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Since Google I/O 2023, the push for AI in Google’s many different applications has been huge. One result of that finds itself in Google Messages, where you can let AI write a text for you. Here’s how.

When the Pixel Tablet isn’t being used as a tablet, it can be connected to a speaker dock that essentially turns it into a Nest Hub. Rather than buying a second Pixel Tablet dock to set it up with Hub Mode in multiple places, you can use a standard charger. Here’s how.

Having dual screens, the TicWatch Pro 5 has quite the trick up its sleeve. With something called Essential mode, the TicWatch Pro 5 can last for weeks on end, using up only minimal power. Here’s how it works.

We often take for granted how much Google Maps has to offer beyond getting us where we need to go. The app – quite literally – has layers to it. This guide will break down each layer in the app and what it does, so you can use Google Maps to do things like see traffic, transit options, and even nearby air quality.

In Samsung’s new beta take on Wear OS 4, the Galaxy Watch gains Universal Gestures, which let you control your watch without touching the screen. Here’s a first look at how the new tool works.

Samsung is finally rolling out One UI Watch 5 beta after a delay that moved it up a bit. Now that the program is live, Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 users can sign up to get started with Samsung’s latest watch OS. Here’s how to sign up.

Apple is seeing high praise for bringing a new landscape version of always-on display, which is meant to showcase a Google Home or Alexa-type set of widgets and info. While the hype for this is running high, it’s worth mentioning that Samsung Galaxy phones have had this “StandBy mode” ability for a while now. Here’s how to use it.

Rather than pushing traditional passwords for account security, Google has been spearheading a new method that utilizes passkey. Passkeys are meant to be much more secure than conventional methods. So how do you set them up? This guide will help you create Google passkeys for compatible devices and manage existing ones.

For some users, Google has completely overhauled Search with AI, pushing what it calls the “Search Generative Experience.” While the experience is limited, some users have the option to turn it on now. Here’s how to turn on Search Generative Experience – SGE – and Google with AI.

As an advanced language model, Google’s Bard is trained to receive prompts and reply back in a human-like manner. Beyond the conversational aspect, there are a few features that make Bard what it is, and you should know how to use them. Here’s how you can use Bard to its full potential, including exporting your responses and even deleting your history.

As simple as Nearby Share is for Windows, the tool has a couple of hidden features. One of which is the ability to copy and paste text or links in Nearby Share to send to your Android devices from a PC, or vice versa.

It was inevitable that AI would start moving beyond the basic language model chatbot into something more useful for the average user. With Google’s new Duet AI in Labs, Google Docs has a “Write for me” feature that takes the heavy lifting out of drafting a document. Here’s how to use it.

Google Home is built around the household, no matter how many members that entails. Home members can access lights, cameras, and even personal results in Google Assistant, all by having access to a shared household. Here’s how to add people.