After a couple absolutely delightful weeks with the new Pixel 9 Pro XL, it's time to truly take the Pixel 9 Pro Fold out for a real spin. As I said when I first got my hands on the Pixel 9 Pro XL - I really, really love this phone. So much so that I almost don't want to begin the review process on … [Read more...] about It’s time: I’m moving my SIM card to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Running ChromeOS Flex on all sorts of odd, old, and new hardware [VIDEO]
ChromeOS Flex - the version of ChromeOS that can run on all sorts of old or new laptops - is a wildly useful, incredibly flexible OS that serves all sorts of purposes from reviving old hardware to saving huge companies from massive ransomware attacks. And though we talked about quite a bit around … [Read more...] about Running ChromeOS Flex on all sorts of odd, old, and new hardware [VIDEO]
ChromeOS 128 OOBE allows express setup via your Android phone
Again, here we are with some more stuff that has been unearthed in the latest ChromeOS 128 update. While the release notes had quite a few new features to enjoy, we also found that the new split-screen tricks do even more than expected as well. But late yesterday afternoon, I came across yet … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 128 OOBE allows express setup via your Android phone
The best Chromebook deals today: September 6th Edition
Hence, this post that will be updated on a near-daily basis to reflect the best Chromebooks out there that are currently on sale. We want to shine a consistent light on Chromebooks that offer great value and give you - the consumer - an easy way to sort through deals that can sometimes get a bit … [Read more...] about The best Chromebook deals today: September 6th Edition
Gemini-powered “Ask Photos” for Google Photos is slowly beginning to roll out to users
I'll never forget showing off in-app searches in Google Photos when it first came out. I'm still a bit blown away by how good my results are when I search for photos of the beach, a certain city, or simply one of my kiddos. It feels like magic most of the time, honestly, and it seems Google is … [Read more...] about Gemini-powered “Ask Photos” for Google Photos is slowly beginning to roll out to users
All the ways the new split-screen mode in ChromeOS 128 is awesome
I'll be honest, I had no idea the ChromeOS 128 update was going to be this fun! In addition to the new features announced officially from Google's own channels, I've already stumbled across a couple new discoveries on my own. One of those - the new split screen feature - just keeps getting better … [Read more...] about All the ways the new split-screen mode in ChromeOS 128 is awesome
Android gets 5 new features for accessibility, convenience and safety
Google has introduced a handful of new features for Android that bring some interesting and useful new functionality to the OS. From enhanced accessibility to streamlined search capabilities and critical safety features, these updates legitimately improve the Android experience for users across the … [Read more...] about Android gets 5 new features for accessibility, convenience and safety
All the new changes listed in the ChromeOS 128 release notes
Yesterday, we saw the wide roll-out of ChromeOS 128, but we didn't have the official release notes handy. Thankfully, late yesterday those were added to both the Chromebook Help Forums and to ChromeOS.dev. So, in a nutshell, here's all the ChromeOS team is announcing with this latest … [Read more...] about All the new changes listed in the ChromeOS 128 release notes
Pixel 9a rumored to get the same Tensor G4 as Pixel 9 Pro, but with a catch
Rumor has it that the likely Pixel 9a will come rocking the same Tensor G4 as its bigger, badder siblings. Assuming that much is true, we're looking at some decent power under the hood and some very competent AI abilities to boot. That all sounds great, and if my time with the latest, greatest from … [Read more...] about Pixel 9a rumored to get the same Tensor G4 as Pixel 9 Pro, but with a catch
ChromeOS 128 is available right on time and rolling out now
The ChromeOS team isn't wasting any time with ChromeOS 128 and it is rolling out as we speak - right on time. Like we've seen for the past handful of updates, the release notes aren't quite ready just yet, so I've been pecking around a bit this morning to see what - if anything - has changed with … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 128 is available right on time and rolling out now
Pixel Watch 3: no repairs, only replacements
Google's latest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 3, is a sleek and powerful piece of wearable tech, but it does come with a repair caveat: if you break your new watch, there is no official route to repair it. Instead, there's only an offer for a replacement. This marks the third Pixel Watch in a row with … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch 3: no repairs, only replacements
The new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is $100 off right now
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE - the iterative sequel to one of my favorite Chromebooks of all time - has been available for a few months now, but rarely on sale. Today, however, it is a full $100 off, and for just $549, you get a lot of fantastic stuff in this big Chromebook. Right up front, … [Read more...] about The new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is $100 off right now
