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
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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
Confirmed: Lenovo is building the highly anticipated ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet
For months, we’ve been tracking ‘Sapphire’ as a potential Google-made Chromebook tablet. Because of a specific four-color light bar found in the code, I've openly wondered if Google might be returning to the Chromebook hardware space with this MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-powered device. However, a new … [Read more...] about Confirmed: Lenovo is building the highly anticipated ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet
Google’s smart glasses software comes into focus via a new companion app leak
Smart glasses were everywhere at CES 2026, marking a clear shift in where the industry expects consumer technology to go next. While third-party hardware is already hitting the shelves, we have been waiting for Google to show its hand regarding how it will integrate these wearables into the broader … [Read more...] about Google’s smart glasses software comes into focus via a new companion app leak
Walmart might be prepping a successor to my favorite Google TV streamer
Ever since Walmart released their first Google TV streamer back in May 2023, we’ve consistently recommended the Onn brand over the Chromecast. But lately, the lineup has gotten a bit messy. Right now, the cheaper Onn 4K Plus actually outperforms the "flagship" Onn 4K Pro in raw speed. Fortunately, a … [Read more...] about Walmart might be prepping a successor to my favorite Google TV streamer
Why Intel’s Panther Lake actually has me excited for Intel Chromebooks again
It’s been a while since I’ve felt a real sense of anticipation for an Intel-based Chromebook. For the past couple of years, the conversation has largely been dominated by the incredible efficiency and battery life of ARM-based chips like the MediaTek Kompanio series. While Intel always brought … [Read more...] about Why Intel’s Panther Lake actually has me excited for Intel Chromebooks again
Google upgrades AI video generation with Veo 3.1 and native vertical support
Google’s relentless improvements in generative AI continue today with a significant update to Veo 3.1 that introduces a suite of features designed to move AI-generated content beyond experimental clips and into the realm of professional-grade, high-fidelity production. The update focuses on three … [Read more...] about Google upgrades AI video generation with Veo 3.1 and native vertical support
Why HP’s new PC-in-a-keyboard would be a perfect fit for ChromeOS
At CES 2026, HP unveiled a device that feels like a modern tribute to the early days of home computing: the Eliteboard G1a. It is a fully functional desktop computer - complete with a processor, cooling system, and internal storage - entirely housed within a compact keyboard. While HP is currently … [Read more...] about Why HP’s new PC-in-a-keyboard would be a perfect fit for ChromeOS
