Apr 24, 2023
Where does Magic Write work in Canva? Everywhere. Same with their new Draw feature. We check them both out today. Also, I break down the capabilities of Microsoft’s Bing AI and how it compares to ChatGPT. Next, Google has added stopwatches and timers to Google Docs, but is it available in all accounts (spoiler alert: it’s not). Google has also updated the ChromeOS Screencast app with a new web player, new transcription languages, and new effects. Plus, Joe Merrill joins to share about Reading Coach in Flip.
Access this episode on YouTube as well: youtube.com/watch?v=y09K0kcVNYg
TODAY'S CONTENT:
00:00 - INTRO
00:51 - 1. Canva Magic Write
Canva Create: Brand New Era - canva.com/canva-create
Canva Create: Brand New Era - youtube.com/watch?v=YMQEjf0_C-M
02:44 - 2. Canva’s Draw Feature
Canva Create: Brand New Era - canva.com/canva-create
Canva Create: Brand New Era - youtube.com/watch?v=YMQEjf0_C-M
03:48 - 3. Stopwatches and Timers in Google Docs
New teaching and learning features in Google Workspace for Education - blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/workspace-updates-2023
05:14 - Today’s Sponsor: VIZOR
16:14 - 4. Reading Coach in Flip with Joe Merrill
TheMerrillsEDU.com - @TheMerrillsEDU
17:07 - 5. ChromeOS Screencast Web Player, Additional Languages, & Cursor Effects
5 Chromebook updates for students and teachers - blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/chromebook-updates-2023
19:54 - 6. Microsoft Bing AI
Confirmed: the new Bing runs on OpenAI’s GPT-4 - blogs.bing.com/search/march_2023/Confirmed-the-new-Bing-runs-on-OpenAI%E2%80%99s-GPT-4
Microsoft Bing - microsoft.com/en-us/bing
Introducing a big update to Windows 11 making the everyday easier including bringing the new AI-powered Bing to the taskbar - blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2023/02/28/introducing-a-big-update-to-windows-11-making-the-everyday-easier-including-bringing-the-new-ai-powered-bing-to-the-taskbar
Bing Preview Release Notes: AI-powered Knowledge Cards and Stories - blogs.bing.com/search/march_2023/Bing-Preview-Release-Notes-AI-powered-Knowledge-Cards-and-Stories
Tweet from @debarghya_das that shows Bing Ads - twitter.com/debarghya_das/status/1640892791923572737
Microsoft’s Bing is an emotionally manipulative liar, and people love it - The Verge - theverge.com/2023/2/15/23599072/microsoft-ai-bing-personality-conversations-spy-employees-webcams
27:11 - Dad Joke Time
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