The transition from conceptual software to tangible hardware is always a pivotal moment for Google, and with the official arrival of CES 2026, Android XR is making a loud, visual statement. After months of anticipation following the platform's initial reveal, Google has literally lit up the Las … [Read more...] about Android XR takes center stage at CES 2026 with a massive Sphere takeover
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We’re headed back to CES for the first time in years: here’s what I’m excited for
It's been a whopping 3 years since I've been out to the desert in Vegas for CES - the massive tech conference that attracts well over 100,000 attendees each year. Things have changed in some pretty substantial ways for the Chromebook ecosystem since then, and there simply hasn't been much reason to … [Read more...] about We’re headed back to CES for the first time in years: here’s what I’m excited for
Windows 11 now officially has virtual desktops on Meta Quest, and I’m jealous
For the past couple of weeks, I've been wrapped up in the launch of the Samsung Galaxy XR, speculating on the future of the Android XR platform. I even went down a rabbit hole just the other day, theorizing about whether you could theoretically use the headset's USB-C port as a wired (potentially … [Read more...] about Windows 11 now officially has virtual desktops on Meta Quest, and I’m jealous
The ChromeOS and Android merger is coming, but how will Google brand it?
Now that the dust has settled from the announcements at last month's Snapdragon Summit, we're left with two solid facts: the Android and ChromeOS merger is real, and it's coming next year. But beneath those confirmations lies a massive, convoluted branding problem that Google now has to solve. For … [Read more...] about The ChromeOS and Android merger is coming, but how will Google brand it?
Wear OS is getting a big AI upgrade as Gemini support is rolling out now
We've seen Gemini roll out across our phones, the web, and our Chromebooks, becoming a more powerful and capable AI assistant with each update. Today, that intelligence is making its way to the next logical place: your wrist. In a new blog post, Google has announced that Gemini is starting to roll … [Read more...] about Wear OS is getting a big AI upgrade as Gemini support is rolling out now
The Android desktop experience is officially here for testing on Pixel phones
The dream of a true, native desktop mode for Android has been a long time coming. For years, we’ve seen hints and manufacturer-specific solutions like Samsung DeX, but a cohesive, Google-led effort has remained a bit of a pipe dream. At Google I/O 2025, that dream finally began taking shape with the … [Read more...] about The Android desktop experience is officially here for testing on Pixel phones
You’ll soon be able to test Google’s new Android Desktop mode on Pixel phones
We were already pretty excited earlier this week when Google officially made a nod to Android Desktop Mode during its I/O developer keynote, revealing a collaboration with Samsung to build upon the DeX foundation. It’s a development we’ve been tracking closely, and it signals a serious commitment to … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to test Google’s new Android Desktop mode on Pixel phones
Google offers up a bit more insight on Android 16 desktop mode
For years, a truly capable, unified desktop mode for Android has felt like a bit of a dream that's been just out of reach. While some manufacturers have made valiant efforts – Samsung’s DeX platform being the long-standing example – a cohesive, Android-native solution has been elusive. However, it … [Read more...] about Google offers up a bit more insight on Android 16 desktop mode
Google I/O 2025 kicks off today: How to watch the keynote and what to expect
The main event is finally here! While Google got a jump on its Android announcements last week with "The Android Show: I/O Edition," where they highlighted the redesigned Material 3 Expressive interface, Google I/O 2025 truly kicks off in earnest today, Tuesday, May 20th. The opening keynote is set … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2025 kicks off today: How to watch the keynote and what to expect
Google’s “Android Show” is kicking off I/O today: A few things I’m hoping to see
While the full Google I/O 2025 experience is still a week away, Google is kicking things off early today with a special one-off livestream called "The Android Show: I/O Edition." This standalone event is happening today, Tuesday, May 13th, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and it promises to be packed with … [Read more...] about Google’s “Android Show” is kicking off I/O today: A few things I’m hoping to see
Android Desktop comes a bit closer to ChromeOS in Android 16
We've known for a bit that Google is working on a desktop mode for Android and a special version of Chrome to run on it, too. The latest glimpse of this effort comes courtesy of Android expert Mishaal Rahman, reporting for Android Authority. By delving into the developer options on a Google Pixel 8 … [Read more...] about Android Desktop comes a bit closer to ChromeOS in Android 16
Why the time has come to put my SIM in the Pixel 9a
I've said this a million times if I've said it once: I'm no phone reviewer. My day job keeps me in the middle of every bit of news on the Google ecosystem, ChromeOS, Chromebooks and Android - but I don't swap out phones very often these days. Instead, I've largely stuck with either Samsung or … [Read more...] about Why the time has come to put my SIM in the Pixel 9a
