For years, ChromeOS Flex has been a fantastic way to breathe new life into aging hardware. Whether it's an old Windows laptop gathering dust or a fleet of devices in a classroom, ChromeOS Flex offers a lightweight, secure, and easy-to-manage alternative. But traditionally, installing it has always … [Read more...] about Remote Deploying ChromeOS Flex From 4,000 Miles Away [VIDEO]
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Deal Alert: The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 just hit an all-time low of $379 [U]
UPDATE 12/2/25: I say it at the end of a lot of deal posts, and this time is was timely - this particular deal didn't last. Still, it's $150 off right now and at just $429, the deal is still very, very good! Original post continues below... When the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 first … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 just hit an all-time low of $379 [U]
Gemini is finally taking over navigation in Google Maps, replacing Google Assistant
Earlier this month, Google announced a massive Gemini upgrade for Maps, promising a smarter, more conversational co-pilot for your drives. Now, that update is finally hitting phones. As reported by 9to5Google, Gemini is beginning to roll out for all navigation modes in Google Maps, completely … [Read more...] about Gemini is finally taking over navigation in Google Maps, replacing Google Assistant
Google throttles free access to Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro due to ‘overwhelming demand’
If you've been enjoying the powerful new capabilities of Gemini 3 Pro and the viral Nano Banana Pro image generator, you might have noticed things getting a little tighter lately. Just a week after their launch, Google has quietly updated its access limits for free users, citing "high demand" as the … [Read more...] about Google throttles free access to Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro due to ‘overwhelming demand’
Meet Ironwood: Google’s new 7th-gen TPU is 4x faster and designed by AI
While we usually focus on the gadgets in our hands, the real magic of the AI era happens in the massive data centers powering them. This week, Google officially launched Ironwood, its seventh-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), and the specs are absolutely staggering. Google calls Ironwood … [Read more...] about Meet Ironwood: Google’s new 7th-gen TPU is 4x faster and designed by AI
If you hate making calls, Google Search can now call local stores for you to check stock and prices
We have all been there: you are hunting for a specific item—maybe a hot holiday toy or a specific beauty product—and you aren't sure which local store actually has it in stock. The only solution used to be spending an hour calling around, sitting on hold, and asking the same question over and … [Read more...] about If you hate making calls, Google Search can now call local stores for you to check stock and prices
Exploring the wild progress and future of AI at Google with Sundar Pichai
It has been a whirlwind few weeks for Google. From the launch of Gemini 3 to the viral success of Nano Banana Pro, the company's AI division seems to be firing on all cylinders. To give us a peek behind the curtain, Google CEO Sundar Pichai sat down with Logan Kilpatrick for a special episode of the … [Read more...] about Exploring the wild progress and future of AI at Google with Sundar Pichai
My favorite earbuds ever, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, are down to just $159
If you have been waiting for the right time to pick up a pair of high-end wireless earbuds, this is it. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro—which are, without a doubt, my favorite earbuds I have ever used—are currently seeing a massive discount for Black Friday. Right now, you can grab these premium … [Read more...] about My favorite earbuds ever, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, are down to just $159
Chrome on Android is finally getting a ‘Pin Tab’ feature clean up organization
If you are anything like me, your mobile browser is a chaotic graveyard of open tabs. Amidst the clutter of random Google searches and half-read articles, there are usually one or two tabs you actually need to keep open with the rest being questionable at best. Until now, those crucial tabs were … [Read more...] about Chrome on Android is finally getting a ‘Pin Tab’ feature clean up organization
The new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebooks are the only ones I want to use
I’ve realized something about my daily carry of late - I only seem to gravitate to one of two MediaTek Kompanio Ultra devices. Where I usually end up moving back to something like the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE once my reviews are finished up - thanks to that large, bright display and extra … [Read more...] about The new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebooks are the only ones I want to use
Google’s new “Aluminium” project is the Android-based future of ChromeOS, and we have the first details
***UPDATED 1/24/26 to reflect the clarification that "Aluminium" is the project name, not the actual OS name.*** For months, we've known that a massive shift was coming as Google has been somewhat-openly discussing its plans to merge the foundations of ChromeOS and Android to create a unified … [Read more...] about Google’s new “Aluminium” project is the Android-based future of ChromeOS, and we have the first details
No, Google isn’t secretly using your Gmail to train Gemini
If you've been on social media lately, you might have seen a viral warning claiming that Google quietly updated its settings to start harvesting your personal emails to train its Gemini AI models. It sounded troubling, plausible, and—according to Google—it is completely false. Google has … [Read more...] about No, Google isn’t secretly using your Gmail to train Gemini
