For anyone keeping a close eye on Google's hardware ecosystem, you might have noticed inventory for the aging Nest Audio and the entry-level Nest Mini is rapidly drying up. These older devices are currently showing as out of stock or completely unavailable at key retailers, including the official … [Read more...] about Nest Audio and Mini stock dries up ahead of the new Google Home Speaker launch
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Google is finally giving website owners control over AI Search traffic
It feels like the conversation around generative AI in search engines has been a bit of a one-way street lately. Without too much regard given to publishers, Google has been aggressively rolling out AI Overviews and the new AI Mode, completely changing how everyday users find information. In fact, … [Read more...] about Google is finally giving website owners control over AI Search traffic
NotebookLM gets a massive upgrade powered by Gemini 3.5
Google’s once-experimental research assistant is growing up fast. What started out as a clever Google Labs project to help users parse their own notes and documents has quickly evolved into an indispensable knowledge partner for millions of researchers, students, and professionals. If you’ve been … [Read more...] about NotebookLM gets a massive upgrade powered by Gemini 3.5
Google VP John Maletis on why Googlebook is bringing back the Glow Bar
If you are a long-time follower of the Chromebook ecosystem, it's very likely that you hold a special place in your heart for the original Chromebook Pixel. Back in 2013 and 2015, Google did something completely unexpected by launching its own flagship hardware. While those laptops were packed with … [Read more...] about Google VP John Maletis on why Googlebook is bringing back the Glow Bar
Google Drive on Android picks up an awesome multi-page scanning upgrade
If you’ve ever tried to digitize a multi-page document, a full booklet, or a stack of receipts using your phone, you know how tedious the process can be. Historically, the document scanner built into Google Drive required you to line up a page, snap a photo, crop it, manually hit the plus button to … [Read more...] about Google Drive on Android picks up an awesome multi-page scanning upgrade
A new Google test is sending Chrome users straight to AI Mode in Search
For over two decades, the browser omnibox has been the simplest front door to standard Google Search. You type a question, hit enter, and get a neat list of traditional blue links. But as Google continues its aggressive push to make generative AI a foundational part of the daily internet experience, … [Read more...] about A new Google test is sending Chrome users straight to AI Mode in Search
Google VP John Maletis on what makes Googlebook different from Android Desktop
Ever since rumors began circulating about Google bringing the Android tech stack over to power a new desktop-class computing experience, a lot of us in this space have been asking a very logical question: how will Googlebook's OS actually differ from the standard Android Desktop interface Google is … [Read more...] about Google VP John Maletis on what makes Googlebook different from Android Desktop
The Google TV Streamer hits $80 again, bringing Gemini and smart home control to your living room
The streaming device market is highly competitive, and finding the right balance of price and performance can be a challenge. But right now, the Google TV Streamer is back on sale for a very tempting $79.99 and is easy for me to recommend. Even when more affordable alternatives like the new Onn 4K … [Read more...] about The Google TV Streamer hits $80 again, bringing Gemini and smart home control to your living room
Here’s why Google’s new Gemma 4 12B model is a game-changer
If you feel like you need a data science degree just to keep track of Google’s AI announcements lately, you are definitely not alone. Between the growing library of AI tools in Google's every-expanding toolbox, the ability for most people to sort the branding on the surface of it all is getting more … [Read more...] about Here’s why Google’s new Gemma 4 12B model is a game-changer
Google brings its AI to budget hardware with the launch of Gemini Go
Google’s ongoing push to integrate Gemini into every corner of the Android world just crossed a major new frontier. For a long time, the latest AI features have been heavily gated by hardware specifications, usually requiring premium flagship processors and healthy amounts of RAM to function … [Read more...] about Google brings its AI to budget hardware with the launch of Gemini Go
Google officially launches Gemini-powered file organization in Drive
If you are anything like me, your Google Drive has a nasty habit of turning into a digital junk drawer. You start a quick project, save a loose document to your main directory, tell yourself you'll organize it later, and before you know it, you are staring at a screen crowded with clutter. Moving … [Read more...] about Google officially launches Gemini-powered file organization in Drive
The Googlebook launch could arrive with up to 8 devices in total
When Google officially announced Googlebook a few weeks back, they confirmed that major partners like Dell, HP, ASUS, Acer, and Lenovo were all on board for an impressive launch this fall. I figured we’d see a tight, highly curated group of devices out of the gate with what I thought would likely be … [Read more...] about The Googlebook launch could arrive with up to 8 devices in total
