Google's Pixel phones have been making more waves than usual of late, and a new report from Counterpoint Research (via Android Authrority) gives us a glimpse into just how well they're doing. While still a small player in the US smartphone market, Google achieved a record 4% share of phones shipped … [Read more...] about Google Pixel phone sales see their best-ever quarter with Pixel 9 launch
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Insane deal: BOGO on Nest Audio speakers right now
We all know Google needs to update their smart speaker lineup, but I'd doubt any meaningful changes will be happening on that hardware front anytime soon. With the shakeup and move from Google Assistant to Bard to Gemini over the past couple years, the whole smart speaker ecosystem is in a bit of … [Read more...] about Insane deal: BOGO on Nest Audio speakers right now
Here’s where your Sharing section went in Google Photos
Google is constantly working to upgrade/improve the Google Photos app as time goes on. Hopefully, it is always in response to user data in an attempt to clean up the UI in ways that make all of our experiences a bit better while in the app. This time around, however, I'm not quite sure as the … [Read more...] about Here’s where your Sharing section went in Google Photos
Yes, you can stop duplicate notifications across Pixel devices
If you are one of the people using both a Pixel phone and the Pixel tablet, you've probably experienced the notification overload that comes with having two devices mirroring each other. Thankfully, Google heard the pleas for a solution and slipped a great new feature into Android 15 that's about to … [Read more...] about Yes, you can stop duplicate notifications across Pixel devices
7 questions with the head of Google Chrome, Parisa Tabriz
While up in NYC for the Chrome Summit, I had the unique opportunity to sit down with Parisa Tabriz, Google's Vice President and General Manager for Chrome. You might know her as the "Security Princess" (more on that later), but Parisa got started at Google as a hacker intern and now leads the entire … [Read more...] about 7 questions with the head of Google Chrome, Parisa Tabriz
This 16-inch QHD 120Hz Chromebook is only $317, don’t miss it like I did
Sometimes, I just miss it. I'll own it when I do, and honestly, I owe this particular Chromebook another look. We did our unboxing video on it and between some limited availability and other models of this Chromebook hitting the market when it was first introduced, a review just never happened. … [Read more...] about This 16-inch QHD 120Hz Chromebook is only $317, don’t miss it like I did
ChromeOS 130 release notes arrive, still unavailable for Chromebook Plus
Earlier this week, we shared the fact that ChromeOS 130 was official, but not yet available for Chromebook Plus devices. Today, Google has officially posted release notes on all the features you can expect to have at your disposal once this latest version hits your Chromebook. But I have to make … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 130 release notes arrive, still unavailable for Chromebook Plus
Why the Pixel Weather app got rid of the Froggy mascot
Earlier this week, we shared news that Google's Pixel Weather app finally made its way to older Pixel devices! Specifically, Pixel 6 and newer got in on the update, but in the midst of the roll-out, I'm sure many of you that don't have the latest Pixel devices from Google recognized a staple of the … [Read more...] about Why the Pixel Weather app got rid of the Froggy mascot
The Penoval USI Pen 2.0 works and stows perfectly on the new Lenovo Duet 11″
The new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" is a hit for certain. Building on an already-firm foundation of Duets that have gone before it, this latest iteration of Lenovo's Chromebook Tablet takes all the good stuff from devices that came before and only makes changes for the better. Where we sometimes … [Read more...] about The Penoval USI Pen 2.0 works and stows perfectly on the new Lenovo Duet 11″
Acer is likely building a high-end, larger Chromebook Plus 715
It's been over 5 years since we ventured up to New York for one of Acer's hardware previews. At that last event, we got hands on the newly-announced Acer Chromebook 714 and 715 - the lastest Chromebooks from the company that were squarely aimed at the enterprise market. A lot has changed since … [Read more...] about Acer is likely building a high-end, larger Chromebook Plus 715
Google ‘drops’ fresh merch for Pixel and Chrome Dino fans
Google's back at it with another round (or 'drop', if you will) of official merchandise, and this time around, they're giving some love to the Pixel brand. Back in April, we got the first real taste of Google's foray into the world of branded swag, and this latest drop only takes things up a … [Read more...] about Google ‘drops’ fresh merch for Pixel and Chrome Dino fans
Get the striking new ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 for just $369
Of all the new Chromebook Plus models that have hit the market in the past year since the initiation of the project, none are quite as eye-catching as the ASUS CX34. Sure, the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus strikes a baffling silhouette and it's gorgeous blue lid does snare a few glances here … [Read more...] about Get the striking new ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 for just $369
