Google’s AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, has quickly become a favorite productivity tool for many users over the past year. Whether you are using it to organize massive piles of documents or generating remarkably realistic artificial podcasts, it is an incredible workspace companion. But … [Read more...] about Google fixes one of NotebookLM’s biggest annoyances with automatic Drive syncing
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100 announcements later: the wild scope of Google I/O 2026
The dust has finally settled on Google I/O 2026, and the collective tech industry is still rubbing its eyes trying to process what just happened. If you watched the keynotes live, you probably felt the distinct sensation of a drinking through a firehose at full blast. Every single year, Google … [Read more...] about 100 announcements later: the wild scope of Google I/O 2026
Why one of Google’s biggest AI advantages is your oldest web-based habit
Those of us in the tech space spend a lot of time debating which dedicated AI app reigns supreme. We compare subscription tiers, benchmark token speeds, and track standalone app downloads. But a fascinating interaction in my own home this weekend made me realize that the tech-focused bubble may be … [Read more...] about Why one of Google’s biggest AI advantages is your oldest web-based habit
Googlebook will launch on premium devices, but more-affordable options are coming
Ever since Google pulled back the curtain on the Googlebook category, one thing has been made abundantly clear: the initial hardware wave arriving this fall is going to be a decidedly premium affair. With Google attaching its prime corporate branding to the devices, enforcing rigid manufacturing … [Read more...] about Googlebook will launch on premium devices, but more-affordable options are coming
Google launches a new developer hub to help engineers build premium apps for Googlebook
The momentum behind Google’s upcoming Googlebook ecosystem is just getting started as we head into summer. Following a massive wave of AI and operating system announcements at Google I/O, Google has officially published a brand-new, dedicated Googlebook developer hub on the Android Developers … [Read more...] about Google launches a new developer hub to help engineers build premium apps for Googlebook
ChromeOS 148 is now rolling out: update now for the security, not the new features
With the massive announcement of the Googlebook and its upcoming Android-based operating system completely dominating the headlines since last week, it is easy to forget that Google still has a massive fleet of Chromebooks to maintain. To that end, ChromeOS 148 is officially rolling out to the … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 148 is now rolling out: update now for the security, not the new features
Inside Google’s plan to turn Chrome tabs into AI workhorses
The Google I/O 2026 opening keynote gave us a massive, macro-level look at the continually evolving Agentic Era of AI. We watched cloud-based personal assistants plan block parties and manage complex digital chores seamlessly in the background. But if you stuck around for the developer keynote, … [Read more...] about Inside Google’s plan to turn Chrome tabs into AI workhorses
Why Gemini 3.5 Flash is the secret sauce for the fall Googlebook wave
If you spent your Tuesday afternoon watching the Google I/O 2026 opening keynote, it was easy to get swept up in the jaw-dropping scale of Google’s AI automation. Sundar Pichai and his team spent a massive chunk of stage time showing off things like Gemini Spark (a 24/7 personal assistant running on … [Read more...] about Why Gemini 3.5 Flash is the secret sauce for the fall Googlebook wave
Google I/O 2026 is an all-out AI blitz that helps make sense of Googlebook
The dust has finally settled on the Google I/O 2026 opening keynote, and if you tuned in hoping to see more about Google's upcoming laptops or to finally learn the official name of "AluminiumOS," you were likely left a bit wanting. Google completely bypassed any hardware mentions of the highly … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2026 is an all-out AI blitz that helps make sense of Googlebook
Google’s new gradient Workspace icons are officially rolling out on the web
Google is answering the long-standing criticisms of its uniform Workspace icons with a brand-new gradient redesign that is finally starting to hit users on the web. As spotted by 9to5Google, the updated look is ditching the confusing, hard-to-see four-color theme in favor of distinct shapes and … [Read more...] about Google’s new gradient Workspace icons are officially rolling out on the web
Qualcomm confirms a Snapdragon-powered Googlebook will launch this fall
For months, we have been closely tracking the development of new Qualcomm processors in the Chromium Gerrit, but it wasn't entirely clear when we would actually see them hit the market. With Googlebook officially slated for a fall release, the big question was whether Qualcomm would be ready for day … [Read more...] about Qualcomm confirms a Snapdragon-powered Googlebook will launch this fall
Here are the brands making the first Googlebooks, but you’ll notice a big one is missing
Following the announcement of Googlebook, we finally have a clear picture of exactly who is building the hardware. Google has officially confirmed that they are working with Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to launch the first wave of Googlebooks this fall. According to Google, every device with … [Read more...] about Here are the brands making the first Googlebooks, but you’ll notice a big one is missing
