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
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Google Photos gets the power of Veo 3 injected into its ‘Photo to video’ tool
A few months ago, Google announced a suite of new creative, AI-powered tools that were on their way to Google Photos. And now, those features are getting a proper home, as Google has announced that the new Create tab is now officially rolling out in the U.S. And as part of this launch, one of its … [Read more...] about Google Photos gets the power of Veo 3 injected into its ‘Photo to video’ tool
Cloud gaming levels up as GeForce NOW begins RTX 5080-class streaming next week
This week's GeForce NOW Thursday showed up today packed with big news. While we have a great list of new games arriving this week and throughout the month, that's completely overshadowed by the main event: NVIDIA has just announced that it is beginning the roll-out of its NVIDIA Blackwell RTX … [Read more...] about Cloud gaming levels up as GeForce NOW begins RTX 5080-class streaming next week
Gemini is finally headed to Nest on October 1st with new hardware on the way
For a while now, it's felt like Google's Nest and smart home ecosystem has been a bit neglected. But after a Google executive promised this summer that the company was "committed to getting this right" and would have "more to share in the fall," it looks like that moment is finally here. In a new … [Read more...] about Gemini is finally headed to Nest on October 1st with new hardware on the way
Google’s September Pixel Drop brings a visual refresh and smarter earbuds
The latest quarterly Pixel Feature Drop is here, and the September update is a big one, especially for owners of slightly older Pixel phones and the Pixel Buds Pro 2. This drop delivers on some of the key promises from last month's Made by Google event, bringing a splashy visual refresh to more … [Read more...] about Google’s September Pixel Drop brings a visual refresh and smarter earbuds
Google wins in court as Chrome and Android are safe from a forced sale
For quite some time now, the massive Department of Justice antitrust case against Google has loomed over the tech world, with the potential for seismic, landscape-altering changes. One of the most extreme remedies proposed by the DOJ was the forced sale (or divestiture) of Google's most critical … [Read more...] about Google wins in court as Chrome and Android are safe from a forced sale
Unboxing the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 with the Kompanio Ultra inside
We have the brand-new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 in the Chrome Unboxed studio, and that means its time for an unboxing and hands-on video. As the second Chromebook to feature the incredible MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip, the hype for this device has been high, and my first impressions are quite … [Read more...] about Unboxing the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 with the Kompanio Ultra inside
Google Drive’s document scanner is getting a much-needed UI refresh
Google Drive's built-in document scanner for mobile devices is one of those quietly brilliant features that can be an absolute lifesaver. It’s a powerful tool for digitizing receipts, notes, and documents on the go. Now, Google is making that great feature even better with a significant update to … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s document scanner is getting a much-needed UI refresh
Acer unveils a new Google TV box with tons of ports and an intriguing price tag
In a move that caught us a bit by surprise, Acer—a company we know for its laptops, monitors, and Chromebooks—has just announced a new streaming device: the Acer 4K UHD Google TV Box. This new entry into the Google TV space, also called the "AiTV," is a budget-friendly streamer that stands out from … [Read more...] about Acer unveils a new Google TV box with tons of ports and an intriguing price tag
The Pixel 10 Pro XL is a fantastic phone, it just wasn’t made for me
After the unboxing and the initial excitement of a new flagship Pixel 10 review period, I’ve now spent about a week with the Pixel 10 Pro XL as my primary device. And in that time, I’ve come to a strange and unexpected conclusion: I don't think these phones from Google are made for people like me at … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10 Pro XL is a fantastic phone, it just wasn’t made for me
Google Vids is now free for everyone, with paid users getting some cool new AI tricks
Since its introduction, Google Vids has been a promising new addition to the Workspace suite, offering a simple and collaborative way to create videos. Today, Google is making a major move to get Vids into the hands of a much wider audience by releasing a new, no-cost option for all consumers. And … [Read more...] about Google Vids is now free for everyone, with paid users getting some cool new AI tricks
The Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 comes with a shockingly weak GPU on paper
With every new Pixel launch, there's a huge amount of excitement around what the latest generation of the Tensor chip will bring to the table. This year, with the move to TSMC for fabrication, hopes were high for the new Tensor G5 in the Pixel 10 series. And while it delivers on many of its AI … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 comes with a shockingly weak GPU on paper
