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Google Photos adds a search toggle to let you choose between AI and classic results Since Ask Photos began rolling out back in 2024, Google has been tweaking the balance between AI-powered intelligence and the “classic” search experience we’ve used for years. While the goal is to make finding memories more natural, Google has heard the feedback: sometimes, users just want to be in the driver’s seat. According to a […]
11.03.2026 20:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Google Workspace gets a massive Gemini overhaul to help you create faster Google has officially launched a massive set of new features for Google Workspace that aim to solve the creative block problem once and for all. This update isn’t just about a chatbot sitting on the side of your screen, though. Instead, it’s about Gemini becoming a deeply integrated partner that can actually reach into your […]
11.03.2026 20:09 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Gemini in Chrome has become my favorite way to use Google’s AI For the past few years, my daily workflow has been anchored by a Chromebook Plus, and that should come as no surprise to anyone. Specifically, I’ve been back on the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 for the past couple months and I still love this Chromebook as much as I did during the initial honeymoon phase. […]
11.03.2026 14:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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3 more Chromebooks in development bring the ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook family to 15 I’m officially out of clever ways to say I’m surprised. When we found ‘Dooku’ back in November, bringing the total number of ‘Skywalker’ devices to 12, I joked that I wasn’t betting against more Star Wars characters showing up. Well, I’m glad I didn’t, because the Chromium Gerrit has dumped three more names onto the […]
10.03.2026 15:42 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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I was wrong about upcoming MediaTek Kompanio 540 Chromebooks and tablets For months, I’ve been tracking a growing family of upcoming Chromebooks codenamed ‘Skywalker.’ We’ve seen a flood of these devices hitting the repositories with names like ‘Luuke’, ‘Yoda’, and the recently discovered ‘Dooku’. But if I’m being honest, I haven’t been that excited about them. Why? Because they are powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 540 […]
09.03.2026 20:24 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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I finally found the one folding phone use case that I now can’t live without Since the launch of the original Pixel Fold, the tech enthusiast in me—the contrarian that loves trying out interesting new tech—has desperately wanted to love foldables. But the same cycle would always happen. I would get my SIM switched over, enjoy a brief honeymoon period testing all my regular apps on the big screen, and […]
08.03.2026 18:20 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3 is the one to get, starting at just $139 right now When shopping for a laptop under $250, you usually have to brace yourself for disappointment. In this price bracket, you typically run into dim, washed-out screens, creaky plastic hinges, and processors that struggle more than a few tabs. But every once in a while, a deal comes along that can still manage to surprise you. […]
06.03.2026 21:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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No, the new MacBook Neo isn’t a threat to Chromebooks in the classroom As it launched earlier this week, we talked about how the MacBook Neo puts massive pressure on Google’s upcoming ‘Project Aluminium’ devices in the consumer space. At $599, Apple has finally built a machine that makes you look twice at mid-range Chromebooks and Windows laptops. But it’s not all doom and gloom for Chromebooks. While […]
06.03.2026 20:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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I’m convinced this camera trick is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s best new feature While the hardware specs on the new Galaxy S26 Ultra camera array might look familiar on paper, Samsung has packed in some serious software magic this year. Amidst all the talk of AI agents and the wild new privacy screen, there’s one new camera feature that I think is going to change the game when […]
06.03.2026 17:56 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The new MacBook Neo puts massive pressure on Google’s ‘Project Aluminium’ aspirations Apple has finally done something many of us thought would eventually happen: they’ve built a modern, capable MacBook for a $599 starting price. The newly announced MacBook Neo isn’t just a budget laptop; it’s a calculated strike at the heart of the $600–$700 laptop market – a space where Chromebook Plus has held solid ground […]
05.03.2026 14:45 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Google is rolling out a major icon redesign for Maps with a Gemini-inspired gradient It looks like Google is officially rolling out a redesigned icon for Google Maps on both Android and iOS, ditching the classic flat colors for a modern, AI-inspired gradient. This isn’t just a minor color swap; it’s a complete modernization of the iconic map pin that has defined the app for years and was hinted […]
04.03.2026 17:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Gemini in Chrome is expanding to Canada, India, and New Zealand with massive language support When Google first introduced Gemini in Chrome, it was a fairly limited affair. It was restricted to the US, required the browser language to be set to English, and was only available on certain desktop platforms. But with the rollout of Chrome 145, Google is starting in on their promised global expansion. According to the […]
04.03.2026 15:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Chrome is moving to a 2-week release cycle, delivering far more frequent updates For many years, we got used to the 6-week wait for a new version of Chrome. Then, back in 2021, Google famously sped things up to a 4-week cadence. But according to a new announcement from Google, that pace is about to double yet again. Starting in September 2026, Chrome is officially moving to a […]
03.03.2026 18:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new Privacy Display is actually a game changer We covered the Galaxy S26 launch last week, but amidst the noise of AI agents and spec bumps, one feature in particular caught my eye. Samsung has quietly integrated something into the S26 Ultra that might just be the most practical innovation we’ve seen in years: a built-in, hardware-level Privacy Display. And to be clear, […]
03.03.2026 14:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Gemini conversation history is finally coming to the Google Workspace side panel If you’ve been using Gemini in Workspace for things like summarizing a long document or asking questions about a file in Drive, you know the frustration of losing your progress. Up until now, those side panel chats were temporary; once the session ended, so did the conversation. According to a new Google Workspace update, that’s […]
