Lenovo has just dropped their new 2026 portfolio of Chromebooks designed specifically for the classroom. While these might not be the flashy consumer devices we usually talk about, they are still important laptops within the ChromeOS ecosystem because they are what millions of students will be using … [Read more...] about New Lenovo education Chromebooks bring repairability and ‘Device Orchestration’ to schools
Gemini in Chrome is getting “Skills” as it moves toward becoming a full AI agent
Google has spent the last year turning Gemini into a versatile helper within the Chrome browser, but the platform is now preparing for a significant shift in how it interacts with the web. Rather than just acting as a sidebar assistant that summarizes text or compares prices across tabs, Gemini is … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome is getting “Skills” as it moves toward becoming a full AI agent
Wonder why it’s called “Nano Banana”? Google explains
In the tech world, we're pretty accustomed to rigid, alphanumeric naming conventions, especially when it comes to high-end AI models. However, Google DeepMind’s latest viral hit, "Nano Banana," breaks that mold entirely. While it is officially known in technical circles as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, … [Read more...] about Wonder why it’s called “Nano Banana”? Google explains
Google Calendar update ensures you never lose track of secondary calendars again
Google is rolling out a helpful quality-of-life update to Calendar that aims to simplify how users manage secondary calendars. For power users who juggle multiple project calendars, team schedules, or shared family views, it has sometimes been easy for "owned" secondary calendars to slip out of view … [Read more...] about Google Calendar update ensures you never lose track of secondary calendars again
YouTube TV drops to $59.99 for your first two months in new promo
Google is kicking off the new year with a significant incentive for cord-cutters who have yet to pull the trigger on its live TV streaming service. YouTube TV has just launched a fresh promotion that significantly lowers the barrier to entry, offering both an extended trial period and a deep … [Read more...] about YouTube TV drops to $59.99 for your first two months in new promo
Gemini can now connect the dots across your Google apps
For a while now, using AI chatbots has felt a bit like talking to a brilliant stranger. They know everything about the world, but they don't know you. However, Google is taking a significant step toward bridging that gap with a brand-new feature called "Personal Intelligence." Launching as a beta … [Read more...] about Gemini can now connect the dots across your Google apps
New evidence confirms Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet features a 13-inch display
The more we learn about ‘Sapphire’ (the high-end, Lenovo-built Chromebook tablet we’ve been tracking for months), the more it feels like this device could be at the center of a turning point for the ChromeOS ecosystem. Last week, we confirmed that Lenovo is the manufacturer behind the scenes, … [Read more...] about New evidence confirms Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet features a 13-inch display
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
Google Flow brings high-definition AI filmmaking to Workspace users
Google is continuing to expand the reach of its creative AI tools, officially making Flow available as an additional service for Google Workspace customers. Flow is an AI-powered filmmaking platform designed to bridge the gap between a simple idea and a polished, high-definition video. By moving … [Read more...] about Google Flow brings high-definition AI filmmaking to Workspace users
Confirmed: Lenovo is building the highly anticipated ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet
For months, we’ve been tracking ‘Sapphire’ as a potential Google-made Chromebook tablet. Because of a specific four-color light bar found in the code, I've openly wondered if Google might be returning to the Chromebook hardware space with this MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-powered device. However, a new … [Read more...] about Confirmed: Lenovo is building the highly anticipated ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet
Google’s smart glasses software comes into focus via a new companion app leak
Smart glasses were everywhere at CES 2026, marking a clear shift in where the industry expects consumer technology to go next. While third-party hardware is already hitting the shelves, we have been waiting for Google to show its hand regarding how it will integrate these wearables into the broader … [Read more...] about Google’s smart glasses software comes into focus via a new companion app leak
Walmart might be prepping a successor to my favorite Google TV streamer
Ever since Walmart released their first Google TV streamer back in May 2023, we’ve consistently recommended the Onn brand over the Chromecast. But lately, the lineup has gotten a bit messy. Right now, the cheaper Onn 4K Plus actually outperforms the "flagship" Onn 4K Pro in raw speed. Fortunately, a … [Read more...] about Walmart might be prepping a successor to my favorite Google TV streamer
