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
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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
A new budget-friendly Dell Googlebook is officially in the works
If you've spent any time reading our coverage or tracking the rollout of Googlebook OS over the past few months, you know the initial wave of hardware was all about making an undeniable first impression. Between premium flagships like the Dell XPS Googlebook and high-end entries from Acer, ASUS, and … [Read more...] about A new budget-friendly Dell Googlebook is officially in the works
HP Googlebook 14 unboxing and hands-on: this is Elite [VIDEO]
Back when we first got eyes on Googlebook hardware in New York City, real time with each of the devices was a bit hard to come by. Because of the crowd, the HP Googlebook 14 was one of the Googlebooks I didn't get to spend much quality time with. Now that we finally have it in hand, taking it out of … [Read more...] about HP Googlebook 14 unboxing and hands-on: this is Elite [VIDEO]
Google Vids now lets you turn your own photos into custom AI avatars
I have spent a good part of the last few months keeping a close eye on Google Vids as it matures from a clever Gemini experiment into an everyday tool. When Google first rolled out AI avatars, having generic virtual presenters narrate slide decks and internal walk-throughs was neat, but it always … [Read more...] about Google Vids now lets you turn your own photos into custom AI avatars
Googlebook OS’ top bar needs to move to the bottom of the screen for desktop mode
As I continue spending my days living inside Googlebook OS, there are genuinely parts of the experience I'm really beginning to appreciate. But as anyone who read our thoughts on preaching patience with early software quirks knows, building a brand-new desktop platform from mobile roots inevitably … [Read more...] about Googlebook OS’ top bar needs to move to the bottom of the screen for desktop mode
Google finally confirms what we’ve known about Googlebook detachables all along
If you’ve been following along here at Chrome Unboxed over the past few months, the fact that detachable Googlebook tablets are officially on the way isn't exactly surprising news. We’ve been digging through the Chromium Gerrit, tracking FCC and Bluetooth SIG filings, and piecing together the … [Read more...] about Google finally confirms what we’ve known about Googlebook detachables all along
