Quietly announced a couple weeks ago, Google has been working on delivering an update to Gemini Live that should enhance the conversational AI model with a few key upgrades. While Google hasn't published detailed release notes just yet, it appears the primary focus of this update is on speed and … [Read more...] about New and improved Gemini Live is rolling out: how to know if you got it already
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The wildly-popular Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is selling well and staying in stock
The ongoing story of the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 has been pretty fascinating. This new tablet isn't a breakthrough in any real way and it doesn't do much that hasn't been done before; but its combination of size and power are something the market simply hasn't seen in the US for a very, very long … [Read more...] about The wildly-popular Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is selling well and staying in stock
“Hey Gemini” rolls off the tongue so much better, and might be a new hotword option
In a recent APK Insight dive into the Google app beta (version 16.7.21) by 9to5 Google, some intriguing strings have surfaced, hinting at a potential expansion of Google's voice activation capabilities. It appears Google might be preparing to introduce a new hotword, "Hey Gemini," to coexist … [Read more...] about “Hey Gemini” rolls off the tongue so much better, and might be a new hotword option
ChromeOS 133 has officially arrived and is rolling out now
There's no denying the fact that this has been one of the strangest roll-outs of a ChromeOS update we've ever seen. Usually, we have the latest version show up and any number of days later, the release notes actually follow. This time around, however, things were completely backwards. On February … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 133 has officially arrived and is rolling out now
Double your Galaxy S25 Ultra storage at Samsung for free with this awesome deal
Though the new Galaxy S25 line of phones launched about a month ago, the deals and incentives aren't slowing down anytime soon. We wrote a couple weeks ago about the fact that Samsung was actually matching carrier trade-in deals on their own site, and now, as an incentive to continue considering … [Read more...] about Double your Galaxy S25 Ultra storage at Samsung for free with this awesome deal
The inevitable end of the Chromecast feels like it’s really here now
The Chromecast era officially began its ending back in August of 2024, but it's been lingering ever since. This week, it truly feels like the actual end is near. As of Thursday afternoon, the Chromecast with Google TV 4K and HD models are no longer available for purchase on the US Google Store. … [Read more...] about The inevitable end of the Chromecast feels like it’s really here now
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 hits its lowest-ever price of $329 once again
It has been quite some time since I've been able to write a headline like that one up there. Many, many times we've seen the Duet 5 drop to $349 ($150 off the MSRP), but it has been since November 2023 that we've seen it dip to what it currently sits at right now. Sure, the Duet 5 is starting … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 hits its lowest-ever price of $329 once again
The exclusive Chromebook Plus wallpapers need to expand or go away
Back about a year and a half ago when Chromebook Plus began, the features that actually launched were quite sparse. We complained about it back then, and by the following spring in 2024, all the promised AI bits and pieces were largely delivered to the platform in a way that truly helped Plus … [Read more...] about The exclusive Chromebook Plus wallpapers need to expand or go away
My favorite Nest Hub Google Photos feature is coming to other devices
Without doubt, the most used (and my most appreciated) Nest Hub feature is the Google Photos picture frame functionality. With the quality of the display on the Nest Hub and simple ability to put photos in an album and apply them to an ongoing slideshow, this feature is by far my favorite part of … [Read more...] about My favorite Nest Hub Google Photos feature is coming to other devices
Both of the latest Chromebook tablets are massively discounted right now
Truth be told, February isn't usually a great time for Chromebook deals. Coming off the usually-wild holiday buying season, most people are ready to stop spending money in the months that follow. Retailers and manufacturers know this, and that tends to make the more aggressive deals dry up quite a … [Read more...] about Both of the latest Chromebook tablets are massively discounted right now
Google may be adding new hardware requirements for Chromebook Plus
I'm going to connect a few dots in this post, but by the end of it (there's not too many dots, so hang with me) I think you'll agree that there's a very good chance we'll see a few new hardware requirements for Chromebook Plus from Google in the very near future. This is by no means official or … [Read more...] about Google may be adding new hardware requirements for Chromebook Plus
Google Tasks gets a standalone PWA
Google has quietly launched a standalone website/PWA for Google Tasks, bringing the full-screen interface previously confined to Google Calendar to its own dedicated domain. This move mirrors the existing Android experience, where Tasks exists both as a standalone app and integrated within the … [Read more...] about Google Tasks gets a standalone PWA
