets is getting a Gemini-powered canvas that transforms static data into interactive mini-apps. Users can prompt Gemini to build dashboards, trackers, and more, with changes syncing between the canvas and the original spreadsheet. The feature is rolling out globally in English to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, plus select Workspace customers. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google Gemini is introducing a new setting called Media Watermarks that allows users to turn off visible AI-generated watermarks on images, videos, and music created with the app. The toggle applies to tools like Nano Banana, Omni, and Lyria, while invisible SynthID and C2PA metadata remain embedded. The rollout occurs over the next few days, but availability is limited in some regions and for work or school accounts. The change follows user feedback about Gemini frustrations, with watermark removal ranking among the top requests. View more
Aug 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google is rebranding its AI note-taking app NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook, keeping it a standalone app while deepening integration with Gemini and Google Search. The change brings new capabilities, including access to notebooks in AI Mode and cloud-based code execution for select users. The rebrand reflects Google's broader push to unify its AI products under the Gemini name. View more
Aug 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, its thinnest and brightest foldable yet. The new device features an ultra-slim design, a stunning 3000-nit main display, and cutting-edge AI camera tools. With the Tensor G5 chip and improved battery life, it aims to compete directly with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. Here's what you need to know. View more
Aug 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 11 Pro, featuring a new multicolored HiLight on the camera bar, a Tensor G6 chip, and a brighter display. The phone starts at $1,099 with 256GB of storage, a $100 increase over the previous model. It also introduces AI-powered Magic Capture for video-to-photo extraction. Colors include Canyon, Obsidian, Fog, and Olive. View more
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