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Adobe Premiere on Googlebook: Leaked render reveals video editing is coming
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been absolutely flooded with leaks surrounding the upcoming Googlebook hardware. And while this hardware lineup looks incredible and is unlike anything we've ever seen before, there was one detail in a recent render that immediately caught my eye—and it finally, … [Read more...] about Adobe Premiere on Googlebook: Leaked render reveals video editing is coming
The Fitbit Air’s silent alarm has been a game-changer for my morning routine
After a few nights of adjusting the strap and getting used to having a wearable on my wrist in bed, the Fitbit Air has finally won me over. I’ve never been able to comfortably sleep with a full smartwatch on, but the incredibly lightweight design of Google's new tracker makes it easy to forget it is … [Read more...] about The Fitbit Air’s silent alarm has been a game-changer for my morning routine
Here’s a sneak peek at the new ‘Desktop Camera’ app for Googlebook
We have been uncovering more and more details about the upcoming Googlebook hardware over the last few weeks, but the actual software running on these premium Android-powered laptops has remained a bit of a mystery. However, the curtain might be slowly lifting, as we now have our first look at what … [Read more...] about Here’s a sneak peek at the new ‘Desktop Camera’ app for Googlebook
The Pixel Watch 5 is here, and its GPS upgrades could be a huge win for runners
Google just took the wraps off the Pixel Watch 5 yesterday at their annual hardware event in NYC, and rather than completely reinventing the wheel, it looks like a solid, calculated refinement of last year's model. The new watch leans heavily into proactive Gemini intelligence and introduces a fresh … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch 5 is here, and its GPS upgrades could be a huge win for runners
Why I’m going to swap some of my third-party trackers for the new Google Pixel Tag
After more than two years of refining the Find Hub network, Google has finally decided it is time to make its own tracker. The company just unveiled the Google Pixel Tag, its first-party device tracker, launching on November 11 for $29 (or $99 for a four-pack). And these tags are a welcome … [Read more...] about Why I’m going to swap some of my third-party trackers for the new Google Pixel Tag
It’s official: Gemini will completely replace the Google Assistant on phones next month
The Google Assistant has been slowly replaced by Gemini across all services, but the official end is now near. Google is now sending out emails to users confirming that Google Assistant on mobile devices is being discontinued, with the mandatory transition to Gemini kicking off on September 4, … [Read more...] about It’s official: Gemini will completely replace the Google Assistant on phones next month
Google is officially bringing Gemini in Classroom to students of all ages
Google is rolling out an update to its education ecosystem, officially expanding Gemini in Google Classroom to students of all ages. Starting August 10, K-12 and higher education students who have been granted access by their administrators will be able to tap into Gemini AI directly within their … [Read more...] about Google is officially bringing Gemini in Classroom to students of all ages
Google shows off ‘Pixel Glow’ in new Pixel 11 Pro teaser ahead of August 12 event
Google is dropping more hints ahead of the Made by Google event on August 12, and this time, the Pixel 11 Pro is taking center stage. A fresh promotional video just hit YouTube, giving us our clearest look yet at that mysterious, color-changing light tucked into the camera bar. Leaning heavily … [Read more...] about Google shows off ‘Pixel Glow’ in new Pixel 11 Pro teaser ahead of August 12 event
You can score the massively upgraded ASUS CX54 Chromebook Plus for just $599 right now
If you’ve been holding out for a massive discount on a truly no-compromise Chromebook, your patience has officially paid off. The upgraded ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus—packing a high-quality touchscreen, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of fast NVMe storage—just dropped to an unbelievable price of … [Read more...] about You can score the massively upgraded ASUS CX54 Chromebook Plus for just $599 right now
Samsung says upcoming Android XR glasses will be priced in the ‘premium range’
While we recently got a look at two new designs of the upcoming Samsung Android XR glasses from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, the biggest question remained unanswered: how much are these actually going to cost? We still don't have exact pricing for the fall release, but thanks to a recent … [Read more...] about Samsung says upcoming Android XR glasses will be priced in the ‘premium range’
Google’s agentic AI, Gemini Spark, is now available on the $20 Pro tier in the US
Google is officially expanding access to Gemini Spark, the agentic AI assistant they first unveiled at this year’s I/O developer conference. According to Google's latest update, Spark is now rolling out to users on the $20-a-month Google AI Pro tier in the US, while also expanding globally with … [Read more...] about Google’s agentic AI, Gemini Spark, is now available on the $20 Pro tier in the US
