Let's be honest, for many of us, the primary use case for an AI chatbot is getting a quick answer to a question. And while that's incredibly useful, true learning isn't just about finding the answer; it's about understanding the process and the concepts behind it. Google understands this … [Read more...] about Google’s new ‘Guided Learning’ wants to be your personal AI tutor, not just an answer key
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Google says AI in Search is good for publishers, but I’m dubious
Ever since Google fully embraced generative AI in its main search results with AI Overviews and AI Mode, there has been a massive, looming question for those of us who create content on the web: what is this going to do to our traffic? As publishers, we're obviously concerned about a future where … [Read more...] about Google says AI in Search is good for publishers, but I’m dubious
The first MediaTek MT8189 Chromebook gets benchmarked, underwhelms
The ongoing story of 'Skywalker' and its massive family of upcoming Chromebooks has been pretty interesting to track thus far. The anticipation for what's next from MediaTek with their new MT8189 ARM chip has been high, and we've been eagerly awaiting the first real-world performance data. Well, … [Read more...] about The first MediaTek MT8189 Chromebook gets benchmarked, underwhelms
Google’s Pixel 9a is already on sale for $100 off, and it’s a no-brainer
The Google Pixel 9a was only launched a few months ago, but that isn't stopping it from getting a significant discount for those in the market for a new phone without a flagship price tag. Google's mid-range handset has already proven to be a reliable powerhouse, and for a limited time, it's an even … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel 9a is already on sale for $100 off, and it’s a no-brainer
Google’s powerful NotebookLM AI is now available for all students, with extra safeguards
Google's AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, has quickly become a favorite tool for anyone who needs to understand and synthesize large amounts of information. Today, in a significant and thoughtful expansion, Google is making NotebookLM available to younger users to help them learn, study, … [Read more...] about Google’s powerful NotebookLM AI is now available for all students, with extra safeguards
Google’s new ‘Deep Think’ AI comes to the Gemini app and is insanely powerful
It feels like we say this every few weeks, but the pace of AI development is just staggering. What was considered a state-of-the-art research project just a few months ago is quickly becoming a tool you can access on your phone. Today, Google is taking another massive leap forward by rolling out … [Read more...] about Google’s new ‘Deep Think’ AI comes to the Gemini app and is insanely powerful
Make it 8: two more MediaTek MT8189 Chromebooks emerge to join the ‘Skywalker’ family
With ARM-powered Chromebooks, we've become pretty accustomed to only a couple devices spawning from any given baseboard; but 'Skywalker' (the baseboard for the mysterious MediaTek MT8189) has already bucked this trend with 6 total development boards spawning from it over the past few months. And … [Read more...] about Make it 8: two more MediaTek MT8189 Chromebooks emerge to join the ‘Skywalker’ family
Android Desktop is picking up a few more ChromeOS abilities
The ongoing story of Google's plan to combine ChromeOS and Android into a single (or at least a far more cohesive) platform is one of the biggest we're tracking. While Google has yet to come out and just say it, it really does feel like a key part of that transition is making Android a far more … [Read more...] about Android Desktop is picking up a few more ChromeOS abilities
Google throws shade at Apple’s AI delays in a new Pixel 10 ad
With the August 20th Made by Google event right around the corner, the hype for the Pixel 10 is building. But in a delightfully spicy and confident move, Google isn't just waiting to show off its new hardware; it's already on the offensive, and it's taking a direct shot at its biggest rival. A … [Read more...] about Google throws shade at Apple’s AI delays in a new Pixel 10 ad
Back to School Deal: Snag the powerful Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 for $439.99
With back-to-school sales in full swing, we're seeing some great discounts pop up, but this one on the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 definitely caught our eye. If you saw our unboxing of this compact Android powerhouse earlier this year, you know we were seriously impressed. For those who have been … [Read more...] about Back to School Deal: Snag the powerful Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 for $439.99
This one Pixel 10 feature just leaked, and it’s the main reason I want to upgrade
As we get closer to the August 20th Made by Google event, the picture of the upcoming Pixel 10 series is becoming quite clear; and the prevailing story so far has been one of iteration. The external design, while clean and refined, doesn't look to be a massive departure from the Pixel 9. But this … [Read more...] about This one Pixel 10 feature just leaked, and it’s the main reason I want to upgrade
The 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 with the pen plummets to its lowest-ever price
We've been tracking deals on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" for a long time, and while it frequently sees some nice discounts, today's deal is on another level entirely. For a long time, the record-low price for this fantastic little tablet was $274.99. Today, even that impressive asking price is … [Read more...] about The 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 with the pen plummets to its lowest-ever price
