I spent 8 years building Google Sheets. Now I think apps are on their way out

The standalone app era is ending — and the companies still building interfaces on top of databases are running out of time to notice.

Google’s Chromebook reassurance comes with a very Googlebooks-shaped catch

Google says schools and businesses can keep buying Chromebooks, but it is already talking about transition paths to Googlebooks.

7 Hidden Gemini Live AI Models Revealed Ahead Of Google I/O 2026

I found 7 hidden AI models in the Google App for Gemini Live and tested them. The models behave differently. This is what I found ahead of Google I/O 2026
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Google launches new feature that forces you to stop doomscrolling

Google launches new Android feature that forces you to stop doomscrolling - Announcement comes as Google launches its new version of Chromebook – the ‘Googlebook’

Did Whoop get whooped? Google just dropped $99 Fitbit Air — and it runs with Gemini

According to Google, the Air is “designed to sit silently on your wrist, taking it all in without disrupting your flow or your style.” However, unlike the $239 Whoop, which also requires a mandatory membership of up to $40 a month, the Fitbit Air has no required subscription to track your basic vitals and health data — that’s already included.

Google says Search Query Reports may not show actual user searches

Google says Search Query Reports may not show exact searches as AI-driven intent matching expands in Google Ads.

5 fitness trackers you should buy instead of the Google Fitbit Air

Thinking about buying the Fitbit Air? Here are five fitness trackers worth considering first, from the Pixel Watch 4 to the latest Oura Ring.