With Samsung’s announcement of their new tablet lineup last week, I’ve been thinking a bit more about the allure of the Pixel Tablet and how it differentiates itself. With it’s included speaker dock, the Pixel Tablet can do something quite different than what we see from the rest of the crowd, and there’s something interesting […]
Continue ReadingMore details leak for the Pixel Watch 2, including UWB support
Google’s first Pixel Watch may have had a few shortcomings, but it gave them a stellar launch pad for future iterations. In just a couple months, Google is prepping to unveil the Pixel Watch 2; and though we won’t know all the details until its actual launch sometime in October, there are some new details […]
Continue ReadingYou may soon be able to get your Pixel phone repaired at Best Buy
Dealing with a broken smartphone is never a pleasant experience. For many Google Pixel users, that experience has felt a bit like a nightmare with Google’s fairly poor track record of correcting issues and problems that arise with their own Pixel-branded hardware. But things may be changing on that front according to a new report […]
Continue ReadingBig savings on Nest Wi-Fi Pro 3-Pack bundled with a Chromebook at Best Buy
Thanks to a heads-up from one of our Patrons (you can see more about becoming a part of our Patreon community here), we’ve been made aware of a pretty awesome deal that’s likely of interest to some of you out there shopping not only for a new Chromebook, but a better connectivity solution for your […]
Continue ReadingYou can now buy the sleek, long-lasting ASUS Chromebook CM14 Flip at Walmart
We’ve been keeping an eye on the ASUS Chromebook CM14 Flip ever since its surprise unveiling at CES 2023. It’s one of those quiet Chromebooks that captured our attention thanks to an interesting combo of features, battery life and price. However, as the months have gone on, I sort of forgot about it until getting […]
Continue ReadingMore Chromebook models are now eligible to get Minecraft for free via perks
Not long ago, Google introduced a new Perk, allowing certain Chromebook models to obtain the new Chromebook-ready Minecraft Android app for free. The initial list of eligible devices wasn’t that long, but thanks to one of our readers –@GoldenCheezie on Threads – we’ve been made aware of some updates to the official device list. If […]
Continue ReadingDon’t miss these 3 big deals on 3 big Chromebooks
Back to School season is in full swing – as evidenced by my trip out to the store during lunch that took twice as long as normal – and that means Chromebook deals are popping up left and right. What I’ve noticed today is the fact that there are a few excellent, larger-screen options available […]
Continue ReadingGboard is set to roll out a new “Resize” customization feature for tablets and foldables
Currently in the Beta version, Google’s Gboard is introducing a new feature called “Resize.” This addition brings a simple, visual way to make granular customizations to the keyboard’s height, width, and location on-screen: making typing on your Android devices a more comfortable experience and giving larger screen devices like tablets and foldables a bit more […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is changing the way Chrome handles downloads with a new tray
For years, the Chrome browser has used a tray at the bottom of the screen to handle active and completed downloads: a unique quirk that has begun to age a bit in light of other browsers simply tucking them behind a button or another menu. However, the time has come for some cleanup of this […]
Continue ReadingThe folding OnePlus Open may get delayed, but it’s not all bad news
The foldable phone market here in the US is busier than it has ever been. With the release of the Pixel Fold in the past few weeks and the recent official announcement of the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, we already have a 100% increase in available folding phone options here in the States. […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is curiously adding a “Read aloud” feature to Chrome that doesn’t require the Assistant
Remember the Google Assistant’s “Read It” feature that basically turned the internet into an audio book? Maybe you do, maybe you don’t, but the concept is not only solid; it actually works extremely well. With great voices and an attention to cadence and pauses, the Assistant’s “Read It” feature brings web pages to life and […]
Continue ReadingGoogle may finally be ready to decouple Chrome from ChromeOS with the 116 update
Over the past two years, Google has been working on a project known as Lacros, a move aimed at separating the Chrome browser from ChromeOS. In the end, Lacros will be the Chrome browser you get on every Chromebook and because it won’t be attached to the core of the OS any longer, it will […]
Continue ReadingHow to copy and paste on a Chromebook like a pro [VIDEO]
One of the most common inquiries we receive about Chromebooks involves the copy and paste function. Though the shortcuts for these actions are pretty cut and dry, Chromebooks now have an advanced copy-pasting technique that is more versatile and useful than the traditional method. Once you understand how to use it, you’ll be copy/pasting like […]
Continue ReadingDon’t miss $150 off on the powerful Acer Chromebook 516 GE
If you are shopping for a great Chromebook for the Back to School season, you may have just found exactly what you are looking for. Right now, Best Buy is offering the Acer Chromebook 516 GE – easily one of my favorite Chromebooks available right now – for just $499. That’s a full $150 off […]
Continue ReadingWhat to expect from Google’s new Fitbit app: coming this fall
Google has just announced a completely revamped Fitbit app scheduled for launch later this fall. The new app will offer a comprehensive, personalized perspective on health and wellness, focusing on the metrics most important to the individual using it. In the lead up to the actual release, Fitbit has invited a select group of users […]
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