02.03.2026 20:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘Bluey’ Snapdragon X Plus Chromebooks are also getting the iconic Google lightbar For months, we’ve been operating under the assumption that the ‘Bluey’ baseboard (the foundation for the upcoming Snapdragon X Plus Chromebooks) was destined for top-tier status. Between the NPU-heavy silicon and its central role in the Aluminum project, all signs pointed to these being premium machines. Comments at the Snapdragon Summit between Google and Qualcomm […]
02.03.2026 20:21 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 lineup is official: Here is everything you need to know Samsung has officially unveiled their next generation of mobile devices, the Galaxy S26, S26+, and the premium S26 Ultra, alongside the brand new Galaxy Buds4 series. While there are plenty of iterative year-over-year changes to the camera hardware and software, the S26 lineup brings some performance upgrades and software enhancements that make this a compelling […]
27.02.2026 17:35 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Google Translate gets a Gemini boost to help you nail the context of your conversations Google Translate has been a lifesaver for travelers and international teams for years, but it’s always had one major weakness: context. Translating a word is easy; translating an intention is hard. Today, Google is looking to fix that by bringing Gemini’s multilingual power directly into the Translate experience. The update is all about helping you […]
27.02.2026 17:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Nano Banana 2 brings Pro-level image generation to Google’s lightning-fast Flash model Last year, Google’s Nano Banana model took the internet by storm, followed quickly by the powerhouse Nano Banana Pro for those needing studio-quality control. Today, Google is merging those two worlds with the release of Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image). The goal here is simple: give users the advanced world knowledge and creative […]
27.02.2026 16:57 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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ChromeOS 145 is rolling out, and it’s another quiet update for the masses If you were hoping for a massive feature drop or a groundbreaking new interface change with the latest version of ChromeOS, you’re going to have to wait a bit longer. Following the trend of the past year or so, ChromeOS 145 has officially begun rolling out, and it’s a bit of a snooze fest for […]
27.02.2026 16:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Gmail bumps the attachment limit to 50MB for Enterprise Plus users We’ve all been there: you’ve finished a massive slide deck or a high-res PDF, you hit “send” in Gmail, and you’re immediately met with that familiar popup telling you the file is too large and needs to be shared via Google Drive instead. While Drive is a fantastic tool for collaboration, sometimes you just want […]
26.02.2026 16:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Google Chat is now a data source for Gemini, making your message history actually useful One of the biggest hurdles with any AI assistant is the context gap. Tools like Gemini are great at answering general questions, but they only become truly powerful when they can understand your specific world. Google has been bridging that gap by connecting Gemini to your Gmail and Drive, but today, they are adding another […]
26.02.2026 16:25 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Google Vids gets a personality boost with new cartoon avatars and expanded language support When Google Vids first launched, the focus was heavily on professional, photorealistic AI avatars. They’re great for formal presentations, but let’s be honest: sometimes a hyper-realistic digital human can feel a little… stiff. Google is fixing that today by injecting some personality into the platform with new 2D and 3D cartoon-styled avatars. This update, alongside […]
26.02.2026 15:11 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Gemini is about to start checking off your to-do list by actually using your apps For a long time, the true AI Assistant dream has been a bit of a tease. We can ask Gemini to write an email or summarize a doc, but when it comes to actually doing something—like booking a ride or ordering dinner—we’ve still had to do the heavy lifting of opening apps and clicking through […]
25.02.2026 18:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Circle to Search gets a massive upgrade to understand everything on your screen all at once Since it launched, Circle to Search has become one of those how did I live without this? features on Android phones. Whether you are trying to identify a pair of shoes or find a specific hiking trail from a random photo, the ability to just scribble and search is a game changer. Up until now, […]
25.02.2026 18:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The fantastic $599 deal on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus has returned If you’ve been following us for any amount of time, you know that some of the best Chromebook deals are the ones that pop up, disappear, and then thankfully, find their way back. If you missed out on the last window, we have great news: the fantastic $599.99 deal on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus […]
25.02.2026 16:55 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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There are some great Pixel 10a pre-order offers right now: Here are my 2 favorite deals Google has officially opened up pre-orders for its latest mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 10a, at several retailers ahead of its full retail launch on March 5th. If you have already decided that you want to secure your new phone, there are a few excellent pre-order incentives floating around, if you know where to look! Google […]
25.02.2026 16:33 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘Sapphire’s detachable keyboard has its own battery, adding to the growing intrigue We’ve been digging into the development of ‘Sapphire’ for a while now, and the more we find, the more it feels like Lenovo is building something pretty special. Between the tablet form factor with the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra, the wirelessly-recharging stylus, 13-inch screen, fingerprint scanner in the power button, and the iconic Google-y four-color light […]
25.02.2026 14:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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ProducerAI is joining Google Labs to supercharge your music creation If you’ve been following the explosion of generative AI over the past year, you’ve likely seen what’s happening in the music space. Tools like Suno and Udio have shown us what’s possible, but Google is now making a massive move to bring professional-grade AI music creation directly into its ecosystem. Today, Google announced that ProducerAI […]
24.02.2026 15:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Google Meet makes it easier to manage ‘Take notes for me’ before you even join a call If you’ve been using Google’s “Take notes for me” in Google Meet, you know how much of a game-changer it can be. Having an AI-created summary of your meeting delivered right to your inbox is one of those Workspace features that, once you start using it, is hard to live without. For many, however, there […]
24.02.2026 14:22 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0