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
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“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
Pixel Tablet one year later review: What it’s like actually using it
The Pixel Tablet has been out for a little over a year now and I’ve been using it more and more lately. This Google-made Android tablet/smart home display definitely had a bit of a lackluster debut but it's now a device that I pick up a lot so let’s talk through how I’ve been using the Pixel Tablet … [Read more...] about Pixel Tablet one year later review: What it’s like actually using it
My time with the Pixel 9 Pro XL has me very excited for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold
I've already talked at length about my early feelings for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Between the build quality, the screen, the cameras, the battery life, the performance, and the video quality, I'm once again a big fan of Pixel. It's been a few years since I've been able to say that, and I'm happily back … [Read more...] about My time with the Pixel 9 Pro XL has me very excited for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Android 15 is officially headed to Pixel phones in October
The latest update from the Android Beta Program has dropped a pretty major hint about the official release date for Android 15. A splash screen on the latest update clearly mentions that users waiting for the stable Android 15 update should ignore this latest Beta update until Android 15 becomes … [Read more...] about Android 15 is officially headed to Pixel phones in October
Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets into customer’s hands a full week before launch
While the reception of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL has been quite good (immensely good from my perspective), there's still some serious anticipation building for the full release of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold on September 4th: only a little over a week away. However, for one lucky … [Read more...] about Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets into customer’s hands a full week before launch
