Of all the futuristic things Google showed off at I/O 2025, the new "Search Live" experience was easily one of the most compelling. The idea of having a real-time, back-and-forth conversation with Google Search felt like a true step into the future of information discovery. After a very limited … [Read more...] about ‘Search Live’ with voice is now rolling out for testing in Google Search
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Google’s Gemini 2.5 AI models are now ready for prime time alongside new ‘Flash-Lite’ model
It seems like every week there’s another significant step forward in Google's AI development, and today is no different. Google has just announced that its powerful Gemini 2.5 Pro and 2.5 Flash models are now stable and "generally available." And as if that wasn't enough, they're also introducing a … [Read more...] about Google’s Gemini 2.5 AI models are now ready for prime time alongside new ‘Flash-Lite’ model
Google Meet captions are now fully customizable
Google Meet's live captions are already an invaluable tool. Whether you're hard of hearing, in a noisy environment, or just find it easier to follow along with text, they make meetings more accessible for everyone. But when it comes to readability, one size definitely doesn't fit all. What's clear … [Read more...] about Google Meet captions are now fully customizable
HP & Google’s $25,000 “hologram” booth makes sci-fi video calls a reality
While today's video calls are functional, they lack that true sense of presence. Well, HP and Google are taking a massive swing at solving that problem with the new HP Dimension with Google Beam, and it looks every bit as incredible as the early tech demos promised. This is the first commercial … [Read more...] about HP & Google’s $25,000 “hologram” booth makes sci-fi video calls a reality
The Lenovo Duet 5’s week’s-long $299 deal is still going, and there may be a good reason
It’s not often that we write about the same deal multiple times in a row, but the ongoing, aggressive discount on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 at Best Buy is too notable to ignore. We’ve highlighted this $200 discount before, and for good reason: at just $299, the Duet 5 is an absolute steal. But … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Duet 5’s week’s-long $299 deal is still going, and there may be a good reason
Another new MT8189 Chromebook ‘Baze’ joins the ‘Skywalker’ family
Just when we thought the family was already well established, it looks like another Chromebook is joining the party. We’ve been keeping a very close eye on ‘Skywalker’ – the development baseboard for MediaTek’s upcoming MT8189 ARM chip – and were already surprised and excited to uncover a family of … [Read more...] about Another new MT8189 Chromebook ‘Baze’ joins the ‘Skywalker’ family
Google Drive’s new AI summary cards give you the gist of PDFs before you even ask
We've been big fans of Gemini's integration into Google Drive, especially its ability to help you interact with and understand long, complicated PDFs. Asking Gemini for a summary or to pull out key points from a document in the side panel is a fantastic time-saver. But until now, you still had to … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s new AI summary cards give you the gist of PDFs before you even ask
Your tablet or foldable is about to become the perfect Google Meet sidekick
We’ve all been there: you’re in a physical conference room for a large meeting and you want to participate in the chat or raise your hand without firing up your entire laptop. While Google Meet’s Companion Mode on our phones has been a handy solution, it can feel a bit small. Well, that’s about to … [Read more...] about Your tablet or foldable is about to become the perfect Google Meet sidekick
Google Search is testing a new ‘Audio overviews’ experiment in Labs
Have you ever been in the middle of a task – maybe you're cooking, working out, or just walking the dog – and wished you could have Google give you a quick verbal rundown on a topic without having to stop and read your screen? Well, Google is thinking along the same lines, and today they've launched … [Read more...] about Google Search is testing a new ‘Audio overviews’ experiment in Labs
ChromeOS 137 is rolling out with immersive audio, new accessibility tools and more
The latest version of ChromeOS is now beginning its journey to the Stable channel, and M137 is bringing a handful of interesting new features with it. While there isn't one massive, headlining feature, this update delivers a very cool new audio experience for everyone, alongside some important new … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 137 is rolling out with immersive audio, new accessibility tools and more
3 fantastic Chromebook deals for Dad this Father’s Day
With Father's Day just around the corner, many of us are on the hunt for that perfect gift. If the dad in your life could use a new laptop, you're in luck. The Chromebook market is packed as always with some fantastic deals right now, and we’ve sorted through them to find three of the absolute best … [Read more...] about 3 fantastic Chromebook deals for Dad this Father’s Day
The June 2025 Pixel Drop is here with Pixel VIPs, AI stickers, and more
Just as the official Android 16 release begins its roll-out, Google is sweetening the deal for its own hardware users with the arrival of the June 2025 Pixel Drop. This latest feature drop is packed with a ton of new features and updates designed to make your Pixel phone more helpful, personalized, … [Read more...] about The June 2025 Pixel Drop is here with Pixel VIPs, AI stickers, and more
