For years, Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) have been the silent workhorses behind the scenes, powering everything from basic search to the massive Gemini models we use today. But as we move from chatbots to Agentic AI that can autonomously plan and execute multi-step tasks, the hardware … [Read more...] about Google’s latest TPUs are a dual-chip strategy to power the era of AI agents
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Google goes big at Cloud Next 2026
If 2025 was the year of experimenting with AI, 2026 is the year of putting it to work. Google is shifting its entire cloud and infrastructure strategy to support Agents: autonomous digital task forces that can manage everything from security triaging to complex code migrations. The Gemini … [Read more...] about Google goes big at Cloud Next 2026
The Skywalker army now totals 20 new Chromebooks with the MediaTek Kompanio 540
In all our years of tracking the Chromium repositories, we have never seen a single baseboard spawn this many offshoots. To put it in perspective, a typical "prolific" baseboard might see 8 to 10 variants. 'Skywalker' just hit 20, and there is no sign that Google or its partners are slowing … [Read more...] about The Skywalker army now totals 20 new Chromebooks with the MediaTek Kompanio 540
ChromeOS 147 is a bit late: could we actually have some new features?
According to the official Chromium Dash schedule, the stable release of ChromeOS 147 was slated for yesterday, April 21st. As of this morning, we are still waiting for the green light. In the world of ChromeOS updates, a 24-hour delay is usually just a blip and is often caused by a last-minute … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 147 is a bit late: could we actually have some new features?
Why Google needs to keep Linux support in the new Android-based ‘Aluminium’ project
When we talk about ChromeOS being re-baselined to the Android kernel—known internally as Project "Aluminium"—the conversation almost always revolves around AI. But for a core group of ChromeOS enthusiasts, there is a lingering fear right now: what happens to Linux support? For years, the ability … [Read more...] about Why Google needs to keep Linux support in the new Android-based ‘Aluminium’ project
Gemini in Chrome expands to Asia-Pacific
The way we interact with our browsers has recently undergone a massive shift. What used to be a simple window into the internet is rapidly becoming an active, AI-powered assistant. Today, Google announced that it is bringing its latest Chrome AI features to desktop and iOS users across the … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome expands to Asia-Pacific
Gemini for Home gets Continued Conversation to remove the ‘Hey Google’ fatigue
Starting today, Google is rolling out one of the most requested features for its new AI-driven home experience. Continued Conversation allows you to have a genuine back-and-forth dialogue with your assistant without having to repeat the "Hey Google" wake word before every single follow-up … [Read more...] about Gemini for Home gets Continued Conversation to remove the ‘Hey Google’ fatigue
Google Photos adds new ‘Touch-up’ tools for effortless portrait editing
Whether you are trying to fix a late-night blemish or just want to brighten up a photo taken in poor lighting, Google Photos is rolling out a new set of editing features to help you look your best. The new touch-up tools are designed to be simple and intuitive, focusing on making subtle fixes that … [Read more...] about Google Photos adds new ‘Touch-up’ tools for effortless portrait editing
Lenovo executive teases a larger version of the Legion Tab Gen 5
We've spent some time recently talking about the upcoming Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5. The compact, 8.8-inch Android gaming tablet was officially unveiled at MWC last month and brings a massive 9,000 mAh battery alongside the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. But that highly anticipated $849 tablet … [Read more...] about Lenovo executive teases a larger version of the Legion Tab Gen 5
Google Vids just made its AI voiceovers incredibly lifelike with a new Gemini update
Google Vids has been a fantastic addition to the Workspace lineup for assembling quick pitch videos and training materials, but relying on standard AI narration can sometimes leave your presentation feeling a bit stiff. That is changing now. Powered by the new Gemini 3.1 Flash Text-To-Speech … [Read more...] about Google Vids just made its AI voiceovers incredibly lifelike with a new Gemini update
Google Meet is finally getting a resolution boost for high-end displays
If you’ve ever sat in a Google Meet call on a beautiful 4K monitor or a high-resolution Chromebook Plus display and wondered why everyone's image looked a little soft, Google has some good news for you. A new update is rolling out that specifically optimizes video quality for high-resolution screens … [Read more...] about Google Meet is finally getting a resolution boost for high-end displays
The best Chromebook deals today
I wrote a buying guide of sorts on wading through the rough waters of good and bad deals on new and old devices, and if you don't find what you are looking for on any given day, I'd recommend giving that a read so you can go and make your own decisions across multiple retailers. But for those … [Read more...] about The best Chromebook deals today
