It looks like the famed Google Graveyard is set to claim yet another service - VPN by Google One is shutting down. A customer email has revealed the news (we saw it over at The Verge and it was further confirmed by 9to5 Google), stating vaguely that the service will be shut down at some point later … [Read more...] about Google kills off yet another fantastic service
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Chrome 123’s cleaned up Side Panel is rolling out
If you are a user of the Chrome Side Panel on your Chromebook or other laptop, get ready for a change in how you manage that section of your browser. Rolling out now (I have it on a few devices and not yet on others), Google has removed the specific side panel button and opted to add shortcuts in … [Read more...] about Chrome 123’s cleaned up Side Panel is rolling out
More proof that upcoming Chromebook tablet ‘Ciri’ belongs to Lenovo
We're getting to the point in the upcoming Chromebook tablet story where ChromeOS fans like myself are thinking about the next wave of detachable devices on a near-daily basis. At this point, I have a hard time considering a reality where we don't get a new tablet announcement by at least the … [Read more...] about More proof that upcoming Chromebook tablet ‘Ciri’ belongs to Lenovo
Walmart’s excellent Onn. Google TV streaming box getting a “Pro” upgrade
If you're a Google TV fan, you've probably heard us talk about and recommend Walmart's onn. brand. Their Google TV boxes are serious Chromecast contenders, delivering the same experience, with a better remote, for less money. If you're in the market for a Google TV device, the Onn. box is our go-to … [Read more...] about Walmart’s excellent Onn. Google TV streaming box getting a “Pro” upgrade
Google adds new advanced security for Chrome, but it’ll cost you
Google Chrome still holds the title as the world's most popular web browser by a very wide margin. Its intuitive interface, constant updates and massive library of extensions make it the easy choice for most people choosing how to browse the web. But just as important as all those other features … [Read more...] about Google adds new advanced security for Chrome, but it’ll cost you
Once again, The Masters website is everything I love about the open web
The Masters tournament is underway, and yet again The Masters website/PWA (masters.com) is blowing my mind as it continues to push the envelope of how we experience big golf tournaments on the web. This year, as it has done for the past few years, the website's capabilities and focus on personalized … [Read more...] about Once again, The Masters website is everything I love about the open web
More Google Photos AI editing tools are on the way for Chromebook Plus
Yesterday, Google made an announcement that I wasn't too shocked by. As a matter of fact, I glanced at the story, shrugged my shoulders, and moved on with my day. But hidden just under the surface in their post about Google Photos generally getting some of the once-Pixel-only AI editing features, … [Read more...] about More Google Photos AI editing tools are on the way for Chromebook Plus
A few fun facts about the upcoming Chromebook Plus AI wallpapers and backgrounds
We talked earlier this week about our exclusive look at the new AI features on the way for Chromebook Plus, but I wanted to take a few minutes to really look a bit more closely at the wallpaper and video background features that are coming. While "Help me write" is probably the most … [Read more...] about A few fun facts about the upcoming Chromebook Plus AI wallpapers and backgrounds
The Chrome Cast 262: Exclusive first look at Chromebook Plus AI
On this week’s episode of The Chrome Cast podcast, we’re back to our regularly scheduled programming with a discussion about wrapping up our Chromebook Plus reviews and an exciting exclusive demo of the upcoming Chromebook Plus AI features. We appreciate everyone tuning in last week as we explained … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 262: Exclusive first look at Chromebook Plus AI
New keyboard brightness controls on the way to Chromebooks
Thanks to a pretty cool find by @cajl_jbmm over on X (formerly Twitter), we've been made aware of a small-but-important new feature on the way for Chromebooks. While adding keyboard backlight controls in the main settings app doesn't sound super important, it makes a lot of sense from a standard UI … [Read more...] about New keyboard brightness controls on the way to Chromebooks
Save $200 on the HP x360 14c Chromebook Plus
For this post, I went to the storage room and pulled out one of the first Chromebook Plus models we reviewed just to reacquaint myself a bit. And the moment I picked it up, I quickly remembered why the HP x360 14c Chromebook Plus was both awesome and frustrating at the same time. It is awesome … [Read more...] about Save $200 on the HP x360 14c Chromebook Plus
Find My Device on Android just got a massive upgrade
It's finally here – Google has started rolling out its revamped Find My Device network, and it's looking seriously powerful. This update is basically Android's equivalent to Apple's Find My network, letting you track stuff down even when it's not connected to the internet. The magic of this … [Read more...] about Find My Device on Android just got a massive upgrade
