When Google introduced its latest image editing model, Nano Banana, in the Gemini app a couple of months ago, the internet was blown away by its power and creative potential – with creators already generating over 5 billion images with it to date. Now, in a fantastic move to make this powerful tool even more […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
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, […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
We’ve all been trapped in endless email chains of meeting scheduling. It’s a time-consuming, frustrating, and inefficient process, especially when you’re trying to coordinate with external clients or customers who can’t see your calendar. In a brilliant new update, Google is rolling out a Gemini-powered feature in Gmail called “Help me schedule” that is designed […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
It’s been five months since Google blew our minds with Flow, its AI filmmaking tool powered by the impressive Veo video generation model. In that short time, creators have already generated over 275 million videos with the tool. Now, Google is rolling out a massive update that addresses the top user request: more creative control. […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
Get ready for a big visual change on your favorite video platform. Starting this week, Google is rolling out a refresh to the YouTube experience, designed to be “cleaner, more immersive, and more fun to interact with.” The update includes a few big changes to the video player and to the comments section. The centerpiece […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
Getting locked out of your Google Account is a unique kind of digital nightmare, especially when your recovery method is tied to a phone you’ve lost. Yikes! So, in a fantastic move to address this exact scenario, Google is rolling out a simple, secure, and frankly brilliant new solution: Recovery Contacts. The concept is straightforward. […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
If you own Google’s flagship TV Streamer, it’s time to check for an update, but you might want to temper your expectations. A new software build is now rolling out, but after a five-month wait for a new release, this latest update delivers a security patch that is already more than two months out of […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
Google Search is the company’s most important and widely used product, and even small visual changes can have a big impact on the user experience. In a new blog post, Google has announced an update to how it displays ads on the search results page, introducing a clearer label and, more importantly, a new control […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
Now that the dust has settled from the announcements at last month’s Snapdragon Summit, we’re left with two solid facts: the Android and ChromeOS merger is real, and it’s coming next year. But beneath those confirmations lies a massive, convoluted branding problem that Google now has to solve. For over a decade, Google has branded […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
We’ve all been there. You get a last-minute calendar notification for a video call you weren’t quite ready for, and you wish you had a few more moments to look a bit more polished and presentable. Last year, Google introduced the “Touch-up” feature in Meet to help with this, but a new update is taking […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
In a massive (and frankly awesome) move to equip the next generation with foundational AI skills, Google has just announced an incredible new offer for university students. The company is making its most advanced AI tools available to students in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, completely free of charge for one year. This isn’t […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
There are certain Chromebooks that sit in a class all their own, and the ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is undoubtedly one of them. It’s one of the most powerful, well-built, and feature-packed Chromebooks you can buy, period. A couple of months ago, we were blown away to see it drop to just $649, and […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
We’ve talked extensively about the fantastic value that Walmart’s Onn Google TV streaming devices offer. From the powerful Onn 4K Pro to the new 4K Plus, these budget-friendly streamers have truly nailed it, delivering a premium Google TV experience for a fraction of the price. But what if you still want the device that comes […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
For those of us who have truly embraced the foldable form factor, the arrival of a new Pixel Fold is always an interesting occasion. After spending considerable time with Samsung’s Z Fold series over the past few years, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for having a phone that transforms into a tablet in your pocket. […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
In terms of current social media trends, vertical video is king. But since its launch, Google’s simple and powerful video creation tool, Google Vids, has had one major limitation: it was built exclusively for traditional, widescreen (16:9) videos. This made it a non-starter for anyone looking to create content for platforms like YouTube Shorts or […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
When Google first announced that the Pixel Watch 4 was designed to be serviceable, we were optimistic but cautious. After all, “repairable” can mean a lot of things. But after an incredibly detailed new video teardown from the experts at iFixit, it’s official: Google didn’t just make a repairable smartwatch; they’ve set a new gold […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
