Earth Day is always a good reminder to be a bit kinder to our planet. This year, I’m thrilled to see Acer stepping up with some great initiatives. Not only have they launched a consumer-focused trade-in program, but they’re also tackling plastic pollution head-on with a partnership that aims to truly make an impact. Got […]
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Google Pixel 9 Pro leak confirms iPhone clone design
Well, folks, It looks like the early leaks were true. New hands-on photos of the upcoming Google Pixel 9 Pro have surfaced, giving us our first glimpse at the iPhone-esque design that appears to be a total revamp and all-new look for Google’s flagship devices. There are several hands-on photos here, so let’s dive in. […]
Continue ReadingAcer’s new Chromebook Plus 514 is more of the same, but different
Today, Acer is announcing a new Chromebook Plus 514 model that keeps the same name, much of the same look, but a few differing pieces both on the inside and on the outside from the existing one. Sat next to one another, the first Chromebook Plus 514 and this new one look quite similar. There […]
Continue ReadingYouTube’s crackdown on ad blockers escalates
YouTube is cracking down on mobile ad blockers. In an update on Monday, the platform warns that if you use a third-party app to watch YouTube without ads, you might experience playback issues. This means videos could buffer excessively or see the error “The following content is not available on this app” when trying to […]
Continue ReadingHere’s why we’re taking a break from YouTube [VIDEO]
I know a title like that is a pretty loaded one and, to be fair, that’s on purpose. We want you to read this and watch the video, but the reasons are likely a bit different than what you came in thinking they are. I’ll say this right up front: we’re not going anywhere, the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle kills off yet another fantastic service
It looks like the famed Google Graveyard is set to claim yet another service – VPN by Google One is shutting down. A customer email has revealed the news (we saw it over at The Verge and it was further confirmed by 9to5 Google), stating vaguely that the service will be shut down at some […]
Continue ReadingWalmart’s excellent Onn. Google TV streaming box getting a “Pro” upgrade
If you’re a Google TV fan, you’ve probably heard us talk about and recommend Walmart’s onn. brand. Their Google TV boxes are serious Chromecast contenders, delivering the same experience, with a better remote, for less money. If you’re in the market for a Google TV device, the Onn. box is our go-to recommendation. Now we […]
Continue ReadingGoogle adds new advanced security for Chrome, but it’ll cost you
Google Chrome still holds the title as the world’s most popular web browser by a very wide margin. Its intuitive interface, constant updates and massive library of extensions make it the easy choice for most people choosing how to browse the web. But just as important as all those other features are, security is and […]
Continue ReadingOnce again, The Masters website is everything I love about the open web
The Masters tournament is underway, and yet again The Masters website/PWA (masters.com) is blowing my mind as it continues to push the envelope of how we experience big golf tournaments on the web. This year, as it has done for the past few years, the website’s capabilities and focus on personalized fan experience make it […]
Continue ReadingFind My Device on Android just got a massive upgrade
It’s finally here – Google has started rolling out its revamped Find My Device network, and it’s looking seriously powerful. This update is basically Android’s equivalent to Apple’s Find My network, letting you track stuff down even when it’s not connected to the internet. The magic of this revamped network is in crowdsourcing. Your lost […]
Continue ReadingExclusive: Google demoed the new Chromebook Plus AI features for us [VIDEO]
I’ve been a bit tough on the ChromeOS team of late. From updates with ghost “new features” to the missing AI toys we were promised all the way back in October as Chromebook Plus was launched, I’ve not been shy about calling out Google on these things. As an independent media outlet, we sometimes get […]
Continue ReadingTesting Lenovo’s tiny Chromebox Micro to see if it supports a touchscreen
In a world where Chromebooks have matured and gotten really good over the last few years, something like the Lenovo Chromebox Micro has been a breath of fresh air. This little powerhouse is about the size of a smartphone, yet it packs a full desktop ChromeOS experience, which has my wheels turning on all the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle TV is providing totally free coverage of the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Today is the day, folks! The highly anticipated total solar eclipse of 2024 is set to be a major event, and even if you’re not planning a road trip to the path of totality, you can still have a front-row seat. Google – via Google TV – is offering a fantastic way to watch the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Podcasts is officially dead: What you need to know
Well, it’s official— the Google graveyard has a new resident. As of a few days ago, Google Podcasts is no longer available to consumers in the United States. We’ve known the day was coming but now the app is unusable. When you launch the app, there is now just a landing page explaining the shutdown […]
Continue ReadingHP unveils 4 new Chromebooks with 2 new Plus models included
In an update we received late yesterday evening, we were made aware that HP has launched 4 new Chromebooks – 2 standard, 2 Plus – that have varying availability dates from right now until May 2024. There are two clamshell models and two convertibles with each form factor getting a standard version and a Plus […]
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