Alright, this story is pretty wild. Sam Mitrovic, a Windows security expert, recently shared his close call with an AI-powered scam that's so sophisticated, it nearly tricked him for a minute into giving away the login info to his Google account. Sam received a Gmail account recovery … [Read more...] about PSA: Be aware of this very elaborate AI-powered Gmail scam
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Get a like-new Pixel phone for less: Google launches Certified Refurbished Program
Google just launched a new "Certified Refurbished Phone program," and it's bringing some serious value to the table. If you've had your eye on a Pixel but weren't thrilled about the price tag, now's your chance to snag one for up to 40% off exclusively at the Google Store. This is big news for Pixel … [Read more...] about Get a like-new Pixel phone for less: Google launches Certified Refurbished Program
Google TV users can now natively watch content from Channel 4
For those who love keeping up with British television, Channel 4 has been a source of both joy and frustration. Their programming is top-notch, but getting it on Android/Google TV devices has been a real pain. Until now. After years of clunky workarounds and casting fumbles, Channel 4 has finally … [Read more...] about Google TV users can now natively watch content from Channel 4
This deal on the Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus at $130 off is rare, so don’t miss it
As one of the better all-around Chromebook Plus devices you can find, the Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus rarely goes on sale. The standard asking price is $499, and for a Chromebook that delivers this much good stuff in the box, that price is pretty competitive on most days without any need of a … [Read more...] about This deal on the Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus at $130 off is rare, so don’t miss it
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Review: Samsung is back! [VIDEO]
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus MSRP - $699.00 "This Chromebook simply nails the overall experience so well that I can simply overlook the few things it doesn't excel at." Pros Cons We've waited a long time for this one. Since 2020 and the debut of the original Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, we've … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Review: Samsung is back! [VIDEO]
The new Lenovo Chromebook Duet is $100 off right now
I'm going to be honest, I really didn't think we'd see this level of a discount on the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet this soon! Maybe in mid-November I'd expect this, but seeing the new detachable from Lenovo a full $100 off MSRP is pretty crazy at the end of October. You can watch/read our … [Read more...] about The new Lenovo Chromebook Duet is $100 off right now
YouTube Music Android and iOS apps get a modern floating menu facelift
The Android and iOS YouTube Music apps are getting a subtle facelift in the menu department, aligning their designs more closely with the main YouTube app. The change? An updated overflow menu that ditches the full-width layout for a sleeker, more-modern floating panel that works better with … [Read more...] about YouTube Music Android and iOS apps get a modern floating menu facelift
Google’s Gemini 2.0 update could be happening fairly soon
When Google introduced Gemini 1.0 Pro last December, it felt like a big shift in the AI landscape, with Bard (remember it being called that?) getting a serious upgrade and the Pixel 8 Pro being the first to showcase Gemini Nano. Then, we got 1.0 Ultra in Gemini Advanced in February 2024, followed by … [Read more...] about Google’s Gemini 2.0 update could be happening fairly soon
Chrome Summit 2024 made me hopeful for a higher-spec Galaxy Chromebook Plus
There's no denying it: the energy and vibe at Chrome Summit 2024 was palpable. We covered a lot about what we saw there this week in another post and video, but I am still finding myself very excited by the momentum currently found in the enterprise sector with ChromeOS, ChromeOS Flex, and … [Read more...] about Chrome Summit 2024 made me hopeful for a higher-spec Galaxy Chromebook Plus
Here’s everything we saw at Google’s Chrome Summit 2024 [VIDEO]
We recently had the opportunity to attend the Chrome Summit 2024, an event that dives deep into the world of ChromeOS in the enterprise sector. While we tend to generally focus on consumer-facing Chromebooks and software, this event provided a fascinating glimpse into how ChromeOS (and ChromeOS … [Read more...] about Here’s everything we saw at Google’s Chrome Summit 2024 [VIDEO]
The Pixel Tablet can now sync notifications in Android 15: Here’s how to set it up
The Pixel Tablet is a fantastic device that I've been using a lot around the house, but one thing that has consistently bugged me is the duplicate notifications. Thankfully, with the launch of Android 15, Google now has a fix that allows you to sync notifications across Pixel devices, including the … [Read more...] about The Pixel Tablet can now sync notifications in Android 15: Here’s how to set it up
Google debuts the new ChromeOS Readiness Tool, and it is pretty amazing
As part of the impressive (and at times a bit overwhelming) Chrome Summit 2024, Google took the wraps off a new version of the tool that does exactly what the label implies: tells you if your organization is ready for ChromeOS or not. Though a version of this tool has existed for nearly 4 years at … [Read more...] about Google debuts the new ChromeOS Readiness Tool, and it is pretty amazing
