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Canvas in AI Mode Now Available to All US Users

Tim March 4, 2026 1

Right inside of Google Search, all users within the US can now access Canvas in AI Mode, with no Labs opt-in required. Canvas is a dedicated space to organize plans and projects, such as trips or research. While availability has been widened, Google also...

Google Home and Gemini for Home Get Big Updates and Improvements

Kellen March 2, 2026 5

Google is rolling out updates this week to the Google Home app that bring several changes, plus the Gemini for Home voice assistant service is getting even bigger upgrades. To start, the Google Home app is seeing new automation starters and conditions through...

Google Introduces Nano Banana 2

Kellen February 26, 2026 2

For fans of AI image generation and editing, I keep hearing that Google's Nano Banana is what everyone loves to use. As someone who find nothing entertaining or useful from AI image generation, I can't say that I've used it more than a handful of times. I did...

Gemini Starts Ordering Your Groceries and Booking Rideshares

Kellen February 25, 2026 1

For AI to truly be useful to the masses, it's going to have to be more than a research assistant or code builder or basic task completer. It's going to have to perform difficult tasks for you that would typically require multiple steps from you or through...

Gemini Now Using Lyria 3 to Create 30 Second Bangers

Tim February 18, 2026 3

Gemini is getting access to Lyria 3 in beta, allowing users to create 30-second long songs/bangers by inputting a prompt or uploading a picture. No lyrics needs, just a simple prompt. Lyria 3 offers more creative controls, such as the ability to select a style...

Google I/O 2026 Will Take Place May 19-20

Tim February 17, 2026 1

Google is shooting out a save the date for Google I/O 2026, scheduled for May 19 through May 20. Two epic days at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA. The image that Google posted hints at Gemini, Android, Chrome, and Search announcements, but none...

Google Gets Search, AI Mode Ready for Winter Olympics

Tim February 3, 2026 2

Winter Olympics are set to begin shortly, and with that, Google is preparing its Google Search platform and AI Mode (Gemini) ready with a suite of features to ensure you don't miss any of the action from Italy. Google is making it very easy to track upcoming...

You Can Now Access Gemini While Walking, Biking in Google Maps

Tim January 29, 2026 3

Gemini in Google Maps is already available to those navigating by car, but what about those using Maps to get around on foot or via bicycle? Google is rolling out Gemini support for our friends on the sidewalk and in the bike lane. Much like when driving,...