Well, it looks like Google has righted the ship with Pixel 9 Pro Fold inventory. After a bit of a stock hiccup that left potential buyers empty-handed, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is back in stock and ready for pre-order. The only catch is you'll have to exercise a bit of patience. Shipping dates are … [Read more...] about All versions of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold are available for order again
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Oops! The pricey Pixel 9 Pro Fold won’t work with the Pixel Stand 2
This one might sting a bit if you're already someone who's invested in the Google ecosystem and eagerly awaiting the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It turns out Google's impressive-looking, expensive new foldable won't play nice with the Pixel Stand 2 – Google's own flagship wireless charger. Yeah. Launched … [Read more...] about Oops! The pricey Pixel 9 Pro Fold won’t work with the Pixel Stand 2
Pixel 9a leaks: Why Google is making another phone
Google's Pixel 9 series made a splash just a few weeks ago, but the Pixel excitement continues. While we've already seen the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel Pro Flod, it looks like Google is making room for one more in the Pixel family - the Pixel 9a. And now we have our first glimpse at … [Read more...] about Pixel 9a leaks: Why Google is making another phone
Why I’m looking very forward to the Pixel Buds Pro 2
We're about a month out from the arrival of Google's latest earbuds, and I'm cautiously optimistic about them. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 look to be the sort of iterative device I tend to really enjoy. They aren't out to reinvent the wheel or wildly change Google's approach to earbuds. Instead, they are a … [Read more...] about Why I’m looking very forward to the Pixel Buds Pro 2
Lexar’s “iPhone” SSD is crushing it on Kickstarter and it works on Android too
Lexar recently launched a Kickstarter for a brand-new portable SSD system targeted toward smartphone content creators, and it had blown past its $10,000 target goal and is currently sitting at a whopping $835,000. It's safe to say this thing is generating some serious buzz and Android users should … [Read more...] about Lexar’s “iPhone” SSD is crushing it on Kickstarter and it works on Android too
“Welcome Recap” in ChromeOS 129 is a productivity game-changer
Yesterday, I hopped over to the Developer Channel of ChromeOS 129 and it didn't take long for me to find a pretty big change in the overview mode that Google is prepping. You can read the post about that, but in a nutshell, the new overview mode has a bold, new look and is being prepped to deliver … [Read more...] about “Welcome Recap” in ChromeOS 129 is a productivity game-changer
CMF’s Buds Pro 2 and Watch Pro 2 are fine, but they’re not for me
When CMF announced their new hardware - including a new phone, new smartwatch, and new earbuds - I was pretty excited to finally give the brand a try. At the prices they come in at, CMF's hardware looks great and comes packed with tons of features for the money. While I knew all of it would come … [Read more...] about CMF’s Buds Pro 2 and Watch Pro 2 are fine, but they’re not for me
Gemini gets smarter with file uploads for more context and analysis
Gemini - Google AI's language model - just got even smarter. Thanks to a recent update, you can now directly upload files to Gemini chats to help add context, clarification, and deeper analysis to your work. This means Gemini can understand and process information from a wider range of sources, … [Read more...] about Gemini gets smarter with file uploads for more context and analysis
ChromeOS 129 introduces a massive overview mode overhaul
In a bit of an exploratory mood this morning, I ventured over to the experimental and unstable world of the Developer Channel on my Chromebook. I figure the version on display right now - ChromeOS 129 - is likely the version that we'll see shipping on the devices we expect to land this fall. So, … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 129 introduces a massive overview mode overhaul
A new Google Gemini update brings custom Gems and better image generation
Google's Gemini is rolling out exciting new features that were first previewed at Google I/O. These updates include the introduction of custom Gems for Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users, and the integration of the advanced Imagen 3 image generation model across all Gemini … [Read more...] about A new Google Gemini update brings custom Gems and better image generation
Google Meet “Take notes for me” is now rolling out
Staying engaged in meetings while trying to take comprehensive notes can be a challenge. At least I know it is for me, and that's precisely why Google is introducing "Take notes for me" - an AI-powered feature in Google Meet that automatically captures notes during your meetings so you can focus on … [Read more...] about Google Meet “Take notes for me” is now rolling out
The Google TV Streamer has a different chip under the hood than we thought
The new Google TV Streamer is here and it has some much-improved specs compared to the current Chromecast with Google TV. Boasting a much-improved 32GB of storage, a whopping 4GB of RAM, and 22% faster CPU performance, it tackles most of Chromecast's biggest pain points and should deliver smooth … [Read more...] about The Google TV Streamer has a different chip under the hood than we thought
