Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:02AM Google wants you to take advantage of Gemini Intelligence with its new laptop line called Googlebooks. According to the tech giant, it helps them move "from an operating system to an intelligence system," offering a device that brings together the "best of Android" with ChromeOS.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:40AM 
Google
Catching up with the optimized experience on iOS, Google collaborated with Meta to offer the "best of Instagram to our most advanced Android devices." Refinements include Ultra HDR capture and playback, built-in video stabilization and night sight integrations.
Google said it "completely optimized the capture-to-upload pipeline to ensure your photos and videos remain stunningly sharp when you hit 'post.'" Additionally, Instagram is now "fully optimized" for Android tablets. The tech giant hasn't specified which Android devices are getting the features, but we're hoping to hear more about them soon.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:58AM 
Google
If you spend a good amount of time on social media, you see reaction videos where people talk over screencapped content. Google plans to bring this feature to its Pixel devices in the summer through a new Screen Reactions feature. The company promised that with "just a few taps," you can easily record yourself and your screen simultaneously. It's unclear which devices will support this feature, but we're sure to hear more about them soon.
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:47PM 
Netflix
If you're not quite sure what to watch on Netflix and are open to suggestions, Netflix is beta testing a native AI-powered voice search feature for a small subset of users in the US. Those who have access to the feature need to press the Netflix button on the remote to get a few mood-based suggestions, such as "I need a good cry." It also has an Ask button to enable the AI voice search, where you can speak naturally and ask for recommendations. The app will then flash the recommended films and shows to you. However, there is no voice output from Netflix's side.
Digital Trends noted the feature does not use your viewing history, so do not expect the recommendations to be personalized. The feature also currently only works on Chromecast with Google TV and TCL Google TV devices. It seems Netflix wants to make sure your queries stay within its app, rather than being suggested as content from competing platforms. It's unclear if there would be a wider rollout of the feature.
