Here are the brands making the first Googlebooks, but you’ll notice a big one is missing

Following the announcement of Googlebook, we finally have a clear picture of exactly who is building the hardware. Google has officially confirmed that they are working with Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to launch the first wave of Googlebooks this fall. According to Google, every device with the Googlebook branding will feature premium craftsmanship […]

The Android Show is officially set for May 12 as we hope for some answers about Project Aluminium

Last month, we caught a brief glimpse of a leaked YouTube teaser that suggested Google was planning something massive for Android ahead of I/O 2026. While that video was quickly pulled, the cat is now officially out of the bag. Google has confirmed that The Android Show | I/O Edition is coming on Tuesday, May […]

More info leaks about Pixel Glow, including a look at how it might work on laptops

Though it has perhaps been tempting to think of the upcoming Pixel Glow as just a nostalgic return to the quirky lightbar days of the original Chromebook Pixel, it seems more is going on with this new feature than many initially thought. New teardowns of the Pixel Diagnostics and Google apps have revealed that Google […]

‘Atria’ is the beginning of new Intel ‘Nova Lake’ Chromebooks or ‘Aluminium OS’ devices

If there is one thing we know about Google’s Chromebook hardware development cycle, it is that they are always building for the future. While the current crop of Chromebook Plus devices offers plenty of power, the Chromium repositories have just revealed that Google is already looking ahead to Intel’s next major architectural leap: Nova Lake. […]

Google is kicking off I/O 2026 with The Android Show and maybe some answers about ‘Project Aluminium’

Google I/O 2026 is officially set for May 19th and 20th, but some juicy consumer-facing news is going to drop a little earlier than expected. For the second year in a row, Google is scheduling a dedicated podcast before the actual start of I/O 2026, and they are setting expectations incredibly high. According to a […]

Why Google needs to keep Linux support in the new Android-based ‘Aluminium’ project

When we talk about ChromeOS being re-baselined to the Android kernel—known internally as Project “Aluminium”—the conversation almost always revolves around AI. But for a core group of ChromeOS enthusiasts, there is a lingering fear right now: what happens to Linux support? For years, the ability to run Linux apps has been the secret sauce that […]

‘Sapphire’ enters final testing phase, and it may star at Google’s August hardware event

If you’ve been following our coverage of Project Aluminium (Google’s ambitious plan to re-baseline ChromeOS on a desktop-class Android foundation) you know that the hardware has been one of the biggest question marks. We’ve been tracking a fleet of devices in the Chromium Gerrit for months that all look destined to become recipients of this […]

The leaked new ‘Pixel Glow’ feature looks awesome for both phones and laptops

If you miss the days of dedicated notification LEDs, you are going to love the latest Android leak. The team at 9to5Google recently tore down Android 17 Beta 4 and uncovered a feature explicitly branded as Pixel Glow. According to the code, this new hardware capability uses subtle lights on the back of the device […]

Project Aluminium could finally kill off awful, clunky Chromebook names

Let me be brutally honest for a second: Chromebook names are absolutely terrible (for the most part). If someone asks you what the hottest $599 laptop on the market is right now, Apple fans can simply say MacBook Neo. Two words. Clean, iconic, and instantly recognizable. If someone asks me for the best mid-range ChromeOS […]

Leaked ‘Aluminium OS’ wallpapers give us a small glimpse into Google’s laptop future

We know the hardware for Google’s upcoming Aluminium OS is going to be incredibly capable, but what is the software actually going to look like? If there was any concern that the merger of Android and ChromeOS was going to result in some sort of sterile, utilitarian UI, it would seem that you can officially […]

Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet will come with this iPad-like screen feature

If you’re waiting for the ultimate ChromeOS tablet, the upcoming ‘Sapphire’ detachable continues to look like the exact device you’ve been dreaming of. We already know this 13-inch, Lenovo-built powerhouse is packed with high-end specs, will come with the first-ever Chromebook Plus tablet designation, and will feature upgrades like quad speakers and a gorgeous high-resolution […]

To compete with MacBook Neo, Air and Pro, the Snapdragon ‘Calypso’ chip will be crucial for ‘Aluminium OS’

A few days ago, we broke the news about ‘Calypso’, a new Qualcomm SoC appearing in the Chromium Gerrit alongside a reference board named ‘Mensa’. At first glance, it’s just another chip in the pipeline, but the more we look at the trajectory of Google’s Project Aluminium, the more it becomes clear that Calypso might […]

