The Made by Google 2025 event is finally here, and in just a few short hours, we'll see the official unveiling of the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and more. The hype is a tad different this time around, especially with the new, star-studded event format hosted by Jimmy Fallon. In one of the final teaser … [Read more...] about Google teases a few surprises at the Pixel 10 launch event, but I’m not buying
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Google reveals 14 ways Googlers use AI for work, and the stats are pretty wild
The practice of a company using its own products internally is really the ultimate test of faith in what you're building. In a fascinating new blog post, Google has pulled back the curtain to show just how deeply it's integrating its own AI tools like Gemini, Imagen, and NotebookLM into its daily … [Read more...] about Google reveals 14 ways Googlers use AI for work, and the stats are pretty wild
Google Docs can now read your documents aloud to you with natural-sounding AI voices
For those who prefer to listen to content, or for anyone who wants a new way to proofread their own writing, Google is rolling out a fantastic new feature. You can now create and listen to audio versions of your documents using Gemini directly in Google Docs. This new feature uses clear, … [Read more...] about Google Docs can now read your documents aloud to you with natural-sounding AI voices
The new Acer Chromebook Spin 514 with the Kompanio Ultra has disappeared for now
The response to our post yesterday about the leaked Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 was immediate and enthusiastic. It seems I'm not the only one incredibly excited to see another device finally making use of the fantastic MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip. The leak - via a full Best Buy product listing - … [Read more...] about The new Acer Chromebook Spin 514 with the Kompanio Ultra has disappeared for now
Google is calling in some serious celebrity power for the Pixel 10 event this week
We are just a day away from the Made by Google 2025 hardware event, and in a last-minute teaser, Google has revealed that this year's show is going to be a bit of a different affair this time around. To mark the 10-year anniversary of Pixel, the company is moving away from the standard tech keynote … [Read more...] about Google is calling in some serious celebrity power for the Pixel 10 event this week
Acer’s new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook just leaked out
Just yesterday, I was scratching my head about the curious case of the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra. We have this fantastic, powerful, and incredibly efficient ARM chip that is a perfect fit for Chromebooks, yet only one device—the excellent Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14—was using it. We were left wondering, … [Read more...] about Acer’s new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook just leaked out
It’s weird that we’re not seeing more MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebooks yet
After spending a good amount of time with the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, I’m more convinced than ever: the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra is one of the best processors to ever grace a Chromebook. It’s wildly powerful, incredibly efficient, and has the AI smarts to carry ChromeOS into the future. It’s the … [Read more...] about It’s weird that we’re not seeing more MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebooks yet
Return of the Pixelbook: why it finally makes sense again for the first time in years
The desire for a new, Google-made Pixelbook never really goes away, does it? The original Pixelbook and the Pixelbook Go that followed were iconic, beloved devices that still represent a high watermark for Chromebook hardware (yes, I'm leaving the Pixel Slate out of this part of conversation). Yet, … [Read more...] about Return of the Pixelbook: why it finally makes sense again for the first time in years
Google Flights’ new AI-powered ‘Flight Deals’ tool is huge for flexible travelers
If you're a flexible traveler, you know the dance. You have a general idea of when you want to go and what you want to do, but your main goal is finding a great deal. This usually means spending hours on Google Flights, endlessly tweaking dates, changing destinations, and playing with filters to … [Read more...] about Google Flights’ new AI-powered ‘Flight Deals’ tool is huge for flexible travelers
Google Slides and Vids get two powerful AI image editing tricks
The steady drumbeat of useful AI features rolling out to Google Workspace continues, and the latest additions are bringing some seriously powerful creative tools directly into Google Slides and Google Vids. Building on the existing generative image capabilities, Google is now introducing two new … [Read more...] about Google Slides and Vids get two powerful AI image editing tricks
Gemini is getting a better memory and a new ‘Temporary Chat’ mode for privacy
Since its launch, Google has been clear about its vision for the Gemini app: to create an AI assistant that isn't just a generic answer machine, but a true partner that learns and understands you. Today, Google is taking a massive step in that direction with an update that gives Gemini a memory of … [Read more...] about Gemini is getting a better memory and a new ‘Temporary Chat’ mode for privacy
This tiny update to Google Keep on Android is a bit of a game-changer for me
Sometimes, the best new features aren't the big, flashy ones. Sometimes, it's the small, simple, quality-of-life update you've been quietly waiting on for years. Today, Google Keep for Android is rolling out one of those features, and for me, it's an absolute game-changer: you can now finally sort … [Read more...] about This tiny update to Google Keep on Android is a bit of a game-changer for me
