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Chromebook vs. Googlebook: How I’m deciding which laptop to upgrade to next

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Kerry Wan/ZDNET and Google Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Google announced the Googlebook, a new premium laptop line. Chromebooks will continue to receive support. Chromebooks focus on affordability, while Googlebooks aim for a premium experience. During a recent briefing ahead of its I/O developer conference, Google revealed the Googlebook, a new category of laptops that combines ChromeOS OS and Android into a single operating system. The advent of this original system raises an important question: Are Chromebooks going away? According to Google, the answer is a resounding “No”. In a virtual roundtable, Alexander Kuscher, Google’s tablet and laptop lead, clarified “Chromebooks are not dead” — at least for now. Why Chromebooks will continue Even if Google wanted to end support for Chromebook tomorrow, it realistically couldn’t, as they’re embedded across multiple consumer sectors. Bryan Lee, VP of ChromeOS Enterprise Go-to-Market, told ZDNET that “Chromebooks have become an invaluable tool for educational institutions, businesses, and consumers… We absolutely intend to continue investing in those experiences and supporting those users.” …

MacBook Neo vs. iPad Air: How I’m deciding between Apple’s 9 computing devices

MacBook Neo vs. iPad Air: How I’m deciding between Apple’s $599 computing devices

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Maria Diaz/Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. With the introduction of the new MacBook Neo, Apple has added a new entry-level option to its lineup. Before, if you didn’t want to commit to a new MacBook Air or Pro, you were relegated to the iPad, which offers a significantly different user experience. Also: After using MacBook Neo, it’s clear Windows needs to rethink its PC strategy (and fast) But all that has changed. The new MacBook Neo starts at $599 — the same price as the latest affordable iPad Air M4 with 128GB of storage, bringing the MacBook experience to an accessible price point. This puts these two devices on equal footing, but they’re very different in terms of usability. Which one is a better fit for you? Let’s break it down. Specifications iPad Air M4 (11-inch) MacBook Neo Display 11-inch Liquid Retina display, 500 nits brightness, 264 ppi 13-inch Liquid Retina display, 500 nits brightness Weight 1.03 pounds (465 grams) 2.7 pounds (1.23 kg) Processor Apple M4 Apple A18 Pro …

FCC Deciding Whether to Allow Startup to Launch Huge Mirror Satellite to Blast Sunlight on Cities at Nighttime

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech The US Federal Communication Commission is reviewing an application to launch and deploy a massive mirror satellite in space that would reflect beams of sunlight onto darkened portions of the Earth. In theory, it could be used to power solar farms, light up a city that never sleeps, or provide lighting during emergency scenarios, argues the startup behind the idea, Reflect Orbital. And the prototype satellite, equipped with a 60-foot mirror, would just be the beginning. Reflect Orbital envisions deploying 50,000 mirror satellites in orbit around the Earth — over five times the size of the largest satellite constellation in the world, operated by SpaceX. “We’re trying to build something that could replace fossil fuels and really power everything,” CEO Ben Nowack told The New York Times. It would be lucrative if pulled off. Nowack imagines charging about $5,000 per hour for the light of a single mirror, and potentially splitting revenues from the electricity generated by solar …

The 5 Europeans deciding how to handle Trump – POLITICO

Published by Sam Flores

The Litmus Test: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on “Porta A Porta” TV show, Jan. 21, 2026. | Antonio Masiello/Getty Images All eyes are on Meloni, who has simultaneously carved out a special relationship with Trump while also playing a key role in the development of the EU’s foreign affairs policy as part of an elite group of big economies. When she joins forces with those who want to be more assertive, it’s a significant sign that Trump has probably gone too far. Meloni spoke to the president over the weekend by telephone. “Our goal is not to fight with the Americans,” her foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, told POLITICO after the call, arguing a “win-win” solution could be found. While Meloni is often reluctant to sacrifice her communications channel with the White House, there’s an expectation she will ultimately side with her fellow Europeans. “Meloni understands. She is serious,” a second senior diplomat said, arguing that if her line to Trump fails to produce results, there’s little point continuing to …

The Art of Deciding What to Care About

Published by Daniella Wilson

This is an edition of The Wonder Reader, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a set of stories to spark your curiosity and fill you with delight. Sign up here to get it every Saturday morning. Something about getting older makes it easier to say “No, thank you.” On average, older Americans score higher on well-being than younger adults, and much of this is thanks to developing a clearer sense of what’s worth time and attention. At 61 years old, Arthur C. Brooks writes in his recent column, “I will go to considerable personal effort to serve causes that I care about, and I will discuss matters of spiritual depth or scientific importance for hours on end. But small talk in a noisy bar? No chance.” The idea of saving your energy for what really matters seems obvious, even cliché. But as life’s pressures mount, it can be hard to sift through and make those decisions. Today’s newsletter offers some tips for making the tough choices that will ultimately help life feel more joyful. …

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