I tried Google’s new desktop app, and I’ll never search the old way again
Now available to all, the app delivers a faster way to access tools like Gemini, Lens, and Search. See why it’s totally worth a download.
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I tried Google Photos’ new AI Enhance tool: How it crops, relights, and fixes your shots – sometimes
Now rolling out to Android users globally, AI Enhance uses generative AI to improve your photos instantly. Here’s how to use it, and where it falls short.
I tried Gmail’s new Gemini AI features, and now I want to unsubscribe
In my testing, Gemini in Gmail misses key details, delivers misleading summaries, and still cannot manage message flow the way I need.
I tried Gemini’s ‘scheduled actions’ to automate my AI – the potential is enormous (but Google has work to do)
Here’s what you can and cannot automate today via Gemini, including 15 ideas to use as starting points – and a bonus banana in a raincoat with an umbrella.
I tried Fitbit Premium on my Pixel Watch for a month – now I take AI health coaches seriously
The intelligence that powers the subscription makes a convincing case to stay, thanks in part to Gemini.
I tried ChatGPT’s new StubHub app, and I’ll never shop for tickets the old way again
The app lets you shop conversationally and shows tickets you might otherwise miss.
I tried ChatGPT’s new CarPlay integration: It’s my new go-to for the questions Siri can’t answer
Thanks to iOS 26.4 and CarPlay, I can now carry on a voice conversation with ChatGPT while in the car. Here’s how I’m using it.
I tried ChatGPT Images 2.0: A fun, huge leap – and surprisingly useful for real work
My ChatGPT Images 2.0 results were impressive, but occassionally wrong. Here’s how it handles branding, text, and infographics.
I tried AR smart glasses with Gemini built in, but I’m not fully sold (yet)
The color display and integrated AI make a compelling product, but these glasses have some things to solve before I can recommend them.