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Gemini Spark hits Mac, and it might just become your new favorite assistant

Digital Trends

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July 1, 2026

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Gemini Spark hits Mac, and it might just become your new favorite assistant

Gemini Spark lands on Mac and can now sort your files, build spreadsheets, and even run tasks while you're away from your desk.

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TechCrunch

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· Jul 1, 2026

Gemini Spark, Google’s agentic assistant, is now available on Mac

Google's 24/7 agentic assistant, Gemini Spark, comes to Mac alongside other improvements, like real-time tracking and support for more apps.

Digital Trends

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· Jul 1, 2026

Gemini Spark lands on the Mac, and it wants to tackle your chores while you relax

Gemini Spark lands on Mac and can now sort your files, build spreadsheets, and even run tasks while you're away from your desk.

ZDNet

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· Jun 23, 2026

Gmail's genius Gemini Flows feature fixes filters - but only for your first 2000 emails a month

I tried Gmail's new Gemini Flows feature and it's a huge filter improvement with one big catch for power users.

BoingBoing

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· Jul 5, 2026

We found one lifetime license that can replace 27 subscriptions, and it's only $30

TL;DR: Get the enSili Mac Bundle and grab 27 native Mac apps for 30. Mac users tend to collect weird little utilities like trading cards. A clipboard manager that actually remembers things. A font wrangler that doesn't make you cry. Some doohickey that frees up the RAM macOS hoards like a dragon. — Read the rest The post We found one lifetime license that can replace 27 subscriptions, and it's only 30 appeared first on Boing Boing.

Scary Mommy

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· Jul 6, 2026

Best Rides At Epic Universe, Ranked By A Mom (Including The One I'd Skip)

As a thrill-seeking, nostalgic-for-Nintendo mom who just went, these are the best rides at Epic Universe (plus the one I’d skip).

IGN

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· Jul 4, 2026

The Best Deals Today: Cyberpunk 2077, Criterion Collection Sale, Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, and More

The Best Deals Today: Cyberpunk 2077, Criterion Collection Sale, Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, and More

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Related coverage for "Gemini Spark hits Mac, and it might just become your new favorite assistant": TechCrunch — Gemini Spark, Google’s agentic assistant, is now available on Mac. Digital Trends — Gemini Spark lands on the Mac, and it wants to tackle your chores while you relax. ZDNet — Gmail's genius Gemini Flows feature fixes filters - but only for your first 2000 emails a month. BoingBoing — We found one lifetime license that can replace 27 subscriptions, and it's only $30. Scary Mommy — Best Rides At Epic Universe, Ranked By A Mom (Including The One I'd Skip). IGN — The Best Deals Today: Cyberpunk 2077, Criterion Collection Sale, Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, and More