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This Chrome extension lets you export your Google Bard AI chats for safekeeping
Google just announced that it's injecting Bard into Assistant to improve the once-amazing digital helper.Access will first be given to Pixel 8 and 8 Pro owners when the phones ship out, but for now, we're stuck with regular ol' Bard. That's fine though since it's recently gained extensions, can see, … [Read more...] about This Chrome extension lets you export your Google Bard AI chats for safekeeping
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 hits an all-time low price at $170 off
UPDATED - October 6, 2023: If you asked me on Monday when I shared this deal if it would last through the week, I'd have told you not to bet on it. But here we are on Friday morning and the best-ever deal on arguably the best-ever Chromebook tablet is still going strong. I'd wager it may last … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 hits an all-time low price at $170 off
Pixel 8 Face Unlock is a massive feature addition that I totally missed
Ever since Apple introduced FaceID on the iPhone and Google attempted to follow along with the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 Pro, I've been waiting for this feature to make a comeback on Google's phones. The Pixel 4 iteration worked fine, but no developers got on board, so there were no apps outside of … [Read more...] about Pixel 8 Face Unlock is a massive feature addition that I totally missed
The Chrome Cast 242: Google’s Pixel 8 hardware event recap
For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we dive into all the announcements from Google's 10/4 hardware event. From a keynote that announced everything from the Pixel 8 Pro to the Pixel Watch 2 and generative AI everywhere, there's clearly a lot to talk about. Although we did not attend the keynote … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 242: Google’s Pixel 8 hardware event recap
How to use Adobe Photoshop on your Chromebook
A lot of Chromebook users, myself included, have been dying to get hands on Adobe Photoshop on Google's laptop OS, but it was never possible before. The traditional desktop application was leagues out of a web browser's capabilities, but as the years passed, Chrome and other browsers became so much … [Read more...] about How to use Adobe Photoshop on your Chromebook
PSA: Google TV is packed with spooky TV shows and movies throughout the Halloween season
October's arrival not only paints the trees with a myriad of colors (not in Florida) but also ushers in a wave of ghoulish fun and thrilling experiences, and no, you're not too old for that. As you embrace the Halloween spirit by setting out spooky decorations and eating all of the candy that was … [Read more...] about PSA: Google TV is packed with spooky TV shows and movies throughout the Halloween season
Why the Fitbit Charge 6 is on my wrist instead of the Pixel Watch 2
First things first: I can't give any opinions on either wearable for now. We can talk about each one's features and other public details for now, but I can't weigh in on my thoughts. And that's OK since I don't have a ton of those just yet, anyway. But I wrote a piece not long ago about the fact … [Read more...] about Why the Fitbit Charge 6 is on my wrist instead of the Pixel Watch 2
You should go take a look at Google’s new Chromebook Plus landing page
There's been a lot going on over the past week or so, right? A little over a week ago, we were in New York City to hear all about Chromebook Plus and now the Google Hardware Event has all of us talking about Google's new mobile devices as well. There are new features, new devices, new services, … [Read more...] about You should go take a look at Google’s new Chromebook Plus landing page
Google unveils the Pixel Watch 2, complete with a stress detector, temperature sensor, and more
At the Made by Google event today, Google officially unveiled its Pixel Watch 2, the second generation of its wearable meant to bridge the gap between WearOS and Fitbit. While it may look nearly identical to the original, this new iteration boasts several new features and hardware improvements. … [Read more...] about Google unveils the Pixel Watch 2, complete with a stress detector, temperature sensor, and more
New Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones are here: what you need to know
Google just took the wraps off their latest smartphones: the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. While there wasn't a ton of new stuff that we didn't know about before the event thanks to the ridiculous amount of leaks we've seen in the past few weeks, Google's moves specifically with regard to AI in these … [Read more...] about New Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones are here: what you need to know
Just as I predicted, Google just injected Assistant with Bard AI and it’s going to change everything
Google just wrapped up its Made by Google hardware event this morning, and while a lot of things we got were certainly known and revealed ahead of time, a few features and updates were a complete surprise. For example, being able to use Generative AI to zoom in and essentially rebuild pixels for a … [Read more...] about Just as I predicted, Google just injected Assistant with Bard AI and it’s going to change everything