In a fantastic new update, Google is rolling out a feature for Chrome that aims to solve the problem of overwhelming website notification overload by automatically revoking notification permissions for sites you haven’t interacted with recently. This isn’t just a random new feature; it’s a data-driven solution to a real problem. Google shared that their […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
When I first unboxed the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk over a year and a half ago, I was immediately impressed. I thought it was a brilliant, well-crafted, and thoughtfully designed set of accessories. But if I’m being honest, it didn’t immediately find a permanent place in my daily workflow. At the time, I had a […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
Today, Google unveiled Gemini Enterprise, its ambitious new platform designed to be the “new front door for AI in the workplace.” But what does that actually mean for the average employee? In a new, more detailed post, Google has broken down the four key ways this new AI-powered hub is designed to transform entire workflows […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
While much of the AI conversation has focused on consumer-facing tools, the race to transform the modern workplace is just as intense. Today, at a special “Gemini at Work” event, Google CEO Sundar Pichai officially unveiled the company’s next major step in that race: Gemini Enterprise. Positioned as the “new front door for AI in […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
After months of teases at events like Google I/O and MWC, followed by a rumored October 21st launch date, we finally have our best look yet at the hardware powering Samsung’s first Android XR headset. A new leak from Android Headlines has detailed the core specs of the “Project Moohan” device, and it’s clear Samsung […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
For the past couple of years, it’s felt like Google’s smart display lineup has been in a drought. With the last Nest Hub refresh happening in 2021 and the Pixel Tablet’s recent discontinuation, the question on everyone’s mind has been a simple one: is the Nest Hub donezo? After months and months of silence, we […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
Google’s “Virtual Try-On” technology for clothing has been a fascinating and surprisingly useful application of AI, giving shoppers a better idea of how a shirt or dress might actually look on their body type. Today, Google is expanding this impressive tech in two big ways: the existing clothing try-on is rolling out to more countries, […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
Just a couple of months ago, Google Labs unveiled one of its most exciting experiments in a long time: Opal, a tool that lets anyone build their own AI-powered mini-apps using just natural language—no coding required. After an initial, U.S.-only launch, the creativity of early adopters has made one thing clear: Google needs to get […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
With the recent arrival of the experimental “Desktop Mode” in Android 16, the dream of a true, productive desktop experience powered by your phone is closer than ever. But as anyone who has tried it will tell you, there’s one glaring, persistent annoyance: websites still default to their mobile versions, even when you’re on a […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
For years, those of us who use Logitech mice and keyboards with our Chromebooks have relied on the trusty Logitech Unifying Receiver Chrome App. It was a simple utility that let you pair, un-pair, and manage the devices connected to your Logi dongle. But with the somewhat-recent deprecation of Chrome Apps, that tool is no […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
We’ve all been in meetings that have gone off the rails, run way over time, or been dominated by a single topic. Keeping an online meeting focused and on schedule can be a real challenge. In a simple but very useful new update, Google is rolling out a tool to help with this: a built-in […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
The story of the upcoming MediaTek MT8189-powered Chromebooks just keeps getting more interesting. We recently uncovered that the ‘Jedi’ baseboard and its first offshoot, ‘Padme’, are being developed specifically for a new generation of Chromebook tablets. The prospect of a new, powerful ARM-based tablet has been exciting enough on its own. Now, thanks to some […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
When it comes to premium, thin-and-light Chromebooks, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is in a class of its own. With its gorgeous screen, razor-thin aluminum chassis, and excellent keyboard, it’s one of the most well-built and enjoyable clamshell Chromebooks on the market. And right now, this fantastic Chromebook Plus is on sale for just $599.99 […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
As the world continues to marvel at the creative and productive power of AI, there’s another, darker side to the story: bad actors are already exploring ways to use this same technology to create faster and more sophisticated cyberattacks. In a new announcement, Google has laid out its strategy to get ahead of this threat […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
It has always been a bit of a strange omission; for years, if you wanted to give someone the gift of Google Play credit, you had to physically go to a store and buy a plastic gift card. In a world where everything is digital, it felt like a relic of a bygone era. Well, […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
