We will inevitably all drop our phones and crack the screen at some point. Or maybe something like the speakers will randomly stop working. Stronger glass on the screens and better build materials thankfully make these occurrences less frequent but they do happen and for Pixel users, you now have … [Read more...] about Google makes Pixel repairs far easier and safer with new tools
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Why I’m considering a Samsung tablet for gaming
This morning, I found myself on OnePlus' website looking at the OnePlus Open. Since it was leaked months ago, I've been fawning over it quite a bit. I hoped that it would arrive at T-Mobile and give me the opportunity to leverage some sort of wacky trade-in deal to get my hands on it, but that … [Read more...] about Why I’m considering a Samsung tablet for gaming
We don’t need AI hardware in Chromebook Plus to use AI features…yet
You know what I'm already getting a bit fatigued hearing about? AI infused into just about everything you can imagine. There's a great number of things AI will assist us with in the coming years - that much is certain. But for the time being, this somewhat-ridiculous marketing hype around … [Read more...] about We don’t need AI hardware in Chromebook Plus to use AI features…yet
The Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook goes sub-$200 again for last-minute shoppers
There are Chromebook deals and then there are Chromebook deals. Any time a solid device drops below the $200 barrier, it's worth noting; and any time a Chromebook this good jumps all the way down to $149, you have to sit up and take notice. The Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook is simply too well-built and … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook goes sub-$200 again for last-minute shoppers
The Chrome Cast 250: ASUS launches the new King of Chromebooks
On this episode of The Chrome Cast, we really did attempt to continue with our one-subject-per-podcast format this week, but in talking about ASUS' newly-launched ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus, our conversation diverged to include not just ASUS' new top-dog Chromebook, but Chromebook Plus, the HP … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 250: ASUS launches the new King of Chromebooks
You can now try Google’s AI note-taking app, NotebookLM
Google's latest AI-powered innovation, NotebookLM, is moving out of the waitlist phase and is now ready for you to try it out. In a post on the Keyword Blog, Google says that Notebook LM is now widely available in the United States, with new features like a noteboard space and suggested actions that … [Read more...] about You can now try Google’s AI note-taking app, NotebookLM
Chromebooks getting a new ‘Focus Mode’ that is mostly working in Canary
Thanks to a bit of digging and testing by our friend @cr_c2cv over on X, we've been made aware of a new feature currently in testing for Chromebooks in the latest Canary Channel build of ChromeOS 122 simply called Focus Mode. As the name implies, it seems the feature is here to help ChromeOS users … [Read more...] about Chromebooks getting a new ‘Focus Mode’ that is mostly working in Canary
ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus: the new King of Chromebooks?
Out of nowhere, ASUS has announced and soft-launched a new Chromebook Plus model that is unequivocally the best device in this new class of Chromebooks. Well, in the group of branded Chromebook Plus models, I mean. If we add in all the certified Chromebook Plus models, we have to include the … [Read more...] about ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus: the new King of Chromebooks?
The larger HP 15.6-inch Chromebook Plus is down to just $299
With only a couple weeks left in the year, the crazy buying season is quickly coming to an end. But in the world of Chromebooks, that doesn't mean too much. Most of 2023 was littered with great Chromebook deals left and right, and that's a big reason we created the post that highlights the best … [Read more...] about The larger HP 15.6-inch Chromebook Plus is down to just $299
PSA: Get your final Stadia controller updates before December 31st
Not long ago, we posted about the looming deadline for converting your Stadia controller over to Bluetooth-only mode. At the end of the year, the tool for changing your controller over will expire, and so will your opportunity to keep your awesome Stadia controller around as a fantastic accessory. … [Read more...] about PSA: Get your final Stadia controller updates before December 31st
Google Assistant Quick Phrases are super helpful and arriving on Pixel Buds Pro
In the event that you didn't already know this was a thing, you can do a few Google Assistant actions on your Pixel phone without the need of uttering "Hey Google" beforehand. Pixel phones are able to answer, silence, or fully decline incoming calls with just the vocal command - "answer", "decline" … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Quick Phrases are super helpful and arriving on Pixel Buds Pro
The ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is finally on sale again
Of all the Chromebook Plus models that arrived in October, one of the more-elusive models is the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 that is exclusive to Target. While it has been available and in stock most of the time since launch, it hasn't been discounted nearly as often as its counterparts. But today, … [Read more...] about The ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is finally on sale again
