With the upcoming in-person Googlebook launch event in New York City and a packed travel schedule heading into the fall, logistical planning has been top of mind for me lately. Between comparing flights, juggling airline loyalty programs, and locking down hotel reservations, travel planning usually … [Read more...] about Google Search now lets you track flights, check airline miles, and book hotels directly in AI Mode
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Gemini Live just became a true AI agent that can manage your day out loud
When Google first introduced Gemini Live, it immediately stood out as one of the most fluid, natural conversational voice experiences available on a smartphone and on the desktop via Chrome. Being able to talk through ideas, brainstorm, and interrupt without awkward pauses was impressive, but it … [Read more...] about Gemini Live just became a true AI agent that can manage your day out loud
ChromeOS 151 lands second quick-fix update to squash lingering Chromebook bugs
Just a week after Google pushed a point update to iron out initial window stutter and touch latency on ChromeOS 151, the development team is back with an additional maintenance update. Google has officially begun rolling out ChromeOS version 16733.57.0 (Browser version 151.0.7922.221) to supported … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 151 lands second quick-fix update to squash lingering Chromebook bugs
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
New ‘Aneto’ Googlebook development board points to a 14-inch Snapdragon X convertible
As we inch closer to finally getting to get hands-on with the initial fleet of Googlebooks at the press event in New York just a few weeks from now, the upcoming Googlebook train of devices continues to grow and evolve. Like we saw in the early days of Chromebook development, there are devices … [Read more...] about New ‘Aneto’ Googlebook development board points to a 14-inch Snapdragon X convertible
Google is prepping your phone apps for Googlebook with a new Play Services update
With Google's September 15 in-person media showcase in NYC just a few weeks away, the underlying software pieces for the Googlebook ecosystem are falling into place at rapid speed. Over the last month, we’ve tracked leaks that showcase everything from incredible new hardware to the new ‘Continue … [Read more...] about Google is prepping your phone apps for Googlebook with a new Play Services update
The Fitbit Air’s silent alarm has been a game-changer for my morning routine
After a few nights of adjusting the strap and getting used to having a wearable on my wrist in bed, the Fitbit Air has finally won me over. I’ve never been able to comfortably sleep with a full smartwatch on, but the incredibly lightweight design of Google's new tracker makes it easy to forget it is … [Read more...] about The Fitbit Air’s silent alarm has been a game-changer for my morning routine
Googlebook is launching with a hardware lineup unlike anything in laptop history
When a major tech company introduces a brand-new operating system or platform architecture, the hardware playbook is usually pretty predictable: launch with one or two reference devices, test the waters, and spend the next three to five years working with OEM partners to build out the … [Read more...] about Googlebook is launching with a hardware lineup unlike anything in laptop history
WhatsApp Web voice and video calls in the browser is a game changer
If you rely on WhatsApp for daily communication and, like me, you spend most of your workday in a desktop browser on a Chromebook, you know the frustration of the platform’s biggest missing puzzle piece: making phone and video calls from WhatsApp Web. For years, if someone called you on WhatsApp … [Read more...] about WhatsApp Web voice and video calls in the browser is a game changer
Google Meet gets a massive conference room screen sharing upgrade with Room Display mode
If you have ever carried your laptop into a conference room, plugged an HDMI or USB-C cable into the big-screen TV, and spent the first three awkward minutes fumbling with display settings, dragging browser windows across screens, and praying a private notification doesn't pop up in front of … [Read more...] about Google Meet gets a massive conference room screen sharing upgrade with Room Display mode
Tap to pay is finally coming to Walmart via Google Pay
For years, Walmart has stood as the single biggest holdout against NFC-based tap-to-pay in the United States. While nearly every other major retailer adopted contactless payments, Walmart insisted on funneling customers through its proprietary, QR-code-based Walmart Pay app. Thank goodness, that era … [Read more...] about Tap to pay is finally coming to Walmart via Google Pay
The best Chromebook ever made is $350 off at Best Buy right now
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to pick up the absolute peak of ChromeOS hardware, today is your day. Best Buy has launched a massive limited-time deal on the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, slashing a massive $350 off its original MSRP, dropping the price from $999 down to just $649. I’ve … [Read more...] about The best Chromebook ever made is $350 off at Best Buy right now
