By Mike Sorrentino As part of last week's Android Show, Google unveiled Googlebooks as the next generation of laptops powered by the company's services. While no devices were announced, Googlebooks look to be an Android-powered successor to Chromebooks that will heavily feature Gemini's AI capabilities. While last week's reveal marked the debut of Googlebooks, Google I/O might include more details about the company's plans for this newer desktop operating system.Read more: Googlebooks Could Be the Ultimate Laptop for Android Fans
Google I/O 2026 Recap: Everything AnnouncedIt was a tight race between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, the Google Pixel Watch 4 and the OnePlus Watch 3, but in the end, Google's watch took the crown for being the best smartwatch for most people, thanks to its wide appeal and advanced health and safety features. It sports a sleek design, robust fitness platform and seamless integration with Google’s Wear OS ecosystem. Because Google owns Fitbit, the Pixel Watch 4 benefits from full access to Fitbit’s health and fitness tracking, including its intuitive app interface and in-depth metrics, which can be especially useful for runners. I
Best Android Smartwatch… Google’s fourth-generation Pixel Watch builds on its already excellent predecessor with longer battery life, a brighter, larger display and two powerful new assistants: Gemini for everyday tasks and queries, and the upcoming Fitbit AI health coach, which promises to turn your health data into actio… …
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… Now Nudge is a great concept, and it's similar to the Magic Cue feature on Google's Pixel 10 devices that I found to be quite helpful. It's an example of AI actually making tasks quicker and easier, rather than haphazardly being shoehorned into everything. …
… Its apps aren’t quite as intuitive as ExpressVPN’s minimalist app, but Proton remains uncomplicated. …