Here in 2023, it seems folding devices are having a bit of a moment. Recently, there’s been a lot of buzz around Google’s new Pixel Fold, Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the upcoming OnePlus Open that should arrive later in August. And it appears Google may just be getting started in this segment […]
Continue ReadingBoth excellent Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablets are on sale now for Back to School
If you’ve been eyeing one of the two only real options in the Chromebook tablet market, today could be your lucky day. Right now as part of their Back to School Deals, Best Buy has both the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 and Duet 5 on sale for up to $130 off retail. Both of these […]
Continue ReadingBe careful with “Back to School” Chromebook deals for this one, simple reason
As school-related summer approaches its end, parents and students alike are now on the lookout for the best back-to-school deals. Among the items always at the top of school supply lists are Chromebooks. It makes sense: they are budget-friendly, versatile, and easy to use. Even more, they’ve become a staple in education, making them a […]
Continue ReadingOnePlus Open is now the official name of the OnePlus V Fold
As the news and reviews of all of Samsung’s new hardware floods the internet, a simple tweet from OnePlus is enough to maybe turn a few heads in a different direction; especially the heads of those interested in Samsung’s expensive, extremely iterative Galaxy Z Fold 5. With one sentence, OnePlus is playfully poking at Samsung’s […]
Continue ReadingVerizon is offering to pay for YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket in its entirety
As we near the kick off of another NFL season, Verizon is offering up a huge incentive for new and existing customers that also happen to be NFL Football fans. If you are looking to upgrade your mobile or home internet plans, Verizon is offering to pay for your NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube in […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS 115 is arriving on schedule and full of fun, new updates [U: VIDEO]
Right on schedule, ChromeOS 115 is arriving on a Chromebook near you and unlike the last few 4-week updates, this one has quite a few new tricks up its sleeve. A few, small, handy updates are here to join in with a couple larger features that we’ve been testing for a few months at this […]
Continue ReadingThe ChatGPT Android app is rolling out, but Chromebook users should steer clear
Just yesterday we talked about the official ChatGPT Android app arriving in the Play Store as “coming soon” for anyone interested. While I thought the turnaround on that availbility would happen in the coming week or so, rollout has begun far faster than that. About 30 minutes ago I received a notification on both my […]
Continue ReadingThe excellent ASUS Chromebook I’ve been using for a few weeks is $200 off today only
So, this is a little bit of awkward territory. A new device came to the office a couple weeks ago and it is a review unit, so the box was already opened and doing a normal unboxing felt strange. Instead, we thought we’d go right to an impressions/review of it after I tested it for […]
Continue ReadingBing AI is no longer Edge-only as Microsoft lifts Chrome and Safari blocks
Microsoft’s Bing’s AI chatbot (powered by ChatGPT-4) has been an Edge-only affair up to this point. But as of this week, you can now try it out on Google Chrome and Safari, too. First noticed by Windows Latest (via 9to5Google), Bing.com’s AI chatbot can now be accessed from these two popular browsers, broadening its reach […]
Continue ReadingWin the ‘ChromeOS for Business’ bundle from Google, LG, and Cameyo
This is a very, very exciting announcement that we’ve been waiting to share for a bit. We’re partnering with Google, LG, and Cameyo to give away 10 ChromeOS for Business bundles to one lucky winner that will include 10 LG 34” All-In-One ChromeOS Flex devices along with 10 Cameyo Virtual App Delivery (VAD) licenses and […]
Continue ReadingChatGPT is on the way to an Android device near you with an official app
In the event that you have somehow missed all the hype/fear/excitement over ChatGPT, perhaps a recap is in order. ChatGPT is a highly sophisticated AI chatbot built to deliver state-of-the-art language modeling techniques. Its claim to fame is the ability to replicate human-like conversation, giving users an opportunity to engage in deep interactions while getting […]
Continue ReadingDon’t miss this huge deal on the latest, greatest Chromebook from Acer
While we’re still waiting for our review unit of the latest, higher-end Chromebook from Acer – the new Chromebook Spin 714 – that doesn’t mean we don’t already know enough about this device to easily and enthusiastically recommend it. Taking more than just a design cue from the last-gen Acer Chromebook Spin 714, the new […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel Fold: My thoughts after actually using it [VIDEO]
There’s no denying that the foldable phone form factor spices up the somewhat boring smartphone market. As with any new phone, there are usually awesome, new features and there are failures; and the Pixel Fold is no exception. After actually spending some time with it as my primary phone, I have some thoughts that I’ve […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Assistant is finally going to get a bit of generative AI
Google Assistant looks to finally be on the receiving end of some generative AI and will soon be able to condense long passages of website text into manageable, clear-cut summaries. An update is being worked on in the Google app beta version 14.29 and a new “Summarize” feature has been spotted by 9to5 Google that […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Tensor G3 in the Pixel 8 will be more powerful, but here’s what it needs to be truly great
Google’s Tensor G3, the newest version of the company’s silicon set to power the upcoming Pixel 8 series, and from the looks of it, Tensor G3 will be an upgrade over G2 in some key ways. Detailed by Android Authority, the new chip’s spec sheet certainly promises better overall performance, a more-modern core layout, advanced […]
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