The first major ChromeOS update of 2026 is almost here, and it’s bringing one of the AI features we’ve been waiting for. ChromeOS 144 is scheduled to begin rolling out on January 27th, and while there are several administrative and productivity updates included, the headline feature is undoubtedly … [Read more...] about Gemini officially arrives in Chrome with the ChromeOS 144 update
New & Upcoming Features
Gemini in Chrome is getting “Skills” as it moves toward becoming a full AI agent
Google has spent the last year turning Gemini into a versatile helper within the Chrome browser, but the platform is now preparing for a significant shift in how it interacts with the web. Rather than just acting as a sidebar assistant that summarizes text or compares prices across tabs, Gemini is … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome is getting “Skills” as it moves toward becoming a full AI agent
Gmail is making emoji reactions the default standard for everyone
Google is continuing its push to modernize the inbox by streamlining the way we acknowledge and respond to messages. In an update to its Workspace roadmap, the company announced that emoji reactions in Gmail (a feature first introduced as an opt-in trial in 2025) will be enabled by default for all … [Read more...] about Gmail is making emoji reactions the default standard for everyone
Google Meet adds automated controls for AI-driven note-taking
Google Meet is giving users more granular control over the "Take notes for me" feature. While Gemini has been capable of capturing meeting summaries and action items for some time, the process previously required manual intervention for every single call. This latest update introduces a … [Read more...] about Google Meet adds automated controls for AI-driven note-taking
Google Meet finally adds full system audio sharing and high-quality stereo sound
For years, one of the biggest headaches in Google Meet was the weirdly restrictive audio sharing. If you wanted your audience to hear a video or a sound clip, you had to present a specific Chrome tab. If your content lived in a media player, a specialized app, or even a different browser, you were … [Read more...] about Google Meet finally adds full system audio sharing and high-quality stereo sound
With a massive Gemini upgrade, Google Translate can now turn any pair of headphones into a real-time translator
Maybe you've been there: you are traveling, trying to ask for directions or order food, and you hold up your phone with Google Translate. It works, but the voice coming out is robotic, and the translation is often so literal that it misses the actual vibe of what you are trying to say. Well, … [Read more...] about With a massive Gemini upgrade, Google Translate can now turn any pair of headphones into a real-time translator
This new Google Meet screen share feature is one of my new favorites
We have all been there: you are in a Google Meet call, you hit "Present" to share your screen, and suddenly your colleagues disappear behind your slide deck or spreadsheet. You are left presenting to the void, unable to see head nods, confused looks, or raised hands. Google is fixing this common … [Read more...] about This new Google Meet screen share feature is one of my new favorites
I have the perfect trip to try out the massive, new Google Photos video editing upgrade
We all take tons of videos, but most of them just sit in our cloud storage, unseen and unedited. Why? Because editing video on a phone is generally a tedious, clunky experience. Google Photos is looking to change that with a major update that introduces 5 new video editing tools: templates, a … [Read more...] about I have the perfect trip to try out the massive, new Google Photos video editing upgrade
Android 16 gets a ‘forced’ Dark Mode and 6 other new accessibility features
In celebration of the recent International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Google has announced a suite of seven new accessibility features rolling out to Android. While these tools are designed to help people with disabilities interact with the world, features like a more consistent dark mode and … [Read more...] about Android 16 gets a ‘forced’ Dark Mode and 6 other new accessibility features
Your Google Photos 2025 Recap is rolling out now, and this year you can actually edit it
It’s officially "Recap season," and while we usually wait for Spotify to kick things off, Google Photos is jumping in early this year. Starting this week, the Google Photos 2025 Recap is rolling out to users, offering a polished, cinematic highlight reel of your year. But unlike previous years … [Read more...] about Your Google Photos 2025 Recap is rolling out now, and this year you can actually edit it
Chrome on Android is finally getting a ‘Pin Tab’ feature clean up organization
If you are anything like me, your mobile browser is a chaotic graveyard of open tabs. Amidst the clutter of random Google searches and half-read articles, there are usually one or two tabs you actually need to keep open with the rest being questionable at best. Until now, those crucial tabs were … [Read more...] about Chrome on Android is finally getting a ‘Pin Tab’ feature clean up organization
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
