Whenever a major platform shift looms on the horizon, it’s easy for tech conversations to slip into a strange, false binary: the idea that if you’re genuinely excited about where the future is heading, you must suddenly dislike or discount what came before. For over a decade, I’ve been an … [Read more...] about Why I can still love Chromebooks and be thrilled for Googlebook’s future
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Here’s a sneak peek at the new ‘Desktop Camera’ app for Googlebook
We have been uncovering more and more details about the upcoming Googlebook hardware over the last few weeks, but the actual software running on these premium Android-powered laptops has remained a bit of a mystery. However, the curtain might be slowly lifting, as we now have our first look at what … [Read more...] about Here’s a sneak peek at the new ‘Desktop Camera’ app for Googlebook
Why streaming on Chromebooks has always felt broken and how Googlebook will fix it
If you’ve owned a Chromebook over the past several years, there is a very high probability you’ve run headfirst into one of the platform's most aggravating compromises: streaming video quality and offline downloads. On paper, a high-end Chromebook or 2-in-1 convertible should be the ultimate … [Read more...] about Why streaming on Chromebooks has always felt broken and how Googlebook will fix it
Google is turning Chrome’s address bar into a floating desktop AI tool
For over a decade and a half, Chrome’s powerful and versatile address bar (affectionately known as the Omnibox) has lived in one place: permanently pinned to the top of your active browser window. Whether you’re typing a URL, searching Google or running quick math conversions, you always had to have … [Read more...] about Google is turning Chrome’s address bar into a floating desktop AI tool
We’ve uncovered the first Snapdragon X-powered Googlebook tablet
As we inch closer to what we expect to be Google’s fall Googlebook showcase, the roster of upcoming devices we expect over the coming months continues to take shape. Until now, the leaks and benchmark discoveries across Intel, Qualcomm, and MediaTek have pointed mostly toward traditional clamshell … [Read more...] about We’ve uncovered the first Snapdragon X-powered Googlebook tablet
I’ve found evidence of multiple Snapdragon X2 Elite Googlebooks in development
When internal leaks confirmed that Qualcomm's mysterious ‘Calypso’ codename in the Chromium Gerrit was actually the 12-core Snapdragon X2 processor, it was easy to assume that we were looking at a single reference flagship. But a new firmware commit I recently spotted in Google's code repositories … [Read more...] about I’ve found evidence of multiple Snapdragon X2 Elite Googlebooks in development
Clues in the code point to a new Snapdragon X-powered Lenovo Googlebook
The hardware leaks around Google’s upcoming desktop platform just keep coming. Following the recent arrival of leaked press renders for Lenovo's Googlebook 15 and the sub-1kg ASUS CX9406, new code commits in the Chromium Gerrit reveal that Lenovo isn't letting off the gas with their Googlebook … [Read more...] about Clues in the code point to a new Snapdragon X-powered Lenovo Googlebook
How Google blocked 7 billion abusive notifications a day to clean up Chrome
Push notifications on the web started with great intentions: letting web apps send you timely, useful updates without needing a dedicated native application. But over the years, bad actors turned that privilege into a chaotic mess of fake virus warnings, deceptive spam prompts, and relentless … [Read more...] about How Google blocked 7 billion abusive notifications a day to clean up Chrome
Clarifying Google’s three-tier strategy for the Googlebook era
When Google launched the original Chromebook over a decade ago, it started from the bottom up. Early hardware was cheap, plastic, and low-powered, cementing an entry-level reputation that even years of Chromebook Plus and premium flagship efforts couldn't fix. With Googlebook, Google is executing … [Read more...] about Clarifying Google’s three-tier strategy for the Googlebook era
Dell’s more-affordable Snapdragon X Plus Googlebook lineup comes into focus
Over the last few weeks, the initial Googlebook leaks have centered heavily on what will likely turn out being higher-end, more expensive hardware. From Intel Panther Lake in the ASUS CX9406 and Acer Googlebook 14 to 12-core Snapdragon X Elite chips in the HP Googlebook 14c and Dell XPS 13, there's … [Read more...] about Dell’s more-affordable Snapdragon X Plus Googlebook lineup comes into focus
The Pixel Watch 5 is here, and its GPS upgrades could be a huge win for runners
Google just took the wraps off the Pixel Watch 5 yesterday at their annual hardware event in NYC, and rather than completely reinventing the wheel, it looks like a solid, calculated refinement of last year's model. The new watch leans heavily into proactive Gemini intelligence and introduces a fresh … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch 5 is here, and its GPS upgrades could be a huge win for runners
ChromeOS 151 rolls out with new features and security updates
Google has officially begun rolling out ChromeOS 151 (version 16733.48.0 / Browser version 151.0.7922.141) to Chromebooks and ChromeOS Flex devices on the Stable channel. While milestone 151 is a modest visual refresh on the surface, the official release notes show off a handful of under-the-hood … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 151 rolls out with new features and security updates
