We tend to talk a lot about the top end of the market around here. Between the looming arrival of Googlebook and the likely sunset of high-end Chromebook Plus hardware in the consumer space, it is easy to wonder just what the future of Chromebooks will be outside of the EDU and enterprise sectors … [Read more...] about Acer’s new Chromebook 315 is wildly affordable and points to the real future of Chromebooks
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Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ 13-inch Googlebook tablet gets a name: Googlebook Duet m
Tracking unreleased hardware behind the scenes is always a fun game of connecting development code names to real-world products. For months, we’ve been keeping a close eye on 'Sapphire' - a 13-inch MediaTek-powered detachable tablet that stands out as the only tablet-style form factor currently in … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ 13-inch Googlebook tablet gets a name: Googlebook Duet m
It’s official: Gemini will completely replace the Google Assistant on phones next month
The Google Assistant has been slowly replaced by Gemini across all services, but the official end is now near. Google is now sending out emails to users confirming that Google Assistant on mobile devices is being discontinued, with the mandatory transition to Gemini kicking off on September 4, … [Read more...] about It’s official: Gemini will completely replace the Google Assistant on phones next month
I’m loving the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Samsung adding 1 million units proves I’m not alone
A few days ago, I wrote a post about my initial hesitancy with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. After waiting months for it to arrive, my first 24 hours were filled with unexpected friction: my thumb kept blocking the shorter outer screen when scrolling feeds, the inner display felt weirdly oriented for … [Read more...] about I’m loving the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Samsung adding 1 million units proves I’m not alone
Acer Googlebook 14 leaks confirm Intel Panther Lake, OLED, and more
Following the leak of Dell’s XPS 13 Googlebook, the 2.2-pound ASUS Googlebook, and the Lenovo's multi-Googlebook lineup, another major launch partner’s flagship has come into focus. As one of the foundational hardware partners of the Chromebook era over the past 15 years, Acer is preparing its own … [Read more...] about Acer Googlebook 14 leaks confirm Intel Panther Lake, OLED, and more
High-res ASUS Googlebook renders have leaked, and this thing looks gorgeous
Earlier this week, we covered the initial leaks surrounding the ASUS Googlebook CX9406 - a 2.2-pound ceramic-alloy beast packing Intel's next-gen Panther Lake (Core Ultra Series) silicon, up to 64GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and Google's now-signature lid-mounted Glowbar. Now, Digital Citizen has published … [Read more...] about High-res ASUS Googlebook renders have leaked, and this thing looks gorgeous
It looks like Dell’s initial Googlebook will be the XPS 13
As we continue to track the Googlebook devices currently in development ahead of Google’s expected fall launch window, watching the hardware picture come into focus has been pretty fascinating. While Lenovo stepped into the spotlight first with leaked marketing renders for its 13-inch 'Sapphire' … [Read more...] about It looks like Dell’s initial Googlebook will be the XPS 13
Google is officially bringing Gemini in Classroom to students of all ages
Google is rolling out an update to its education ecosystem, officially expanding Gemini in Google Classroom to students of all ages. Starting August 10, K-12 and higher education students who have been granted access by their administrators will be able to tap into Gemini AI directly within their … [Read more...] about Google is officially bringing Gemini in Classroom to students of all ages
Netflix finally unlocks 4K streaming in Chrome on Windows 11
For anyone who pays for Netflix’s top-tier Premium plan and relies on a laptop as a primary screen (we see you air travel warriors), browser playback limits have been an annoying thorn in the side for years. While displays, processors, and internet speeds have continued advancing, watching Netflix … [Read more...] about Netflix finally unlocks 4K streaming in Chrome on Windows 11
The ASUS Googlebook CX9406 leaks with an ultra-light chassis and monster specs
The floodgates for Googlebook hardware are officially opening. Just days after the initial leak of Lenovo's Googlebook lineup that was followed up by detailed press renders of Lenovo's Googlebook 15, images and marketing details for the first ASUS Googlebook have surfaced as well; and this machine … [Read more...] about The ASUS Googlebook CX9406 leaks with an ultra-light chassis and monster specs
We called it: leaked details confirm ‘Calypso’ is indeed the 12-core Snapdragon X2 for Googlebook
With over a decade of digging through code commits in the Chromium Gerrit under my belt, I have to say that there is nothing quite like the satisfaction of watching a long-shot hardware deduction get proven right. Back in June, when I was combing through early firmware commits and memory allocation … [Read more...] about We called it: leaked details confirm ‘Calypso’ is indeed the 12-core Snapdragon X2 for Googlebook
How Google is using AI to find, triage, and patch Chrome vulnerabilities faster than ever
Over the years of writing about Chrome, ChromeOS, and the Google ecosystem, we’ve tracked browser security through every major era - from the introduction of silent background updates back in 2008 to modern sandboxing and memory safety initiatives. But the shift happening behind the scenes today is … [Read more...] about How Google is using AI to find, triage, and patch Chrome vulnerabilities faster than ever