MacBook Neo’s early sales numbers mean Google has a massive battle on its hands

Since the introduction of Chromebook Plus, the narrative has been pretty simple: if you wanted a fantastic laptop experience for under $600, just buy a Chromebook Plus. Apple simply didn’t play in that sandbox. But the MacBook Neo has changed the rules of the game. Early reviews aren’t just positive; they are glowing, and retail […]

‘Calypso’ is Qualcomm’s next-gen SoC for the Project Aluminium era

The Chromium Gerrit is currently lighting up with a series of new commits for a new Qualcomm SoC codenamed “Calypso.” This isn’t just a minor driver tweak for existing hardware; developers have officially added the initial SoC skeleton for Calypso, signaling the start of a brand-new hardware family for the ChromeOS (and likely Project Aluminium) […]

Why ChromeOS and Project ‘Aluminium’ might get different update cycles

If you have updated your Chromebook recently, you have probably noticed a trend. As Robby recently pointed out regarding the recent rollout of ChromeOS 146, our system updates have been incredibly quiet lately. We are seeing a string of maintenance releases practically devoid of any major, user-facing features (with the one exception of Gemini in […]

The MacBook Neo proves Apple is leaving a door wide open for Google’s ‘Aluminium OS’

Apple recently did something that, on paper, seems to make no sense. They launched the MacBook Neo; a $599 laptop powered by the A18 Pro chip that, in a previous life, powered the iPhone 16 series. Yep, it’s the same silicon that powers the phone in your hand, yet here it is, driving a full-blown […]

Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet is getting a high-res display to match its premium specs

If you’ve been following our coverage of the upcoming ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet, you know we are incredibly excited about it and think you should be too. For years, we’ve been waiting for a true, no-compromises flagship ChromeOS tablet that can go toe-to-toe with something like the iPad Pro. Based on everything we’ve uncovered so far, […]

The upcoming ‘Sapphire’ Detachable Chromebook is getting iPad Pro-like quad-speakers

When it comes to premium tablets and high-end convertibles, a great screen and a fast processor are only part of the equation. If you want a device that truly excels at media consumption, you need great audio, too. For years, devices like the iPad Pro have set the gold standard with their immersive quad-speaker setups, […]

Google executive basically confirms ‘Aluminium OS’ is launching this fall

For months, we have been tracking a massive shift in Google’s computing strategy. From the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-based ‘Sapphire’ to the Intel-based ‘Ruby’ and Snapdragon X Plus-based ‘Bluey’ devices, the hardware for Project Aluminium has been taking shape in the Chromium Gerrit. We knew Google was building a fleet of premium, Android-baselined ChromeOS laptops, but […]

Android 17 Beta 2 borrows a major ChromeOS security trick for Thunderbolt and USB4

As we continue to watch the development of Aluminium OS and the “desktop-ification” of Android, Google is taking clear steps to ensure that this new high-end hardware doesn’t compromise system security. The latest deep dive into Android 17 Beta 2 by Android Authority has revealed that Google is borrowing a key security feature from ChromeOS: […]

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 […]

Google détaille ses plans pour Aluminium OS, le nouveau système d’exploitation qui remplacera (peut-être) les Chromebook

Développées en sous-marin depuis quelque temps maintenant, les premières briques d’Aluminium OS devraient être dévoilées au grand public cette année, si l’on en croit les récentes déclarations du responsable d’Android.

‘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 […]

‘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 […]

This ‘Aluminium’ Chromebook boot screen inclusion could hint at bigger changes

For the better part of a decade, the experience of booting up a Chromebook has been pretty uniform. Regardless of whether you spent $200 on a plastic clamshell or $1,000 on a premium convertible, the startup screen was always the same: a white or black background with the “ChromeOS” or “Chromebook Plus” logo front and […]

Google I/O 2026 is set for May 19-20: Will we finally see Project ‘Aluminium’?

Yesterday, Google dropped its annual “Save the Date” puzzle, challenging the community to a Gemini-powered game of mini-golf under the tagline “Make, Build, Unlock”. But we now have the official dates: Google I/O 2026 is taking place May 19-20. As usual, the annual developer conference will be held at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, […]

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