Google and Qualcomm signalled at the Snapdragon Summit that a new class of ARM-based PCs running Android — not Windows 11 — is now actively in development, with Google describing plans for Android to bring its full AI stack, including Gemini, to desktop hardware powered by Snapdragon silicon...
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Google’s Gemini is positioning itself as more than a chatbot — it’s being packaged, integrated, and promoted as a daily workhorse that can replace single-purpose assistants and win user loyalty through consistent utility rather than flash. Recent coverage and first‑hand user testimonials point...
Google has quietly turned the Chrome toolbar into a direct gateway for Gemini — rolling out what the company calls the “biggest upgrade in its history,” a sweeping set of AI features that embed Gemini natively into the browser, surface an AI Mode in the address bar, and promise future “agentic”...
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Google’s experiment brings its search engine and visual AI directly to the Windows desktop with a compact, Spotlight‑style overlay that promises to search your PC, Google Drive, installed applications and the web from a single keystroke.
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Google has quietly planted a new flag on the Windows desktop: an experimental, Spotlight‑style Google app that appears as a summonable floating search capsule (default hotkey Alt + Space) and stitches together local file search, installed apps, Google Drive, Google Lens visual lookup, standard...
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Google’s experimental Google app for Windows lands as a compact, Spotlight‑style overlay that promises to unify web search, local file search, Google Drive access, Google Lens visual queries and a conversational AI Mode — all summoned from anywhere on the desktop with the Alt + Space hotkey...
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Google’s new Windows app drops a Spotlight‑style search bar onto the desktop — press Alt + Space and a floating search capsule can find files on your PC, Drive documents, and web results, and it even includes Google Lens and the company’s AI Mode for multimodal, follow‑up capable answers.
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Google quietly dropped an official, experimental Windows app that behaves like a Spotlight- or PowerToys-style launcher — press Alt + Space and you can search local files, installed apps, Google Drive, the web, and even select on-screen content with Google Lens — a direct play into the launcher...
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Google’s experimental Windows app aims to remove the friction of switching windows to look something up — a floating, Spotlight‑like search bar you summon with Alt + Space that can search local files, installed apps, Google Drive, and the web, and that folds in Google Lens and the company’s AI...
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The five technology companies that now steer global digital transformation—Amazon, Google (Alphabet), Microsoft, Apple, and IBM—are not merely the biggest names on the cap table; they are the engines that power cloud infrastructure, enterprise AI, consumer-device ecosystems, and the earliest...
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Google has rolled Gemini-powered image editing directly into Google Slides and Google Vids, adding two AI tools — Replace background and Background expansion — that let users swap or extend image backgrounds with text prompts and intelligent outpainting. The features aim to help non-designers...
For anyone standing at the crossroads of buying a new laptop in 2025, the decision is dominated not by raw hardware specs but by the ecosystem that will power their daily productivity. In India, as elsewhere, the debate has sharpened: Should you invest in a Windows 11 laptop—still reigning in...
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When organizations and individuals weigh Microsoft 365 against Google Workspace, they’re not just comparing two brands—they’re choosing between fundamentally different philosophies of productivity, integration, and digital privacy. Both platforms aim to be your “office in the cloud,” but each...
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For years, the challenge of extracting relevant information from lengthy videos has been a sticking point for both casual users and professionals relying on cloud storage. Until now, video search and review in Google Drive meant tediously scrolling through footage or relying on manual notes...
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With the relentless rise of artificial intelligence in consumer technology, everyday web browsing is rapidly being reshaped by features once considered the stuff of science fiction. Not long ago, Microsoft made waves by deeply embedding its Copilot AI assistant into the Edge browser, enhancing...
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The anticipation surrounding major tech events rarely matches the energy of the simultaneous announcements from industry titans like Microsoft, Google, and leading smartphone makers. As May 19 unfolds, the tech world is a veritable hotbed of innovation, strategic pivots, and headline-grabbing...
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The crowd’s anticipation is palpable as Google I/O 2025 takes center stage—an event that has become the pulse of the global tech ecosystem, influencing everything from humble Android handsets to sprawling AI infrastructures. As the curtain rises this year, Google is poised not merely to update...
Gamers and tech enthusiasts found themselves in the midst of substantial developments this week, with fresh content and major announcements spanning the gaming, desktop, and web landscapes. Each headline offers a fascinating window into the relentless pace of innovation—and controversy—that...
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Trip planning is, for many, a messy affair comprising endless browser tabs, a deluge of screenshots, and scattered notes saved across various apps. In an age where digital memories often get buried under other distractions, Google is introducing a seamless new feature: the use of Gemini AI...
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Chrome’s latest experimental build is set to redefine the browser experience with the integration of Gemini AI—a feature that echoes early versions of Windows 11 Copilot. In a recent preview emerging from a specialized Chrome Canary build, browser researcher Leopeva64 uncovered detailed insights...