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Education
fromFortune
2 days ago

Schools across America are quietly admitting that screens in classrooms made students worse off and are reversing years of tech-first policies | Fortune

McPherson Middle School banned laptops after finding they distracted students from learning, transitioning to pen and paper for note-taking.
Gadgets
fromYahoo Tech
1 day ago

The best work-from-home essentials for 2026

The Logitech MX Master 4 is a comfortable, versatile wireless mouse justifying its $120 price with quality features and design.
#google
Roam Research
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Google Brings NotebookLM to Gemini for Easy Project Organization

Google enhances Gemini with notebooks, creating centralized project hubs that integrate chats, documents, and instructions for improved productivity.
Roam Research
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Gemini gets notebooks to help you organize projects

Google's Gemini introduces 'notebooks' for organizing topics, integrating files and conversations for enhanced AI interaction.
Roam Research
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Google Brings NotebookLM to Gemini for Easy Project Organization

Google enhances Gemini with notebooks, creating centralized project hubs that integrate chats, documents, and instructions for improved productivity.
Roam Research
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Gemini gets notebooks to help you organize projects

Google's Gemini introduces 'notebooks' for organizing topics, integrating files and conversations for enhanced AI interaction.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Browser Extensions Are the New AI Consumption Channel That No One Is Talking About

AI browser extensions pose significant security risks, often overlooked, with vulnerabilities and access that can compromise enterprise networks.
#remote-work
fromCNET
1 day ago
Remote teams

I Used AI to Optimize My Work-From-Home Setup. It Had Some Interesting Ideas

Remote teams
fromBGR
4 days ago

10 Essential Apps For Every Remote Worker - BGR

Choosing the right remote work apps is crucial for productivity and collaboration in a home office setup.
fromMUO
2 months ago
Gadgets

I've worked from home for over 8 years - these are the gadgets I swear by

Remote teams
fromCNET
1 day ago

I Used AI to Optimize My Work-From-Home Setup. It Had Some Interesting Ideas

Working from home allows for flexible workspace choices, enhancing productivity and comfort in various settings.
Remote teams
fromBGR
4 days ago

10 Essential Apps For Every Remote Worker - BGR

Choosing the right remote work apps is crucial for productivity and collaboration in a home office setup.
fromMUO
2 months ago
Gadgets

I've worked from home for over 8 years - these are the gadgets I swear by

Higher education
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

Cloud degrees are moving online

Accredited online cloud computing degrees are expanding, reducing costs and providing practical value for students and employers.
#google-chrome
Typography
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Chrome's new feature makes life easier for people with a million open tabs

Google Chrome introduces vertical tabs to enhance user experience and multitasking capabilities.
Typography
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Chrome is finally getting vertical tabs | TechCrunch

Google Chrome is adopting vertical tabs to enhance user experience and manage tab groups more effectively.
Typography
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Chrome's new feature makes life easier for people with a million open tabs

Google Chrome introduces vertical tabs to enhance user experience and multitasking capabilities.
Typography
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Chrome is finally getting vertical tabs | TechCrunch

Google Chrome is adopting vertical tabs to enhance user experience and manage tab groups more effectively.
Productivity
fromTNW | Offers
3 days ago

Miro now puts AI agents on your team's whiteboard

Miro launched AI Workflows to enhance team collaboration by integrating AI directly into visual collaboration tools, addressing the limitations of traditional AI tools.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Astropad's Workbench reimagines remote desktop for AI agents, not IT support | TechCrunch

Demand for Apple's Mac Mini has surged, leading to the development of Astropad Workbench, a remote desktop solution tailored for AI experimentation.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Adobe launches Acrobat Spaces, a free AI-powered study tool for students | TechCrunch

With the launch of Acrobat Spaces, Adobe aims to provide students with a comprehensive tool for creating study materials, competing with existing AI solutions like Google's NotebookLM and Goodnotes.
Online learning
#chrome
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Best Amazon Spring Sale laptop deals 2026

Amazon's Big Spring Sale offers significant discounts on laptops, with many models still available at reduced prices.
#asus
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Asus' lightweight 16-inch laptop is a formidable MacBook Air alternative

Asus' Zenbook A16 offers powerful performance, a large OLED display, and long battery life in a lightweight design, priced at $1,599.99.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
4 days ago

ASUS ZenBook A16 review: A surprisingly light and powerful 16-inch ultraportable

ASUS's revamped ZenBook A16 features Snapdragon X2 chips, offering improved performance and a lightweight design, competing effectively with Intel and AMD ultraportables.
Digital life
fromAol
1 week ago

