The story of USI pens is a long one. In fact, the entire USI (universal stylus initiative) platform dates all the way back to 2015. In a similar manner to unifying ports under one, universal standard (USB), USI aims to wrangle all the differing, proprietary digital pen technologies into one, … [Read more...] about Hands-On: USI pens for Chromebooks are finally arriving and they are awesome [VIDEO]
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[Update: Sold Out] This certified USI stylus is available once again for $49
On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we spent a few minutes talking about the Universal Stylus Initiative and what it means for the future of buying a pen for your Chromebook. The concept is a brilliant one. Create a universal standard for digital pens so when you purchase one, it works on a … [Read more...] about [Update: Sold Out] This certified USI stylus is available once again for $49
Where to find Student Discounts for back to school tech
Whether online or in person, thousands of students are currently getting back in the swing of things and that means back to schools shopping. While shopping for a Chromebook is a massive undertaking thanks to high demand and short supply, there are still devices to be found and you can save some … [Read more...] about Where to find Student Discounts for back to school tech
Fitbit is officially bringing Google Assistant to your wrist with two new watches
While the regulatory hurdles persist for Google's acquisition of Fitbit, it looks like some of the effects are already being realized with Fitbit's latest announcement of 2 new watches for 2020 that will feature the Google Assistant baked right in: The Fitbit Versa 3 and the new Fitbit Sense. Both … [Read more...] about Fitbit is officially bringing Google Assistant to your wrist with two new watches
Double down with $70 off a pair of Lenovo Smart Displays
I have to admit, Lenovo has my loyalty when it comes to smart displays. We have a Nest Hub in our home but my tiny Lenovo Smart Clock is my favorite device when it comes to an Assistant-enabled display. However, Lenovo's slightly larger and even more capable 7" display has quickly become our … [Read more...] about Double down with $70 off a pair of Lenovo Smart Displays
Here’s the first USI stylus you can buy on Amazon that we can actually recommend
USI pens have been quite difficult to come by in 2020. As a matter of fact, the only pen that is actually USI (Universal Stylus Initiative) compatible is made by HP and apart from a very tiny window when it was actually available for order, it has never been one you could actually buy. New … [Read more...] about Here’s the first USI stylus you can buy on Amazon that we can actually recommend
[Update: Google Store] The other 3 Pixel Bud colors are now available and shipping
Well, we presumed it would happen very soon and now, it looks like the day has arrived. August 20th was the date set for Google to start shipping the budget-friendly Pixel 4a and many in the tech world postulated that the folks in Mountain View would quietly release the three long-overdue color … [Read more...] about [Update: Google Store] The other 3 Pixel Bud colors are now available and shipping
Smart Home Sunday: Big savings on the tiny Lenovo Smart Displays
Two of my favorite Assistant-enabled smart displays are currently on sale and you can get one for as little as $39.99. While these two devices may not be as feature-rich as larger models on the market, the 7" Lenovo Smart Display and 4" Lenovo Smart Clock both have a lot to offer at a price that's a … [Read more...] about Smart Home Sunday: Big savings on the tiny Lenovo Smart Displays
“Almost Black” Pixel Buds surface in the UK
Well, it has been nearly an entire year since Google teased the company's TWS Pixel Buds at the 2019 #madebygoogle hardware event. It took just shy of seven months for the Clearly White version of the highly-anticipated earbuds to officially hit the market but the other colors remained in the all to … [Read more...] about “Almost Black” Pixel Buds surface in the UK
Almost Black Pixel Buds show up, sell out, and hint at imminent arrival of other colors
Just yesterday, a post on Reddit claimed that the Almost Black version of the Pixel Buds showed up online and was available for order. Quite a few comments under the original post claim that the all-matte-black version of the Pixel Buds were not only available, but able to be purchased and are … [Read more...] about Almost Black Pixel Buds show up, sell out, and hint at imminent arrival of other colors
Why I Ditched My Google Pixel Buds for the Apple AirPods Pro [VIDEO]
For reasons that go deeper than I care to get into, that title was a tad bit hard to write. I don't hate Apple. On the contrary, I actually appreciate a lot about Apple's hardware on a regular basis. I know, for instance, that they are responsible for the smartphone as we know it. They pioneered … [Read more...] about Why I Ditched My Google Pixel Buds for the Apple AirPods Pro [VIDEO]
Hands-on with Dell’s new wireless keyboard made for Chromebooks [VIDEO]
A keyboard is a keyboard, right? I mean, in the grand scheme of things, we've all become pretty accustom to using a keyboard. Whether its on a laptop, desktop, on a screen, or as part of a folio case, the ubiquitous keyboard is a part of everyday life for many of us. So, when one comes out that … [Read more...] about Hands-on with Dell’s new wireless keyboard made for Chromebooks [VIDEO]
