We spend a lot of time these days talking about Project 'Aluminium', Google's massive, multi-year effort to unify the Android and ChromeOS stacks into a single, cohesive platform. In that spirit, a quiet addition to the newly released Android 17 Beta 1 might end up being a very handy part of the … [Read more...] about Android 17’s new ‘Handoff’ feature could be huge for ‘Aluminium’ device continuity
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
Figma integration comes to Google Chat, completing the Workspace workflow
If you work in just about any modern collaborative environment, chances are you spend a good amount of time in Figma. For those of us deeply entrenched in the Google Workspace ecosystem, the friction of constantly context-switching between our communication tools and our design files has always been … [Read more...] about Figma integration comes to Google Chat, completing the Workspace workflow
Google Docs adds AI-powered audio summaries for hands-free productivity
Google is bringing one of the most impressive features of its NotebookLM AI research tool directly into the Workspace ecosystem. A new update for Google Docs introduces Gemini-powered audio summaries, allowing users to listen to a brief, verbal overview of their documents rather than reading through … [Read more...] about Google Docs adds AI-powered audio summaries for hands-free productivity
Chrome for Android finally adds pinned tabs for better mobile multitasking
The rollout of Chrome 144 is proving to be a solid quality of life updated for sure. One of the new features finally arriving for most is pinned tabs for Chrome on Android. Just like the desktop counterpart, this little feature is extremely handy when trying to hold on to a few tabs that you want … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android finally adds pinned tabs for better mobile multitasking
Google’s new Gemini 3 Deep Think update pushes the boundaries of AI reasoning
Google is taking another significant leap forward in the AI space with a major upgrade to Gemini 3 Deep Think. This specialized reasoning mode is designed to move beyond the conversational nature of standard LLMs, focusing instead on solving high-level challenges in science, research, and … [Read more...] about Google’s new Gemini 3 Deep Think update pushes the boundaries of AI reasoning
Lenovo’s ‘Ruby’ flagship Chromebook Plus adds another big premium feature
We have been tracking the development of the Lenovo-made 'Ruby' Chromebook for nearly a month now, and it is increasingly clear that this device is intended to be the another critical addition to the high-end hardware we're expecting for Google’s ambitious 'Aluminium' project. A more recent … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s ‘Ruby’ flagship Chromebook Plus adds another big premium feature
The new ‘Ask’ button in Google Photos can use Gemini for more than you might expect
Google Photos is currently seeing some of the most practical applications of Google's strategy to weave in Gemini everywhere they can. While the "Ask Photos" feature has already begun transforming the way we search through years of backed-up memories, a new, more contextual "Ask" button is now … [Read more...] about The new ‘Ask’ button in Google Photos can use Gemini for more than you might expect
The impressive Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 is back down to its $429 sale price
When this device first landed at Best Buy late last year, it immediately caught our eye for its build quality. While it doesn't pack the OLED screen of its more expensive sibling, the Chromebook Plus 14, it borrows heavily from that device's design language. You’re getting a rigid, aluminum-top … [Read more...] about The impressive Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 is back down to its $429 sale price
WhatsApp web is finally adding the one feature I missed most: Voice and video calls
For years, the WhatsApp web app has been a convenient way to manage messages on a desktop without installing a separate application. It's been my go-to way to use WhatsApp on a Chromebook. However, it always lacked one major component: the ability to actually place or receive a call. That is … [Read more...] about WhatsApp web is finally adding the one feature I missed most: Voice and video calls
YouTube TV is finally launching cheaper, genre-specific bundles starting at $55
After years of the price creep that has seen the base YouTube TV package climb to over $80 a month, Google is finally offering a way to pay less for the channels you actually watch. Starting this week, YouTube TV Plans are rolling out, introducing smaller, focused bundles that act as a more … [Read more...] about YouTube TV is finally launching cheaper, genre-specific bundles starting at $55
Another new Snapdragon Chromebook for ‘Aluminium OS’ emerges in development
Google's Aluminium project is picking up speed, and today we have another new development board to add to the mix. For the past few weeks, we’ve been tracking high-end hardware like Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ and ‘Ruby’, as well as Acer’s ‘Moonstone’ and the couple Snapdragon X Plus Chromebooks we know are … [Read more...] about Another new Snapdragon Chromebook for ‘Aluminium OS’ emerges in development