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work

Digital nomadism is mainstream, with increasing options for remote work and new gadgets enhancing the experience.
#educational-technology
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago
Education

The Broken Promises of Ed Tech

Dylan Kane removed technology from his classroom, realizing it hindered both his and his students' learning.
Education
fromFast Company
1 month ago

I tested 200 edtech tools. These are the ones worth using

After testing over 200 educational tools, top-tier options provide valuable resources for teaching, learning, and content organization across all levels, with Pathwright exemplifying an elegant alternative to complex learning management systems.
Education
fromFast Company
1 month ago

I tested 200 edtech tools. These are the ones worth using

After testing over 200 educational tools, top-tier options provide valuable resources for teaching, learning, and content organization across all levels, with Pathwright exemplifying an elegant alternative to complex learning management systems.
#work-from-home
Gadgets
fromMan of Many
5 days ago

How to Build the Ultimate Home Office Setup to Work From Home (WFH) Like a Pro | Man of Many

Upgrading your work-from-home setup enhances productivity through better devices, ergonomic furniture, and holistic improvements in your workspace environment.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

I've worked from home for 7 years: These are the gadgets I'm eyeing to buy

Upgrading a basic work-from-home setup with targeted gadgets during Presidents' Day sales boosts productivity and comfort for 2026 home office improvements.
Gadgets
fromMan of Many
5 days ago

How to Build the Ultimate Home Office Setup to Work From Home (WFH) Like a Pro | Man of Many

Upgrading your work-from-home setup enhances productivity through better devices, ergonomic furniture, and holistic improvements in your workspace environment.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

I've worked from home for 7 years: These are the gadgets I'm eyeing to buy

#ergonomics
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

6 WFH gadgets that leveled up my home office (and all of them are on sale)

Ergonomic upgrades for home offices enhance comfort and productivity for remote workers.
fromTech Times
1 month ago
Productivity

8 Must-Have Laptop Accessories: Powerful Productivity Tools for Laptops to Upgrade Any Work-from-Home Setup

E-Commerce
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

6 WFH gadgets that leveled up my home office (and all of them are on sale)

Ergonomic upgrades for home offices enhance comfort and productivity for remote workers.
fromTech Times
1 month ago
Productivity

8 Must-Have Laptop Accessories: Powerful Productivity Tools for Laptops to Upgrade Any Work-from-Home Setup

Roam Research
fromFt
2 weeks ago

The best tech for tricking out your home office

AI transcription services have evolved into essential tools, with Plaud Note Pro being a standout user-friendly option.
Gadgets
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

This $60 Chromebook Can be a Smart Pick for Remote and Field Work

Lenovo 11.6" Chromebook 100E Gen 2 offers a budget-friendly, portable solution for everyday productivity at just $59.99.
#chrome-browser
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Android tablets and foldables are getting a Chrome bookmark bar

Google Chrome for Android now supports a bookmark bar on foldables and tablets, accessible via Settings > Appearance > Show bookmarks bar, displaying favicons and site names below the Omnibox.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Android tablets and foldables are getting a Chrome bookmark bar

Google Chrome for Android now supports a bookmark bar on foldables and tablets, accessible via Settings > Appearance > Show bookmarks bar, displaying favicons and site names below the Omnibox.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Google Chrome is coming to Arm-powered Linux devices later this year

Google says it's finally bringing Chrome to ARM64 Linux machines in Q2 2026, following Chrome for Arm Macs in 2020 and Chrome for Windows on Arm in 2024. The move addresses the growing demand for a browsing experience that combines the benefits of the open-source Chromium project with the Google ecosystem of apps and features.
Tech industry
Software development
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Google embeds Gemini AI deeper into Workspace apps

Google integrates Gemini AI into Workspace apps to help office workers create and edit content more efficiently, competing with Microsoft and other rivals in enterprise AI adoption.
fromMakeUseOf
1 week ago

The hardware upgrade that changed my workflow wasn't a PC part

Finding the right desk and office chair combo can have lasting effects on the quality of your spinal health, and in my case, landing on just the right pairing has boosted my productivity big time.
Gadgets
Mobile UX
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

Chrome Is Finally Coming to ARM64 Linux Devices in 2026

Google will release native ARM64 Chrome for Linux in Q2 2026, completing its ARM architecture support across macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms.
#google-gemini
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google's Gemini AI is getting a bigger role across Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Software development
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Gemini can now use your Drive and emails to build spreadsheets, slides and more

