We've seen the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus dip to $599 a few times, and we thought that was a steal. But just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, the price has dropped even further, hitting a new all-time low of just $549.99. This is a massive discount on one of the most premium Chromebooks on … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus hits its lowest-ever price of $549 before Black Friday
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Gemini in Google Classroom is finally expanding Higher Education students
Earlier this year, Google brought Gemini to Google Classroom, but it was almost entirely focused on the educators. Teachers got tools to help draft lesson plans, create rubrics, and manage their workload. It was great, but it left out the most important people in the room: the students. That changes … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Classroom is finally expanding Higher Education students
Google Slides and NotebookLM just got a massive design upgrade with Nano Banana Pro
We recently covered the launch of Nano Banana Pro, and Google isn't just dropping this into a standalone app and calling it a day. Right away, they are injecting this new model directly into Google Workspace, and it brings some genuinely useful features to the tools many use every day—specifically … [Read more...] about Google Slides and NotebookLM just got a massive design upgrade with Nano Banana Pro
The excellent Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 just got its first big discount
For many of you that have been interested in the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 and its powerful, long lasting MediaTek Kompanio Ultra but wanted a convertible, Acer has recently released a Chromebook that solves this for you. Instead of the traditional clamshell laptop, Acer launched the new … [Read more...] about The excellent Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 just got its first big discount
You can now use the Gemini app to spot AI-generated images
As AI images get more realistic—we’re looking at you, Nano Banana Pro—it is becoming increasingly difficult to trust your eyes. Especially when it comes to news, politics, or even product reviews, knowing if an image is synthetic is a big deal. Today, Google announced a new feature that puts a … [Read more...] about You can now use the Gemini app to spot AI-generated images
Nano Banana Pro is here, and it finally fixes AI text and consistency
Nano Banana Pro (officially "Gemini 3 Pro Image") has officially launched, and it brings some massive upgrades that turn this from a fun experiment into a genuine design tool. The biggest headache with AI images has always been text. You ask for a sign that says "Coffee," and you get "Cffoee." … [Read more...] about Nano Banana Pro is here, and it finally fixes AI text and consistency
You can now Quick Share from Android directly to an iPhone via AirDrop
In a surprise announcement that feels almost too good to be true, Google revealed that it is rolling out an update to Quick Share that makes it compatible with Apple’s AirDrop. This isn't a third-party hack or a clunky workaround app. This is native, system-level compatibility. According to the … [Read more...] about You can now Quick Share from Android directly to an iPhone via AirDrop
Chrome is finally getting native Vertical Tabs: and you can try them right now
If you have been around here for any length of time, you know that vertical tabs in Chrome has been near the very top of my wishlist for a while. Microsoft Edge has had it for years. Vivaldi built its entire identity around it. Even Firefox has it via polished extensions. But not Chrome. Thats … [Read more...] about Chrome is finally getting native Vertical Tabs: and you can try them right now
I tried to let Gemini 3 be my son’s temporary golf swing coach. It didn’t go very well.
We think a lot about the future of AI here at Chrome Unboxed. We talk about how it will write our emails, organize our calendars, and maybe even code our apps. But as a golf nut and the owner of a golf simulator facility (Proof Golf), I’ve been dreaming of a different use case: The AI Swing … [Read more...] about I tried to let Gemini 3 be my son’s temporary golf swing coach. It didn’t go very well.
This new reference design Google TV remote charges itself using only indoor light
There are few things more annoying in the modern living room than sitting down to watch a movie, grabbing the remote, and realizing the batteries are dead. You do the "battery roll," maybe swap them around, or frantically dig through a drawer looking for a fresh pair of AAAs. Well, a new Google … [Read more...] about This new reference design Google TV remote charges itself using only indoor light
Google Vids just unlocked its best AI features for everyone: even personal accounts
When Google Vids first launched, it promised to be the "Docs, Sheets, and Slides" of video creation—a collaborative, easy-to-use tool that lived right in your browser. But for a while, the coolest magic tricks—specifically the powerful Gemini AI features—were locked behind paid Workspace … [Read more...] about Google Vids just unlocked its best AI features for everyone: even personal accounts
‘Dooku’ joins the Kompanio 540 ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook family
I'm starting to sound like a broken record here, but I honestly don't know what else to say. Every time I think the 'Skywalker' baseboard is finished adding new devices, I check the Chromium Gerrit and find another one. We thought 8 was a lot. We were shocked at 10. We just recently wrote about … [Read more...] about ‘Dooku’ joins the Kompanio 540 ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook family
