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Economic Times
6 hours ago
- Economic Times
Smart grouping, image editing: Google adds AI features to Chromebook Plus laptops
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Exclusive software features for Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Tech giant Google has announced a major update for its Chromebook Plus laptops and has introduced a range of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance productivity and creativity. These include a selection tool for search and text capture, a tool that explains complex text, and update aims to improve the core experiences of Chromebook users by providing new ways to interact with text, images, and content. Users now get features like smart content grouping, a screen selection tool for text capture, and another one that explains complex text."Today, we're announcing the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 , with the most powerful AI capabilities on a Chromebook yet, and a host of new AI software features to help you juggle a million tabs, demystify dense text passages, or search and take action on anything you see on your screen," Google said in a blog Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 also comes with two exclusive software features powered by on-device machine learning and designed to improve your efficiency, Google said. These include smart grouping, AI image editing in the Gallery app and custom grouping intelligently understands and organizes users' open tabs and documents into logical groups based on your current tasks, so one can manage multiple projects in a snap. AI image editing in the Gallery app lets users use AI to edit images directly within your photo library, removing backgrounds in a click and easily creating stickers of any of your images. Custom wallpapers of Jupiter, created in partnership with NASA especially for the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, show the auroras as they appear during the planet's day, night, sunset, and sunrise.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Google brings new AI features to Chromebook Plus devices
Google announced a comprehensive AI upgrade for its Chromebook Plus portfolio today, introducing five new artificial intelligence-powered features directly integrated into ChromeOS. One of the new features is Circle to Search; since it's coming to Chromebook, Google has dubbed it Select to Search. Other features are Text Capture, Quick Insert, and Simplify. Here's all you need to know about all the new AI features coming to Chromebook Plus. Select to Search is Circle to Search for Chromebooks The new Select to search feature allows users to quickly identify and get information about anything on their screen by long-pressing the launcher button or using the screenshot tool. Similar to Android's Circle to Search function, users can select objects like clothing or products to find shopping options without leaving their current application. Text Capture transforms images into editable text with calendar integration Text capture pulls information directly from images, including receipts and recipes, transforming it into editable text to eliminate manual retyping. The feature can automatically populate Google Calendar events from highlighted invitations and convert handwritten recipes into digital shopping lists in Google Docs. One-button access to AI image creation and media insertion The enhanced Quick Insert key now enables users to generate AI images or insert photos and emojis directly into documents and presentations without interrupting workflow. This builds on last year's Quick Insert functionality by adding Gemini's generative AI capabilities with a single keystroke. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo New "Simplify" button makes dense content accessible The upgraded Help me read feature now includes a "Simplify" button that converts complex language into easier-to-understand text, expanding beyond its original summarization capabilities. This AI-powered tool helps users digest technical documents and academic papers more effectively. Lenovo's new Chromebook Plus 14 gets some extra AI features The new Chromebook Plus 14 includes Smart Grouping for automatic tab and document organization, plus AI-powered image editing in the Gallery app for background removal and sticker creation. All new Chromebook Plus purchases include a complimentary 12-month Google AI Pro subscription, valued at $240, providing 2TB cloud storage and Gemini integration across Google Workspace apps. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Mint
7 hours ago
- Mint
Google introduces AI-powered Chromebook Plus 14: Features, specifications, and more
Google introduced the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, a new addition to the Chromebook line-up that features upgraded hardware and AI-powered software tools aimed at improving productivity and user experience. The laptop is now available for purchase in two configurations: a 12GB RAM model priced at $649, and a higher-end 16GB RAM variant with a fingerprint scanner for $749. The Chromebook Plus 14 is equipped with MediaTek's latest Kompanio Ultra processor, which includes what Google claims is the most powerful ARM-based Neural Processing Unit (NPU) ever integrated into a Chromebook. Capable of up to 50 trillion operations per second (TOPS), the chip is built to handle a wide range of AI-driven tasks. The device also offers up to 17 hours of battery life, marking the longest battery performance in the Chromebook Plus range so far. In terms of hardware, the new Chromebook includes a number of firsts. It is the first Chromebook Plus to feature Dolby Atmos support for audio and comes with an OLED display. A fingerprint scanner is included in the higher-spec model. These additions place the device at the higher end of the Chromebook market, positioning it as a tool for users managing multiple tasks and media-related work. New on-device AI features have also been integrated. Smart Grouping, for instance, automatically organises browser tabs and documents into groups based on the user's ongoing tasks. The Gallery app now includes AI image editing, which allows users to remove backgrounds or create stickers directly from their image library with a single click. In parallel with the hardware launch, Google is rolling out several AI features across the wider Chromebook Plus portfolio. These tools are embedded directly into ChromeOS and aim to simplify everyday digital tasks. One such feature is "Select to Search with Lens", which allows users to highlight any part of their screen and get contextual information, such as similar shopping options or explanations, without navigating away from the current page. Another addition, "Text