Google officially opened pre-orders for the long-awaited $99 Google Home Speaker this week, a purpose-built Gemini audio hub for your house. While the upgraded local processing and hardware improvements are notable selling points on their own, the company tucked a promotion into the fine print. … [Read more...] about Gemini Live might be the real reason to buy the new Google Home Speaker, and you can try it free for 6 months
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Google officially launches the new $99 Google Home Speaker with Gemini built-in
After months of waiting and a tease from the Chief Product Officer just last week, the new Google Home Speaker is officially here and available for pre-order now. Priced at $99.99 and hitting shelves on June 25, this device is built from the ground up to be the first audio hub powered entirely by … [Read more...] about Google officially launches the new $99 Google Home Speaker with Gemini built-in
Google VP explains how Googlebook brought Dell back into the mix
Google is officially entering a new era of computing with the announcement of Googlebook, and this transition is reviving a partnership we haven't seen in the consumer Chromebook space for quite some time. If you're a long-time reader, you might have been just as excited as we were when the list of … [Read more...] about Google VP explains how Googlebook brought Dell back into the mix
Walmart’s new Onn Floodlight Camera comes with full Google Home integration and is only $77
Walmart is expanding their presence in the third-party Google Home ecosystem, yet again. Just a short time after releasing the budget-friendly $35 Onn Outdoor Camera, the retailer has officially launched a more robust option for those who want some extra security. The new Onn Outdoor Floodlight … [Read more...] about Walmart’s new Onn Floodlight Camera comes with full Google Home integration and is only $77
Google and Back Market’s $3 ChromeOS Flex USB kit is finally back in stock
The highly sought-after $3 ChromeOS Flex USB kit from Google and Back Market has officially returned. Back in April, this kit sold out almost immediately, showing that many users wanted a simple path to upgrade their aging hardware. Now, Back Market has restocked the drive, giving consumers another … [Read more...] about Google and Back Market’s $3 ChromeOS Flex USB kit is finally back in stock
Gemini for Google TV is gaining hands-free settings control for TV hardware
Google’s ongoing push to integrate Gemini into the Google TV ecosystem is moving past basic movie recommendations and into actual hardware management. While we’ve seen generative AI features start to clean up content discovery on premium streaming boxes like the Google TV Streamer, a new update is … [Read more...] about Gemini for Google TV is gaining hands-free settings control for TV hardware
ChromeOS releases will soon skip odd numbers to keep up with Chrome updates
For years, the Chrome browser and ChromeOS have moved lockstep in their version numbering. When Chrome 148 arrived, for instance, ChromeOS 148 followed right behind it. But a major structural change is on the horizon. According to the newly published Chrome Enterprise and Education release notes, … [Read more...] about ChromeOS releases will soon skip odd numbers to keep up with Chrome updates
Lenovo’s Legion Tab Gen 3 FIFA World Cup 2026 Edition is now available, but it’s a tough sell
Just in time for the World Cup, Lenovo has quietly made the FIFA World Cup 26™ Edition of the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 available for sale on their US website. But based on the retail unboxing videos I’ve reviewed and a rather confusing product page on Lenovo's own website, it isn't entirely … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Legion Tab Gen 3 FIFA World Cup 2026 Edition is now available, but it’s a tough sell
Gemini in Chrome officially expands its global footprint to Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East
Google's push to make its Gemini in Chrome a global utility is taking a big step forward. Over the last several months, we’ve seen Gemini in Chrome roll out in waves, giving desktop and iOS (and soon, Android) users a quick way to summarize long articles, compare specs across chaotic tabs, and … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome officially expands its global footprint to Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East
Google VP John Maletis confirms Googlebooks will run Android apps far better than Chromebooks
If you’ve been involved in any way with the life cycle of ChromeOS over the last decade, you know that Google's relationship with Android apps on laptops has been a journey of constant compromise. When the Play Store first arrived on Chromebooks, it felt like magic. Suddenly, a web-first operating … [Read more...] about Google VP John Maletis confirms Googlebooks will run Android apps far better than Chromebooks
Google adds a persistent Gemini in Chrome button on Chromebook Plus
If you’ve been utilizing Google’s new-ish Gemini in Chrome feature, you know the browser-bound side panel has quickly become one of the handiest ways to look up, summarize, and cross-reference information while you surf the web. But up until recently, that utility was strictly chained to the active … [Read more...] about Google adds a persistent Gemini in Chrome button on Chromebook Plus
Nest Audio and Mini stock dries up ahead of the new Google Home Speaker launch
For anyone keeping a close eye on Google's hardware ecosystem, you might have noticed inventory for the aging Nest Audio and the entry-level Nest Mini is rapidly drying up. These older devices are currently showing as out of stock or completely unavailable at key retailers, including the official … [Read more...] about Nest Audio and Mini stock dries up ahead of the new Google Home Speaker launch
