Google introduces new formatting sidebar for Docs, Sheets, & Slides

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Google ditches the clunky toolbar for some of its tablet-based productivity apps. Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android slates now boast a streamlined formatting sidebar for effortless document styling. You can access essential options like line spacing, columns, and clear formatting with fewer taps and more clarity. No more hunting for settings—the sidebar stays put even as you type, letting you focus on your creative flow. This update brings the Android experience closer to the web, giving you desktop-level control on the go. 

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Apple's reportedly developing an AI tool to write code for you

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Apple is reportedly in the development phase of an artificial intelligence-powered tool aimed at assisting developers in crafting applications for its array of products, according to a recent report. This AI-powered tool will supposedly be integrated into the next major Xcode update. 

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, this tool could arrive as early as 2024, potentially unveiled at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Details are still under wraps, but Gurman suggests the tool will draw inspiration from Microsoft's GitHub Copilot.

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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: Hear music, not your surroundings

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Say hello to Bose's latest earbud innovation: the Ultra Open Earbuds. These Bluetooth wireless earbuds redefine your listening experience with a unique open-ear design. It allows you to immerse yourself in your favourite music while fully aware of your surroundings.

The Ultra Open Earbuds are crafted to sit comfortably on your outer ear and gently hang off your auricles. These earbuds boast a distinctive U-shaped design. The inner part snugly fits within your outer ear, while the outer barrel, connected by a soft rubber material, ensures stability and comfort. Conveniently, a button on the barrel grants access to various features and playback options.

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Samsung brings AI features to its Galaxy Buds

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We all know the AI features available on the new Samsung Galaxy S24 phones. The company plans to bring some of these to its Galaxy Buds features. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Galaxy Buds 2, and Galaxy Buds FE are getting access to Live Translation and Interpretation through an over-the-air update it's rolling out now. This feature lets you get real-time conversation translation without looking at your phone. And these features work without the internet. You need to download the language packs you need. 

The downside of this feature is it's only available to Galaxy Buds connected to S24 phones. But with Samsung rolling out Galaxy AI to some of its older devices, you'll gain access to them there.

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