We’ve been keeping a very close eye on 'Skywalker', the intriguing development baseboard for MediaTek’s upcoming MT8189 ARM chip, and things recently got a lot more interesting when talking about this particular baseboard. After many months of tracking its progress and even spotting a potential link … [Read more...] about A massive family of MediaTek MT8189 Chromebooks are already in the works
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Gmail’s new AI summaries now pop up automatically on mobile
We've all been there: you open your Gmail on your phone, tap into an email thread, and are immediately met with a wall of replies. Getting the gist of those long conversations can be a real time-sink. While Gmail's AI-powered summaries have been around for Workspace users since last year, you've had … [Read more...] about Gmail’s new AI summaries now pop up automatically on mobile
Pixel 10 “Sneak Preview” scheduled for late June, hints at earlier release date
Just the dust from Google I/O 2025 started settling, a new nugget of information has surfaced that finally gives us some hardware (not AI) related news. According to a report from Android Authority, an invite sent out to members of the Google Pixel Superfans program is hinting at a "sneak preview of … [Read more...] about Pixel 10 “Sneak Preview” scheduled for late June, hints at earlier release date
See it, search it: Google Lens is coming to YouTube Shorts in a new beta
You ever find yourself scrolling through YouTube Shorts, totally engrossed, and then you see something intriguing? Maybe it's a stunning travel destination in the background of a video, a cool gadget someone's using, or even a plant you’d love to identify. Well, getting more info on those visual … [Read more...] about See it, search it: Google Lens is coming to YouTube Shorts in a new beta
Gemini in Google Drive can now “watch” your videos and give you info about them
There's no way around it: we're all dealing with more video content than ever. From lengthy meeting recordings and training sessions to product demos and user research, actually sitting down to watch or re-watch everything to find specific information can be a massive time sink. To assist in this, … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Drive can now “watch” your videos and give you info about them
Hooray! ChromeOS 136 brought back rounded window corners
It's the little things in life, isn't it? After the ChromeOS team reverted one of my favorite stylistic UI changes in a while for ChormeOS, I just noticed today that rounded window corners have made their return in the latest ChromeOS 136 stable update. If you’ve been following along with this … [Read more...] about Hooray! ChromeOS 136 brought back rounded window corners
Google Photos is getting a sweet AI overhaul for smarter photo edits
Google Photos is already the go-to for many users storing and organizing their memories, but it’s about to get a lot smarter and more helpful when it comes to editing those shots. Google is rolling out a redesigned photo editor packed with more AI-powered tools, all aimed at helping you achieve … [Read more...] about Google Photos is getting a sweet AI overhaul for smarter photo edits
Pixel 10 leak reveals new “Limoncello” yellow color
With the Google Pixel 10 series launch still a few months off, the steady drip of leaks is beginning to paint a clearer picture of Google's next flagship phone lineup. While we're always cautious with early information, the latest scoop from Mystic Leaks on Telegram (via Android Authority) offers a … [Read more...] about Pixel 10 leak reveals new “Limoncello” yellow color
ChromeOS was quiet at Google I/O 2025: Here’s likely why
After any big Google event, it's become a familiar routine for us to comb through the announcements and hunt for every morsel of news relevant to the ChromeOS ecosystem. But after this year's Google I/O if you found yourself asking, "Wait, where's the ChromeOS news?", you certainly weren't the only … [Read more...] about ChromeOS was quiet at Google I/O 2025: Here’s likely why
The best 3 Chromebook deals for Memorial Day
As it happens each Memorial Day, there are some pretty substantial deals to be had on some awesome hardware for the weekend and into Monday. For those of you shopping for a new Chromebook, you are in a very good buying position as we have 3 of the best Chromebook deals I've seen in quite some time … [Read more...] about The best 3 Chromebook deals for Memorial Day
The Pixel 10 leaks during a new ad shoot
We’re used to seeing phone leaks from renders, supply chain sources, or accidental retail listings, but a full-blown commercial shoot happening out in the open? That’s a new one, even for Google. Yet, that’s exactly what appears to have happened for the upcoming Pixel 10, giving us an unexpected and … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10 leaks during a new ad shoot
Lenovo’s powerful Legion Tab Gen 3 Android tablet drops to $449 ($100 off!)
If you caught our recent unboxing of the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3, you know we were impressed by this compact Android powerhouse! Well, if you've been thinking of snagging one, Lenovo just sweetened the deal, dropping the price directly on their site to a very tempting $449 – a full $100 off its … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s powerful Legion Tab Gen 3 Android tablet drops to $449 ($100 off!)
