We are just over a week away from Google's big October 1st smart home event, where we're expecting to see new Nest Cams and the official debut of the round smart speaker that was teased at the Pixel 10 launch. Now, thanks to some digging into the latest version of the Google Home app by the team at … [Read more...] about Google’s new smart speaker name leaks along with details on 360° audio
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Chrome for Android can now turn webpages into podcasts with AI-powered Audio Overviews
Chrome's "Listen to this page" feature on Android has always been a handy tool for catching up on articles while you're driving, doing chores, or just want to give your eyes a rest. But let's be honest, listening to a single, somewhat-robotic voice read a long article verbatim isn't always the most … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android can now turn webpages into podcasts with AI-powered Audio Overviews
Google pushes back against the DOJ’s plan to break up its ad tech business
Just as the dust begins to settle on the remedies ruling in the massive search monopoly case, the next major legal battle for Google is already here. On Monday, the remedies phase of the U.S. Department of Justice’s case against some of Google's advertising technologies will begin, and the stakes … [Read more...] about Google pushes back against the DOJ’s plan to break up its ad tech business
ChromeOS 140 is rolling out now, but sadly, Gemini in Chrome isn’t along for the ride
The latest milestone update for ChromeOS is now beginning its journey to the stable channel. If you head to your settings, you should be able to pull down the update for ChromeOS 140 right now. But before you get too excited about a flood of new features, I'd suggest tempering your expectations a … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 140 is rolling out now, but sadly, Gemini in Chrome isn’t along for the ride
After a long absence, the 8GB Lenovo Duet 11 is back in stock and on sale for just $279
For months, one of our favorite and most-recommended Chromebook tablets has been frustratingly hard to find. While the base 4GB model of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" has been around, the top-tier 8GB version with the included USI pen has been largely missing in action. Well, we have great news … [Read more...] about After a long absence, the 8GB Lenovo Duet 11 is back in stock and on sale for just $279
The first Android XR headset from Samsung could be just a month away
We’ve seen teases of Samsung’s first Android XR headset for months now, with mentions at major events like Google I/O and MWC. For everyone who has been itching to finally see what this Vision Pro competitor is all about, it looks like the wait is nearly over. A new report from ETNews suggests we … [Read more...] about The first Android XR headset from Samsung could be just a month away
You can now share your custom Gemini Gems with friends and family
Gemini's "Gems" feature is a fantastic way to personalize your AI experience, allowing you to create custom-tailored assistants that save you from repetitive prompting. You can have one Gem that's your creative writing partner, another that's a meal planner, and a third that's a travel agent. But … [Read more...] about You can now share your custom Gemini Gems with friends and family
Google Meet is getting a private AI assistant that can catch you up if you’re late
As Gemini continues to weave its way into every corner of Google Workspace, it was only a matter of time before it showed up in a big way in Google Meet. In a new announcement, Google has unveiled "Ask Gemini in Meet," a powerful, private AI assistant that lives right inside your video calls to help … [Read more...] about Google Meet is getting a private AI assistant that can catch you up if you’re late
How Google is turning Chrome into your intelligent partner on the web
When Google Chrome first launched back in 2008, it set out to be a browser that was faster, more secure, and more stable than anything else on the market. It succeeded, and in doing so, it kickstarted a new era of web innovation. Today, Google is taking the next critical step in that journey by … [Read more...] about How Google is turning Chrome into your intelligent partner on the web
Gemini in Chrome is here, and it’s bringing Agentic AI to help wherever you are on the web
While we've seen Gemini's powerful AI integrated into countless Google products over the past year, its arrival in the Chrome browser itself has been the one many have been waiting for. Today, Google is pulling back the curtain on a massive suite of 10 new AI-powered features for Chrome, … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome is here, and it’s bringing Agentic AI to help wherever you are on the web
Google Chrome is finally getting native vertical tabs
On our modern, wide-screen displays, horizontal real estate is abundant, but vertical space is usually a precious commodity. For years, this has made the traditional, horizontal tab strip at the top of our browsers feel increasingly cramped and inefficient. Power users have long turned to … [Read more...] about Google Chrome is finally getting native vertical tabs
Google’s new experimental app for Windows is like Spotlight for your PC, with Lens built right in
For years, users of MacOS and ChromeOS have enjoyed powerful, built-in universal search tools that can find files, apps, and web results all in one place. While Windows has its own search, it's never quite felt as seamless. Now, in a fascinating move, Google is stepping in to fill that gap with a … [Read more...] about Google’s new experimental app for Windows is like Spotlight for your PC, with Lens built right in
