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Lover of all tech things, especially Google, more especially ChromeOS. Founder of Chrome Unboxed.
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Joined June 2009
Google’s new "Desktop Camera" app on the Play Store offers a look at a simplified, large-screen camera interface designed for the next generation of Android-powered desktop experiences.
chromeunboxed.com
While we all continue to speculate on the long-term convergence of ChromeOS and Android, a new piece of the puzzle has quietly appeared on the Play Store. Thanks to a cool find by 9to5 Google, we...
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Google Maps expands Gemini to walking and cycling navigation, offering hands-free neighborhood guides and safety-focused voice commands for cyclists.
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Google is continuing its rapid-fire week of Gemini updates by bringing its AI assistant out of the car and onto the sidewalk. While "Gemini in navigation" has been helping drivers for a few months,...
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Google AI Plus launches in the U.S. for $7.99/month, offering Gemini 3 Pro, Nano Banana Pro, and 200GB of storage. Existing 2TB subscribers get the upgrade for free.
chromeunboxed.com
Google is making a major move to bring its most advanced AI tools to the masses. Recently, the company announced that Google AI Plus is expanding to 35 new countries, including the United States....
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Google makes Gemini 3 the default model for AI Overviews globally and introduces a seamless conversational handoff from Search directly into AI Mode. https://t.co/ojndY4kz5n
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ChromeOS 144 has arrived, but many Chromebook Plus users are still waiting for Gemini in Chrome to appear. Here is why the rollout is taking its time.
chromeunboxed.com
ChromeOS 144 officially began its rollout on January 27th, and if you’re like me, you probably jumped all over that Check for updates button the second you saw the news. For Chromebook Plus owners,...
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This is a seismic shift in what we expect from a web browser. If all this stuff Google just packed into Chrome pans out and actually works in the regular ebb and flow of real life, this is an absolute game-changing upgrade and a beautiful use of AI in a truly beneficial way.
Google announces a massive Gemini 3 update for Chrome, introducing a new side panel, integrated Nano Banana, Auto Browse, connected apps and more!
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A leaked Google bug report provides the first look at "Aluminium OS," the Android 16-based desktop interface running on Chromebook hardware with full Chrome Extension support. https://t.co/drNlYhpZ1k
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The huge winter storm didn't deter Chromebook deals this week. Here are 10 great discounts you shouldn't miss!
chromeunboxed.com
I wrote a buying guide of sorts on wading through the rough waters of good and bad deals on new and old devices, and if you don't find what you are looking for on any given day, I'd recommend...
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It's so good to have exciting Chromebooks on the roadmap again! 2026 is going to be a fantastic year for Google laptops!
Chromium Gerrit commits confirm that Lenovo is building ‘Ruby’, a flagship Intel Panther Lake Chromebook featuring the iconic 4-color light bar and designed for Google’s ‘Aluminium’ project.
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Google launches free, full-length SAT practice tests in Gemini, featuring content from The Princeton Review and personalized, AI-driven study plans. https://t.co/OSLUk4nVgU
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Google Vids adds styled, animated captions in over 30 languages, allowing users to create more engaging, synchronized, and accessible workplace videos. https://t.co/HYblI74qHQ
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Google Search’s new Personal Intelligence feature allows AI Mode to securely access your Gmail and Google Photos to provide tailored shopping, travel, and lifestyle recommendations.
chromeunboxed.com
Google is continuing to evolve Search from a tool that knows the world into one that knows the world and you. In a major update to its "AI Mode," Google has announced the expansion of Personal...
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A new Chromebook board codenamed ‘Ruby’ has appeared in the Chromium Gerrit, featuring the signature Google multi-color light bar and Intel’s next-gen Panther Lake processor. https://t.co/07gHyHtHda
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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan reveals 2026 plans including 10+ new YouTube TV plans, AI likeness tools for Shorts, and a crackdown on "AI slop" content. https://t.co/mWdeveloLb
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A new Gerrit commit reveals that the Lenovo-made ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet will feature a fingerprint scanner in the power button, adding to its growing list of flagship specs. https://t.co/X05X2oYC9h
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The official Stadia Bluetooth tool is officially gone. But if you missed the deadline, don't worry. A developer has hosted a working backup so you can still unlock your controller!
chromeunboxed.com
Last month, we warned you that the tool allowing users to convert their Stadia controllers to Bluetooth mode was officially coming to an end. Well, the clock has finally run out. After missing its...
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ChromeOS 144 arrives on January 27th, bringing native Gemini in Chrome to Chromebook Plus, powerful new Class Tools for teachers, and enhanced PWA support. https://t.co/AoD6oHhaAb
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Google Classroom is shifting premium Gemini AI features into Education Plus licenses and introducing a built-in recording studio and actionable dashboards at BETT 2026.
chromeunboxed.com
It is that time of year again! The BETT conference in London—the"CES of Education"—is in full swing, and Google just dropped a massive list of updates for 2026. If you are a teacher, an admin, or...
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Google is testing a new "Skills" feature for Gemini in Chrome, moving the AI from a simple helper to a proactive agent capable of performing automated tasks and cross-app workflows.
chromeunboxed.com
Google has spent the last year turning Gemini into a versatile helper within the Chrome browser, but the platform is now preparing for a significant shift in how it interacts with the web. Rather...
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Google peels back the origin of "Nano Banana," revealing how a 2:30 a.m. nickname became the viral brand for its world-class Gemini image editing models.
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In the tech world, we're pretty accustomed to rigid, alphanumeric naming conventions, especially when it comes to high-end AI models. However, Google DeepMind’s latest viral hit, "Nano Banana,"...
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