Here’s something I’ve never seen before – Google seems to be testing a new ‘lightbox’ pop up for content clicked on through its Knowledge Graph panel. While searching for something, like the Portland Public House in New Zealand, and clicking on the photos on the right-hand side, I was met with that which you see […]
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Early benchmarks for new Chromebook tablet ‘Geralt’ show nice performance improvements
Since we first came across the ‘Geralt’ baseboard back in February, I’ve been beyond excited thinking about the devices this development unit will end up producing. With the new MediaTek MT8188 on board and what looks to be at least a follow-up to both the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 and Duet 5 both on the […]
Continue ReadingPixel Tablet team addresses feedback, features and future updates
Last week, the Pixel Tablet product team opened a Q&A in the Google Support Forum where users could submit feedback, express concerns, and ask general questions about Google’s new Android tablet that doubles as a smart display. As expected, the submissions were broad and while there was a bit of grumbling about this and that, […]
Continue ReadingThe Pixel Tablet is great, but unique in the wrong ways for right now [VIDEO]
I’m not really a tablet guy. If you’ve been around Chrome Unboxed for a little while, you likely know that already. I easily get confused with the best way to utilize a tablet in my daily workflow, and though I like the form factor just fine, tablets tend to get lost on me between my […]
Continue ReadingChromebook tablets need two ChromeOS changes to be truly great
In preparation for the official release of the Pixel Tablet just around the corner, I’ve been doing a bit more research on Android tablets in general. I’ve used the OnePlus Pad (a friend has one), I’ve toyed with Samsung tablets, and I’ve messed around with Apple’s latest take on iPadOS. And after using these devices […]
Continue ReadingI wish Google Search and Assistant accepted mixed bilingual input for voice queries
Yesterday, I was using the Google Search app on my Pixel phone and I tried to ask it and Assistant how to say something Japanese in English to verify that I was learning the best approach to the language in the Duolingo app for professions. Upon asking “(Hey Google,) How do you say ‘bengoshi’ in […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 224: the Pixel Tablet may have already missed its prime launch window
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend much of our time discussing Google’s upcoming hardware. Where the latest leaks of the Pixel Fold tell us to expect Google’s first folding phone at Google I/O 2023, the story feels a bit less celebrative for the upcoming Pixel Tablet. With a fun, innovative feature that largely […]
Continue ReadingWhy Google’s Pixel Tablet might be too little, too late
It was a solid year ago that Google made rumors of a Pixel Tablet official as they took the stage at I/O 2022 with a whole slew of new hardware to show the world. It was a sneak peek, sure, but there was no reality where I would’ve expected it to take them over a […]
Continue ReadingThere’s a new detachable Chromebook tablet in the works with the MediaTek MT8188 on board
Just last week, we found evidence pointing to the resurgence of the beloved detachable Chromebook form factor in development. For quite some time, things have been pretty quiet on that front and we’ve been wondering if or when we might finally see a manufacturer take another swing at the Chromebook tablet form factor. Our findings […]
Continue ReadingPSA: Don’t make the same mistake I did of fully relying on Chrome’s Tab Groups just yet
Ever since Chrome’s Tab Groups became a thing, I’ve been absolutely addicted not only to the idea of them but also to their execution. I believe Google nailed the implementation here. Being able to right-click any browser tab and add it to a group all contained by a color of your choosing, collapsing them to […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Podcast results vanish from Search as the service continues preparing YouTube merger
Last October, we discovered that Google had appointed a new lead to clean up its Podcasts initiative. Since then, Kai Chuk, a YouTube veteran with more than 10 years of experience at the company has decided that Podcasts itself should be merged with the larger, more popular platform. We already have a new Podcasts category […]
Continue ReadingAt long last, Google Discover adds a three-column layout in preparation for the Pixel Tablet
The year just and only began, but Google is already on an apology tour. After more than a decade of neglecting the tablet experience with its apps and services, it’s finally updating a ton of them to be better optimized for larger displays. It’s already done more over the past few months than it ever […]
Continue ReadingA new Gmail update improves your email search results
As a result of new machine learning models, Gmail rolled out an update back in July, which resulted in search suggestions that were more accurate, customizable, and made more sense. When using the Gmail Search Box to look for a conversation, files, or a coworker’s contact information, you would see better and more relevant contact […]
Continue ReadingHow to reclaim your Chromebook tablet mode navigation buttons
ChromeOS has been through quite a few changes over the years when it comes to tablets. With the arrival of the Pixel Slate and ChromeOS 70, Google really wanted the overall feel of the OS to lean more towards a tablet-first look and functionality. This introduced us to the full-screen app launcher and stacked notifications […]
Continue ReadingHere’s a closer look at the Pixel Tablet’s apps and experiences including Assistant and Discover
Everyone is excited for Google’s new Nest Hub because, well, it’s more than just a Nest Hub. It’s actually a two-in-one device featuring the same power and features of an Android tablet with the convenience and smart home focus of a docked smart display. Google first showed it off during the 2022 hardware event that […]
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