It’s been about two weeks since ChromeOS 140 began rolling out to the stable channel, and if you’ve been waiting for a post from us detailing all the new features, you’re not alone. With every new milestone update, we get excited to dig in, flip some flags, and find all the latest goodies. But with […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is the gold standard for secure communication, ensuring that only the sender and the intended recipient can ever read a message. But for email, implementing it has always been a clunky, complicated affair, especially when trying to communicate with someone outside of your own organization. It often involved exchanging encryption keys or […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
Just a couple of weeks ago, Google unveiled a massive suite of new AI features for the Chrome browser, with the “Gemini in Chrome” AI browsing assistant as the clear centerpiece. Today, the wait is over for business and education users, as Google is now beginning the general availability roll-out of Gemini in Chrome for […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
Let’s be honest: dealing with voicemails in 2025 can feel like a chore. Between spam calls and the time it takes to listen to a message, it’s often an inefficient way to communicate. In a fantastic new update, Google is rolling out a feature on the Pixel 10 series called “Take a Message” that uses […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
Jules, Google’s AI-powered coding agent, has been a powerful tool for developers, helping with everything from generating code and fixing bugs to writing tests and improving performance. But until now, using it meant working primarily through its dedicated website or a GitHub interface. In a step toward making Jules a true, seamless collaborator, Google is […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
The new Pixel Buds 2a, Google’s latest entry into the affordable earbud market, are not just a minor refresh. In a recent episode of the Made by Google podcast, host Rachid Finge sat down with Pixel Buds Product Manager Vanessa Pau to get the inside story behind these new earbuds; and it’s clear Google focused […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
The ability to create custom, AI-generated backgrounds in Google Meet has been a fantastic feature for desktop users. It’s a fun way to express your personality, reinforce your company’s branding, or simply hide the messy room behind you during a video call. But until now, this fun tool has been a desktop-only affair. That’s finally […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
After yesterday’s massive announcement of Gemini for Home, the big question on everyone’s mind was a simple one: “Will my existing speakers and smart displays get this new, smarter assistant?” We’ve all been burned by new software features being limited to the latest hardware, and many were bracing for bad news. Well, the answer is […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
In the ongoing battle for browser dominance, it seems Google Chrome's position is more secure than ever. According to the latest desktop market share data from Statcounter (via NeoWin) for the month of September 2025, Google Chrome has not only widened its massive lead, but has also surged to a new, all-time high. This impressive...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 has established a bit of a new reality for ChromeOS: we now have a proven, high-performance ARM chip that delivers both incredible speed and staggering battery life. The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra is an absolute beast, and it has me thinking about what's next. Now that this amazing, fanless silicon...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
Amidst all the exciting new first-party hardware announced at Google’s smart home event today, one of the most strategically important pieces of news was a fundamental shift in philosophy. Google has announced that it is opening up its Nest camera platform and all of its new Gemini features to third-party hardware makers. And this new […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
Alongside all the new hardware and the powerful new Gemini for Home intelligence, Google is rolling out the final, crucial piece of its smart home revitalization: a completely rebuilt and redesigned Google Home app. Based on user feedback, Google rebuilt the app from the ground up with three primary goals in mind: make it faster, […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
While the new hardware was the star of today’s Google smart home event, the real story is the software that powers it all. Google has officially detailed Gemini for Home, a new “foundational intelligence” that will replace the Google Assistant and fundamentally upgrade the smarts of your entire home ecosystem, from your speakers to your […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
Today, Google made good on its promise to reinvest in the Nest ecosystem. The company just unveiled a whole new portfolio of devices built from the ground up for the new Gemini for Home experience, including three new 2K Nest Cams and a Doorbell, and the brand-new Google Home Speaker. New Nest Cams and Doorbell […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
Ransomware is one of the most terrifying and destructive threats on the modern web. The idea that a malicious actor could encrypt all your important files and hold them hostage is a nightmare for both individuals and businesses. In a fantastic new update, Google is rolling out two powerful new features for Google Drive, currently […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
