We’ve seen teases of Samsung’s first Android XR headset for months now, with mentions at major events like Google I/O and MWC. For everyone who has been itching to finally see what this Vision Pro competitor is all about, it looks like the wait is nearly over. A new report from ETNews suggests we … [Read more...] about The first Android XR headset from Samsung could be just a month away
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This new UGreen tracker is the ultra-thin Google Find My wallet tracker I’ve been waiting for
A few years ago for Christmas, my wife bought me a set of Tile trackers. It was a great gift, as I'm notorious for misplacing my keys and wallet, and I've used them quite frequently. But just the other day, I got the inevitable notification that my wallet tracker's battery is finally calling it … [Read more...] about This new UGreen tracker is the ultra-thin Google Find My wallet tracker I’ve been waiting for
I’ve found it: This is the Pixelbook Go successor I’ve been waiting for
Ever since the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 showed up in the office a few weeks ago, I’ve finally been able to pry the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 away from Robby and actually start using it as my daily driver. As someone who absolutely loved the Pixelbook Go and used it religiously until … [Read more...] about I’ve found it: This is the Pixelbook Go successor I’ve been waiting for
Spotify takes aim at YouTube Music with update to their free service
For years, the biggest frustration with using Spotify's free service has been the dreaded shuffle-only limitation. You’d search for a specific song, press play, and instead be launched into a randomized playlist with a measly six skips per hour to find what you were actually looking for. Well, in a … [Read more...] about Spotify takes aim at YouTube Music with update to their free service
Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: A new chip with a name that already needs an explanation
We're just a week out from Qualcomm's annual Snapdragon Summit, where the company will unveil the next-generation chip destined to power 2026's flagship Android phones. However, Qualcomm has jumped the gun by announcing the name of its new silicon—the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5—and has already … [Read more...] about Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: A new chip with a name that already needs an explanation
Gmail is making it easier to track packages and find the best deals
As we get closer and closer to the holiday shopping season, our inboxes are about to get a lot busier with order confirmations, shipping notifications, and an avalanche of promotional emails. In a timely and very welcome update, Google is rolling out two new features for Gmail designed to help you … [Read more...] about Gmail is making it easier to track packages and find the best deals
Your Spotify Premium subscription just got a huge audio upgrade at no extra cost
It’s been a long time coming. The saga of Spotify's high-fidelity audio offering has felt like a tech industry myth at times, with the first rumors dating all the way back to 2017. A promised 2021 launch came and went, and even as recently as this summer, renewed rumors were met with a healthy dose … [Read more...] about Your Spotify Premium subscription just got a huge audio upgrade at no extra cost
Google’s September Pixel Drop brings a visual refresh and smarter earbuds
The latest quarterly Pixel Feature Drop is here, and the September update is a big one, especially for owners of slightly older Pixel phones and the Pixel Buds Pro 2. This drop delivers on some of the key promises from last month's Made by Google event, bringing a splashy visual refresh to more … [Read more...] about Google’s September Pixel Drop brings a visual refresh and smarter earbuds
Google’s entire smart home lineup is about to get a huge upgrade
It looks like Google's entire smart home hardware lineup is about to get a big refresh. A new report from Android Headlines has detailed what appears to be the next generation of Nest Cams, a new Nest Doorbell, and the mysterious new smart speaker Google teased at Made by Google earlier this month. … [Read more...] about Google’s entire smart home lineup is about to get a huge upgrade
Last Chance: Our Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 giveaway ends this weekend
Just a quick heads-up for the entire Chrome Unboxed community: our latest giveaway is coming to a close this weekend. If you haven't yet entered for your chance to win the excellent Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, your time is officially running out. This is your final reminder before we close the … [Read more...] about Last Chance: Our Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 giveaway ends this weekend
The 256GB Google Pixel Tablet just dropped to one of its best prices ever
If you missed out on the Prime Day deals for the Google Pixel Tablet, you’ve now got another fantastic opportunity to score one at a massive discount. Over the weekend, the 128GB model dropped to its Prime Day price of $249, but the better deal has now emerged on the 256GB model. Right now, you … [Read more...] about The 256GB Google Pixel Tablet just dropped to one of its best prices ever
The Pixel Watch 4 is finally repairable, and that’s a huge deal
For the past three generations, the Pixel Watch has had one major flaw. If you broke the screen or the battery started to fade, you were simply out of luck. Without a warranty, your only option was a full, costly replacement. It was a glaring hole in Google's sustainability message and a major … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch 4 is finally repairable, and that’s a huge deal
