For years, AI voices have suffered from the "uncanny valley" of sound. They were technically perfect but emotionally hollow: the kind of voices that could read you the weather but couldn't exactly tell you a joke. Google’s announcement of Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS officially signals the end of that … [Read more...] about How Gemini 3.1 Flash is humanizing AI voices
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Samsung just bumped up the prices on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, S25 FE, and more
Samsung is quietly increasing the US prices across a wide range of its smartphones and tablets. If you were planning to pick up a Galaxy Z Flip 7, an S25 FE, or basically any of their current tablets, you are going to be paying more than you would have just a few weeks ago. For smartphones, the … [Read more...] about Samsung just bumped up the prices on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, S25 FE, and more
Google Meet’s real-time speech translation is now rolling out to mobile devices
If you regularly communicate with global teams or international clients, Google Meet just became a much more powerful tool to have in your pocket. Following a successful rollout for the web version earlier this year, Google has officially announced that near-real-time speech translation is now … [Read more...] about Google Meet’s real-time speech translation is now rolling out to mobile devices
Google Messages is killing off QR code-based pairing for devices
If you’re a regular user of Messages for web, you’ve probably seen a new warning popping up: QR code pairing is going away soon. For years, scanning a QR code with your phone was the primary way to tether your messages to your browser. It was quick, didn't require a Google account login on the … [Read more...] about Google Messages is killing off QR code-based pairing for devices
Chrome is officially coming to ARM64 Linux devices this spring
For years, users on Arm-powered Linux machines have largely relied on Chromium or other open-source alternatives to get their browsing done. While those are great, they often lack the "secret sauce" that makes the official Google Chrome experience so seamless. Today, that is changing as Google has … [Read more...] about Chrome is officially coming to ARM64 Linux devices this spring
Google Research debuts Natively Adaptive Interfaces: AI that adapts to you
For decades, accessibility in tech has been a bit of a "bolt-on" feature: a set of menus or settings that users had to find and toggle after the product was already built. Google Research is looking to change that with a new framework called Natively Adaptive Interfaces (NAI). The goal is simple but … [Read more...] about Google Research debuts Natively Adaptive Interfaces: AI that adapts to you
NotebookLM and Gemini have officially joined forces for Workspace users
This week, Google is officially expanding the integration of NotebookLM as a source in the Gemini app to Enterprise and Education users. While personal account holders have had a taste of this, the rollout to Workspace accounts means that professionals and students can now ground their Gemini … [Read more...] about NotebookLM and Gemini have officially joined forces for Workspace users
Walmart might be prepping a successor to my favorite Google TV streamer
Ever since Walmart released their first Google TV streamer back in May 2023, we’ve consistently recommended the Onn brand over the Chromecast. But lately, the lineup has gotten a bit messy. Right now, the cheaper Onn 4K Plus actually outperforms the "flagship" Onn 4K Pro in raw speed. Fortunately, a … [Read more...] about Walmart might be prepping a successor to my favorite Google TV streamer
Hands-On with the ASUS Chromebook CM15 at CES 2026 [VIDEO]
While there wasn't a ton of Chromebook news at CES this year, the ASUS booth did have a few devices that we spent some time with: the new detachable CM32 and the CM14 and CM15. These devices are all powered by the new MediaTek Kompanio 540, but they are distinct devices built to serve very different … [Read more...] about Hands-On with the ASUS Chromebook CM15 at CES 2026 [VIDEO]
ASUS surprises at CES 2026 with the new Chromebook CM32 Detachable [VIDEO]
CES 2026, like other iterations of it in the past, had a nice surprise waiting for us in ASUS' booth. The company managed to catch us off guard with an unannounced addition to their portable lineup. While we expected to see updates to their entry-level Chromebooks, the standout unveiling is … [Read more...] about ASUS surprises at CES 2026 with the new Chromebook CM32 Detachable [VIDEO]
HP announces new Chromebook Plus x360 14 and Chromebook 14
HP has just announced a slight refresh to their Chromebook portfolio at CES 2026, and to be completely honest with you, they look… fine. There isn't anything here that is going to reinvent the wheel, but HP seems to be refining their budget-friendly lineup with some sensible spec bumps. Here is what … [Read more...] about HP announces new Chromebook Plus x360 14 and Chromebook 14
Android XR takes center stage at CES 2026 with a massive Sphere takeover
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
