Just yesterday, I was scratching my head about the curious case of the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra. We have this fantastic, powerful, and incredibly efficient ARM chip that is a perfect fit for Chromebooks, yet only one device—the excellent Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14—was using it. We were left wondering, … [Read more...] about Acer’s new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook just leaked out
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It’s weird that we’re not seeing more MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebooks yet
After spending a good amount of time with the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, I’m more convinced than ever: the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra is one of the best processors to ever grace a Chromebook. It’s wildly powerful, incredibly efficient, and has the AI smarts to carry ChromeOS into the future. It’s the … [Read more...] about It’s weird that we’re not seeing more MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebooks yet
Return of the Pixelbook: why it finally makes sense again for the first time in years
The desire for a new, Google-made Pixelbook never really goes away, does it? The original Pixelbook and the Pixelbook Go that followed were iconic, beloved devices that still represent a high watermark for Chromebook hardware (yes, I'm leaving the Pixel Slate out of this part of conversation). Yet, … [Read more...] about Return of the Pixelbook: why it finally makes sense again for the first time in years
Google Flights’ new AI-powered ‘Flight Deals’ tool is huge for flexible travelers
If you're a flexible traveler, you know the dance. You have a general idea of when you want to go and what you want to do, but your main goal is finding a great deal. This usually means spending hours on Google Flights, endlessly tweaking dates, changing destinations, and playing with filters to … [Read more...] about Google Flights’ new AI-powered ‘Flight Deals’ tool is huge for flexible travelers
Google Slides and Vids get two powerful AI image editing tricks
The steady drumbeat of useful AI features rolling out to Google Workspace continues, and the latest additions are bringing some seriously powerful creative tools directly into Google Slides and Google Vids. Building on the existing generative image capabilities, Google is now introducing two new … [Read more...] about Google Slides and Vids get two powerful AI image editing tricks
Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Teasers confirm the design, but a new leak details the specs
With Google's big hardware event just around the corner on August 20th, the company is kicking things into high gear. First up, Google has dropped two brief video teasers for its next foldable, giving us an official, albeit shadowy, look at the device. And while these teasers confirm the general … [Read more...] about Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Teasers confirm the design, but a new leak details the specs
Gemini is getting a better memory and a new ‘Temporary Chat’ mode for privacy
Since its launch, Google has been clear about its vision for the Gemini app: to create an AI assistant that isn't just a generic answer machine, but a true partner that learns and understands you. Today, Google is taking a massive step in that direction with an update that gives Gemini a memory of … [Read more...] about Gemini is getting a better memory and a new ‘Temporary Chat’ mode for privacy
This tiny update to Google Keep on Android is a bit of a game-changer for me
Sometimes, the best new features aren't the big, flashy ones. Sometimes, it's the small, simple, quality-of-life update you've been quietly waiting on for years. Today, Google Keep for Android is rolling out one of those features, and for me, it's an absolute game-changer: you can now finally sort … [Read more...] about This tiny update to Google Keep on Android is a bit of a game-changer for me
I love Google TV, but it is struggling to keep its footing in the market
When Google merged Android TV and Chromecast under the unified Google TV interface back in 2020, it was a clear and ambitious play to own the living room. The goal was to create a content-first discovery platform that could also serve as a lucrative new revenue stream through advertising. But … [Read more...] about I love Google TV, but it is struggling to keep its footing in the market
I just tried the new Photo to Video feature in Google Photos, and I’m blown away
When Google announced a suite of new creative tools for Google Photos a few weeks back, the new Photo to Video feature was easily the most intriguing to me. The promise of turning your static photos into short, dynamic video clips sounded cool, but I reserved my judgment. We've all seen silly photo … [Read more...] about I just tried the new Photo to Video feature in Google Photos, and I’m blown away
Stunt or not, AI startup Perplexity makes a $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome
In what is undoubtedly one of the boldest moves of the year, AI search startup Perplexity has made a formal, unsolicited offer to acquire the Google Chrome browser for a staggering $34.5 billion. The news is a bit of a bombshell, connecting the meteoric rise of AI and the massive regulatory pressure … [Read more...] about Stunt or not, AI startup Perplexity makes a $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome
Google upgrades web payments and online checkout with these 3 new payment features
Chrome's autofill feature is one of those quietly brilliant tools that saves me countless clicks and keystrokes every single day. Today, Google is making that experience even smarter and more helpful, announcing three new features designed to give online shoppers more choice, convenience, and value … [Read more...] about Google upgrades web payments and online checkout with these 3 new payment features
