Google has been steadily rolling out its fourth-generation Gemini lineup over the past few months with heavyweights like Carbon and Argon, and today the company is bringing that same generation to the masses. In a new post on The Keyword, Google officially introduced Gemini 4 Hydrogen - a fast, … [Read more...] about Gemini 4 Hydrogen is here with frontier-level speed for Search and the Gemini app
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Chrome 157 finally lands on Googlebook with key bug fixes ahead of 158
If you’ve been keeping a close eye on the version number for your Googlebook’s Chrome browser this week, you might have noticed a welcome jump today. After lagging a bit behind desktop and Android, Chrome 157 is finally rolling out to Googlebook devices just five days before 158 is scheduled to be … [Read more...] about Chrome 157 finally lands on Googlebook with key bug fixes ahead of 158
Upcoming, more affordable Googlebooks are multiplying as ‘Pelion’ begins development
If you've spent any time reading or watching our Googlebook coverage over the past few weeks, you already know my honest stance on where this platform sits right now. As I laid out in my one-month recap, the transition from ChromeOS to an Android 17-based desktop has brought plenty of growing pains, … [Read more...] about Upcoming, more affordable Googlebooks are multiplying as ‘Pelion’ begins development
Samsung Internet is getting a true desktop mode to take on Googlebook
If you've ever tried hooking a Samsung phone up to an external monitor to use Samsung DeX as a primary workstation, you know that web browsing is usually where the desktop illusion starts to break down. Sure, you can tap "Request desktop site" in your browser of choice, but forcing a desktop … [Read more...] about Samsung Internet is getting a true desktop mode to take on Googlebook
Chrome 157 rolls out to Android and desktop, but Googlebook updates remain delayed
Yesterday, I noticed my phone pulled down the update to Chrome 157. Right on cue, the official Chrome Releases Blog posted announcements confirming the rollout for both Chrome for Android and Chrome stable for desktop. Naturally, the first thing I did was flip open my Googlebook, jump into Settings, … [Read more...] about Chrome 157 rolls out to Android and desktop, but Googlebook updates remain delayed
I just set up Google’s new Pixel Tag, and the setup was completely frictionless
I had a moment earlier today that reminded me exactly why item trackers exist in the first place: I walked out the door, headed out for the day, and left my backpack sitting right by the entryway at home. At this point, I was just lucky that I had left a Googlebook at the office charging and am … [Read more...] about I just set up Google’s new Pixel Tag, and the setup was completely frictionless
Acer Googlebook 14 unboxing: the most affordable is also a convertible [VIDEO]
The Acer Googlebook 14 is finally in my hands. It represents two notable distinctions in the initial hardware wave: it’s the most affordable entry point at $899, and it’s the only convertible 2-in-1 form factor in the launch group. If you’ve handled Acer’s Chromebook Spin 714 over the past couple … [Read more...] about Acer Googlebook 14 unboxing: the most affordable is also a convertible [VIDEO]
Google is rolling out a much cleaner, multi-step PWA install flow on Chromebooks
For a long time now, ChromeOS has made turning a standard website into an app relatively straightforward. But the workflow for doing this hasn't always been the clearest process for end users and has always come with some odd UX decisions over the years. For instance, prior to this latest … [Read more...] about Google is rolling out a much cleaner, multi-step PWA install flow on Chromebooks
Three new apps built by Googlers make Googlebook feel way more powerful
If you’ve spent any time reading or watching our coverage of Googlebook OS over the past few weeks, you know we've had plenty of conversations about where the new desktop experience shines and where it still feels a bit sparse. Moving from ChromeOS to a dedicated desktop platform built on Android 17 … [Read more...] about Three new apps built by Googlers make Googlebook feel way more powerful
Googlebooks and Android XR glasses could be a match made in tech heaven
If you’ve spent any time reading or watching what we do around here lately, you know the arrival of Googlebook OS has fundamentally shifted how we look at desktop computing in Google's ecosystem. Moving away from ChromeOS to an Android 17 foundation has brought its fair share of adjustments, but it … [Read more...] about Googlebooks and Android XR glasses could be a match made in tech heaven
Google Vids just got a major video generation upgrade with longer clips and realistic audio
If you have spent any time experimenting with AI video generation over the past year, you know the single biggest headache has always been clip length. Most tools spit out tiny, three- to four-second bursts of motion that feel rushed, forcing you to stitch together dozens of choppy fragments just to … [Read more...] about Google Vids just got a major video generation upgrade with longer clips and realistic audio
A big, new Googlebook OS update is here, and it wipes out over 30 launch headaches
Just over a month into the official arrival of Googlebook OS, Google is already rolling out its another substantial software update. As we’ve talked about before, jumping onto a brand-new desktop platform built on Android 17 meant early adopters were going to run into some rough edges. Launching a … [Read more...] about A big, new Googlebook OS update is here, and it wipes out over 30 launch headaches
