Google has officially released the Google Home Favorites widget for all Android users with devices running Android 12 or higher! Previously available only to those in the Public Preview program, this widget provides convenient and quick access to frequently used smart home devices and automations … [Read more...] about Google Home’s new Favorites widgets gives you quick access to your smart home
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Android 15 rolls out to Pixel devices large and small
Well folks, it's finally here! Android 15 is officially making its way to Pixel devices, and as always, there are quite a few new things under the hood to talk about. Google's packed Android 15 with quite a few new features focused on security, productivity, and overall user experience. It's … [Read more...] about Android 15 rolls out to Pixel devices large and small
Running with Pixel Buds Pro 2 for a month highlights their biggest improvment
My biggest gripe with the original Pixel Buds Pro is that they wouldn't stay in my ears when running. It was a real bummer, because I loved everything else about them. They were comfy for long flights and hours of wear at the office, but any kind of workout was a no-go. So, naturally, the first … [Read more...] about Running with Pixel Buds Pro 2 for a month highlights their biggest improvment
The Galaxy Chromebook Plus dictation button is cool, but the feature needs work
Of all the superlatives available on the new Galaxy Chromebook Plus from Samsung, the new dictation key is one of the quieter first-ever features we've seen. I'm not even sure it was mentioned in much of the announcement materials, but we knew it would be here before it was announced, and I'm happy … [Read more...] about The Galaxy Chromebook Plus dictation button is cool, but the feature needs work
Is anyone else still missing the multi-calendar feature on their Chromebook?
Earlier this year, I was absolutely elated at the promise of multi-calendar support for the ChromeOS Quick Settings calendar. As someone who doesn't keep much on my personal calendar (and relies heavily on my wife's organized calendar instead), having all the calendars I reference in Google Calendar … [Read more...] about Is anyone else still missing the multi-calendar feature on their Chromebook?
This 1.5TB microSD card is a perfect $105 companion for the new Galaxy Chromebook Plus
While editing the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus unboxing earlier this morning, I was reminded that this new device includes something that we don't see on every Chromebook: a microSD card slot. This handy port means you can easily expand the storage on this device, and it got me thinking about just … [Read more...] about This 1.5TB microSD card is a perfect $105 companion for the new Galaxy Chromebook Plus
Unboxing the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus [VIDEO]
The new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is in the house and we are so excited to dive into the box to give you all a much deeper hands-on, initial look at this incredible Chromebook. Our time in New York was quite limited with it, but now that we have a review unit around, you can bet I'll be … [Read more...] about Unboxing the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus [VIDEO]
You can now go see and feel the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus’ best features in-person
Today is the day, folks! In many Best Buy locations across the country, you can now walk into a store, pick up and hold a Galaxy Chromebook Plus for yourself. We have a video coming (hopefully) later today that I cannot wait to share with you, but only so much can be conveyed in a video. … [Read more...] about You can now go see and feel the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus’ best features in-person
You can now search with Google Lens in the Chromebook Gallery app
Quite some time ago, we covered a new ability that looked to be on the way for Chromebooks across the board: Google Lens in the Gallery app. Since May, we at least knew this tool would be on the way, but we didn't really know exactly how it would play out. Then, last month, across the board the … [Read more...] about You can now search with Google Lens in the Chromebook Gallery app
Now is the time for Samsung phones to be Phone Hub App Streaming on Chromebooks
Now that we're in the age of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, there is one lingering thing that needs to be taken care of: the addition of Samsung's phones in the list of devices that allow for ChromeOS' Phone Hub App Streaming. I've advocated for this in the past, but now that we have a … [Read more...] about Now is the time for Samsung phones to be Phone Hub App Streaming on Chromebooks
Don’t miss these two sub-$200 Chromebook deals
While we've been talking quite a bit about the arrival of two very awesome new Chromebooks, I'm always a sucker for a great deal. And in the Chromebook world, there are usually two types: big discounts on more-expensive devices, and solid deals on Chromebooks that were already cheap to begin with. … [Read more...] about Don’t miss these two sub-$200 Chromebook deals
Why I’m still betting we’ll see a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus with 16GB of RAM
As of yesterday, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus went from "coming soon" to "arriving now." For those who ordered theirs already or who chose to swing by a local Best Buy store yesterday, the process of settling in with Samsung's latest Chromebook has officially begun. Our own unboxing will be … [Read more...] about Why I’m still betting we’ll see a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus with 16GB of RAM
