As we approach the actual release of ‘Sapphire’ - the highly anticipated, Lenovo-built Chromebook tablet with some decidedly Google-y features - this device just keeps getting better. Over the past few weeks, we’ve slowly unpacked a hardware story that feels like a combination of Pixelbook and Pixel … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s 13-inch ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet just checked another box on my high-end wish list
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Gemini officially arrives in Chrome with the ChromeOS 144 update
The first major ChromeOS update of 2026 is almost here, and it’s bringing one of the AI features we’ve been waiting for. ChromeOS 144 is scheduled to begin rolling out on January 27th, and while there are several administrative and productivity updates included, the headline feature is undoubtedly … [Read more...] about Gemini officially arrives in Chrome with the ChromeOS 144 update
The official Stadia Bluetooth site is gone, but there’s still a way to update your controller
Last month, we warned you that the tool allowing users to convert their Stadia controllers to Bluetooth mode was officially coming to an end. Well, the clock has finally run out. After missing its original December 31, 2025, deadline by a few weeks, the official website at … [Read more...] about The official Stadia Bluetooth site is gone, but there’s still a way to update your controller
Google Classroom is getting a “Glow Up” as Premium AI moves “downstream”
It is that time of year again! The BETT conference in London—the"CES of Education"—is in full swing, and Google just dropped a massive list of updates for 2026. If you are a teacher, an admin, or just someone who loves seeing how Google’s cloud tools evolve, there is a lot to unpack here. We’re … [Read more...] about Google Classroom is getting a “Glow Up” as Premium AI moves “downstream”
New Lenovo education Chromebooks bring repairability and ‘Device Orchestration’ to schools
Lenovo has just dropped their new 2026 portfolio of Chromebooks designed specifically for the classroom. While these might not be the flashy consumer devices we usually talk about, they are still important laptops within the ChromeOS ecosystem because they are what millions of students will be using … [Read more...] about New Lenovo education Chromebooks bring repairability and ‘Device Orchestration’ to schools
Gemini in Chrome is getting “Skills” as it moves toward becoming a full AI agent
Google has spent the last year turning Gemini into a versatile helper within the Chrome browser, but the platform is now preparing for a significant shift in how it interacts with the web. Rather than just acting as a sidebar assistant that summarizes text or compares prices across tabs, Gemini is … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome is getting “Skills” as it moves toward becoming a full AI agent
Wonder why it’s called “Nano Banana”? Google explains
In the tech world, we're pretty accustomed to rigid, alphanumeric naming conventions, especially when it comes to high-end AI models. However, Google DeepMind’s latest viral hit, "Nano Banana," breaks that mold entirely. While it is officially known in technical circles as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, … [Read more...] about Wonder why it’s called “Nano Banana”? Google explains
Google Calendar update ensures you never lose track of secondary calendars again
Google is rolling out a helpful quality-of-life update to Calendar that aims to simplify how users manage secondary calendars. For power users who juggle multiple project calendars, team schedules, or shared family views, it has sometimes been easy for "owned" secondary calendars to slip out of view … [Read more...] about Google Calendar update ensures you never lose track of secondary calendars again
YouTube TV drops to $59.99 for your first two months in new promo
Google is kicking off the new year with a significant incentive for cord-cutters who have yet to pull the trigger on its live TV streaming service. YouTube TV has just launched a fresh promotion that significantly lowers the barrier to entry, offering both an extended trial period and a deep … [Read more...] about YouTube TV drops to $59.99 for your first two months in new promo
Gemini can now connect the dots across your Google apps
For a while now, using AI chatbots has felt a bit like talking to a brilliant stranger. They know everything about the world, but they don't know you. However, Google is taking a significant step toward bridging that gap with a brand-new feature called "Personal Intelligence." Launching as a beta … [Read more...] about Gemini can now connect the dots across your Google apps
New evidence confirms Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet features a 13-inch display
The more we learn about ‘Sapphire’ (the high-end, Lenovo-built Chromebook tablet we’ve been tracking for months), the more it feels like this device could be at the center of a turning point for the ChromeOS ecosystem. Last week, we confirmed that Lenovo is the manufacturer behind the scenes, … [Read more...] about New evidence confirms Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet features a 13-inch display
Google Flow brings high-definition AI filmmaking to Workspace users
Google is continuing to expand the reach of its creative AI tools, officially making Flow available as an additional service for Google Workspace customers. Flow is an AI-powered filmmaking platform designed to bridge the gap between a simple idea and a polished, high-definition video. By moving … [Read more...] about Google Flow brings high-definition AI filmmaking to Workspace users
