We first spotted the Lenovo AI Mouse in an early leak alongside the Lenovo Googlebook 15, and I’ve been eager to see how certified Googlebook peripherals would actually feel in day-to-day use. Now, we finally have the mouse in hand and after putting it to work for the last hour or so, it’s clear … [Read more...] about We just got our Lenovo AI Mouse for Googlebook, and it’s impressive
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How to silence Googlebook mirrored phone notifications without turning off sync
Over the last couple of weeks in our studio, pairing my phone with our test Googlebooks has been one of the biggest workflow highlights on Googlebook OS. Once Google resolved the initial pairing bugs and we got Better Together running smoothly on Galaxy hardware, having text messages, phone calls, … [Read more...] about How to silence Googlebook mirrored phone notifications without turning off sync
Googlebook screen recording may soon get a webcam selfie bubble and live markup tools
As I have spent the last couple weeks thinking through all the tutorials I'd like to start making for Googlebook OS, one major omission has stood out that will affect both content creators and remote workers alike. On ChromeOS, we were spoiled by a native screen capture tool that included built-in … [Read more...] about Googlebook screen recording may soon get a webcam selfie bubble and live markup tools
ChromeOS 156 is rolling out with Rambler-like voice typing and video summaries
While I’ve been refreshing the Play Store waiting for the Chrome 156 update to land on the Googlebooks here on my desk, our Chromebooks quietly beat them to the punch. According to the Chrome Releases blog, ChromeOS 156 has officially been promoted to the Stable channel, bringing most supported … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 156 is rolling out with Rambler-like voice typing and video summaries
ASUS Googlebook 14 unboxing: a rigid 2-pound laptop that impresses all around
While we spent a bit of hands-on time with the ASUS Googlebook 14 back in New York City, actually getting it out of its massive retail box and onto the desk is a different experience entirely. Weighing in right around two pounds, it is easily the lightest device in the entire launch fleet: and one … [Read more...] about ASUS Googlebook 14 unboxing: a rigid 2-pound laptop that impresses all around
Chrome now asks for permission before making insecure HTTP connections by default
For years, Chrome’s primary defense against unencrypted websites has been the passive "Not Secure" label in the address bar. While that badge was a necessary compromise back when a massive portion of the web still ran on plain HTTP, it has always had major shortcomings. It goes unnoticed by many … [Read more...] about Chrome now asks for permission before making insecure HTTP connections by default
Googlebook deserves a little patience: why early launch quirks don’t define its future
If you have been following our Googlebook coverage of late, you know I have been wrestling with two competing realities around the fledgling, current state of Googlebook. Earlier this week, I aired my candid frustrations about how much desktop maturity Googlebook left behind from ChromeOS, only to … [Read more...] about Googlebook deserves a little patience: why early launch quirks don’t define its future
Googlebook OLED screens are showing washed-out blacks, but a fix is coming
When you pay a premium for an OLED screen on your laptop, you do it for one primary reason: perfect, inky blacks that deliver incredible contrast and color. Over the past week, however, early adopters across the Googlebook community noticed an infuriating visual quirk during movie playback and … [Read more...] about Googlebook OLED screens are showing washed-out blacks, but a fix is coming
Chrome Enhanced Protection now blocks sneaky ClickFix terminal scams using Gemini
Online scams move fast, and bad actors are continually looking for ways to bypass traditional browser filters. According to a new post from Google, Chrome's Safe Browsing is getting a substantial suite of upgrades aimed squarely at modern social engineering tactics - from deceptive sites to … [Read more...] about Chrome Enhanced Protection now blocks sneaky ClickFix terminal scams using Gemini
Google Sites now turns your Gemini apps into live web tools in one click
Building a quick interactive calculator, quiz, or dashboard inside the Gemini app has become pretty straightforward over the past few months. But actually moving that creation out of the chat interface and sharing it with anyone in the real wold has always introduced unnecessary friction, often … [Read more...] about Google Sites now turns your Gemini apps into live web tools in one click
Google explains why Find Hub disappeared from Googlebook
When you spend $1,000 or more on a brand-new laptop, knowing you can track it down if it gets lost or stolen is pretty high on the priority list. So when early Googlebook adopters noticed that the native Find Hub app suddenly stopped working on their new devices, it caused some immediate … [Read more...] about Google explains why Find Hub disappeared from Googlebook
I went back to a Chromebook and was shocked by how much I missed Googlebook
Just yesterday, I wrote a candid critique detailing the growing pains holding Googlebook OS back. The missing virtual desk maturity, the current omissions in Chrome, and the lack of a folder hierarchy in the Files app left me genuinely aggravated that so much hard-earned ChromeOS utility was missing … [Read more...] about I went back to a Chromebook and was shocked by how much I missed Googlebook
