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Artie Beaty/ZDNETYour Google Photos video editor is getting a lot smarter with some AI-powered auto-editing features and new tools to make editing on your own easier too.After announcing new AI-powered photo editing features and a new AI-powered search tool for Photos a few months ago, Google has now announced it’s adding a simpler interface and several new tools it hopes will help make Photos your go-to editing app.Also: I upgraded to the Google Pixel 9 Pro, and its most impressive feature was not the softwareFirst, Google says, when you open the video editor on an Android device, the most commonly used editing tools will be easier to find. Instead of smaller, unlabeled buttons, you’ll now see larger, marked buttons. The new options include:Updated trimming tool: Improved controls let you cut footage exactly where you wantAuto enhance button: A new tool allows you to automatically enhance colors and stabilize your videos to remove shakiness in one tap.Speed tool: Create dramatic slow-motion moments or speed up slow points with the new speed tool, giving you dramatically improved control over the pace of your videosIn addition, new AI-powered video editing presets are available for both iOS and Android devices to help you create ready-to-share videos with a tap. These presets “help you quickly get great edited videos with minimal effort” and can automatically trim your video, adjust the lighting, control the speed, and apply effects like dynamic motion tracking of the main subject, zooming in on the main action, or applying slow-mo to certain portions with just a few taps.Also: Gemini Live is finally hitting Android phones – how to access it for freeGoogle didn’t give an exact timeline for the feature, but it said it’s “starting to roll out” on Android and iOS devices. If you don’t see it now (I had it on my Google Pixel 8 Pro when I checked this morning), you should soon.   More

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Stack Social If you need access to Adobe Creative Cloud for work or school but don’t want to pay full price, Stack Social is offering a deal right now: You can get a 3-month subscription to all apps in Creative Cloud for 58% off, bringing the price to $75 (reg. $180).  Adobe Creative Cloud includes […] More

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<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Optimized virtual meetings for business professionals Great image quality at 30 frames per second, as well as HDR AI tracking for presentations isn’t perfect, but it’s available –> As much as there’s a push for remote work to move to hybrid, there’s no doubt that virtual meetings will always be the […] More

Don’t miss this Sam’s Club membership to save big on everything from groceries to electronics. Sam’s Club/ZDNETA Sam’s Club membership will get you discounts on groceries, clothing, electronics, and just about everything else you might need. And right now, StackSocial is offering a deal that will get you a Sam’s Club membership for $15 for the year with auto-renew — down from the usual price of $50. That’s 70% off. But hurry, this deal will only last a couple of weeks before the price goes back up.Your Sam’s Club membership will work at nearly 600 US Sam’s Club locations. This deal is only open to new Sam’s Club members in the US, or those whose membership lapsed more than six months ago. The membership will expire one year from the activation date, and will automatically renew at the full price of $50 per year after that unless you cancel it. To cancel, you can visit SamsClub.com or a club or call 1-888-746-7726. To take advantage of this deal, you’ll redeem your unique code through the link above, and then sign up for the membership. Once you purchase your code, you must redeem it within 30 days. The limit is one membership per person, but you can buy an additional membership as a gift.I signed up for a similar deal for a Costco membership through StackSocial, and can confirm the process was easy, and I’d vouch for the deal. Don’t miss out on 70% off a Sam’s Club membership right now. Also: The best TV deals right now More