Capture", enables users to extract editable text from images, such as receipts or handwritten notes. This information can then be used to automatically populate calendar entries or generate shopping lists in Google Docs. Meanwhile, the new "Quick Insert Key" offers the ability to generate images or insert photos and emojis directly into documents or presentations, streamlining creative workflows. "Help Me Read" has also received an upgrade. Beyond summarising lengthy passages, it can now simplify dense or technical text, making it easier to understand. These tools are available to all Chromebook Plus users, regardless of model. Customers purchasing a Chromebook Plus will also receive a 12-month subscription to the Google AI Pro plan. The package includes 2TB of cloud storage and access to Google's Gemini AI in Gmail, Docs, and more. Users will also be able to launch NotebookLM, Google's AI research and writing assistant, directly from the desktop shelf. The Chromebook Plus 14 also includes custom wallpapers developed in partnership with NASA. These images depict Jupiter's auroras during different phases such as day, night, sunrise and sunset, and are exclusive to this particular device. Finally, app support has been expanded. Netflix's Squid Game: Unleashed is being optimised for Chromebooks with keyboard and mouse controls, along with exclusive in-game content. Luminar, a popular AI-powered photo editing app, is now supported on Chromebooks and is being offered free for three months with the purchase of any Chromebook Plus model. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is currently available through Best Buy
CNET
8 hours ago
- Business
- CNET
Google and Lenovo Created the 'Most Advanced Chromebook Plus Yet'
Hot on the heels of Google I/O, the company's annual developer conference, Google is rolling out updates to ChromeOS and a new flagship laptop to show them off: the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14. Designed to help take advantage of AI software like Gemini and NotebookLM, the new Chromebook Plus has some impressive specs for a $650 laptop. Not just dirt-cheap and simple devices for the absolute basics, there are Chromebooks among some of the best laptops currently available. I don't doubt that when I get done testing this new Lenovo, it'll join them. About the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Lenovo's latest Chromebook Plus looks and feels like a premium laptop, but it'll start at only $650 when it arrives in late June. Google says it's the first Chromebook Plus to run on an Arm chip and the first ever to use the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip. That should not only give it good AI performance but extraordinary battery life -- up to 17 hours. MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip ( 50 TOPS 12GB ($650) or 16GB ($750) of RAM OLED (touchscreen available) Dolby Atmos Fingerprint reader The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 will also have two exclusive on-device AI features. Smart grouping will scan your current open tabs and documents and use AI to recommend organizing them into logical groups. For example, if you're planning a trip or organizing an event, it'll be able to suggest a grouping of all the relevant information you have open. The other exclusive feature is image editing straight from the Gallery app. It'll add advanced AI options like removing backgrounds or creating stickers. AI updates for ChromeOS Google also announced new features that will roll out to Chromebook Plus models starting today. The most helpful for me is the addition of select to search and text capture. Just like Circle to Search, you'll be able to highlight a picture or text and get instant Google search results. Text capture can be used similarly to pull data into Google Workspace apps or calendars. Google The Quick Insert key, which first appeared last year on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, lets you easily get contextual writing help. Now, you'll be able to highlight text and generate AI images based on that text. For example, I wrote an email about a Fourth of July barbecue, highlighted the text, and it produced a flyer for the event (packed with typos, but still). The other big addition is that NotebookLM will come installed on every Chromebook Plus. It's an AI tool can ingest complex materials like research papers and help simplify them. You can then ask it questions like a chatbot, but the answers only come from the information you've given it. It can even generate a podcast from it. Every Chromebook Plus includes one year of Google's AI Pro plan, which really lets you sink into Google Gemini AI, including its Veo 3 AI video generator. Just don't get too attached, unless you're willing to pay $240 once the first year ends.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
Smart grouping, image editing: Google adds AI features to Chromebook Plus laptops
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Exclusive software features for Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Tech giant Google has announced a major update for its Chromebook Plus laptops and has introduced a range of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance productivity and creativity. These include a selection tool for search and text capture, a tool that explains complex text, and update aims to improve the core experiences of Chromebook users by providing new ways to interact with text, images, and content. Users now get features like smart content grouping, a screen selection tool for text capture, and another one that explains complex text."Today, we're announcing the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 , with the most powerful AI capabilities on a Chromebook yet, and a host of new AI software features to help you juggle a million tabs, demystify dense text passages, or search and take action on anything you see on your screen," Google said in a blog Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 also comes with two exclusive software features powered by on-device machine learning and designed to improve your efficiency, Google said. These include smart grouping, AI image editing in the Gallery app and custom grouping intelligently understands and organizes users' open tabs and documents into logical groups based on your current tasks, so one can manage multiple projects in a snap. AI image editing in the Gallery app lets users use AI to edit images directly within your photo library, removing backgrounds in a click and easily creating stickers of any of your images. Custom wallpapers of Jupiter, created in partnership with NASA especially for the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, show the auroras as they appear during the planet's day, night, sunset, and sunrise.
