The brand new Google Home Speaker just recently started arriving for new purchasers, but Google is pushing out its first post-launch software patch.According to a new report from 9to5Google, Google is actively rolling out a new production firmware update across its smart speaker ecosystem. While the … [Read more...] about First firmware update for the new Google Home Speaker improves network traffic
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Google sets a firm August date for the final removal of Manifest V2 Chrome extensions
The long, drawn-out transition to Manifest V3 is finally reaching its absolute conclusion. For over four years, Google has been signaling the end of older Manifest V2 extensions to prioritize a more secure and performant browsing experience. Now, the final deadline is officially on the … [Read more...] about Google sets a firm August date for the final removal of Manifest V2 Chrome extensions
This week, I’ve been harshly reminded of the feature gap between Chromebook and Chromebook Plus
I’ve spent the last couple of days beginning the review process for the newly refreshed Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook - the quiet update packed with the MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of UFS storage. From a hardware perspective, it’s already an impressive little laptop for … [Read more...] about This week, I’ve been harshly reminded of the feature gap between Chromebook and Chromebook Plus
Google Photos can now use Gemini Omni to “remix” your videos
Google just announced a new feature for Google Photos called "Video Remix." It's an automated editing tool built to help you transform standard video clips into more stylized, shareable moments without needing to spend hours in a complicated editing suite. The tool lives inside the "Create" tab … [Read more...] about Google Photos can now use Gemini Omni to “remix” your videos
Why Jeep’s incredible, emotional new AI commercial is a massive milestone for Google Veo
It is a genuinely strange feeling to watch a commercial, realize you are being emotionally moved by the narrative, and then discover that absolutely none of the footage was shot with a real camera. It is even stranger when the protagonist pulling on your heartstrings is a discarded car tire. You … [Read more...] about Why Jeep’s incredible, emotional new AI commercial is a massive milestone for Google Veo
Google officially sets an August date for the Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5 launch event
The summer hardware season is heating up quickly. While we usually have to wait until late August to see what Google has been cooking up for its flagship smartphone lineup, the company is accelerating its timeline once again. According to media invites sent out this morning, Google has officially … [Read more...] about Google officially sets an August date for the Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5 launch event
The new Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook gets a super-affordable $249 configuration
Just a few days ago, we highlighted a quiet but significant update to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook that brought the new MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor to the table. That specific configuration paired the new silicon with a healthy 8GB of RAM and 128GB of fast UFS storage, making its current … [Read more...] about The new Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook gets a super-affordable $249 configuration
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
Why Googlebook could finally deliver the perfect 2-in-1 convertible experience
It’s no secret that that we're pretty excited for the arrival of Googlebook later this fall. And while I do have a healthy dose of hesitation regarding the desktop experience on Google's new laptops, I'm really excited by the potential that these devices will ship with later this year thanks to the … [Read more...] about Why Googlebook could finally deliver the perfect 2-in-1 convertible experience
Google Sheets finally adds proper support for imported 3D bar charts
Migrating complex spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel into Google Workspace has always been a fairly smooth process, but it occasionally came with a few frustrating formatting hiccups. One of the most persistent visual issues involved 3D data visualization. Historically, if you imported an Excel file … [Read more...] about Google Sheets finally adds proper support for imported 3D bar charts
Unboxing the brand new Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker [VIDEO]
It is funny how things eventually come full circle. After years of navigating the somewhat confusing naming conventions of Nest Audio, Google Home Minis, and the Google Home Max, Google is officially bringing back the core branding. The brand new (and aptly named) Google Home Speaker just landed in … [Read more...] about Unboxing the brand new Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker [VIDEO]
Samsung retiring its messaging app in favor of Google Messages is a win all around
For years, one of the biggest frustrations of the Android experience has been messaging fragmentation. When you buy a new phone, you shouldn't have to guess which texting app is going to give you the best features or whether your high-resolution videos will compress into pixelated messes when sent … [Read more...] about Samsung retiring its messaging app in favor of Google Messages is a win all around
