Why in the world are you shelling out 20 bucks each month for ChatGPT?

Well, the answer’s as clear as day — it’s loaded with nifty plugins like the Code Interpreter and a bunch of other helpful stuff that just streamlines my whole workflow.

That’s precisely what I used to tell everyone who raised an eyebrow at my monthly $20 ChatGPT investment.

But here’s the twist, Google Bard has thrown its hat in the ring by adding extensions to its chatbot, which means I’ve got to change my tune or wave goodbye to my ChatGPT pro status.

Yeah, you heard it right.

Bard’s got its own set of extensions, and all you need to do is hop over to their official website and give that extensions icon a tap.

You’re in for a treat when you see what they’ve cooked up — five extensions, to be exact: Google Flights, Google Hotels, Google Maps, Google Workspace, and YouTube.

Now, when it comes to Google Workspace, they’ve got three trusty Google apps in their corner: Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Docs.

These extensions are like charms for anyone who wants to collect data from several Google apps. It’s like having a data goldmine right at your fingers!

No doubt, Google Bard will keep brewing up more of these extensions in the future.

But for now, let’s get back to these extensions.

Getting Started With the Extensions

To get the most out of these handy extensions within your Bard chatbot, the first step is to ensure they’re all up and running. Here’s a quick guide on how to enable them:

• Head to the top right corner and spot the extension icon. Give it a click.

• A window will pop up, and you’ll be able to see the list of extensions. Ensure that they are enabled, just like I’ve done here. If needed, you can also disable them at any time.

With the extensions all set up, you’re ready to dive into some practical usage.

To use an extension: Open up Bard and type “@” followed by the name of the extension you want to use. For instance, “@Gmail” if you’re looking to ask Gmail some questions.

This method works for a range of other extensions too, allowing you to ask a variety of questions or perform different tasks with ease. So go ahead and explore the possibilities!

Let’s ask Gmail some questions.

Similarly, you can ask about a variety of other topics in the same manner.

Planning a Trip? Google Hotels on Google Bard Have You Covered

Furthermore, suppose you’ve decided to schedule a trip to a variety of locations. That is just where Google Bard comes in.

It provides a variety of travel-related services.

For example, Google Hotels can provide significant information about hotels in many countries, allowing you to make educated selections regarding your stay.

An example response from Google Hotels is provided below to give you an idea of what to expect.

Here, I contacted Google Hotels(inside Bard) to check about the availability of a single hotel in New York, USA.

As you can see, the extension quickly provided a thorough list of hotels together with the pricing of each hotel.

This useful information enables you to make an informed decision about your lodging requirements.

Google Bard’s Unbelievable Video Recommendations from YouTube

Let’s now go into Google Bard and tap into its expertise in the fascinating area of Machine Learning.

When I asked for video recommendations in this area, the responses were amazing, with a wide range of videos to pick from, making it an excellent resource for people looking to further their knowledge.

Google Bard, like this, provides a plethora of knowledge on a variety of topics.

Whether you’re looking for information about technology, science, or nearly any other topic, you can rely on Google Bard to provide you with useful data and resources.

Google Bard’s Recommendations and Maps Guidance

Likewise, you can pose various questions to Google Maps.

For instance, if you’re planning a trip to India and aiming to explore some of the finest attractions in the country, you can simply turn to Google Bard for guidance.

Here’s what it delivered.

And what’s more, Google Bard even helps you pinpoint these locations on Google Maps for your convenience.

Hope you like it.

That’s it — thanks.