Lenovo recently gave one of our favorite budget Chromebooks a quiet but significant refresh for 2026, dropping the new MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor into the popular Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook. We recently unboxed the device and put it through its initial paces, and while it already offered … [Read more...] about The updated Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook drops to just $199 in massive new sale
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You can now edit videos with just prompts and create custom avatars in Google Vids thanks to Gemini Omni
If you've spent any time trying to create professional video content for a business or a marketing campaign, you know how incredibly time-consuming it can be. I can't tell you the number of times I've had a "quick edit" turn into an hour-long project. Well, Google is looking to fix that today by … [Read more...] about You can now edit videos with just prompts and create custom avatars in Google Vids thanks to Gemini Omni
Unboxing the updated Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (2026)
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook has been a staple in the budget-friendly ChromeOS world for years, largely because it delivered a far better display than its price tag suggested. Lenovo has officially given this popular lineup an updated hardware refresh for 2026, and we just got the 8GB … [Read more...] about Unboxing the updated Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (2026)
Googlebook’s Magic Pointer app hits the Play Store with some new looks at the new laptop UI
We are still a few months out from the highly anticipated fall launch of the new Googlebook category, but Google is already actively laying the software foundation. While we wait for official hardware reveals, a brand new application has quietly surfaced on the Google Play Store. According to a … [Read more...] about Googlebook’s Magic Pointer app hits the Play Store with some new looks at the new laptop UI
Google Photos can now use Gemini Omni to “remix” your videos
Google just announced a new feature for Google Photos called "Video Remix." It's an automated editing tool built to help you transform standard video clips into more stylized, shareable moments without needing to spend hours in a complicated editing suite. The tool lives inside the "Create" tab … [Read more...] about Google Photos can now use Gemini Omni to “remix” your videos
Why Jeep’s incredible, emotional new AI commercial is a massive milestone for Google Veo
It is a genuinely strange feeling to watch a commercial, realize you are being emotionally moved by the narrative, and then discover that absolutely none of the footage was shot with a real camera. It is even stranger when the protagonist pulling on your heartstrings is a discarded car tire. You … [Read more...] about Why Jeep’s incredible, emotional new AI commercial is a massive milestone for Google Veo
Unboxing the brand new Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker [VIDEO]
It is funny how things eventually come full circle. After years of navigating the somewhat confusing naming conventions of Nest Audio, Google Home Minis, and the Google Home Max, Google is officially bringing back the core branding. The brand new (and aptly named) Google Home Speaker just landed in … [Read more...] about Unboxing the brand new Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker [VIDEO]
The impressive ASUS CM32 Detachable from CES 2026 just landed at Best Buy and is on sale
Back in January, ASUS managed to catch me completely off guard at CES 2026 by quietly debuting a brand-new, unannounced addition to their Chromebook tablet lineup. I loved the look and feel of the ASUS Chromebook CM32 Detachable on the show floor, but walked away without a firm release date or … [Read more...] about The impressive ASUS CM32 Detachable from CES 2026 just landed at Best Buy and is on sale
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 Review: the best convertible you can buy [VIDEO]
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 MSRP – $699.99 "For anyone that loves the thought of the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 but really wants a convertible, this is the one for you." Pros Cons When the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 arrived, I quickly and confidently called it the best Chromebook I had ever … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 Review: the best convertible you can buy [VIDEO]
Why Googlebook will be the perfect middle ground between Macbook and Windows laptops
When you take an over-arching view of your options in the consumer laptop space right now, you are generally forced to choose between two completely opposing product philosophies when we talk about full-featured OS options. As much as I love ChromeOS and Chromebooks, there are indefensible … [Read more...] about Why Googlebook will be the perfect middle ground between Macbook and Windows laptops
Google VP explains why Googlebook is launching with premium hardware first
For years, the narrative surrounding Google’s laptops has been firmly rooted in the budget-heavy language. When most people hear the word Chromebook, their minds immediately drift to affordable, rugged plastic devices built for school classrooms or lightweight web browsing on a budget. Google and … [Read more...] about Google VP explains why Googlebook is launching with premium hardware first
Why I cannot wait for Better Together features on Googlebook this fall
If you spend enough time working out of a backpack, you quickly learn to rely heavily on cross-device continuity. Features in Google’s Better Together suite are supposed to really help users when it comes to mobile productivity. In theory, your Chromebook and your Android smartphone should operate … [Read more...] about Why I cannot wait for Better Together features on Googlebook this fall
