We've spent some time talking about Chromeboxes lately because they make great work or at-home desktops without breaking the bank. Apart from that, the Chrome OS mini-PCs are easily upgraded and take up very little space when compared to a tower PC. While our "Ultimate Desk Setup" took things to the … [Read more...] about Budget-friendly accessories for your Chromebox
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The Autonomous L-Shape SmartDesk Corner is an absolute multi-use beast
My first attempt at a standing desk is a metal shelving unit that still sits in our studio to this day. Inspired by another co-worker I'd watched work from a standing position all day, I thought my overall health would benefit from standing at my desk throughout the day instead of sitting. After … [Read more...] about The Autonomous L-Shape SmartDesk Corner is an absolute multi-use beast
Deal Alert: Grab the original Google Nest Hub for $69 ($20 off)
Google's latest smart display offers up some substantial upgrades over its predecessor, the original Nest Hub. I reviewed the Nest Hub Gen 2 a couple of weeks ago and all in all the sleep tracking works rather well despite being somewhat minimalistic. Even if you aren't into Google "watching" you … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab the original Google Nest Hub for $69 ($20 off)
Got $3? You may be able to pick up a Google Home Mini
There is no shortage of great Google Assistant speaker options out there on the market to fit any budget or use case. Even now, you can score the premium Nest Audio by Google for the impressively low price of $79 and you'd be getting a seriously awesome speaker with all the features that come with … [Read more...] about Got $3? You may be able to pick up a Google Home Mini
The Pixel Buds A may lose my favorite feature from the original
In a bit of a troubling report from 9to5 Google, it looks like the upcoming Pixel Buds A may lose a vital feature that made the original 2 versions of the Pixel Buds stand out in a very good way. From digging into the Pixel Buds APK (the app that connects and controls the Pixel Buds), 9to5 … [Read more...] about The Pixel Buds A may lose my favorite feature from the original
Nest Hub 2 Review: Worth the upgrade? [Video]
This is the all-new second-generation Nest Hub from Google and while it may not look that different from the original Google smart display, there’s more here than meets the eye. Apart from the significantly cheaper debut price, the 2nd gen Nest Hub offers up some very useful features that might make … [Read more...] about Nest Hub 2 Review: Worth the upgrade? [Video]
Apparently we’ll see some leaked images of Google’s Pixel Watch later today
Over on Twitter, Jon Prosser has given us all a bit of a tease about a device many have been pining for in the form of simple tweet. There are no pictures, no videos, and no details just yet, but the tweet clearly says we should expect all of that later today via his YouTube Channel, Front Page … [Read more...] about Apparently we’ll see some leaked images of Google’s Pixel Watch later today
My Ultimate Chrome OS desk setup [Video]
A couple of years back, Robby did a really cool video on setting up a clean, minimalist Chrome OS desk but I wanted to do something a little different for my desk setup. So, I headed over to the other end of the spectrum and assembled my version of the Ultimate Chrome OS desk setup. While this setup … [Read more...] about My Ultimate Chrome OS desk setup [Video]
Google’s new Pixelbuds look to be on the way as Pixel Buds A
Revealed via a source to 9to5 Google yesterday, it looks like the rumored Pixel Buds successor is definitely coming soon and the pair will go by the name Pixel Buds A. While some things are still unknown about these upcoming earbuds, a few details were shared regarding the new colors and some of … [Read more...] about Google’s new Pixelbuds look to be on the way as Pixel Buds A
The Current State of USI Pens on Chromebooks [VIDEO]
About 6 months ago, we made a video about USI pens and Chromebooks. Back then, the focus was really all about just getting our hands on one of these hard-to-get pens and putting it to the test on a Chromebook that had support for the standard. At that time, plenty of Chromebooks had arrived … [Read more...] about The Current State of USI Pens on Chromebooks [VIDEO]
Google unveils the sleep-sensing, bass-boosting Nest Hub Gen 2
The cat got out of the bag a little early this morning when B&H Photo accidentally published a listing for Google's new smart display. It came as no surprise because now, the Nest Hub 2nd generation is officially official. At first glance, you may be thinking that this new smart display looks … [Read more...] about Google unveils the sleep-sensing, bass-boosting Nest Hub Gen 2
Acer USI Stylus pops up in select European markets
When the USI stylus movement first hit the Chrome OS scene, it was unclear as to whether or not the innovative new technology would take hold. Nearly two years later and USI pens have become the de facto writing tool for Chrome OS devices. Google has gone so far in backing the Universal Stylus … [Read more...] about Acer USI Stylus pops up in select European markets
