For the past few months, we’ve been tracking the eventual arrival of Gemini directly in the Chrome browser for ChromeOS. While I knew it was coming, and I knew it would be handy, I don’t use a Windows or macOS machine on a daily basis (unless I absolutely have to), so I hadn’t really had a chance to … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome landed on my Chromebook today, and it’s really impressive
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
‘Sapphire’s boot screen inclusion could hint at bigger Chromebook changes
For the better part of a decade, the experience of booting up a Chromebook has been pretty uniform. Regardless of whether you spent $200 on a plastic clamshell or $1,000 on a premium convertible, the startup screen was always the same: a white or black background with the "ChromeOS" or "Chromebook … [Read more...] about ‘Sapphire’s boot screen inclusion could hint at bigger Chromebook changes
Google doubles the reasoning power of its core AI model with Gemini 3.1 Pro
Just one week after Google introduced the hyper-specialized "Deep Think" mode for scientific research, the team is back with a major upgrade to the engine that powers it all. Gemini 3.1 Pro is rolling out today, bringing the breakthroughs in core reasoning found in the Deep Think models to everyday … [Read more...] about Google doubles the reasoning power of its core AI model with Gemini 3.1 Pro
Google’s Lyria 3 brings AI-powered music generation to the Gemini app
Google is expanding the creative capabilities of its Gemini app once again, moving beyond text and images into the realm of custom audio. Powered by Google DeepMind’s latest Lyria 3 model, users can now generate 30-second musical tracks directly within the Gemini interface. This update represents a … [Read more...] about Google’s Lyria 3 brings AI-powered music generation to the Gemini app
Chrome’s latest update brings native Split View and PDF annotations to the desktop
Google is pushing a major productivity update to the Chrome browser today, introducing three long-requested features that we’ve seen being tested in Canary and Dev channels over the past few months: native Split View, PDF annotations, and a streamlined "Save to Drive" integration These updates … [Read more...] about Chrome’s latest update brings native Split View and PDF annotations to the desktop
Save up to 25% off the Gemini-powered Nest Cam Indoor
Google’s latest wired indoor security camera, the 3rd Gen Nest Cam Indoor, is currently seeing a solid discount at multiple retailers. Normally priced at $99, you can grab this upgraded hardware for as much as 25% off! The 3rd Gen Nest Cam brings substantial improvements to the table, delivering … [Read more...] about Save up to 25% off the Gemini-powered Nest Cam Indoor
Google I/O 2026 is set for May 19-20: Will we finally see Project ‘Aluminium’?
Yesterday, Google dropped its annual "Save the Date" puzzle, challenging the community to a Gemini-powered game of mini-golf under the tagline "Make, Build, Unlock". But we now have the official dates: Google I/O 2026 is taking place May 19-20. As usual, the annual developer conference will be held … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2026 is set for May 19-20: Will we finally see Project ‘Aluminium’?
Google officially launches the Pixel 10a: Everything you need to know
Google officially pulled back the curtain on the Pixel 10a this morning, announcing its latest A-series device with a starting price of $499. The announcement confirms a completely revamped flat design, battery upgrades, and the same Tensor G4 chip/8GB RAM combo that we saw in the Pixel 9a. And … [Read more...] about Google officially launches the Pixel 10a: Everything you need to know
The countdown to Google I/O 2026 begins with the “Make, Build, Unlock” puzzle
The spring tech season is officially heating up as Google has dropped its annual "Save the Date" puzzle for Google I/O 2026. This tradition is the starting gun for the most important week in the Google ecosystem, where we typically get our first look at the next version of Android, massive Workspace … [Read more...] about The countdown to Google I/O 2026 begins with the “Make, Build, Unlock” puzzle
Google is filling a huge gap with Android backups
Google has long offered a robust backup solution for Android that covers everything from your app list and call history to your SMS messages and device settings. However, there has always been a lingering, somewhat frustrating omission: the local Downloads folder. While your photos and videos are … [Read more...] about Google is filling a huge gap with Android backups
Gboard may be getting a big navigation upgrade with a new ‘Cursor Mode’
If you have used Gboard on Android for any length of time, you likely know the trick that allows you to scrub your finger left or right across the spacebar to move the cursor. It is a handy feature for quick fixes, but it has always felt a bit incomplete. You can go side-to-side, but if you need to … [Read more...] about Gboard may be getting a big navigation upgrade with a new ‘Cursor Mode’