The “Collaborate with Gemini” feature in Google Drive for the web is an incredibly powerful tool. The ability to have a conversation with your files—summarizing documents, synthesizing information across folders, and pulling out quick facts—has been a game-changer for research and productivity. But up until now, that power has been a desktop-only experience. That’s finally […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
We are just weeks away from the official arrival of the new Pixel Watch 4, which is expected to start shipping in October. And as we all know, the arrival of a new generation of hardware means one very exciting thing: it’s the beginning of deal season for the still-excellent last-gen model. Right on cue, […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
The pace of AI feature roll-outs in Google Workspace has been relentless, and the latest update brings a massive upgrade to the creative tools in both Google Slides and Google Vids. A new, more powerful image editing model is here, and with it comes the much-anticipated ability to edit your images using custom, natural language […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
For the past decade, Google’s iconic, flat, four-color “G” has been a ubiquitous symbol across the web and our devices. It’s been a clean, simple, and instantly recognizable mark for the company. But as Google continues its massive shift into the new era of AI, its most prominent logo is now getting a refresh to […]| Chrome Unboxed – The Latest Chrome OS News
The discovery of 'Tanjiro'—the reference board for a new generation of MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-powered Chromebook tablets—was already easily one of the most exciting ChromeOS developments of the year. As a baseboard, we knew it was only a matter of time before the first real-world devices began to spawn from it. via the Chromium Gerrit That...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
For years, the biggest frustration with using Spotify's free service has been the dreaded shuffle-only limitation. You’d search for a specific song, press play, and instead be launched into a randomized playlist with a measly six skips per hour to find what you were actually looking for. Well, in a new update that's rolling out...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
With ARM-powered Chromebooks, we've become pretty accustomed to only a couple devices spawning from any given baseboard; but 'Skywalker' (the baseboard for the mysterious MediaTek MT8189) has already bucked this trend with 6 total development boards spawning from it over the past few months. And they're not done yet. Digging through the Chromium Gerrit this...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
Just yesterday, we were thrilled to uncover evidence of 'Tanjiro': a new Chromebook tablet in development with the incredible MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip inside. The prospect of a single device with that amazing processor in a tablet form factor was exciting enough. But as I've continued to dig through the commits, I've found one small...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
It’s been a long time coming. The saga of Spotify's high-fidelity audio offering has felt like a tech industry myth at times, with the first rumors dating all the way back to 2017. A promised 2021 launch came and went, and even as recently as this summer, renewed rumors were met with a healthy dose...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
Ever since the debut of the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra, we've been absolutely blown away by its capabilities. In devices like the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 and the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514, this chip has proven to be crazy-fast, incredibly efficient, and better at running Android apps than any SoC we've ever seen in...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
Just a few weeks back, I was left scratching my head a bit over the discovery of 'Jedi', a second, parallel baseboard for the upcoming MediaTek MT8189 chip. With the already-massive 'Skywalker' family in development (8 devices already in the works), I was left wondering why Google and MediaTek would need a whole new reference...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
A few months back, we told you about a fantastic new productivity feature in development for Chrome that would allow users to view two separate web pages within a single browser tab. At the time, it was just an early experiment. Today, however, I have some good news for any of you out there interested...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
A few weeks back, we were thrilled to uncover ‘Bluey’, the first development baseboard for Chromebooks that will be powered by Qualcomm’s potent Snapdragon X Plus processor. That discovery was the concrete evidence we’d been waiting for, confirming that more high-performance ARM Chromebooks were officially on the way to take on devices like the new...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
The anticipation for the new wave of Chromebooks powered by Qualcomm's powerful and efficient Snapdragon X Plus is incredibly high. We've been tracking the development of the main reference board for this new lineup—codenamed 'Bluey'—for a while now, waiting for signs of the first real devices to begin emerging. Today, we're excited to report that...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
