One of the best features of YouTube TV for sports fans is getting a serious upgrade. YouTube TV is finally giving you the power to build your own multiview. Having the ability to watch multiple games at once has one of my favorite features of YouTube TV but up until now, you've been limited to the … [Read more...] about You can finally build your own multiview in YouTube TV
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You can now use the new Lacros Chrome browser on Chromebooks again
It feels like a long time has passed since the simple ability to enable Lacros (Google's new, decoupled Chrome browser for Chromebooks) via a feature flag left us. Looking back, it was only a little over a month ago in ChromeOS 120 that this change happened, however. For the swarms of users who … [Read more...] about You can now use the new Lacros Chrome browser on Chromebooks again
One of the best deals on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 returns
Believe it or not, it's been over a month since we've seen a real price reduction on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5. In the last quarter of 2023, it felt like this beloved Chromebook tablet was constantly on a price reduction and was in a spot where you could regularly grab it for less than the … [Read more...] about One of the best deals on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 returns
Pixel Tablet 2 codenames leak: why I’m hopeful for a Gemini fix
It looks like Google might be cooking up a successor to the Pixel Tablet, based on codenames that have popped up in the first beta of Android 14 QPR3 for its Pixel phones. These codenames - Clementine and Kiyomi - were unearthed by 9to5Google and while details are scarce, the citrus theme leads me … [Read more...] about Pixel Tablet 2 codenames leak: why I’m hopeful for a Gemini fix
My favorite Chromebook deal gets even sweeter for Valentine’s Day
As many of you already know, one of my favorite Chromebooks has been on sale all week. The large, fun-to-use, and wildly-capable Acer Chromebook 516 GE has been price-reduced by $150 since the beginning of the week. It's been that price a few times in recent memory, so I didn't share it this time … [Read more...] about My favorite Chromebook deal gets even sweeter for Valentine’s Day
It’s past time for Google to deliver on the promised Chromebook Plus AI
It's a bit tough to believe, but it has been a solid four and a half months since the debut and launch of Chromebook Plus. It doesn't' feel like it was that long ago that we were in New York at Google's awesome event for the big news, and as we now round into the final parts of February, spring and … [Read more...] about It’s past time for Google to deliver on the promised Chromebook Plus AI
Big Chromebook Plus, even bigger savings
The Chromebook Plus deals space is a shifty one these days. It almost has the feel of watching a basketball game where players are brought on and off of the bench as the game goes on. One week we'll have one lineup, and the next we'll see it all change. That has most definitely been the case this … [Read more...] about Big Chromebook Plus, even bigger savings
Gemini Advanced AI: what it is, what it costs, and how to try it for free
There's a good chance that Google's recent AI rebranding might have left you feeling a little confused. From Bard becoming Gemini, to a new advanced chatbot and an AI Premium subscription, it's easy to understand why some of you were left scratching your heads and wondering what exactly Google is … [Read more...] about Gemini Advanced AI: what it is, what it costs, and how to try it for free
New Chromebook ‘Xol’ emerges with an Assistant Key built in
I know, I know: it's basically impossible not to draw a few conclusions from that headline. I'm fighting the same instincts as I write these words, but I can't deny what I've stumbled upon this morning, and I can't 100% tell you that what we're all thinking isn't true. But I also don't have proof … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Xol’ emerges with an Assistant Key built in
The best Chromebook tablet deal around is back and better than ever
Deals are simply crazy in the Chromebook space, aren't they? One week we see hundreds of dollars off new Chromebook Plus models and the next week its all about tablets or big-screen devices. It's tough to keep up sometimes, and for that I'd highly recommend getting subscribed to our newsletter … [Read more...] about The best Chromebook tablet deal around is back and better than ever
Tiny, fanless Chromeboxes make me wish for a new Intel-powered ChromeOS tablet
I've sat on this post for quite some time, but with the news coming out over the weekend that Acer is now in the mini-Chromebox game with a device of their own, my mind couldn't help but wander to something I've thought about for a very long time: why do we not have small-core Intel-powered … [Read more...] about Tiny, fanless Chromeboxes make me wish for a new Intel-powered ChromeOS tablet
Looks like Acer is making a mini Chromebox, too
It looks like Acer is getting into the mini Chromebox game, too! At the Integrated Systems Europe 2024 event, Acer unveiled the Chromebox Mini, targeting it as a digital signage solution according to posts from Liliputing and Chromebook Live. But with its compact size, decent specs, and versatile … [Read more...] about Looks like Acer is making a mini Chromebox, too
