It was bound to happen one day, I suppose, but it turns out the final day of delivering the internet wirelessly to our home is today for my beloved, original Google Wi-Fi. Bought right as soon as it became commercially available, I've had this single Google Wi-Fi unit in our home for about 7 and a … [Read more...] about An ode to my now-dead original Google Wi-Fi
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Where is Google’s promised ‘Help me write’ feature for Chromebooks?
I've talked about this before, but it's really getting frustrating to see new versions of ChromeOS roll out time and time again with new features and updates that simply aren't actually there for regular users. From things hidden behind feature flags to features flat-out not being available after … [Read more...] about Where is Google’s promised ‘Help me write’ feature for Chromebooks?
Auto Dark Mode for the web might finally be coming to Chrome
If you are anything like me, blinding white websites that sear your eyeballs in low light are the worst, right? Though it's been an on-again, off-again proposition over the past few years, Google might finally be bringing auto dark mode back to the Chrome browser. This experimental feature allows … [Read more...] about Auto Dark Mode for the web might finally be coming to Chrome
It looks like Samsung’s new Chromebook Plus (‘Xol’) will be a bigger device
To say that I'm excited for the new Samsung Chromebook Plus that we know is on the way would be an understatement. We've been waiting a long time for Samsung to truly get back in the Chromebook game with something more like the Galaxy Chromebook, and there's good reason to think that their upcoming … [Read more...] about It looks like Samsung’s new Chromebook Plus (‘Xol’) will be a bigger device
YouTube TV brings multiview to iOS but leaves Android behind
I've got some good news and some "Seriously, Google?" news. The good news is Multiview – the feature that lets YouTube TV subscribers watch up to four games at once – is finally coming to smaller screens, as noted by 9to5Google. But here's the part that stings a bit: it's rolling out first on iOS … [Read more...] about YouTube TV brings multiview to iOS but leaves Android behind
My hopes of playing COD: Warzone on a Chromebook are shattered
Today's been a big day and I've known it would be for weeks. The NCAA Tournament - A.K.A. March Madness - has begun, the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk is up for order at Best Buy (and our review unit arrived today), a new show I've been interested in watching is available today (Netflix's 3-Body … [Read more...] about My hopes of playing COD: Warzone on a Chromebook are shattered
The Chrome Cast 259: Useful updates coming soon to Chromebooks
We're back with another episode of The Chrome Cast podcast and this week we tackle a few software updates that are coming soon to your Chromebook, the 2024 Google I/O announcement, and why we can't wait for an exciting new accessory to show up. The first part of the show is dedicated to - you … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 259: Useful updates coming soon to Chromebooks
Score the quietly-great ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 for just $399
When we look at the landscape of newer, branded Chromebook Plus devices, there are a few of them that bubble to the top as great, all-around, easy recommendations. Though all the new models provide a solid Chromebook Plus experience, the ASUS CM34 does so with some nice additions and an overall … [Read more...] about Score the quietly-great ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 for just $399
The 256GB Pixel Tablet hits its lowest price ever
Google's Pixel Tablet has dropped down to a seriously sweet price point, now making it a device to seriously consider if you're plugged into the Android world. Right now, Best Buy has taken the 128GB Pixel Tablet down to match a previous best of $100 off but the larger storage option has dropped to … [Read more...] about The 256GB Pixel Tablet hits its lowest price ever
This new feature will finally make the Chromebook calendar widget useful
I've complained about it multiple times in the past, and to be honest, I was beginning to think that we'd simply never see this new feature on Chromebooks. However, recent code changes happening in the Chromium Repositories point to the fact that multiple calendar support is finally on the way for … [Read more...] about This new feature will finally make the Chromebook calendar widget useful
Save a full $230 on the exceptional Acer Chromebook Spin 714
For some odd reason, when I placed this deal in our daily-updated deals post, it didn't hit me how deeply discounted Acer's Chromebook Spin 714 is right now. While this device has been on sale here and there over the past few months, it hasn't hit this sort of sale price since Black Friday 2023 and … [Read more...] about Save a full $230 on the exceptional Acer Chromebook Spin 714
The Google Pixel Buds Pro are 30% off right now
Spring is in the air and a pair of wireless earbuds can be a great tech accessory to have when you want to catch up on the latest episode of The Chrome Cast podcast while outside enjoying some fresh air. My go-to earbuds that I pick up when I'm heading outside are the Google Pixel Buds Pro. And … [Read more...] about The Google Pixel Buds Pro are 30% off right now