A few months ago, Google announced a suite of new creative, AI-powered tools that were on their way to Google Photos. And now, those features are getting a proper home, as Google has announced that the new Create tab is now officially rolling out in the U.S. And as part of this launch, one of...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
The latest quarterly Pixel Feature Drop is here, and the September update is a big one, especially for owners of slightly older Pixel phones and the Pixel Buds Pro 2. This drop delivers on some of the key promises from last month's Made by Google event, bringing a splashy visual refresh to more devices and...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
At their Made by Google 2025 showcase in New York yesterday, Google unveiled their latest hardware lineup with a big dose of personality. Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the event generally felt less like a stiff, rehearsed keynote and more like a talk show - although there were still a few cringey moments. But this was...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
Sometimes, the best new features aren't the big, flashy ones. Sometimes, it's the small, simple, quality-of-life update you've been quietly waiting on for years. Today, Google Keep for Android is rolling out one of those features, and for me, it's an absolute game-changer: you can now finally sort your notes in the Google Keep app...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
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In what is some pretty significant news today, Google has announced that the process is beginning to bring Android and ChromeOS fare more in-line than ever before by embracing parts of the larger Android stack - the Android Linux kernel and Android Frameworks - as a part of the foundational underpinnings of ChromeOS. If that...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
We've been here before, but things are a bit different this time around. Instead of "one OS to rule them all," rumors are swirling that Google is planning a major shakeup that would see ChromeOS uniformly replaced by (or merged into) Android down the road. A recent report from Android Authority suggests that this transition...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
It's been a wild 24 hours, ladies and gentlemen; and I don't think this particular train is going to slow down anytime soon. Yesterday, we talked about the very real probability of Google transitioning Chromebooks to Android (not merging ChromeOS and Android into a new OS, but Android simply taking over the reins), and along...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
There's been a lot of talk, rumor, excitement and trepidation going around about Android replacing Chrome OS on Chromebooks. On one side, you have Google telling us just a bit about the changes under the hood in an announcement that was purposefully meant to sound benign. On the other, you have wild rumors and insider...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
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Basically on time, ChromeOS 132 is now rolling out to users. So far, it doesn't appear that this one is ready across the board by any stretch of the imagination, and I'm seeing quite a few older, small-core Intel devices (think N3500, N4000, etc.) still not getting this latest version just yet. ChromeOS 132 was...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
It wasn't that long ago that we surfaced a new MediaTek chipset on the way for Chromebooks, internally dubbed as the MT8186. Little is still known about this SoC, but judging by the model number, I'd still wager it will end up as the followup to the current Kompanio 500 - internally called the MT8183....| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
In my list of articles to eventually write, I've left a note about one day crafting a wishful, hopeful post about what my dream Tensor-powered Pixelbook would look like. Time and time again I'd consider writing it, but I'd always stumble on one, key point of the Pixelbook and Google-made Chromebook story that made me...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
I'm a tad bit shocked and confused right now. Our review unit of the sometimes-confusing ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus arrived today and like I always do with a new Chromebook that comes to our door, I peeked inside to make sure things are all there and in place. After all, nothing spoils an unboxing...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
I am so glad that we are finally able to talk about the new Chromebook Plus features the ChromeOS team introduced at the very-cool event they held recently in New York City. We've known about many of these features and the new hardware that will showcase it for a little while at this point, so...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
I know, I know: it's basically impossible not to draw a few conclusions from that headline. I'm fighting the same instincts as I write these words, but I can't deny what I've stumbled upon this morning, and I can't 100% tell you that what we're all thinking isn't true. But I also don't have proof...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
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 giving that a read so you can go and make your own decisions across multiple retailers....| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
Of all the Chromebooks on the market, there is one line that I've felt has been right on the verge of greatness for years and has been held back by silly hardware choices along the way. That line is the x360 14c family of devices from HP, and it's almost painful to see them get...| Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News
