Google has been steadily building out its Gemini-powered writing tools across the Workspace ecosystem, but one of the most heavily used integrations is easily the "Help me write" feature inside Gmail. Having an AI draft a quick response is incredibly convenient, but up until now, adjusting that … [Read more...] about Gmail’s ‘Help me write’ feature just gained a massive custom refinement upgrade
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Google’s excellent note-taking and research app gets a new name
Google is officially changing the name of its incredibly popular AI-powered note-taking and research app. Moving forward, NotebookLM will be known as Gemini Notebook. If you've been following along, this app actually started out as an experiment called "Project Tailwind" back at Google I/O in … [Read more...] about Google’s excellent note-taking and research app gets a new name
Unboxing the updated Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (2026)
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook has been a staple in the budget-friendly ChromeOS world for years, largely because it delivered a far better display than its price tag suggested. Lenovo has officially given this popular lineup an updated hardware refresh for 2026, and we just got the 8GB … [Read more...] about Unboxing the updated Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (2026)
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
Leaked Lenovo ‘AI Mouse’ reveals a dedicated Googlebook accessory ecosystem
We’ve been patiently waiting for more details on the upcoming wave of Googlebook laptops expected this fall, but a massive new leak just proved that Google’s hardware ambitions likely extend far beyond just the laptops themselves. According to a new technical listing and user manual uncovered by … [Read more...] about Leaked Lenovo ‘AI Mouse’ reveals a dedicated Googlebook accessory ecosystem
First Pixel 11 teaser confirms ‘Pixel Glow’, but Googlebook still does it better
The road to the August 12 Made by Google event is getting a lot shorter, and Google is giving us a tiny tease of the finish line this week. Following the initial event announcement just a few days ago, a brand-new teaser video has dropped, giving us our first official look at the upcoming flagship … [Read more...] about First Pixel 11 teaser confirms ‘Pixel Glow’, but Googlebook still does it better
Googlebook’s Magic Pointer app teardown gives us a glimpse under the hood
Last week, we caught a glimpse of the new Magic Pointer app surfacing on the Play Store, giving us a brief look at the app-driven AI-powered cursor coming to Googlebook later this year. But a brand new deep dive just blew the doors wide open on exactly how this contextual tool operates under the … [Read more...] about Googlebook’s Magic Pointer app teardown gives us a glimpse under the hood
Google Voice gets a massive workflow upgrade with Gemini AI note-taking
We have all been in the middle of an important phone call, scrambling to find a pen or furiously typing on your keyboard to make sure you capture every critical detail and action item. It splits your focus and keeps you from being fully present in the conversation. It's not a fun place to … [Read more...] about Google Voice gets a massive workflow upgrade with Gemini AI note-taking
Gemini in Chrome officially lands in the UK with powerful new Workspace and image features
We have been tracking Google's continued push to integrate Gemini directly into the Chrome browser for a while now, and the international footprint is finally expanding in a big way. According to a new post on The Keyword, Google is officially rolling out the deeply integrated Gemini in Chrome … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome officially lands in the UK with powerful new Workspace and image features
Why Google should give us another tease of Googlebook before the fall release
It has been exactly two months since Google fundamentally shifted the landscape of their laptop computing portfolio. Back in May, during The Android Show: I/O Edition, they pulled back the curtain on Googlebook - the upcoming, premium successor to the high-end Chromebook ecosystem built on a native … [Read more...] about Why Google should give us another tease of Googlebook before the fall release
Google might finally ditch those problematic Samsung modems in the Pixel 11 series
If you’ve ever watched your Pixel’s signal bars suddenly drop to zero in a room where every other phone was totally fine, you already know Google has a modem problem. It has been a recurring headache since the original Tensor chip debuted in the Pixel 6, but a new FCC filing suggests the company … [Read more...] about Google might finally ditch those problematic Samsung modems in the Pixel 11 series
Google Vids expands its AI-powerd Slides-to-Vids feature to 7 new languages
Nearly a year ago at this point, Google introduced a brilliant new workflow: the ability to automatically transform a static Google Slides presentation into a dynamic, fully-fledged video using the new Google Vids app. By leveraging Gemini AI, the tool can generate scripts, add voiceovers, insert … [Read more...] about Google Vids expands its AI-powerd Slides-to-Vids feature to 7 new languages
