Google is making a pretty big splash at the 2024 ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) conference, showcasing their latest additions for classroom technology that includes new Chromebooks and new Google Workspace for Education features. If you happen to be at the event, you can … [Read more...] about Google announces Gemini for teen students at ISTE 2024
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Google One VPN is officially shut down: What this means for users
Google has officially pulled the plug on its Google One VPN service as of June 20, 2024. The decision, attributed to low usage and a desire to focus on "more in-demand features," leaves Google One subscribers seeking alternative ways to secure their internet connections. Introduced in 2020 and … [Read more...] about Google One VPN is officially shut down: What this means for users
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (Intel) Review [VIDEO]
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (Intel) MSRP - $349.00 "Though it cuts some corners here and there, what Acer has built in this affordable Chromebook is pretty insane and 100% worth your consideration." Pros Cons The new Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is a device I didn't fully appreciate until I actually … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (Intel) Review [VIDEO]
YouTube Music gets another fresh UI update on the web
YouTube Music has been on a roll lately, steadily improving its features and user interface. After making the miniplayer a permanent fixture, the web version of YouTube Music has just gotten a significant facelift for how it displays albums and playlists that looks far more like the tablet app … [Read more...] about YouTube Music gets another fresh UI update on the web
Don’t miss this deal on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 with 8GB of RAM
Ah, the Lenovo Duet tablets. For so long now, they have been the poster children for Chromebook tablets, and even with very strong evidence that at least one new contender is on the near horizon ('Ciri' - for those that don't know about the upcoming MediaTek Kompanio 838 tablet), both of Lenovo's … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this deal on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 with 8GB of RAM
Onn 4K Pro vs. Chromecast with Google TV: Which $50 streaming device is better?
In the middle of 2024, we have more streaming content to pick from than ever before, so having a good streaming device is critical. While there are several options on the market, there are really two contenders that you should be considering if you want a solid, 4K streaming device: Walmart's Onn. … [Read more...] about Onn 4K Pro vs. Chromecast with Google TV: Which $50 streaming device is better?
Get Chromebook Plus features for just $299 with the Acer Vero 514
Of all the Chromebooks that have come across my desk over the years, the Acer Chromebook Vero 514 is by far one of the most unique. With a clear and present message around sustainability, the Vero lineup of laptops deliver a unique look and feel that isn't matched by anything else in the … [Read more...] about Get Chromebook Plus features for just $299 with the Acer Vero 514
I dismissed the Poly P5 Webcam, but you absolutely shouldn’t
Some time ago, either Plantronics (or Poly as they re-branded to) or HP (who now owns Poly) sent us the Poly P5 Webcam to check out. As these things go sometimes, it got shuffled to the side and forgotten about. As those in our Chrome Unboxed Plus community know, we've recently rearranged our … [Read more...] about I dismissed the Poly P5 Webcam, but you absolutely shouldn’t
Gemini takes over more Assistant duties with routines integration
Assistant Routines have been one of the things I've missed most while trying out voice commands with Gemini on my Pixel. The idea of Assistant Routines is simple. With a simple voice command, you could trigger a chain reaction of smart home magic – dimming the lights, setting the thermostat, and … [Read more...] about Gemini takes over more Assistant duties with routines integration
Chrome’s “Listen to this page” replaces yet another Google Assistant feature
I remember it like it was yesterday. A new Google Assistant feature had rolled out in 2020 that allowed users to simply ask for a page to be read aloud to them and promptly delivered a very human-like recitation of that page's content. It had a playback menu, voice options and everything, and I … [Read more...] about Chrome’s “Listen to this page” replaces yet another Google Assistant feature
Two of my favorite ultra-affordable Chromebooks are on sale
If any company out there has really figured out the affordable Chromebook equation, it's Lenovo. Think about it for a second. They have the high-quality-yet-reasonable tablets in the Duet family of devices. They have the Flex 5 line that has always been priced below similarly-spec'd devices. And … [Read more...] about Two of my favorite ultra-affordable Chromebooks are on sale
This leaked change to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 may win me over
I've covered this over the past year or so, but I've largely transitioned over to Samsung devices for my non-Chromebook needs. I don't have anything against Google's Pixel lineup, but I was interested in seeing what Samsung had to offer a little over a year ago when the Galaxy S23 Ultra arrived, … [Read more...] about This leaked change to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 may win me over
