It has been a long road for Google's Pixel phones, but after years of finding its stride, it looks like the company's hardware strategy is starting to pay off in a huge way. According to new data from the analysts at Counterpoint Research, Google Pixel was the fastest-growing premium smartphone … [Read more...] about The fastest-growing premium smartphone brand in the world is Pixel
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Evidence emerges of new Chromebook tablets with the MediaTek MT8189 inside
Just a few weeks back, I was left scratching my head a bit over the discovery of 'Jedi', a second, parallel baseboard for the upcoming MediaTek MT8189 chip. With the already-massive 'Skywalker' family in development (8 devices already in the works), I was left wondering why Google and MediaTek would … [Read more...] about Evidence emerges of new Chromebook tablets with the MediaTek MT8189 inside
Massive NotebookLM update adds AI-powered flashcards, quizzes, and a personal tutor mode
Google's NotebookLM has quickly become a fan favorite and one of Google's most-used AI tools, transforming how we research and understand complex topics. Just in time for the back-to-school season, Google is now rolling out a massive suite of new features designed to evolve NotebookLM from a … [Read more...] about Massive NotebookLM update adds AI-powered flashcards, quizzes, and a personal tutor mode
Gemini in Google Slides can now instantly rewrite and reformat your text
Creating a great presentation isn't just about the visuals; getting the text on your slides to be clear, concise, and compelling is just as important. In a fantastic new update, Google is making that process a whole lot easier by rolling out a new Gemini-powered text refinement tool directly within … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Slides can now instantly rewrite and reformat your text
Audio Uploads, one of the top-requested Gemini features, is now here
For all its impressive multimodal capabilities - understanding text, images, and even video - the Gemini app has been missing one key: the ability to take an audio file and discern it. While you've always been able to talk with Gemini, you couldn't give it an audio file to analyze and understand. … [Read more...] about Audio Uploads, one of the top-requested Gemini features, is now here
In a win for the web, Google Home finally gets device controls from the browser
The Google Home web app at home.google.com has been a fantastic addition for smart home users, finally giving us a way to view all of our camera feeds on a large desktop or laptop screen. But since its launch, it has had one massive, glaring omission: the ability to actually control the rest of our … [Read more...] about In a win for the web, Google Home finally gets device controls from the browser
You can try Chrome’s awesome new Split Tabs feature right now in ChromeOS 139
A few months back, we told you about a fantastic new productivity feature in development for Chrome that would allow users to view two separate web pages within a single browser tab. At the time, it was just an early experiment. Today, however, I have some good news for any of you out there … [Read more...] about You can try Chrome’s awesome new Split Tabs feature right now in ChromeOS 139
Google Vids can now automatically turn your Google Slides presentations into videos
Google Vids is already a fantastic tool for quickly creating professional-looking videos, but a new update is making it an even more powerful and intelligent creative partner. According to a new post on the Workspace Updates blog, the "Help me create" feature in Google Vids now supports Google … [Read more...] about Google Vids can now automatically turn your Google Slides presentations into videos
New Nest Cams and a 2K Doorbell just leaked at Home Depot ahead of Google’s big event
It seems some retailers just couldn't wait for Google's big smart home event on October 1st. We've been anticipating a refresh of the Nest hardware lineup, and now we have our first real-world look. As reported by 9to5Google, the rumored new Nest Cam and Doorbell "2K" models are already appearing on … [Read more...] about New Nest Cams and a 2K Doorbell just leaked at Home Depot ahead of Google’s big event
Another Snapdragon X Plus Chromebook is in the works, code-named ‘Quartz’
The anticipation for the new wave of Chromebooks powered by Qualcomm's powerful and efficient Snapdragon X Plus is incredibly high. We've been tracking the development of the main reference board for this new lineup—codenamed 'Bluey'—for a while now, waiting for signs of the first real devices to … [Read more...] about Another Snapdragon X Plus Chromebook is in the works, code-named ‘Quartz’
The new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is officially back at Best Buy
It's been an interesting debut for the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514. We saw it leak at Best Buy a couple weeks back (that listing was promptly pulled down), only to be officially announced at IFA Berlin 2025 this week as we were lucky enough to get to unbox it on video. Now that the news is … [Read more...] about The new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is officially back at Best Buy
ICYMI: Acer debuted two new Chromeboxes at IFA 2025, too
While the stunning new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 may have stolen the ChromeOS headlines at IFA Berlin 2025, it wasn't the only new ChromeOS hardware Acer had to show off. The company also quietly unveiled two versatile and powerful new Chromebox models, offering fantastic new options for a wide … [Read more...] about ICYMI: Acer debuted two new Chromeboxes at IFA 2025, too
