I'll never forget showing off in-app searches in Google Photos when it first came out. I'm still a bit blown away by how good my results are when I search for photos of the beach, a certain city, or simply one of my kiddos. It feels like magic most of the time, honestly, and it seems Google is … [Read more...] about Gemini-powered “Ask Photos” for Google Photos is slowly beginning to roll out to users
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All the ways the new split-screen mode in ChromeOS 128 is awesome
I'll be honest, I had no idea the ChromeOS 128 update was going to be this fun! In addition to the new features announced officially from Google's own channels, I've already stumbled across a couple new discoveries on my own. One of those - the new split screen feature - just keeps getting better … [Read more...] about All the ways the new split-screen mode in ChromeOS 128 is awesome
Android gets 5 new features for accessibility, convenience and safety
Google has introduced a handful of new features for Android that bring some interesting and useful new functionality to the OS. From enhanced accessibility to streamlined search capabilities and critical safety features, these updates legitimately improve the Android experience for users across the … [Read more...] about Android gets 5 new features for accessibility, convenience and safety
All the new changes listed in the ChromeOS 128 release notes
Yesterday, we saw the wide roll-out of ChromeOS 128, but we didn't have the official release notes handy. Thankfully, late yesterday those were added to both the Chromebook Help Forums and to ChromeOS.dev. So, in a nutshell, here's all the ChromeOS team is announcing with this latest … [Read more...] about All the new changes listed in the ChromeOS 128 release notes
Pixel 9a rumored to get the same Tensor G4 as Pixel 9 Pro, but with a catch
Rumor has it that the likely Pixel 9a will come rocking the same Tensor G4 as its bigger, badder siblings. Assuming that much is true, we're looking at some decent power under the hood and some very competent AI abilities to boot. That all sounds great, and if my time with the latest, greatest from … [Read more...] about Pixel 9a rumored to get the same Tensor G4 as Pixel 9 Pro, but with a catch
The Google TV Streamer’s smart home feature could be a game-changer
Google has a knack for baking in just enough tempting features to make their new hardware enticing and the newly announced Google TV Streamer looks to be no different. While it's pricier than the Chromecast devices that came before it, there is one feature that might make all the difference: the new … [Read more...] about The Google TV Streamer’s smart home feature could be a game-changer
ChromeOS 128 is available right on time and rolling out now
The ChromeOS team isn't wasting any time with ChromeOS 128 and it is rolling out as we speak - right on time. Like we've seen for the past handful of updates, the release notes aren't quite ready just yet, so I've been pecking around a bit this morning to see what - if anything - has changed with … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 128 is available right on time and rolling out now
Pixel Watch 3: no repairs, only replacements
Google's latest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 3, is a sleek and powerful piece of wearable tech, but it does come with a repair caveat: if you break your new watch, there is no official route to repair it. Instead, there's only an offer for a replacement. This marks the third Pixel Watch in a row with … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch 3: no repairs, only replacements
The new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is $100 off right now
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE - the iterative sequel to one of my favorite Chromebooks of all time - has been available for a few months now, but rarely on sale. Today, however, it is a full $100 off, and for just $549, you get a lot of fantastic stuff in this big Chromebook. Right up front, … [Read more...] about The new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is $100 off right now
Pixel 9 Pro’s thermometer now works on humans, but is still strange
It's official: your Pixel phone can now measure your body temperature, adding a whole new level of functionality to this not-totally-useful feature that was introduced on the Pixel 8 Pro nearly a year ago. The Pixel Thermometer app has been able to measure the temperature of objects since its … [Read more...] about Pixel 9 Pro’s thermometer now works on humans, but is still strange
The ASUS Chromebook CM14 returns to its ridiculous $139 price
It's been a few months back, but once before, the ASUS Chromebook CM14 hit an all-time low of $139. For those who might've missed it, the CM14 is a solid little Chromebook that typically retails for $299 and is powered by a MediaTek Kompanio 520. It's not topping any overall speed charts, but it … [Read more...] about The ASUS Chromebook CM14 returns to its ridiculous $139 price
Pixel Watch 3 will continue the 3-year device upgrade trend
Google's new Pixel Watch 3 (in two sizes this year) is just around the corner, and with it, we have updated info regarding the software support timeline: three years of "guaranteed software updates." While it may be a tad bit unrealistic to expect Google's whopping 7 years of support for Pixel … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch 3 will continue the 3-year device upgrade trend
