After months of teases at events like Google I/O and MWC, followed by a rumored October 21st launch date, we finally have our best look yet at the hardware powering Samsung's first Android XR headset. A new leak from Android Headlines has detailed the core specs of the "Project Moohan" device, and … [Read more...] about Samsung XR headset leak points to a display that’s sharper than the Apple Vision Pro
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Google says a smarter, Gemini-powered Nest Hub is the future
For the past couple of years, it’s felt like Google's smart display lineup has been in a drought. With the last Nest Hub refresh happening in 2021 and the Pixel Tablet's recent discontinuation, the question on everyone's mind has been a simple one: is the Nest Hub donezo? After months and months of … [Read more...] about Google says a smarter, Gemini-powered Nest Hub is the future
Google’s AI-powered Virtual Try-On tool can now show you what shoes will look like on your feet
Google's "Virtual Try-On" technology for clothing has been a fascinating and surprisingly useful application of AI, giving shoppers a better idea of how a shirt or dress might actually look on their body type. Today, Google is expanding this impressive tech in two big ways: the existing clothing … [Read more...] about Google’s AI-powered Virtual Try-On tool can now show you what shoes will look like on your feet
Google’s no-code AI app builder, Opal, is expanding globally and getting some big upgrades
Just a couple of months ago, Google Labs unveiled one of its most exciting experiments in a long time: Opal, a tool that lets anyone build their own AI-powered mini-apps using just natural language—no coding required. After an initial, U.S.-only launch, the creativity of early adopters has made one … [Read more...] about Google’s no-code AI app builder, Opal, is expanding globally and getting some big upgrades
This tiny Chrome flag is a big step towards a proper Android desktop mode
With the recent arrival of the experimental "Desktop Mode" in Android 16, the dream of a true, productive desktop experience powered by your phone is closer than ever. But as anyone who has tried it will tell you, there's one glaring, persistent annoyance: websites still default to their mobile … [Read more...] about This tiny Chrome flag is a big step towards a proper Android desktop mode
Yes, you can still manage your Logitech Unifying Receiver on your Chromebook
For years, those of us who use Logitech mice and keyboards with our Chromebooks have relied on the trusty Logitech Unifying Receiver Chrome App. It was a simple utility that let you pair, un-pair, and manage the devices connected to your Logi dongle. But with the somewhat-recent deprecation of … [Read more...] about Yes, you can still manage your Logitech Unifying Receiver on your Chromebook
Google Meet is adding a simple new feature to keep your meetings on track
We've all been in meetings that have gone off the rails, run way over time, or been dominated by a single topic. Keeping an online meeting focused and on schedule can be a real challenge. In a simple but very useful new update, Google is rolling out a tool to help with this: a built-in timer for … [Read more...] about Google Meet is adding a simple new feature to keep your meetings on track
The first MediaTek MT8189 tablet ‘Padme’ will feature a large 12.1-inch QHD+ screen
The story of the upcoming MediaTek MT8189-powered Chromebooks just keeps getting more interesting. We recently uncovered that the 'Jedi' baseboard and its first offshoot, 'Padme', are being developed specifically for a new generation of Chromebook tablets. The prospect of a new, powerful ARM-based … [Read more...] about The first MediaTek MT8189 tablet ‘Padme’ will feature a large 12.1-inch QHD+ screen
The awesome Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus falls back to just $599.99
When it comes to premium, thin-and-light Chromebooks, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is in a class of its own. With its gorgeous screen, razor-thin aluminum chassis, and excellent keyboard, it's one of the most well-built and enjoyable clamshell Chromebooks on the market. And right now, this … [Read more...] about The awesome Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus falls back to just $599.99
Fighting fire with fire: how Google is using its own AI to secure the new AI era
As the world continues to marvel at the creative and productive power of AI, there's another, darker side to the story: bad actors are already exploring ways to use this same technology to create faster and more sophisticated cyberattacks. In a new announcement, Google has laid out its strategy to … [Read more...] about Fighting fire with fire: how Google is using its own AI to secure the new AI era
The Google Play Store is finally adding a digital gift cards feature
It has always been a bit of a strange omission; for years, if you wanted to give someone the gift of Google Play credit, you had to physically go to a store and buy a plastic gift card. In a world where everything is digital, it felt like a relic of a bygone era. Well, that is finally changing. … [Read more...] about The Google Play Store is finally adding a digital gift cards feature
ChromeOS 140 is one of the quietest updates ever, and might be a sign of things to come
It's been about two weeks since ChromeOS 140 began rolling out to the stable channel, and if you've been waiting for a post from us detailing all the new features, you're not alone. With every new milestone update, we get excited to dig in, flip some flags, and find all the latest goodies. But with … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 140 is one of the quietest updates ever, and might be a sign of things to come
