Over the past year, Google Vids has quietly evolved from a lightweight corporate video builder into one of the most practical and useful tools in the entire Google Workspace suite. We've seen it gain Veo-powered multi-clip video generation, deeply customizable AI avatars, and the ability to … [Read more...] about Google Vids can now turn your Docs, PDFs, and Word files into video summaries
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Lenovo Googlebook leak reveals the name of Google’s new laptop operating system
With Google’s New York media event happening next week, the early leaks continue to roll in. Just yesterday, we saw how Bluetooth SIG filings confirmed the commercial branding for Lenovo’s upcoming 15.3-inch flagship, the Lenovo Googlebook i (15″, 12). Now, a fresh report from The Mac Observer … [Read more...] about Lenovo Googlebook leak reveals the name of Google’s new laptop operating system
Googlebook will automatically organize your files using on-device AI ‘Collections’
As we inch closer to Google’s September 15 media showcase in New York City, the software built specifically for Googlebook continues to emerge piece by piece. Over the past few weeks, we’ve tracked early sightings of dedicated platform tools like Magic Pointer, the native Desktop Camera app, and the … [Read more...] about Googlebook will automatically organize your files using on-device AI ‘Collections’
Google launches a dedicated Gemini app for Windows with Alt + Space shortcut
For the past year, Google has been aggressively positioning Gemini as the ambient layer connecting all of your devices. While Chromebook users have enjoyed quick access through built-in OS shortcuts and Chrome browser side panels, desktop users on other platforms have often been stuck navigating … [Read more...] about Google launches a dedicated Gemini app for Windows with Alt + Space shortcut
Lenovo Googlebook i 15 confirmed via Bluetooth SIG ahead of NYC media event
With Google's September 15 media showcase in NYC less than a week away, the final regulatory hurdles for the first wave of Googlebook hardware are rapidly clearing. Over the past month, we’ve tracked Lenovo's flagship clamshell (codenamed 'Ruby') through leaked high-resolution press renders and … [Read more...] about Lenovo Googlebook i 15 confirmed via Bluetooth SIG ahead of NYC media event
Google is rolling out Gemini Daily Brief to free users, dropping the paid AI requirement
When Google introduced the concept of the Daily Brief in Gemini, it offered one of the most compelling glimpses of how personal AI should actually function: a quick, proactive summary of your calendar, unread inbox priorities, and daily tasks before you even start your morning routine. Up until now, … [Read more...] about Google is rolling out Gemini Daily Brief to free users, dropping the paid AI requirement
HP Googlebook 14c specs confirmed by Energy Star: Snapdragon X Elite and 32GB RAM
The puzzle pieces for Google’s initial Googlebook hardware fleet are falling into place faster than ever as we approach next week's September 15 media showcase in NYC. Over the past month, we’ve tracked early regulatory info for HP's upcoming Googlebook, starting with an early Bluetooth SIG … [Read more...] about HP Googlebook 14c specs confirmed by Energy Star: Snapdragon X Elite and 32GB RAM
ChromeOS 152 is rolling out now, bringing automatic PWA link capture and key security tweaks
Following Google's recent push of Chrome 152 across desktop platforms, the primary system update for Chromebooks has officially arrived as well. According to an update on the Chrome Releases blog, Google has begun pushing ChromeOS 152 (specifically version 16765.41.0, running browser version … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 152 is rolling out now, bringing automatic PWA link capture and key security tweaks
Chrome 153 launches today: Google’s accelerated 2-week release cadence begins
Today marks one of the biggest operational turning points in Chromium’s 18-year history. Google has officially begun rolling out Chrome 153 Stable to desktop and mobile devices, and while every major milestone brings a healthy batch of performance tweaks and new web APIs, this release represents … [Read more...] about Chrome 153 launches today: Google’s accelerated 2-week release cadence begins
Your Android phone might soon double as a wireless mouse for Googlebook
As we count down the days until Google's September 15 media showcase in New York City, the continued addition of cross-device continuity features being prepped behind the scenes is making me more and more excited about using these laptops on day one. We’ve already seen Google update Play … [Read more...] about Your Android phone might soon double as a wireless mouse for Googlebook
I tried out Google’s new ‘Pics’ editor and it completely changes how I’ll edit images now
Making complex, multi-layered edits to an image has traditionally meant either wrestling with intricate layer masks and clone stamping in heavy desktop software or settling for blunt one-tap filters that never quite nail the execution. But after spending some hands-on time with Google's newly … [Read more...] about I tried out Google’s new ‘Pics’ editor and it completely changes how I’ll edit images now
Google brings voice-first ‘Live’ capabilities to Gmail, Google Docs, and Keep
Over the last several months, Google has been steadily expanding Gemini across its core productivity suite, evolving from persistent custom instructions in Google Docs to deeper Gemini Live integration in the desktop Chrome browser. But most interactions with Workspace AI have still required typing … [Read more...] about Google brings voice-first ‘Live’ capabilities to Gmail, Google Docs, and Keep
