Contents We finally have the final piece of the Chromebook Plus hardware puzzle in the house, folks! When we were in New York for the event, I figured we’d end up with all the new models, so I didn’t spend a ton of time with the devices on display. And for some reason, this particular […]
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Google Play will now scan apps at the code level before you install them to make sure they’re safe
Contents “Google Play Protect” is a malware scanning service provided by Google that works so seamlessly in the background of your phone and Chromebook that you likely have never heard of it. Essentially, it’s like a guard that constantly checks your home for invaders. I know that sounds like a stupid analogy, but it’s true. […]
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The fan-favorite Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 returns to lowest-ever price at $170 off
It seems that the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 can’t help but return to the affordable depths it was at just back in the beginning of October. At that point, this excellent Chromebook tablet hit an all-time-low of $329, and today, it’s back at it again. While I cannot wait to see what the next generation […]
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Don’t miss the lowest-ever price on the excellent Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3: only $149
Right now, Best Buy is running a Flash Sale for today and tomorrow where they are slashing prices across the board on everything from laptops to watches to washers and dryers. The savings are pretty awesome, and of course there are a few Chromebooks thrown into the mix as well. Though some of the deals […]
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We have almost every new Chromebook Plus model: some early thoughts [VIDEO]
It’s been a little over a week since the official launch of Chromebook Plus, and we’re still reeling a bit from all that was unveiled at the event. From new hardware specifications to new software inclusions, Chromebook Plus is one of those changes to the Chromebook ecosystem that will likely reverberate for many years to […]
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The Chrome Cast 242: Google’s Pixel 8 hardware event recap
For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we dive into all the announcements from Google’s 10/4 hardware event. From a keynote that announced everything from the Pixel 8 Pro to the Pixel Watch 2 and generative AI everywhere, there’s clearly a lot to talk about. Although we did not attend the keynote in person this […]
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Just as I predicted, Google just injected Assistant with Bard AI and it’s going to change everything
Google just wrapped up its Made by Google hardware event this morning, and while a lot of things we got were certainly known and revealed ahead of time, a few features and updates were a complete surprise. For example, being able to use Generative AI to zoom in and essentially rebuild pixels for a clearer […]
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Google Calendar’s long overdue event sharing feature is beginning to roll out now
Google Calendar is just about to let you start sharing your Calendar events with others via a public URL. Of course, this is only possible if you click share next to an event, and certainly only if you want said event to be accessible by others. I covered this all the way back in July […]
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Google Pixel 8 Launch Event: What to expect and how to watch
It’s an exciting time of the year for tech enthusiasts and Google fans. With the Made by Google event right around the corner, Google is gearing up to unveil a new lineup of Pixel products, including Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2. Most of the details on these products have already leaked, […]
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This wild, new feature coming to Chromebooks takes window-splitting to the next level
For as long as I can remember, Chromebooks have had window-split features of some sort. They started out simple, but the simple act of dragging a window to one side of the display and having it auto-split to half of the screen has been part of the ChromeOS experience for a very long time. Early […]
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Google Slides will now show you everyone’s cursor in real-time like Microsoft Loop
Many collaboration tools like Microsoft Loop have, since their inception, shown you the mouse cursor of your team members who are adding and editing a document with you in real-time. Now, Google Slides is catching up with the times. In a new Workspace Updates blog post today, the company announced just this, with a splash […]
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A great deal gets even better on the 2023 HP Chromebook x360 14c
Chromebooks deals just keep coming, and the latest one is on the device that is currently under my fingertips right now: the HP Chromebook x360 14c. About one month ago, we saw this new device drop to a fairly-tempting $499, but now it is on sale for an even more appealing price of $479! That’s […]
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NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube is delivering better subscriber numbers than ever
Most people know by now that the NFL Sunday Ticket package has found a new home away from DirecTV for the first time in over two decades. Its new residence is found over on YouTube and YouTube TV, and early indications suggest that this move and the performance of the service is going quite well. […]
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The Chrome Cast 238: Google’s new hardware revealed and Lacros on ChromeOS Flex
This week, we begin the conversation around Google’s upcoming hardware event slated for October 4th. We’re just a few weeks away, and now that Google has made all the new stuff we already expected official, we can begin looking forward to the event and seeing how the new Pixel phones and the new Pixel Watch […]
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Everyone’s wearing Shorts: Play Store adds video clips to promote games and apps
The Google Play Store is getting a YouTube Shorts-style video carousel at the top of its homepage. I bet you didn’t wake up expecting to read that, did you? According to a new Keyword Blog post, the company is officiating “The Play Report,” a pilot video series that dives into the apps and games you […]
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