Earlier this week, we covered the massive news that Google is opening up the AI-powered Google Vids editor to personal accounts for free. But getting access to the editor is only half the battle; you still need an easy way to get your content into the app. Today, Google is solving that problem by … [Read more...] about Google’s new Chrome extension makes screen recording for Vids free and easy
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Veo 3.1 AI video generation is now free for all Google users
When Google first announced Google Vids, it felt very much like an Enterprise-only tool destined to live alongside Docs and Sheets for corporate presentations. But this week, Google has completely flipped the script. In a massive update, the company is opening up Google Vids to every personal Google … [Read more...] about Veo 3.1 AI video generation is now free for all Google users
Leaked ‘Aluminium OS’ wallpapers give us a small glimpse into Google’s laptop future
We know the hardware for Google's upcoming Aluminium OS is going to be incredibly capable, but what is the software actually going to look like? If there was any concern that the merger of Android and ChromeOS was going to result in some sort of sterile, utilitarian UI, it would seem that you can … [Read more...] about Leaked ‘Aluminium OS’ wallpapers give us a small glimpse into Google’s laptop future
Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet will come with this iPad-like screen feature
If you’re waiting for the ultimate ChromeOS tablet, the upcoming 'Sapphire' detachable continues to look like the exact device you've been dreaming of. We already know this 13-inch, Lenovo-built powerhouse is packed with high-end specs, will come with the first-ever Chromebook Plus tablet … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet will come with this iPad-like screen feature
To compete with MacBook Neo, Air and Pro, the Snapdragon ‘Calypso’ chip will be crucial for ‘Aluminium OS’
A few days ago, we broke the news about 'Calypso', a new Qualcomm SoC appearing in the Chromium Gerrit alongside a reference board named 'Mensa'. At first glance, it’s just another chip in the pipeline, but the more we look at the trajectory of Google’s Project Aluminium, the more it becomes clear … [Read more...] about To compete with MacBook Neo, Air and Pro, the Snapdragon ‘Calypso’ chip will be crucial for ‘Aluminium OS’
Massive Deal Alert: The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 just hit an all-time low $499
If you’ve been following our recent coverage, you know the laptop world is currently obsessed with the MacBook Neo. At $599, Apple’s latest entry-level machine has been a sales juggernaut, proving that there is a massive appetite for premium-feeling hardware at a mid-range price. But if you’re … [Read more...] about Massive Deal Alert: The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 just hit an all-time low $499
MacBook Neo’s early sales numbers mean Google has a massive battle on its hands
Since the introduction of Chromebook Plus, the narrative has been pretty simple: if you wanted a fantastic laptop experience for under $600, just buy a Chromebook Plus. Apple simply didn't play in that sandbox. But the MacBook Neo has changed the rules of the game. Early reviews aren't just … [Read more...] about MacBook Neo’s early sales numbers mean Google has a massive battle on its hands
‘Calypso’ is Qualcomm’s next-gen SoC for the Project Aluminium era
The Chromium Gerrit is currently lighting up with a series of new commits for a new Qualcomm SoC codenamed "Calypso." This isn't just a minor driver tweak for existing hardware; developers have officially added the initial SoC skeleton for Calypso, signaling the start of a brand-new hardware family … [Read more...] about ‘Calypso’ is Qualcomm’s next-gen SoC for the Project Aluminium era
3 new Gemini features are coming to Google TV
We’ve all been there: spending more time looking for a movie than actually watching one, or constantly pausing a game to look up stats on our phones. Google’s new update for Google TV aims to fix that by making Gemini more proactive and visual and moving beyond simple text-based answers. Now, when … [Read more...] about 3 new Gemini features are coming to Google TV
Google’s Lyria 3 Pro brings full-length AI music generation to Gemini
Just last month, we were saw the arrival of Lyria 3, Google DeepMind’s impressive music generation model that allowed users to create 30-second tracks right inside the Gemini app. It was a fun bar trick that showed a lot of promise, but the short duration limits felt a bit like a teaser for … [Read more...] about Google’s Lyria 3 Pro brings full-length AI music generation to Gemini
RCS Universal Profile 4.0 arrives with native video calls to benefit all smartphone users
For the past year, the conversation around Rich Communication Services (RCS) has been dominated by one thing: interoperability between Android and iOS. Now that end-to-end encryption is actively being tested between the two ecosystems, the GSMA is turning its attention to making the actual messaging … [Read more...] about RCS Universal Profile 4.0 arrives with native video calls to benefit all smartphone users
ChromeOS 146 is rolling out, but Google is clearly eyeing a much bigger prize
If you’ve checked your settings menu this week and seen the prompt to restart for ChromeOS 146, you might be wondering where the "What’s New" splash screen went. In an update that follows the now-understood trend of ChromeOS updates over the past year or so, we are looking at an one that is pretty … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 146 is rolling out, but Google is clearly eyeing a much bigger prize
