Remember that class-action lawsuit accusing Google of sneaky data collection in Incognito mode? Well, it’s finally settled, and your incognito browsing habits might be a little more private now. According to The Wall Street Journal, Google has agreed to delete billions of improperly collected data records that reflect users’ private browsing activities. Incognito mode is […]
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Google is bringing on-device AI to the Pixel 8 after all
Remember that whole “hardware limitations” debacle with the Pixel 8? Well, surprise, surprise – they’ve changed their tune, and it looks like Gemini Nano is coming to the Google Pixel 8 after all, giving users who decided to enable it access to features like Summarize in the Recorder app, and Smart Reply in Gboard. Google […]
Continue ReadingGoogle accidentally shares time frame for RCS coming to iPhone
Google has “accidentally” dropped a clue on its Android website that suggests Apple might moving to implement their promised RCS implementation this fall according to a report from 9to5 Google. While the news that Apple is bringing RCS to iMessage isn’t new, per se, finally having a date attached to the effort gives us at […]
Continue ReadingLenovo’s pocket-sized Chromebox Micro arrives at B&H [U: listing updated]
Update 3/29: After posting this article, B&H has since moved the listing for the Lenovo Chromebox Micro. They marked the old listing as “discontinued” and have created a new listing here with a new price tag of $239. Unfortunately, Chromebox (and Chromebook) announcements aren’t always the most straightforward and this is another example of that. […]
Continue ReadingIt looks like Samsung’s new Chromebook Plus (‘Xol’) will be a bigger device
To say that I’m excited for the new Samsung Chromebook Plus that we know is on the way would be an understatement. We’ve been waiting a long time for Samsung to truly get back in the Chromebook game with something more like the Galaxy Chromebook, and there’s good reason to think that their upcoming device […]
Continue ReadingYouTube TV brings multiview to iOS but leaves Android behind
I’ve got some good news and some “Seriously, Google?” news. The good news is Multiview – the feature that lets YouTube TV subscribers watch up to four games at once – is finally coming to smaller screens, as noted by 9to5Google. But here’s the part that stings a bit: it’s rolling out first on iOS […]
Continue ReadingYouTube Music is testing out a feature it should’ve had all along
Remember the feature that was announced last October where you could hum a melody into YouTube and find the matching song? Well, it looks like Google is bringing the same feature to their music app – the place where you would think it would’ve appeared first. Nonetheless, Google is testing out a new feature that […]
Continue ReadingApple’s eventual AI may end up getting assistance from Google’s Gemini
Apple is clearly now full steam ahead on its attempt to integrate some form of AI into its devices moving forward. A recent article from Bloomberg (via The Verge) suggests a potential bombshell collaboration with Google is in the works that would bring Google’s Gemini AI models to Apple products in the future, with Apple […]
Continue ReadingNow’s the time to level up your home security with Nest Cams
If you’ve been eyeing Google Nest cameras to level up your home surveillance, now’s the perfect time to take the plunge. Nest cameras are currently discounted at Best Buy, with prices that haven’t been this sweet since Black Friday. With wired and wireless options, these cameras are here to help you protect both the inside […]
Continue ReadingLogitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk is confirmed ‘Works with Chromebook’
If you have been looking for a wireless trackpad and keyboard combo that works perfectly with your Chromebook, the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk might be the answer. After learning about the US release of this “desk in a box” that packs a keyboard and trackpad inside of a folding laptop stand, we quickly did some […]
Continue ReadingGoogle I/O 2024 dates and small live crowd confirmed
Each year around this time, we generally get a head-scratcher of a game from Google followed by an official unveiling for the dates of Google I/O. This year is no different, and Google’s latest game – called “Break the Loop” – is not only a challenging time, but also a great example once again of […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is finally rolling out a full-featured Nest Cam experience on the web
I’ve got exciting news for all you Nest Cam users out there! Google has announced in a Nest Community blog post that in the next few days you’ll be able to view recorded clips and navigate your footage directly on the home.google.com web portal. This brings us even closer to fully ditching the Nest app. […]
Continue ReadingGoogle TV home screen redesign arrives sooner than expected for some
The Google TV makeover that was announced late last month and was said to take “a few months” to roll out has already started showing up for some users. This redesign brings some fresh visual flair and useful features to the platform. It looks like the Chromecast with Google TV is first in line to […]
Continue ReadingCTL showed off the first affordable 5G RedCap Chromebook at MWC 2024
Just last week at Mobile World Congress, CTL made waves in both the 5G and Chromebooks worlds by showcasing the world’s first Chromebook equipped with the fast and affordable 5G RedCap technology. This innovation has major implications for the future of education, enterprise and even consumer Chromebook connectivity on the go. What is 5G RedCap? […]
Continue ReadingAndroid on desktop is a tough sell and Windows is dropping it
In a bit of a surprise announcement, Microsoft recently announced the shutdown of Windows 11’s Windows Subsystem for Android. The feature that has allowed you to run Android apps directly on your Windows PC for the past year is already being deprecated, but when you look at the reasoning behind this decision, it makes sense. […]
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