Following last year's consolidation of Pixel hardware and Android software teams, Google has announced a voluntary exit program for US-based employees within its Platforms & Devices division. This division encompasses a wide range of products, including Android (Auto, TV, Wear OS, XR), Chrome, … [Read more...] about Is Google’s voluntary exit program for their hardware division a red flag?
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Gemini Flash 2.0 is rolling out, powerful, and no longer experimental
Just last month, Google gave us a peek at Gemini 2.0 Flash, and now it's officially here! This isn't just a minor tweak, either. Google is calling 2.0 Flash a "new AI model for the agentic era," and it promises some serious improvements, especially for your everyday tasks. Think brainstorming, … [Read more...] about Gemini Flash 2.0 is rolling out, powerful, and no longer experimental
GeForce NOW turns 5 years old and is celebrating with some big releases
This February, GeForce NOW turns five, marking five incredible years of high-performance gaming completely in the cloud. Since exiting beta in 2020, GeForce NOW has changed how gamers access and enjoy their favorite titles on just about any device imaginable. With incredible advancements in … [Read more...] about GeForce NOW turns 5 years old and is celebrating with some big releases
The seemingly popular Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is sold out again
Though I've still not laid hands on it, the Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is a device I'd very much love to be using on a regular basis. From gaming to reading to general web browsing, this little tablet looks like a device that can do a lot in a very small form factor. And I don't seem to be alone in my … [Read more...] about The seemingly popular Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is sold out again
Don’t miss this insane $250 discount on the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE
I feel like I've said it 100 times around here, but I really do love the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE. For the standard MSRP of $649, you get a whole lot of upside in a device that has a massive screen and feels like a workstation you can drop in your backpack and use to get productive wherever you … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this insane $250 discount on the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE
Google provides changelog for the latest Pixel Buds Pro 2 update
Google has released firmware version 3.144 for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in the past few days and it seems to be rolling out pretty widely at this point. Without a proper changelog, we only were aware of some audio quality improvements and new chimes that confirm your earbuds are correctly placed in … [Read more...] about Google provides changelog for the latest Pixel Buds Pro 2 update
Chrome browser will stop syncing if your version is too old
Google is making a change to Chrome Sync that will affect users who haven't updated their browser in a while. Starting in early 2025, Chrome Sync will stop working on versions of Chrome that are more than four years old. This means that if you're using a very outdated version of Chrome, you'll need … [Read more...] about Chrome browser will stop syncing if your version is too old
A new update for your Pixel Buds Pro 2 may be waiting for you
It appears that the first post-launch update for the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 is starting to make its way to users. Unlike the norm for these firmware updates, I actually have the newest version already and can confirm that it is now likely to be widely rolling out. This new version 3.144 was first … [Read more...] about A new update for your Pixel Buds Pro 2 may be waiting for you
More YouTube Premium experimental features are here for you to try
YouTube Premium subscribers are in for a bit of a treat. The platform is rolling out a series of new experimental features designed to enhance the viewing experience, along with a pot-sweetening bundle deal for Google One users. YouTube Premium users can now enjoy early access to several … [Read more...] about More YouTube Premium experimental features are here for you to try
The sweet Acer Chromebook Spin 312 deal is back to save you $150
Remember the interesting Acer Chromebook Spin 312 that popped up at the very end of 2024 without any warning? Well, not only is it back in stock; this powerful little Chromebook and its intriguing $150 discount are both available once again for purchase. Acer has a review unit on the way over to … [Read more...] about The sweet Acer Chromebook Spin 312 deal is back to save you $150
The impressive Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is legitimately back in stock and I want one
Back at CES 2025, a small-ish tablet from Lenovo really seemed to capture the imagination of a wide audience that is clearly still interested in an easy-to-hold yet still-powerful tablets. The initial announcement of the Legion Tab 3 was met with tons of excitement, and shortly after it made a … [Read more...] about The impressive Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is legitimately back in stock and I want one
A quick look at the new Pixel-like ‘Getting Started Checklist’ for Chromebooks
Last week as ChromeOS 132 rolled out to users and shortly after, official release notes arrived to give us the scoop on what was new. One of the things I didn't expect to see listed was the new onboarding checklist that I actually stumbled on a couple weeks ago in the Developer Channel of ChromeOS … [Read more...] about A quick look at the new Pixel-like ‘Getting Started Checklist’ for Chromebooks
