When we talk about ChromeOS being re-baselined to the Android kernel—known internally as Project "Aluminium"—the conversation almost always revolves around AI. But for a core group of ChromeOS enthusiasts, there is a lingering fear right now: what happens to Linux support? For years, the ability … [Read more...] about Why Google needs to keep Linux support in the new Android-based ‘Aluminium’ project
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Gemini in Chrome expands to Asia-Pacific
The way we interact with our browsers has recently undergone a massive shift. What used to be a simple window into the internet is rapidly becoming an active, AI-powered assistant. Today, Google announced that it is bringing its latest Chrome AI features to desktop and iOS users across the … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome expands to Asia-Pacific
Gemini for Home gets Continued Conversation to remove the ‘Hey Google’ fatigue
Starting today, Google is rolling out one of the most requested features for its new AI-driven home experience. Continued Conversation allows you to have a genuine back-and-forth dialogue with your assistant without having to repeat the "Hey Google" wake word before every single follow-up … [Read more...] about Gemini for Home gets Continued Conversation to remove the ‘Hey Google’ fatigue
Google Photos adds new ‘Touch-up’ tools for effortless portrait editing
Whether you are trying to fix a late-night blemish or just want to brighten up a photo taken in poor lighting, Google Photos is rolling out a new set of editing features to help you look your best. The new touch-up tools are designed to be simple and intuitive, focusing on making subtle fixes that … [Read more...] about Google Photos adds new ‘Touch-up’ tools for effortless portrait editing
Lenovo executive teases a larger version of the Legion Tab Gen 5
We've spent some time recently talking about the upcoming Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5. The compact, 8.8-inch Android gaming tablet was officially unveiled at MWC last month and brings a massive 9,000 mAh battery alongside the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. But that highly anticipated $849 tablet … [Read more...] about Lenovo executive teases a larger version of the Legion Tab Gen 5
Google Vids just made its AI voiceovers incredibly lifelike with a new Gemini update
Google Vids has been a fantastic addition to the Workspace lineup for assembling quick pitch videos and training materials, but relying on standard AI narration can sometimes leave your presentation feeling a bit stiff. That is changing now. Powered by the new Gemini 3.1 Flash Text-To-Speech … [Read more...] about Google Vids just made its AI voiceovers incredibly lifelike with a new Gemini update
Google Meet is finally getting a resolution boost for high-end displays
If you’ve ever sat in a Google Meet call on a beautiful 4K monitor or a high-resolution Chromebook Plus display and wondered why everyone's image looked a little soft, Google has some good news for you. A new update is rolling out that specifically optimizes video quality for high-resolution screens … [Read more...] about Google Meet is finally getting a resolution boost for high-end displays
Lenovo just dropped a landing page for the upcoming Legion Tab Gen 5 gaming tablet
Lenovo officially unveiled the upcoming Legion Tab Gen 5 at MWC in Barcelona last month, but the company has now posted a dedicated landing page for their next compact Android gaming tablet. While we've known some of the basic specs since that initial announcement, this new landing page fully … [Read more...] about Lenovo just dropped a landing page for the upcoming Legion Tab Gen 5 gaming tablet
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 drops to $399, ahead of the much pricier Gen 5 release
Lenovo’s compact and powerful Legion Tab Gen 3 is currently marked down to $399 directly on their website. This is a huge discount from its original retail price and makes it one of the most compelling small Android tablets on the market right now. But with a new model on the horizon, is it still … [Read more...] about Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 drops to $399, ahead of the much pricier Gen 5 release
‘Sapphire’ enters final testing phase, and it may star at Google’s August hardware event
If you’ve been following our coverage of Project Aluminium (Google’s ambitious plan to re-baseline ChromeOS on a desktop-class Android foundation) you know that the hardware has been one of the biggest question marks. We've been tracking a fleet of devices in the Chromium Gerrit for months that all … [Read more...] about ‘Sapphire’ enters final testing phase, and it may star at Google’s August hardware event
The leaked new ‘Pixel Glow’ feature looks awesome for both phones and laptops
If you miss the days of dedicated notification LEDs, you are going to love the latest Android leak. The team at 9to5Google recently tore down Android 17 Beta 4 and uncovered a feature explicitly branded as Pixel Glow. According to the code, this new hardware capability uses subtle lights on the … [Read more...] about The leaked new ‘Pixel Glow’ feature looks awesome for both phones and laptops
Walmart’s new $60 Onn 4K Pro is loaded and right on the cusp of release
If you’ve been looking for a reason to upgrade your aging streaming setup, Walmart might have just provided it. The 2026 refresh of the Onn 4K Pro Google TV box has leaked all over the place, and the specs suggest this device is arriving packed with great features for the price. From upgraded … [Read more...] about Walmart’s new $60 Onn 4K Pro is loaded and right on the cusp of release
