According to a recent post over at 9to5 Google, it seems the ChromeOS team is now at work to bring one of the more technologically impressive audio features to Chromebooks: Spatial Audio. If you aren't familiar with it, many smartphones and earbuds now offer Spatial Audio as a way to create … [Read more...] about Spatial Audio may be on the way for your Chromebook
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Walmart officially confirms the Onn 4K Pro streaming box launch
It's been a bit of a roller coaster ride for anyone eagerly awaiting Walmart's new Onn 4K Pro Google TV streaming box. First spotted earlier this month, the Onn 4K Pro is now available for purchase on Walmart's website but sparse availability and confusion around the remote have left shoppers … [Read more...] about Walmart officially confirms the Onn 4K Pro streaming box launch
Google I/O 2024: How to watch and what we expect from this year’s conference
Google I/O is one of my favorite times of the year when the brightest minds at Google unveil their work in software, hardware, and AI innovation. Although some hardware has made its way into the keynotes over the last few years, the conference is still very focused on the developer community with … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2024: How to watch and what we expect from this year’s conference
Swap your old iPad for a free Google Pixel Tablet
A couple of days ago, Google announced that the Google Pixel Tablet is now available as a standalone device, with the 128GB model starting at just $399 now, $100 off the original price that included the charging dock. But if you look closely on the Google Store, there's a catch – a pretty sweet one … [Read more...] about Swap your old iPad for a free Google Pixel Tablet
Supercharge your Google Meet presentation with live annotations
Google is rolling out an update that could transform how you present in Google Meet. As noted by Android Central, live annotations are here for select Workspace users, and they're bringing a whole new level of interactivity and collaboration to your virtual meetings. Imagine circling key points … [Read more...] about Supercharge your Google Meet presentation with live annotations
Walmart is starting to get some very interesting Chromebook deals
Over the course of the past year or two, it's become a forgone conclusion that the place to get Chromebooks and find Chromebook deals is Best Buy. While there are plenty of other places to look, the Chromebook selection has either been a mess at most other retailers or so scant that it's not … [Read more...] about Walmart is starting to get some very interesting Chromebook deals
Get one of HP’s colorful new x360 Chromebooks for just $279
Just over a month ago, HP launched 4 new Chromebooks that included a couple convertibles and a couple clamshells - and one of each of those models is an upgraded Chromebook Plus version. The deal we're talking about today is on the non-Plus model of the new Chromebook x360 14-inch and it comes in a … [Read more...] about Get one of HP’s colorful new x360 Chromebooks for just $279
The Google Pixel Tablet sheds its speaker dock and is now $399
The Google Pixel Tablet, originally launched back in June, just got a makeover. In addition to the new mid-range Pixel 8a announced yesterday, Google is also now selling the 128GB Pixel Tablet without its charging speaker dock and has taken $100 off, dropping the starting price down to $399. When … [Read more...] about The Google Pixel Tablet sheds its speaker dock and is now $399
First Look: ChromeOS App Mall unifies app discovery for Chromebooks
We've been on the lookout for the arrival of the ChromeOS App Mall for a few months now. First discovered back in March, the new App Mall is arriving to do one, simple task: put the apps users want in one place to be found on a Chromebook. While we have access to web apps, PWAs, Android apps and … [Read more...] about First Look: ChromeOS App Mall unifies app discovery for Chromebooks
The awesome Acer Chromebook 516 GE is still $200 off
While the early parts of this week saw most Chromebook deals wither up and fade away, there are still a couple deals worth your time. One in particular happens to be on my favorite Chromebook at the moment: the Acer Chromebook 516 GE. We saw a return of this massive, $200 discount last week, and … [Read more...] about The awesome Acer Chromebook 516 GE is still $200 off
Google’s Pixel 8a arrives with AI tricks and 7 years of updates for $499
Google's latest mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 8a, has officially arrived and boy does it pack a punch in this category. Although much of the details about his phone leaked already, there's still a lot to get excited about here. If you value great photography features, Google's AI smarts, and … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel 8a arrives with AI tricks and 7 years of updates for $499
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus (‘Xol’) may get a dictation button
As a device that is already set to get one unique key we've never seen on a non-Google-made Chromebook, it would appear that 'Xol' is now getting yet another interesting addition on its keyboard: a dictation button. While we know that the Assistant key sets 'Xol' apart in a very unique way, I'm … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus (‘Xol’) may get a dictation button
