Many of us fondly remember Google's Stadia platform; a cloud gaming service that Google unceremoniously shut down, leaving many with a perfectly good controller that was basically useless. Seeing this as wildly wasteful, Google did give us a tool to unlock the Stadia Controller's Bluetooth … [Read more...] about Once again, Google extends the ability to convert your Stadia controller another year
Here’s what Google’s Pixel Tablet Pen was going to be
The Pixel Tablet launched with a curious omission: while it supported USI 2.0 stylus input, there was no first-party pen to accompany it. This sparked a wave of speculation that was eventually confirmed by leaks that Google was indeed working on a stylus for its tablet. However, despite the … [Read more...] about Here’s what Google’s Pixel Tablet Pen was going to be
The best Chromebook deals today
I wrote a buying guide of sorts on wading through the rough waters of good and bad deals on new and old devices, and if you don't find what you are looking for on any given day, I'd recommend giving that a read so you can go and make your own decisions across multiple retailers. But for those … [Read more...] about The best Chromebook deals today
Pixel’s Now Playing feature looks set to get a default playback option
Pixel's Now Playing feature that identifies songs playing around you for at-a-glance reference is about to get even better. This handy tool which first appeared on the Pixel 2 and 2 XL back in 2017 acts like a built-in Shazam, automatically displaying the song title on your lock screen and in your … [Read more...] about Pixel’s Now Playing feature looks set to get a default playback option
Pixel 6, Pixel 7 and Pixel Fold get 2 extra years of Android OS updates
Google has just quietly updated it's Pixel support page, extending Android OS updates for the Pixel Fold, Pixel 6, Pixel 7 series, by 2 full years. These devices will now receive a full five years of OS updates, matching the support window of the newer Pixel 8 and 9 lineups. Pretty sweet, … [Read more...] about Pixel 6, Pixel 7 and Pixel Fold get 2 extra years of Android OS updates
Get this excellent Chromebook with 512GB of storage for $325
While not the overall best Chromebook of the year, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 definitely goes down as one of the most surprising to me. If you recall, we had a prior Acer Chromebook Plus 514 with AMD processors inside at the end of 2023, so when another Chromebook Plus 514 arrived with some small … [Read more...] about Get this excellent Chromebook with 512GB of storage for $325
The December Pixel Drop is here with a host up updates
Google's December Pixel Feature Drop is upon us, and it's brimming with enhancements designed to make your Pixel experience even more intelligent and intuitive. This update goes beyond simple tweaks, offering substantial upgrades to Gemini AI, camera capabilities, and security measures. Let's break … [Read more...] about The December Pixel Drop is here with a host up updates
If you like YouTube TV’s “Enjoy the Zen,” I have good news for you
YouTube TV has taken its "Enjoy the zen" ad breaks to a whole new level with the launch of a dedicated channel just for their soothing, enjoyable content. That's right: those tranquil nature scenes and adorable animal clips are now available 24/7 for your viewing pleasure - no waiting for a dead ad … [Read more...] about If you like YouTube TV’s “Enjoy the Zen,” I have good news for you
Gemini extensions for your Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp are now arriving
The past couple weeks have seen quite a bit of movement in the Gemini space, and today is no different. To keep up with the theme of new functionality arriving every few days for the Gemini app on Android, Google is now rolling out extension for your Messages, Phone, and even WhatsApp, allowing … [Read more...] about Gemini extensions for your Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp are now arriving
Galaxy Chromebook Plus: behind the scenes with Samsung’s Rafael de Ory [VIDEO]
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus has been with us for a couple months at this point, and without doubt, it is the device I default to on a daily basis when I'm not reviewing something else. The absurd lightweight build, the screen, the keyboard, trackpad and performance all make it a Chromebook I … [Read more...] about Galaxy Chromebook Plus: behind the scenes with Samsung’s Rafael de Ory [VIDEO]
Google’s new GenCast weather forecasting system is mind-blowing AI
Google has just announced its latest AI-powered weather forecasting system - GenCast - and it's a pretty impressive achievement. GenCast isn't your average weather model. Instead, it's a diffusion model - the same technology behind those mind-blowing image, video, and music generation tools you've … [Read more...] about Google’s new GenCast weather forecasting system is mind-blowing AI
One of my favorite all-around Chromebooks is still just $249 right now [U: it’s back!]
I'm not sure how this is possible, but the mind-blowing deal on the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus is still going strong (after a one-day hiatus). If you saw it last week, you know what I'm talking about, here. As one of my favorite Chromebook to use, it was wild enough to see it get a massive $300 … [Read more...] about One of my favorite all-around Chromebooks is still just $249 right now [U: it’s back!]
