When Google officially announced Googlebook a few weeks back, they confirmed that major partners like Dell, HP, ASUS, Acer, and Lenovo were all on board for an impressive launch this fall. I figured we’d see a tight, highly curated group of devices out of the gate with what I thought would likely be … [Read more...] about The Googlebook launch could arrive with up to 8 devices in total
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MediaTek confirms Dimensity processors will power new Googlebooks, not Kompanio
With the official Googlebook announcement behind us, we finally have a clearer picture of these new AI-powered laptops. We now know which brands will be building the first Googlebooks for the fall launch, but we also got official confirmation that Intel, Qualcomm, and MediaTek will supply the … [Read more...] about MediaTek confirms Dimensity processors will power new Googlebooks, not Kompanio
Google fixes one of NotebookLM’s biggest annoyances with automatic Drive syncing
Google’s AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, has quickly become a favorite productivity tool for many users over the past year. Whether you are using it to organize massive piles of documents or generating remarkably realistic artificial podcasts, it is an incredible workspace companion. But … [Read more...] about Google fixes one of NotebookLM’s biggest annoyances with automatic Drive syncing
Googlebook will launch on premium devices, but more-affordable options are coming
Ever since Google pulled back the curtain on the Googlebook category, one thing has been made abundantly clear: the initial hardware wave arriving this fall is going to be a decidedly premium affair. With Google attaching its prime corporate branding to the devices, enforcing rigid manufacturing … [Read more...] about Googlebook will launch on premium devices, but more-affordable options are coming
You’ll be able to link your iPhone to Googlebook for connected experiences
If you haven't seen it yet, there's been a massive leak of the early Googlebook OS in action that gives us our first real glimpse into what Google's vision for the mash-up of Android and ChromeOS will look like. While the footage of this Android 17-based OS is very much a work in progress, one … [Read more...] about You’ll be able to link your iPhone to Googlebook for connected experiences
YouTube on Google TV gets a revamped sidebar with easier subscription access
If we're all honest with ourselves, it's no secret that a massive chunk of our media consumption happens on the biggest screen in the house these days. Whether I'm diving into the latest tech news or just trying to pull up some Chicago Cubs highlights, I spend a lot of time navigating the YouTube … [Read more...] about YouTube on Google TV gets a revamped sidebar with easier subscription access
Google introduces the all-new Fitbit Air, a screenless tracker built for 24/7 comfort
Overall, I have to say I've been pretty happy with the smartwatch development over the past few years. These devices from Samsung, Google, and Apple are effective at what they do, look good (mostly), and add quite a bit of utility to your wrist. But the truth is, not everyone wants another … [Read more...] about Google introduces the all-new Fitbit Air, a screenless tracker built for 24/7 comfort
Chromebook prices are getting out of hand, and it’s a big problem
For about a year now, I have been unapologetically calling the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 the best Chromebook ever made. From its stunning OLED display to the absolute powerhouse that is the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip, it has been an absolute delight to use day in and day out. At its launch … [Read more...] about Chromebook prices are getting out of hand, and it’s a big problem
Google Search ‘Preferred Sources’ goes global to help you curate your Top Stories
If you have ever felt like the Google Search algorithm is ignoring the news outlets you actually want to read, there's a new-ish tool that you've likely not been using effectively. That tool is Preferred Sources, and Google is officially expanding this tool, handing the reins of the Top Stories … [Read more...] about Google Search ‘Preferred Sources’ goes global to help you curate your Top Stories
‘Atria’ is the beginning of new Intel ‘Nova Lake’ Chromebooks or ‘Aluminium OS’ devices
If there is one thing we know about Google's Chromebook hardware development cycle, it is that they are always building for the future. While the current crop of Chromebook Plus devices offers plenty of power, the Chromium repositories have just revealed that Google is already looking ahead to … [Read more...] about ‘Atria’ is the beginning of new Intel ‘Nova Lake’ Chromebooks or ‘Aluminium OS’ devices
How Gemini 3.1 Flash is humanizing AI voices
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
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
