When Acer teased its upcoming Googlebook at IFA 2026 in Berlin earlier this week, the spotlight naturally turned to the "Coming Soon" teaser slide and the silhouetted, sleek clamshell chassis. But watching back the full keynote presentation, the most compelling takeaway for me wasn’t a Googlebook … [Read more...] about Google’s John Solomon explains why Googlebook is Google’s next Chromebook moment
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I tried out Google’s new ‘Pics’ editor and it completely changes how I’ll edit images now
Making complex, multi-layered edits to an image has traditionally meant either wrestling with intricate layer masks and clone stamping in heavy desktop software or settling for blunt one-tap filters that never quite nail the execution. But after spending some hands-on time with Google's newly … [Read more...] about I tried out Google’s new ‘Pics’ editor and it completely changes how I’ll edit images now
Google brings voice-first ‘Live’ capabilities to Gmail, Google Docs, and Keep
Over the last several months, Google has been steadily expanding Gemini across its core productivity suite, evolving from persistent custom instructions in Google Docs to deeper Gemini Live integration in the desktop Chrome browser. But most interactions with Workspace AI have still required typing … [Read more...] about Google brings voice-first ‘Live’ capabilities to Gmail, Google Docs, and Keep
Googlebook is designed for AI, but that’s not why I’m excited for it
Let me first address the elephant in the room: AI fatigue is very real. I get it, and even though I'm finding more and more use for Gemini each day, the constant stuffing of AI terminology in the current tech sphere is getting tired. Over the past two years, practically every product … [Read more...] about Googlebook is designed for AI, but that’s not why I’m excited for it
Leaked Googlebook ‘Look up’ app appears on the Play Store ahead of launch
With just under two weeks until Google takes the stage in New York City to unveil Googlebook, the software ecosystem around the new platform continues to show up in plain sight. Over the last few months, we’ve tracked early sightings of dedicated desktop tools like Magic Pointer and the native … [Read more...] about Leaked Googlebook ‘Look up’ app appears on the Play Store ahead of launch
Acer teases its first Googlebook at IFA ahead of Google’s press event
With Google’s private media event in New York City less than two weeks away, the hardware partners slated to show off devices are starting to drop hints in plain sight. We’ve already tracked leaks pointing to launch laptops from Lenovo, HP, Dell, Asus, and Acer. But during its IFA 2026 press … [Read more...] about Acer teases its first Googlebook at IFA ahead of Google’s press event
The best Chromebook deals today
For those of you who simply want the best deals on any given day in one place that is easy to see, understand, and digest, this will be your spot. Bookmark it for later and be sure to make this a priority spot to visit down the road when the time comes to shop for the right Chromebook at the right … [Read more...] about The best Chromebook deals today
Adobe just released a Premiere beta for Android, but Googlebook will need much more
In case you missed it, I recently wrote about a leaked Lenovo render that hinted that Adobe Premiere is coming to the upcoming Googlebooks. But as I was digging deeper into the research, I actually stumbled across a Reddit thread from Adobe announcing that an Early Access version of the Premiere app … [Read more...] about Adobe just released a Premiere beta for Android, but Googlebook will need much more
Lenovo’s ‘Pen Pro for Googlebook’ hits Bluetooth SIG with wireless charging and gestures
With Google’s private media event in New York City just around the corner, the hardware surrounding the launch of Googlebook continues to leak out left and right. While we’ve spent plenty of time obsessing the flagship clamshells, convertibles and the upcoming Lenovo Googlebook Duet m tablet, the … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s ‘Pen Pro for Googlebook’ hits Bluetooth SIG with wireless charging and gestures
Googlebook 101: Get caught up before Google’s September 15 press event
We are officially two weeks away from Google’s dedicated media preview event in New York City on September 15, and the excitement around here is at an all-time high. For months, I have been digging through Chromium Gerrit commits, checking hardware benchmarks, and talking with Google leadership to … [Read more...] about Googlebook 101: Get caught up before Google’s September 15 press event
Manifest V2 is officially dead as the Chrome Web Store permanently purges legacy extensions
After years of debates, timeline extensions, and developer pushback, the final deadline has officially arrived. Today, August 31, 2026, Google is executing the definitive final phase of its extension roadmap by permanently deleting all remaining Manifest V2 (MV2) extensions from the Chrome Web … [Read more...] about Manifest V2 is officially dead as the Chrome Web Store permanently purges legacy extensions
How will Googlebook updates work? Here’s why a decoupled schedule makes total sense
With the official launch of Googlebook just around the corner, we’ve spent a lot of time analyzing the hardware fleet, benchmark leaks, and the handful of software additions we expect to see right at launch. But there is another crucial operational question that hasn't received any real attention … [Read more...] about How will Googlebook updates work? Here’s why a decoupled schedule makes total sense
