Boom or Bust? Thinking About the AI Hardware Upgrade Cycle (Premium)

Most understand that on-device AI requires a powerful NPU to function properly, but there are other requirements that get less attention, like RAM and storage. And we must face the understandable reality of upsell: Some AI features will be limited to n… Continue reading Boom or Bust? Thinking About the AI Hardware Upgrade Cycle (Premium)

Google is Bringing Key Parts of the Android Stack to ChromeOS to Speed AI Additions

Google announced today that it will bring key parts of the Android software stack to ChromeOS to speed the introduction of AI features to the desktop platform.
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Google is Working on a Recall Feature for ChromeOS

In an interview this week, a Google vice president said that the firm was considering adding a feature like Microsoft Recall to ChromeOS. It’s called “Memory.”
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Google Brings Gemini AI to Chromebook Plus as Partners Add New Devices

New Chromebook Plus buyers will get 12 months of the Google One AI Premium plan at no cost, with access to Gemini Advanced, 2 TB of storage, and more.
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Think Globally, AI Locally (Premium)

In the 1990s, web browser upstart Netscape bragged about operating on “Internet time,” a term that roiled Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates so badly that he once sputtered that the only way to win that battle was for his company to ship new products at do… Continue reading Think Globally, AI Locally (Premium)

Google Announces Accessibility Improvements for ChromeOS and Workspace in Education

In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google today announced several accessibility updates to ChromeOS and Google Workspace.
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Report: Google is Testing Running ChromeOS Alongside Android on Pixel Devices

Google is reportedly testing the integration of Chrome OS on Android to provide a desktop-like experience when devices are connected to an external screen.
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What If Snapdragon X Marks the Spot … for Chromebook? (Premium)

It’s probably not surprising that my recent MacBook Air M3 triggered a rabbit hole of conjecture about coming Snapdragon X-based Windows laptops. But what about ChromeOS? Isn’t this lightweight personal computing platform an even better match for this … Continue reading What If Snapdragon X Marks the Spot … for Chromebook? (Premium)