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
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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
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
