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]
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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
Google rolls out an update to Quick Share for Windows with lots of bug fixes
According to 9to5 Google, it looks like Google has just dropped a new update for their Quick Share file-sharing app on Windows, bringing it to version 1.0.2002.2. There's not really anything new, here, but for the moment there shouldn't be. Instead, Google is focused on fixing things that haven't … [Read more...] about Google rolls out an update to Quick Share for Windows with lots of bug fixes
Pixel Watch 3 and Wear OS 5 made moving to a different phone wildly easy
I've been sitting on this for a bit, but last night was the right time for me to move back over to my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. I've had the foldable itch for about a month at this point, but I've declined to make the actual move over. I spent a few days with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and while it is a … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch 3 and Wear OS 5 made moving to a different phone wildly easy
Play the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Chromebook as soon as it releases tonight
Being a gaming fan on a Chromebook can be frustrating when it comes to game realeases. Sure, we have lots of game streaming options, but most times we don't see big titles launch on something like GeForce NOW at the same time as the big consoles. But that's not what's going on today! GeForce NOW … [Read more...] about Play the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Chromebook as soon as it releases tonight
Google Photos gets increased transparency for AI-edited images
As AI-generated and edited images only continue getting more realistic, Google Photos is taking a bold step toward transparency by clearly labeling images that have been edited using its own AI-powered tools. Users will soon be able to see if a photo has been altered using AI right in the app via … [Read more...] about Google Photos gets increased transparency for AI-edited images
Google Keep is getting ready to get a big handwritten notes overhaul
Google Keep looks to be getting some new abilities to make it far more like your digital notebook than ever, complete with handwritten notes that are versatile as well as intuitive. A recent teardown of Google Keep version 5.24.422.02.90 by Android Authority revealed some exciting strings of code … [Read more...] about Google Keep is getting ready to get a big handwritten notes overhaul
You can now magically hand off music from select Pixel phones to the Pixel Tablet
Google's magical tap-to-cast feature that was teased back at CES 2024 is finally arriving on select Pixel phones and the Pixel Tablet. This new feature allows you to effortlessly transfer music back and forth between your Pixel phone and Pixel Tablet by just moving your phone close to the tablet. A … [Read more...] about You can now magically hand off music from select Pixel phones to the Pixel Tablet
Snag one of my favorite powerful Chromebooks for just $579
I've not been shy over the past couple years about my love for the Acer Chromebook 516 GE and the follow-up Plus model that launched earlier in 2024. Both are quite similar, and both are insanely awesome for the same reasons. While the first model has nearly been removed from shelves, the new Plus … [Read more...] about Snag one of my favorite powerful Chromebooks for just $579
Another MediaTek MT8196-powered Chromebook emerges
Last week, we talked a bit about the new Chromebook in development called 'Hylia' that is in the 'Rauru' family and powered by the (likely) powerful MediaTek MT8196. This device is not only set to house the most powerful ARM processor we've yet seen in a Chromebook to this point, but it should also … [Read more...] about Another MediaTek MT8196-powered Chromebook emerges
I’d like the new Chromebook Quick Insert key a lot more if it did this one thing
I've been reviewing the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus for the past couple weeks (review coming very, very soon), and one of the big, new features this Chromebook shipped with is the inclusion of the new Quick Insert key up where the Launcher key used to be. It's a big change I've talked about … [Read more...] about I’d like the new Chromebook Quick Insert key a lot more if it did this one thing
