Yesterday, I noticed my phone pulled down the update to Chrome 157. Right on cue, the official Chrome Releases Blog posted announcements confirming the rollout for both Chrome for Android and Chrome stable for desktop. Naturally, the first thing I did was flip open my Googlebook, jump into Settings, … [Read more...] about Chrome 157 rolls out to Android and desktop, but Googlebook updates remain delayed
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I just set up Google’s new Pixel Tag, and the setup was completely frictionless
I had a moment earlier today that reminded me exactly why item trackers exist in the first place: I walked out the door, headed out for the day, and left my backpack sitting right by the entryway at home. At this point, I was just lucky that I had left a Googlebook at the office charging and am … [Read more...] about I just set up Google’s new Pixel Tag, and the setup was completely frictionless
Acer Googlebook 14 unboxing: the most affordable is also a convertible [VIDEO]
The Acer Googlebook 14 is finally in my hands. It represents two notable distinctions in the initial hardware wave: it’s the most affordable entry point at $899, and it’s the only convertible 2-in-1 form factor in the launch group. If you’ve handled Acer’s Chromebook Spin 714 over the past couple … [Read more...] about Acer Googlebook 14 unboxing: the most affordable is also a convertible [VIDEO]
Google is rolling out a much cleaner, multi-step PWA install flow on Chromebooks
For a long time now, ChromeOS has made turning a standard website into an app relatively straightforward. But the workflow for doing this hasn't always been the clearest process for end users and has always come with some odd UX decisions over the years. For instance, prior to this latest … [Read more...] about Google is rolling out a much cleaner, multi-step PWA install flow on Chromebooks
Three new apps built by Googlers make Googlebook feel way more powerful
If you’ve spent any time reading or watching our coverage of Googlebook OS over the past few weeks, you know we've had plenty of conversations about where the new desktop experience shines and where it still feels a bit sparse. Moving from ChromeOS to a dedicated desktop platform built on Android 17 … [Read more...] about Three new apps built by Googlers make Googlebook feel way more powerful
Googlebooks and Android XR glasses could be a match made in tech heaven
If you’ve spent any time reading or watching what we do around here lately, you know the arrival of Googlebook OS has fundamentally shifted how we look at desktop computing in Google's ecosystem. Moving away from ChromeOS to an Android 17 foundation has brought its fair share of adjustments, but it … [Read more...] about Googlebooks and Android XR glasses could be a match made in tech heaven
Google Vids just got a major video generation upgrade with longer clips and realistic audio
If you have spent any time experimenting with AI video generation over the past year, you know the single biggest headache has always been clip length. Most tools spit out tiny, three- to four-second bursts of motion that feel rushed, forcing you to stitch together dozens of choppy fragments just to … [Read more...] about Google Vids just got a major video generation upgrade with longer clips and realistic audio
A big, new Googlebook OS update is here, and it wipes out over 30 launch headaches
Just over a month into the official arrival of Googlebook OS, Google is already rolling out its another substantial software update. As we’ve talked about before, jumping onto a brand-new desktop platform built on Android 17 meant early adopters were going to run into some rough edges. Launching a … [Read more...] about A big, new Googlebook OS update is here, and it wipes out over 30 launch headaches
Google Photos may soon let you clean up years of storage clutter with a single prompt
If you have used Google Photos for any length of time, you know the dreaded feeling of seeing that storage warning bar slowly creep into the red. Between shooting thousands of family photos, snapping quick pictures of serial numbers, saving parking receipts, and hoarding accidental screenshots, our … [Read more...] about Google Photos may soon let you clean up years of storage clutter with a single prompt
Google Meet is adding a custom policy notice to the green room before you join video calls
If you jump on video calls throughout the week, the green room pre-call lobby in Google Meet is likely a very familiar place where you adjust your lighting, make sure your mic is picking up properly, check your hair, and make sure your camera is framed right before clicking that join … [Read more...] about Google Meet is adding a custom policy notice to the green room before you join video calls
BentoBar almost makes me love the Googlebook status bar
If you’ve spent any time reading our early thoughts on Googlebook OS, you already know one of my bigger gripes with the platform: that persistent top bar. In a desktop operating system, having static, unmovable mobile-style elements hogging the top edge of your display feels like an unnecessary … [Read more...] about BentoBar almost makes me love the Googlebook status bar
If your Dell XPS Googlebook volume is fluctuating on its own, you aren’t crazy
I have spent a good part of the past couple of weeks really putting the new Dell XPS Googlebook through its paces. Between the fantastic keyboard/trackpad combo, the gorgeous display, and the overall premium fit and finish, it's easily one of the sleekest hardware entries in the first wave of … [Read more...] about If your Dell XPS Googlebook volume is fluctuating on its own, you aren’t crazy
