When Google introduced the concept of the Daily Brief in Gemini, it offered one of the most compelling glimpses of how personal AI should actually function: a quick, proactive summary of your calendar, unread inbox priorities, and daily tasks before you even start your morning routine. Up until now, … [Read more...] about Google is rolling out Gemini Daily Brief to free users, dropping the paid AI requirement
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I absolutely love my Galaxy Fold 8, but there is one Pixel 11 feature I’m deeply envious of
I’ve spent over a month now daily driving the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and for my personal day-to-day workflow, this device has been fantastic. The thinner form factor hits a sweet spot, performance is ridiculously quick, and the battery life holds up easily through heavy use. Whether I’m … [Read more...] about I absolutely love my Galaxy Fold 8, but there is one Pixel 11 feature I’m deeply envious of
HP Googlebook 14c specs confirmed by Energy Star: Snapdragon X Elite and 32GB RAM
The puzzle pieces for Google’s initial Googlebook hardware fleet are falling into place faster than ever as we approach next week's September 15 media showcase in NYC. Over the past month, we’ve tracked early regulatory info for HP's upcoming Googlebook, starting with an early Bluetooth SIG … [Read more...] about HP Googlebook 14c specs confirmed by Energy Star: Snapdragon X Elite and 32GB RAM
ChromeOS 152 is rolling out now, bringing automatic PWA link capture and key security tweaks
Following Google's recent push of Chrome 152 across desktop platforms, the primary system update for Chromebooks has officially arrived as well. According to an update on the Chrome Releases blog, Google has begun pushing ChromeOS 152 (specifically version 16765.41.0, running browser version … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 152 is rolling out now, bringing automatic PWA link capture and key security tweaks
Chrome 153 launches today: Google’s accelerated 2-week release cadence begins
Today marks one of the biggest operational turning points in Chromium’s 18-year history. Google has officially begun rolling out Chrome 153 Stable to desktop and mobile devices, and while every major milestone brings a healthy batch of performance tweaks and new web APIs, this release represents … [Read more...] about Chrome 153 launches today: Google’s accelerated 2-week release cadence begins
How many years of updates Googlebook gets could make or break it on Day One
With Google’s New York media showcase just around the corner, we’ve covered tons of the over-arching Googlebook equation: the flagship hardware fleet, benchmark leaks, native Android execution, and independent Chrome browser updates. Yet, as we prepare to see retail laptops carrying premium price … [Read more...] about How many years of updates Googlebook gets could make or break it on Day One
Your Android phone might soon double as a wireless mouse for Googlebook
As we count down the days until Google's September 15 media showcase in New York City, the continued addition of cross-device continuity features being prepped behind the scenes is making me more and more excited about using these laptops on day one. We’ve already seen Google update Play … [Read more...] about Your Android phone might soon double as a wireless mouse for Googlebook
Google’s John Solomon explains why Googlebook is Google’s next Chromebook moment
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
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
