Google is rolling out head and facial expression tracking to more Chromebooks, letting users navigate hands-free without a mouse. Built for users with motor impairments and based on its Project Gameface tool, it recommends at least 8GB of RAM. The company also unveiled new real-time classroom screen-sharing controls and teased over 20 upcoming laptops for 2025.
Google just detailed Face control for Chromebooks, a hands-free accessibility feature powered by machine learning. It maps 478 facial points in 3D to recognize up to 18 distinct facial gestures for moving the cursor and triggering actions. The tool is currently available in the ChromeOS beta channel and rolls out widely early next year.
Google just introduced Chromebook Plus, a new hardware category that bakes system-level AI tools into affordable laptops starting at $399. Built with guaranteed minimum specs, the devices offer OS-level noise reduction and lighting tweaks for any video calling app, alongside Google Photos Magic Eraser. Why it matters: Google is quietly turning budget computers into capable, AI-first machines without inflating prices.