Google Gemini now integrates across Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drive, enabling creation of entire projects from prompts while accessing Gmail, Drive, and other documents for relevant information.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google's Gemini AI is getting a bigger role across Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Software development
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Gemini can now use your Drive and emails to build spreadsheets, slides and more

Google Gemini now integrates across Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drive, enabling creation of entire projects from prompts while accessing Gmail, Drive, and other documents for relevant information.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Not sold on the MacBook Neo? This premium Chromebook has an OLED and 2x the RAM for $599

The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 offers superior features and performance compared to the MacBook Neo at the same price point.
Productivity
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Your Zoom meetings can auto-generate slides and sheets for you now - no Google needed

Zoom expands its workplace platform with AI-powered Sheets and Slides tools, competing with Google's productivity suite while enhancing its AI Companion assistant across collaboration features.
#gemini-ai
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google rolls out new Gemini capabilities to Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Google brings Gemini-powered content creation tools to Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive

Google is rolling out Gemini AI features across its productivity suite enabling users to generate first drafts in Docs, build spreadsheets in Sheets, design presentations in Slides, and query files in Drive using natural language prompts.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google rolls out new Gemini capabilities to Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Google brings Gemini-powered content creation tools to Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive

Google is rolling out Gemini AI features across its productivity suite enabling users to generate first drafts in Docs, build spreadsheets in Sheets, design presentations in Slides, and query files in Drive using natural language prompts.
Software development
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Google CLI simplifies Workspace for AI agents

Google released gws, a command line tool that unifies Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Slides APIs into a single interface for AI agents, eliminating the need to manage multiple separate APIs.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Zoom introduces an AI-powered office suite, says AI avatars for meetings arrive this month | TechCrunch

Zoom launches AI avatars for meetings this month, alongside AI productivity apps, deepfake detection, and an AI agent builder for non-technical users.
Education
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I wish the $500 MacBook Neo saved me from my Windows PC nightmare in college

The $599 MacBook Neo makes quality laptop access feasible for students, though performance falls short of older MacBook Air models.
#budget-laptop
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Meet the MacBook Neo, Apple's colorful answer to the Chromebook, starting at $599 | TechCrunch

Apple launches MacBook Neo at $599, an entry-level laptop powered by A18 Pro chip targeting students and casual users with everyday computing needs.
Apple
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Apple launches a new 599 budget MacBook aimed at students

Apple launches the MacBook Neo, a budget laptop priced at £599 featuring the A18 Pro chip, 13-inch display, and multiple color options targeting students.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Google brings Android's desktop mode to Pixel devices

Google introduces desktop mode for Pixel phones and tablets, enabling external monitor connectivity via USB-C for multi-window desktop-like experiences with mouse and keyboard support.
Software development
fromZDNET
1 month ago

NebiOS turns your Linux desktop into a Google Workspace alternative - with one caveat

NebiOS is a unique Linux distribution featuring the customizable NebiDE desktop environment with Wayfire compositor, though NebiCloud integration poses security concerns due to lack of recent development.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Memory crunch threatens to kneecap Chromebook shipments

Chromebooks face a 27.6% shipment decline in 2026 due to AI-driven memory shortages and rising component costs that disproportionately impact low-margin education devices.
Web development
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Google Chrome just dropped 3 new time-saving features

Google Chrome introduces three productivity features including Split View, which allows side-by-side tab viewing to streamline multitasking workflows for browser-based work.
Online learning
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Top 9 Tools Every Modern Student Needs in Their Kit

Essential digital tools—writing software, reliable laptops or tablets, and supportive accessories—make studying more efficient, organized, and effective for students.
Digital life
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

10 Best Digital Apps That Every College Student Should Have

Ten digital apps help college students organize academics, manage tasks, study efficiently, track finances, and plan travel using synced note-taking and task-management tools.
Information security
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

The Future Of eLearning: How Cloud-Based Access Control Supports Distributed Campuses

Cloud-based access control systems provide faster, scalable, centralized security and compliance for hybrid eLearning campuses compared to vulnerable, slow-to-update legacy on-site systems.
Tech industry
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Google Meet videoconferencing devices can now join Teams calls

Teams interoperability adds Teams access to Google Meet hardware alongside Zoom and Webex, but some Meet hardware features (captions, dual-screen, HDMI presenting) may be unavailable.
Digital life
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

