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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Forget PowerPoint: You can now create slide decks in seconds with NotebookLM
I have been saying for a while now that NotebookLM is the sleeper hit of the AI era. While everyone else was focused on chatbots, Google built a tool that actually helps you understand information. It started with the "Audio Overviews" feature, which can turn dense documents into listenable … [Read more...] about Forget PowerPoint: You can now create slide decks in seconds with NotebookLM
‘Gemini in Chrome’ officially arrives on Chromebooks in ChromeOS 144
When Google announced "Gemini in Chrome" on the way for Workspace users back in November, it was a huge deal for the platform. It promised to finally bring Chromebooks to feature parity with Mac and Windows, delivering a deeply integrated, enterprise-grade AI assistant right in the browser. But … [Read more...] about ‘Gemini in Chrome’ officially arrives on Chromebooks in ChromeOS 144
Gemini’s new voice upgrade and ‘context-aware’ pacing is blowing my mind
We have all heard AI text-to-speech (TTS) evolve from the robotic GPS voices of the past to the surprisingly decent assistants we have today. But Google's latest update to Gemini's voice capabilities feels like another generational jump. This week, Google announced significant enhancements to its … [Read more...] about Gemini’s new voice upgrade and ‘context-aware’ pacing is blowing my mind
‘Gemini in Chrome’ with Gemini Live is officially coming to Chromebooks for Workspace users
Google has just announced that "Gemini in Chrome," their powerful AI browsing assistant, will soon be available to Workspace customers on their Chromebook and Chromebook Plus devices. Now, this might sound a bit confusing at first. After all, Chromebooks have had built-in Gemini capabilities for a … [Read more...] about ‘Gemini in Chrome’ with Gemini Live is officially coming to Chromebooks for Workspace users
Gemini’s Deep Research just got a lot more personal with Gmail, Drive, and Chats analysis
We've just seen a massive and highly-anticipated update to Gemini: Gemini Deep Research can now draw context from your personal Google Workspace apps. This is one of the most-requested features since the tool's launch, and it fundamentally changes its capabilities from a simple web researcher into a … [Read more...] about Gemini’s Deep Research just got a lot more personal with Gmail, Drive, and Chats analysis
NotebookLM’s chat just got a massive power boost and custom ‘Goals’ feature
Google's NotebookLM is, without a doubt, one of the most-used AI tools the company produces. It's a one-of-a-kind "thinking companion" that has fundamentally changed how users approach research. Just yesterday, Google rolled out a massive update that makes NotebookLM's chat fundamentally smarter, … [Read more...] about NotebookLM’s chat just got a massive power boost and custom ‘Goals’ feature
Meet the Samsung Galaxy XR: the Android-powered Vision Pro rival is finally here
The day we've been waiting for has finally arrived! After months of tracking leaks, analyzing rumors, and speculating about the future of Google's immersive computing platform, Samsung officially unveiled its Galaxy XR headset last night. We no longer have to refer to this device as "Project … [Read more...] about Meet the Samsung Galaxy XR: the Android-powered Vision Pro rival is finally here
Chrome brings a wildly-useful Gemini feature from Chrome desktop to mobile
We've all been there. You're on your phone, you come across a long, interesting-looking article, but you just don't have the time to read the whole thing. For a while now, you've been able to get a summary by manually copying the URL, switching over to the Gemini app, and pasting the link. It works, … [Read more...] about Chrome brings a wildly-useful Gemini feature from Chrome desktop to mobile
ChromeOS 140 is rolling out now, but sadly, Gemini in Chrome isn’t along for the ride
The latest milestone update for ChromeOS is now beginning its journey to the stable channel. If you head to your settings, you should be able to pull down the update for ChromeOS 140 right now. But before you get too excited about a flood of new features, I'd suggest tempering your expectations a … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 140 is rolling out now, but sadly, Gemini in Chrome isn’t along for the ride
You can now share your custom Gemini Gems with friends and family
Gemini's "Gems" feature is a fantastic way to personalize your AI experience, allowing you to create custom-tailored assistants that save you from repetitive prompting. You can have one Gem that's your creative writing partner, another that's a meal planner, and a third that's a travel agent. But … [Read more...] about You can now share your custom Gemini Gems with friends and family
Gemini in Chrome is here, and it’s bringing Agentic AI to help wherever you are on the web
While we've seen Gemini's powerful AI integrated into countless Google products over the past year, its arrival in the Chrome browser itself has been the one many have been waiting for. Today, Google is pulling back the curtain on a massive suite of 10 new AI-powered features for Chrome, … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome is here, and it’s bringing Agentic AI to help wherever you are on the web
