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Google VP John Maletis on what makes Googlebook different from Android Desktop
Ever since rumors began circulating about Google bringing the Android tech stack over to power a new desktop-class computing experience, a lot of us in this space have been asking a very logical question: how will Googlebook's OS actually differ from the standard Android Desktop interface Google is … [Read more...] about Google VP John Maletis on what makes Googlebook different from Android Desktop
The Google TV Streamer hits $80 again, bringing Gemini and smart home control to your living room
The streaming device market is highly competitive, and finding the right balance of price and performance can be a challenge. But right now, the Google TV Streamer is back on sale for a very tempting $79.99 and is easy for me to recommend. Even when more affordable alternatives like the new Onn 4K … [Read more...] about The Google TV Streamer hits $80 again, bringing Gemini and smart home control to your living room
Here’s why Google’s new Gemma 4 12B model is a game-changer
If you feel like you need a data science degree just to keep track of Google’s AI announcements lately, you are definitely not alone. Between the growing library of AI tools in Google's every-expanding toolbox, the ability for most people to sort the branding on the surface of it all is getting more … [Read more...] about Here’s why Google’s new Gemma 4 12B model is a game-changer
Google brings its AI to budget hardware with the launch of Gemini Go
Google’s ongoing push to integrate Gemini into every corner of the Android world just crossed a major new frontier. For a long time, the latest AI features have been heavily gated by hardware specifications, usually requiring premium flagship processors and healthy amounts of RAM to function … [Read more...] about Google brings its AI to budget hardware with the launch of Gemini Go
Google officially launches Gemini-powered file organization in Drive
If you are anything like me, your Google Drive has a nasty habit of turning into a digital junk drawer. You start a quick project, save a loose document to your main directory, tell yourself you'll organize it later, and before you know it, you are staring at a screen crowded with clutter. Moving … [Read more...] about Google officially launches Gemini-powered file organization in Drive
The Googlebook launch could arrive with up to 8 devices in total
When Google officially announced Googlebook a few weeks back, they confirmed that major partners like Dell, HP, ASUS, Acer, and Lenovo were all on board for an impressive launch this fall. I figured we’d see a tight, highly curated group of devices out of the gate with what I thought would likely be … [Read more...] about The Googlebook launch could arrive with up to 8 devices in total
The Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker might finally arrive this month
The long wait for Google’s next-generation smart speaker might finally be drawing to a close. More than six months after the company first announced the Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker, a new retail listing has surfaced suggesting the launch might be right around the corner. While Google has … [Read more...] about The Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker might finally arrive this month
Why Qualcomm’s ‘Calypso’ will likely be a Snapdragon X2 Googlebook
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the upcoming Googlebook laptops from Google, you likely know about the handful of device manufacturers and chip makers that are on board for actual device launches this fall. Acer, ASUS, HP, Dell, and Lenovo will be working in tandem with MediaTek, Qualcomm and … [Read more...] about Why Qualcomm’s ‘Calypso’ will likely be a Snapdragon X2 Googlebook
I just ‘vibe coded’ a perfect WordPress plugin, and I can’t wait to do it again
If you’ve spent any significant amount of time managing a self-hosted WordPress site, you likely know the familiar, exhausting cycle of the plugin hunt. You have a very specific, relatively simple problem you need to solve. You head to the plugin repository, download three or four different options, … [Read more...] about I just ‘vibe coded’ a perfect WordPress plugin, and I can’t wait to do it again
The barrier between Google Chat and Microsoft Teams is falling
For years, one of the biggest headaches in corporate communication has been the digital wall separating different workplace platforms. If your team lives in Google Workspace but your primary client, vendor, or supplier runs on Microsoft Teams, collaboration usually devolves into a messy web of guest … [Read more...] about The barrier between Google Chat and Microsoft Teams is falling
Google Meet makes its Gemini AI assistant way easier to find on the web
Google has been aggressively rolling out Gemini integrations across the entire Workspace suite over the past year, turning standard productivity apps into active, AI-driven collaboration spaces. But as everyone is starting to realize with all these AI features, a powerful agent is only useful if … [Read more...] about Google Meet makes its Gemini AI assistant way easier to find on the web
