This one might sting a bit if you're already someone who's invested in the Google ecosystem and eagerly awaiting the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It turns out Google's impressive-looking, expensive new foldable won't play nice with the Pixel Stand 2 – Google's own flagship wireless charger. Yeah. Launched … [Read more...] about Oops! The pricey Pixel 9 Pro Fold won’t work with the Pixel Stand 2
Why I’m looking very forward to the Pixel Buds Pro 2
We're about a month out from the arrival of Google's latest earbuds, and I'm cautiously optimistic about them. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 look to be the sort of iterative device I tend to really enjoy. They aren't out to reinvent the wheel or wildly change Google's approach to earbuds. Instead, they are a … [Read more...] about Why I’m looking very forward to the Pixel Buds Pro 2
“Welcome Recap” in ChromeOS 129 is a productivity game-changer
Yesterday, I hopped over to the Developer Channel of ChromeOS 129 and it didn't take long for me to find a pretty big change in the overview mode that Google is prepping. You can read the post about that, but in a nutshell, the new overview mode has a bold, new look and is being prepped to deliver … [Read more...] about “Welcome Recap” in ChromeOS 129 is a productivity game-changer
CMF’s Buds Pro 2 and Watch Pro 2 are fine, but they’re not for me
When CMF announced their new hardware - including a new phone, new smartwatch, and new earbuds - I was pretty excited to finally give the brand a try. At the prices they come in at, CMF's hardware looks great and comes packed with tons of features for the money. While I knew all of it would come … [Read more...] about CMF’s Buds Pro 2 and Watch Pro 2 are fine, but they’re not for me
Gemini gets smarter with file uploads for more context and analysis
Gemini - Google AI's language model - just got even smarter. Thanks to a recent update, you can now directly upload files to Gemini chats to help add context, clarification, and deeper analysis to your work. This means Gemini can understand and process information from a wider range of sources, … [Read more...] about Gemini gets smarter with file uploads for more context and analysis
ChromeOS 129 introduces a massive overview mode overhaul
In a bit of an exploratory mood this morning, I ventured over to the experimental and unstable world of the Developer Channel on my Chromebook. I figure the version on display right now - ChromeOS 129 - is likely the version that we'll see shipping on the devices we expect to land this fall. So, … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 129 introduces a massive overview mode overhaul
A new Google Gemini update brings custom Gems and better image generation
Google's Gemini is rolling out exciting new features that were first previewed at Google I/O. These updates include the introduction of custom Gems for Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users, and the integration of the advanced Imagen 3 image generation model across all Gemini … [Read more...] about A new Google Gemini update brings custom Gems and better image generation
Google Meet “Take notes for me” is now rolling out
Staying engaged in meetings while trying to take comprehensive notes can be a challenge. At least I know it is for me, and that's precisely why Google is introducing "Take notes for me" - an AI-powered feature in Google Meet that automatically captures notes during your meetings so you can focus on … [Read more...] about Google Meet “Take notes for me” is now rolling out
My time with the Pixel 9 Pro XL has me very excited for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold
I've already talked at length about my early feelings for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Between the build quality, the screen, the cameras, the battery life, the performance, and the video quality, I'm once again a big fan of Pixel. It's been a few years since I've been able to say that, and I'm happily back … [Read more...] about My time with the Pixel 9 Pro XL has me very excited for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Android 15 is officially headed to Pixel phones in October
The latest update from the Android Beta Program has dropped a pretty major hint about the official release date for Android 15. A splash screen on the latest update clearly mentions that users waiting for the stable Android 15 update should ignore this latest Beta update until Android 15 becomes … [Read more...] about Android 15 is officially headed to Pixel phones in October
Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets into customer’s hands a full week before launch
While the reception of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL has been quite good (immensely good from my perspective), there's still some serious anticipation building for the full release of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold on September 4th: only a little over a week away. However, for one lucky … [Read more...] about Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets into customer’s hands a full week before launch
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 with 8GB RAM is just $299.99
With all the swirling going on around the new, updated Lenovo Chromebook Duet on the way, you'd be forgiven for passing by this deal without the proper context. After all, the new version should be an improvement on the current generation, right? And if it's already showing up in the ChromeOS … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 with 8GB RAM is just $299.99
