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View this email in your browser Nearby Share by Google exits beta on Windows, letting anyone transfer files seamlessly Back in April, Google gave us a glimpse of something really cool – its Chromebook and Android Nearby Share feature but built as an app for Windows. It was a promising look into an easy way to transfer files across devices. The good news? It’s now out of beta and ready for a much wider […] Read More Google is introducing AI-generated backgrounds for Meet calls Thanks to the power of AI, Google is ready to radically change the way we think about adding virtual backgrounds to our video calls. First noticed via Google Workspace Labs (where Google tests new Workspace features before rolling them out to a wider user base) by Artem Russakovskii, Google is clearly hard at work to […] Read More Is the Pixel 8's upgraded fingerprint sensor worth a $50 price hike? As we get closer to the launch of the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, expected leaks have already provided a pretty good look at what Google’s next set of phones will look like and what sort of specs will come along for the ride both inside and out. Now, in addition to those […] Read More Google's new Home Panel is rolling out to more Pixel devices This year at I/O 2023, Google unveiled the all-new, revamped Google Home app. With a fresh design and some cool new features, the updated app brings a bit more convenience and customization to smart home controls. Maybe the best part of the update is the new Home Panel that was initially available on the Pixel […] Read More YouTube Premium subscribers can now test a new 2x speed gesture In today’s fast-paced world, it’s no surprise that people are constantly seeking ways to consume content more efficiently. Whether it’s long-form podcasts, tutorials, or educational videos (like the Dead Internet Theory video that I just watched at 2x speed), there are a lot of people who prefer to boost the playback speed to save time […] Read More Add emoji to Calendar events, YouTube Playlists, Collections and more to make them glanceable The Bullet Journal is a system developed by Ryder Carroll and blends tasks, notes or thoughts, events, and more into one single notebook. It’s an “analog productivity system for the digital age”. It’s basically a mindfulness practice disguised as a productivity system and the goal is to help you find the sweet spot between what […] Read More I moved from the Pixel Fold back to a regular smartphone, and I feel relieved As I’ve noted in the past, smartphones are largely getting boring. They are utilities that we absolutely rely on and the stuff that was once mind-blowingly innovative has now become commonplace. Folding phones are a bit of a panacea to that stagnation, promising a new era of versatility, convenience and increased consumption abilities. However, after […] Read More Google and Taito Corp. team up to release Space Invaders: World Defense augmented reality game Ever since Google waved goodbye to Cardboard and Google Expeditions, it has been leaning on its ARCore initiative to deliver the future of interactive and augmented reality experiences to its users. If you’ve grown tired of the Pixel AR camera stickers, you’re in for a treat with the tech giant’s newest offering, Space Invaders: World […] Read More OnePlus V Fold will launch as the OnePlus Open in late August to take on the Pixel Fold The smartphone world – at least in the folding segment – is really heating up as we move into the second half of 2023. With Samsung formally announcing its next Unpacked event (where we’ll see the inevitable Galaxy Z Fold 5) and Google already delivering the Pixel Fold in recent weeks, OnePlus is now primed […] Read More AI isn't quite transforming standard Google searches just yet Generative AI like ChatGPT and Google’s own Bard have taken the world by storm since their introduction a mere 7 months ago, and the reach of AI has touched everything from art to music to customer service and search engine tech. Forced to react to what a force like ChatGPT could mean to its search […] Read More Join our Patreon community and get access to things like behind-the-scenes footage, early access to videos, private Discord server access, an ad-free experience on the mobile and desktop versions of the website, your name listed on all our YouTube videos, and monthly live stream Q&A. CLICK HERE to be a part of our community.  Copyright © 2023 Unboxed Media, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Unboxed Media 111 W Dixie Ave Ste 200 Elizabethtown, KY 42701-1410 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.