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Google launches a new developer hub to help engineers build premium apps for Googlebook
The momentum behind Google’s upcoming Googlebook ecosystem is just getting started as we head into summer. Following a massive wave of AI and operating system announcements at Google I/O, Google has officially published a brand-new, dedicated Googlebook developer hub on the Android Developers … [Read more...] about Google launches a new developer hub to help engineers build premium apps for Googlebook
ChromeOS 148 is now rolling out: update now for the security, not the new features
With the massive announcement of the Googlebook and its upcoming Android-based operating system completely dominating the headlines since last week, it is easy to forget that Google still has a massive fleet of Chromebooks to maintain. To that end, ChromeOS 148 is officially rolling out to the … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 148 is now rolling out: update now for the security, not the new features
Going hands-on with Google’s new Gemini Omni AI avatar feature is an absolute trip
We spent yesterday being a bit blown away by the absolute tidal wave of updates, developer tools, and agentic platforms flying out of Google I/O 2026. But as the dust begins to settle on the keynote stage, some of the actual features are already hitting our personal devices. I had the chance to sit … [Read more...] about Going hands-on with Google’s new Gemini Omni AI avatar feature is an absolute trip
Inside Google’s plan to turn Chrome tabs into AI workhorses
The Google I/O 2026 opening keynote gave us a massive, macro-level look at the continually evolving Agentic Era of AI. We watched cloud-based personal assistants plan block parties and manage complex digital chores seamlessly in the background. But if you stuck around for the developer keynote, … [Read more...] about Inside Google’s plan to turn Chrome tabs into AI workhorses
Why Gemini 3.5 Flash is the secret sauce for the fall Googlebook wave
If you spent your Tuesday afternoon watching the Google I/O 2026 opening keynote, it was easy to get swept up in the jaw-dropping scale of Google’s AI automation. Sundar Pichai and his team spent a massive chunk of stage time showing off things like Gemini Spark (a 24/7 personal assistant running on … [Read more...] about Why Gemini 3.5 Flash is the secret sauce for the fall Googlebook wave
Google I/O 2026 is an all-out AI blitz that helps make sense of Googlebook
The dust has finally settled on the Google I/O 2026 opening keynote, and if you tuned in hoping to see more about Google's upcoming laptops or to finally learn the official name of "AluminiumOS," you were likely left a bit wanting. Google completely bypassed any hardware mentions of the highly … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2026 is an all-out AI blitz that helps make sense of Googlebook
I’m hopeful we will see more about Googlebook at Google I/O 2026 today
Google I/O 2026 officially kicks off today at 1PM EDT with the main keynote. While we are fully expecting heavy hitters like new Gemini features, Android 17 updates, and possibly some new glimpses at Android XR, there is one massive question on our minds around here: will Google give us some … [Read more...] about I’m hopeful we will see more about Googlebook at Google I/O 2026 today
Watch the Google I/O 2026 keynote live right here
Google’s biggest developer event of the year, Google I/O 2026, officially kicks off today at 1 PM EDT. While The Android Show last week gave us a massive preview of the consumer-facing changes coming to our devices, the main I/O keynote is where Google unveils its deepest technical breakthroughs and … [Read more...] about Watch the Google I/O 2026 keynote live right here
Google’s new gradient Workspace icons are officially rolling out on the web
Google is answering the long-standing criticisms of its uniform Workspace icons with a brand-new gradient redesign that is finally starting to hit users on the web. As spotted by 9to5Google, the updated look is ditching the confusing, hard-to-see four-color theme in favor of distinct shapes and … [Read more...] about Google’s new gradient Workspace icons are officially rolling out on the web
Qualcomm confirms a Snapdragon-powered Googlebook will launch this fall
For months, we have been closely tracking the development of new Qualcomm processors in the Chromium Gerrit, but it wasn't entirely clear when we would actually see them hit the market. With Googlebook officially slated for a fall release, the big question was whether Qualcomm would be ready for day … [Read more...] about Qualcomm confirms a Snapdragon-powered Googlebook will launch this fall
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
