It looks like Google might be cooking up a successor to the Pixel Tablet, based on codenames that have popped up in the first beta of Android 14 QPR3 for its Pixel phones. These codenames – Clementine and Kiyomi – were unearthed by 9to5Google and while details are scarce, the citrus theme leads me to […]
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Gemini Advanced AI: what it is, what it costs, and how to try it for free
There’s a good chance that Google’s recent AI rebranding might have left you feeling a little confused. From Bard becoming Gemini, to a new advanced chatbot and an AI Premium subscription, it’s easy to understand why some of you were left scratching your heads and wondering what exactly Google is now offering in the consumer […]
Continue ReadingLooks like Acer is making a mini Chromebox, too
It looks like Acer is getting into the mini Chromebox game, too! At the Integrated Systems Europe 2024 event, Acer unveiled the Chromebox Mini, targeting it as a digital signage solution according to posts from Liliputing and Chromebook Live. But with its compact size, decent specs, and versatile ports, this tiny computer has the potential […]
Continue ReadingGoodbye Bard, Google’s AI is now Gemini
If you’ve been following Google for any amount of time, you know they are prone to having a myriad of products and confusing nomenclature. The company’s efforts in AI are the most recent example of this. After ChatGPT rocketed into the scene, Google launched their AI efforts under the Bard branding and they even announced […]
Continue ReadingYouTube TV is getting a little more crispy
Hold onto your remotes, YouTube TV viewers! Your TV streaming experience is about to get a little better thanks to a new setting called 1080p Enhanced. After a few Reddit users posted about this feature showing up, YouTube has now responded and confirmed they are “rolling out a 1080p Enhanced option for YouTube TV and […]
Continue ReadingWait, I think Linus Tech Tips is pro-Chromebook now
I get it. Chromebooks aren’t for everyone. This much is quite clear. Just the other day in a business I won’t mention (because the work they did for me was fantastic in the end), I had a conversation with a younger person who is clearly a tech-minded individual. The work they were doing for me […]
Continue ReadingLeaks of the Pixel 8a box confirm minor design changes
The Pixel leak train continues to roll on! After leaks last week revealed a possible new iPhone-esque design for the Pixel 9, we now have a first look at the Pixel 8a, well the box, at least. Thanks to a photo of the Pixel 8a’s retail packaging, spotted on X by @chunvn8888 via 9to5Google, we […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s new Quick Share feature arrives on Chromebooks in the Dev Channel
Announced at CES 2024 in an official capacity (after leaking a bit prior), Google’s new collaboration with Samsung for Quick Share is not just beginning to show up on Pixel phones; it is arriving a bit early on Chromebooks, too. After seeing the news that the transition from Nearby Share to Quick Share had begun […]
Continue ReadingYouTube TV reduces broadcast delay indefinitely, just in time for Superbowl LVIII
We’re just over two weeks out from Super Bowl LVIII, and that means there will be tons of people watching a singular, live event at the same time. Last year, the Super Bowl became the most-watched telecast ever in the history of television programming, pulling in an average of 115 million viewers. I don’t have […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Chrome may finally get really good on iPhones
Since the beginning, in classic Apple fashion, no other web browser engines outside of Webkit have been allowed on iOS. So the Chrome you run on an Android phone is quite different under the hood when compared with the one that you get on iOS and iPadOS. Apple has instead forced companies like Google and […]
Continue ReadingGoogle to launch 15 new Chromebooks for 2024 with new features for school
Chromebooks have truly found one of their core callings in the world of education. Their collaborative, accessible, and sustainable features have made them a popular choice for K-12 classrooms. With automatic updates for up to 10 years and a remarkable track record of zero reported ransomware attacks to date, Chromebooks are reliable and secure devices […]
Continue ReadingNew generative AI features on the way to Google Chrome 121
Google Chrome has always been focused on pushing the web forward with new abilities. Over the years, these innovations have not only improved the efficiency and safety of browsing but have also made it a bit more personalized. With the release of Chrome (M121), a new wave of experimental AI features is being introduced to […]
Continue ReadingLeaked case renders further confirm the iPhone-esque look of Pixel 9
Well, that was rather quick. Just yesterday the bombshell reveal of the Pixel 9 (in renders, of course) took the internet by storm not because of some revolutionary breakthrough, but because of a painful likeness the new Google-made phone bears to the existing iPhone. While the design doesn’t look bad, it leans far too heavily […]
Continue ReadingYou can get alerted when the ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus goes on sale
Now that the hype of CES 2024 is past us, we’re still thinking quite a bit about the very interesting new ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus. And I’m sure many of you are, too. With its top-tier build quality, excellent specs, and what could be a very reasonable price, I’ve been thinking a lot about […]
Continue ReadingA new Minty Fresh Pixel 8 is set to arrive next week
The Pixel 8 series, already quite popular among the Android smartphone crowd, is getting what looks to be a fresh, new paint job for the early parts of 2024. Right on the heels of the latest news out of Samsung with the Galaxy S24 launch event, Google has a bit of a surprise for Pixel […]
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