Google Wallet has long been a champion of reducing the bulk of physical wallets, making it possible to store essential cards securely on your smartphone, thus reducing keyring clutter and scoliosis. Now, it's introducing a feature that simplifies this process even further. First noticed back in … [Read more...] about Google Wallet Photo Pass feature now rolling out, lets you add passes by snapping a picture
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Today is officially Chromebook Plus day for existing models
Today is the day, folks! At some point, we fully expect the roll-out of ChromeOS 118 and - more importantly - the official Stable Channel update for qualifying Chromebooks to officially become Chromebook Plus devices. Not only did Google announce today as the day for the arrival of Chromebook … [Read more...] about Today is officially Chromebook Plus day for existing models
The first Chromebook Plus sale is here: save $100 on the ASUS CM34 Flip
Of the new Chromebook Plus models, the only one we've fully reviewed up to this point is the budget-conscious ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 Flip. Granted, our review came out before we knew Chromebook Plus was a certainty and before we knew that the CM34 Flip would officially be one of the new devices … [Read more...] about The first Chromebook Plus sale is here: save $100 on the ASUS CM34 Flip
Google says wallpaper and emoji help us ‘be ourselves’, but my Pixel’s impact is greater than that
In a recent article on 'The Keyword' by Google, Sebastian Bauer celebrates Android's customization features such as wallpapers, widgets, and emoji as tools that 'help us be ourselves' on our phones. However, to me, what truly empowers us to be ourselves on our phones is our data, and the phone … [Read more...] about Google says wallpaper and emoji help us ‘be ourselves’, but my Pixel’s impact is greater than that
How to install the Google Play Store on your Chromebook to unlock millions of apps and games
Back when Chromebooks first entered the scene, they were considered a "web browser in a box" - an insult meant to sting, and though times have certainly changed and the web is capable of well, practically everything now including running apps and AAA gaming, there's no shame in wanting something a … [Read more...] about How to install the Google Play Store on your Chromebook to unlock millions of apps and games
Discover is coming to desktop web, currently being tested on Google.com
Google has long since decided it would keep the main Google.com search page simple and clean. In fact, back when the search engine first launched, testers sat in front of their display for an entire minute or more waiting for "the rest to load", but there was nothing left to load. In a day and … [Read more...] about Discover is coming to desktop web, currently being tested on Google.com
You can now create AI images with text in Search thanks to Google Search Generative Experience
If you're not yet familiar with artificial intelligence-created images using nothing but text, it's a real thing. In fact, it's taking the world by storm right now, and while I know how important the ethics concerns tied to these tools are, I have to admit they're getting really impressive. While … [Read more...] about You can now create AI images with text in Search thanks to Google Search Generative Experience
The best small Chromebook tablet is only $269 right now
While I surprisingly enjoyed the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 a bit more than I expected when Lenovo's two current ChromeOS tablets launched, I've always had a soft spot for the Duet 3. At 11-inches, this little tablet gets so much right in this space and is an absolute pleasure to use. Versus the … [Read more...] about The best small Chromebook tablet is only $269 right now
Google may be working on ChromeOS Flex for older Chromebooks after all
Right up front, I need to warn you that this is all in the very early stages and there's no way to be even close to certain that Google will even make any of this a reality. For now, very basic tests are being run to get what looks to be a version of ChromeOS Flex running on a new partition in … [Read more...] about Google may be working on ChromeOS Flex for older Chromebooks after all
Samsung joins Google in pushing Apple to adopt RCS for iMessage
Contents In a blend of a bit of tech activism, Samsung - the world's #1 Android manufacturer - recently unveiled an interesting video that aligns the tech giant with Google’s #GetTheMessage campaign. If you're new around here and don't already know, #GetTheMessage is a call for Apple to embrace … [Read more...] about Samsung joins Google in pushing Apple to adopt RCS for iMessage
Massive deals on 3 non-branded Chromebook Plus models: save up to $250
As I said in a prior post, the devices included in the group of 8 new Chromebook Plus models that were already technically on the market (the HP Chromebook x360 14c, HP Chromebook 15.6", Lenovo Flex 5i, Lenovo Slim 3i, and ASUS CM34 Flip) are all going to be pushed off the shelves to make way for … [Read more...] about Massive deals on 3 non-branded Chromebook Plus models: save up to $250
Good news: Google Assistant with Bard is likely coming Pixel 6 and 7 series phones as well
According to 9to5Google, who did a deep dive of the latest Google app beta version 14.41, code strings for Assistant with Bard point to support for more than just the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. In fact, this revolutionary new revamp for the ridiculously useless Assistant may be coming to both the 6th and … [Read more...] about Good news: Google Assistant with Bard is likely coming Pixel 6 and 7 series phones as well