Windows PCs fade away

Personal PC ownership is being replaced by cloud-subscription models and AI-managed systems, reducing user control and shifting agency to cloud providers.
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

The Wait Is Over: Chromebooks Finally Get Gemini in Chrome

Chrome leads the market today, but Google is still under pressure to defend that position as the browser landscape shifts. New AI-focused browsers like Comet are raising the stakes for what users expect from a browser. Google responded to the competition with Gemini in Chrome. Launched in September 2025, it first rolled out for Android, Mac, and Windows users. Combining Chrome's superiority and Gemini's advanced intelligence, Google offered Chrome users a different kind of AI browser.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

15 incredibly useful things you didn't know NotebookLM could do

NotebookLM enables practical AI-assisted analysis of personal documents with reduced hallucination risks and complete privacy protection.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
1 month ago

NUC, NUC! Who's there? ASUS with a thin client for cloud PCs

Dell and ASUS now manufacture Windows 365 cloud PC devices alongside Microsoft, expanding the market for machines that boot directly into cloud-based operating systems.
fromAxios
2 months ago

Big tech's AI tools crowd the classroom

When students began using ChatGPT for homework in late 2022, chatbots were widely seen as cheating tools to be banned or blocked. Now, across K-12 and higher education, that resistance is giving way to a broader acceptance that AI is here to stay - and that avoiding it could leave students unprepared for what comes next. That shift has created an opportunity the tech giants are racing to seize.
Education
Productivity
fromZDNET
2 months ago

10+ useful Google Docs tricks that streamlined my workflow (no plug-ins required)

Google Docs is a powerful, feature-rich cloud document collaboration platform with many underused productivity tools and practical tips to improve workflow.
Gadgets
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

The 4 Best Digital Notebooks of 2026Shop Esquire's Top Picks

The Kindle Scribe combines e-reader and digital notebook functionality at an affordable price, with the 2024 model offering the same features as the newer 2025 version at a lower cost.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Cloud gaming on a Chromebook? Absolutely - here's a budget option I recommend

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is a cloud-focused, gaming-capable Chromebook with Intel Core Ultra 5, 16-inch 120Hz WQXGA display, Gemini AI support, and cloud-centric storage.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Google's new 'Aluminium OS' just leaked - here's what we learned

Aluminium OS merges ChromeOS and Android, runs Android 16, targets laptops like the HP Elite Dragonfly, and emphasizes AI integration with Gemini.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Edge just got a useful AI tool that Chrome doesn't have - here's how to try it

Microsoft Edge can use Copilot to summarize PDFs and answer specific questions about PDF content for online or local files.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I let Chrome's AI agent shop, research, and email for me - here's how it went

Chrome's Auto Browse lets Gemini complete multi-step web tasks, requires user confirmations for sensitive actions, is desktop-only, and limited to eligible US subscribers.
Gadgets
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

As browser wars heat up, Chrome adds new productivity features | TechCrunch

Google Chrome adds Split View, PDF annotations, and Save to Google Drive while integrating Gemini AI to respond to growing AI-driven browser competition.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This E Ink tablet is my new favorite productivity gadget, thanks to these tasteful features

There's nothing like laying out a new planner with to-do lists and goals at the start of a new year. In the past, I would buy a new planner every year, but would eventually abandon filling it out by April. Sticking with a planner means it has to be something completely customizable to how you take notes and what your priorities are, and I think I've cracked the code to the perfect planner.
Gadgets
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Run Your Business Smarter With This Microsoft Office Bundle

This lifetime license gives you permanent access to eight Microsoft Office essentials. Tackle document creation with Word, build spreadsheets with Excel, manage your emails with Outlook, and design presentations with PowerPoint. You'll also receive some of Microsoft Office's newer favorites - Teams to stay connected with others, OneNote to upgrade your note-taking, Publisher to design professional marketing materials, and Access to manage large databases easily.
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

Your Google Chrome browser just got a useful autopilot feature - here's how it works

Chrome integrates Gemini 3 and Auto Browse to automate web tasks, filling forms and completing purchases for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers starting Jan 28.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Your next laptop could be a foldable phone

For almost as long as phones have been around, people have wanted those phones to also be laptops. It seems so simple: Your phone has plenty of computing power, access to all your apps and data, an always-on connection. The only problem? Your phone's screen is too small for many tasks, and so is its keyboard. Or at least, they were, until foldable phones made it possible to carry a truly gigantic screen in your pocket. Now all bets are off.
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