Since this device's introduction, it has been on sale on a very regular basis. I'd go as far as saying the ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip has been discounted for more days than it's been available at MSRP by this point, and while Chromebooks go on sale a lot, this one simply seems to linger at lower … [Read more...] about The excellent ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip is once again available for just $279
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Oops, Bard leaks shared user conversations into Google Search, is working to remove indexing
Well this is awkward - Google's new Bard AI chatbot just started displaying user conversations as Search results. Per Gagan Ghotra in a post on X, typing "site:https://bard.google.com/share" into the Google Search bar will display discussions you or others have had with Bard. Now, obviously, … [Read more...] about Oops, Bard leaks shared user conversations into Google Search, is working to remove indexing
What is a photo?: Google’s Pixel 8 face swap AI feature is deeply unsettling
What is a photo? It's a memory of a precious time in your life when you and your loved ones enjoyed special moments together. In your mind, you remember the things you did, the places, you went, and most of all, the emotions experienced. Google's new Pixel 8 AI-driven face swap filter seeks to … [Read more...] about What is a photo?: Google’s Pixel 8 face swap AI feature is deeply unsettling
Leaked Pixel Watch 2 promo video shows off new features and bands
With the unveiling of Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 just around the corner, the floodgates of leaks have officially burst open. Leaks from a few days ago unveiled the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro pricing and an additional 2 years of software updates, but now a 1-minute teaser video, shared by 91Mobiles, … [Read more...] about Leaked Pixel Watch 2 promo video shows off new features and bands
Save a whopping 50% off the new HP Chromebook 15.6″ right now
For a few months at this point, there has been an HP Chromebook 15.6" available and on sale multiple times at Best Buy. But over that time, we've never really talked much about it for good reason: the screen. That device comes with an interesting processor (the Intel N200 that we've yet to test), … [Read more...] about Save a whopping 50% off the new HP Chromebook 15.6″ right now
Chrome Companion: You may soon be able to pin Journeys, Notes, and more to the toolbar
According to Leopeva64 on Twitter, Chrome may be preparing to let you pin specific Companion features to the toolbar right next to your extensions. At this time (on Canary), the toolbar just says 'Companion', but per a discovered Chromium Gerrit, pinning your Bookmarks star icon, Notes you've … [Read more...] about Chrome Companion: You may soon be able to pin Journeys, Notes, and more to the toolbar
Three of my favorite upcoming Android 14 features probably aren’t what you expect
The release of Android 14 is right around the corner with the hardware event for Google's Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, and you'd think I'd be gushing about the battery improvements, or the cross device improvements for app developers such as the display adaptability tools, but no. Here are the three of the … [Read more...] about Three of my favorite upcoming Android 14 features probably aren’t what you expect
Google’s new AI ‘Gemini’ set to rival OpenAI’s GPT-4: Here’s what you need to know
Google hopes to rival OpenAI's GPT-4 artificial intelligence soon with the launch of it's own project 'Gemini', an upcoming model that seeks to radically transform how Bard and other AI initiatives at the company operate at their core. According to The Information, Google has begun allowing a select … [Read more...] about Google’s new AI ‘Gemini’ set to rival OpenAI’s GPT-4: Here’s what you need to know
ChromeOS 117 looks to be rolling out to most Chromebooks
After about a week's delay, it looks like ChromeOS 117 is finally beginning the roll-out to most Chromebooks. According to cros.tech - the site that pulls in real-time info from Google's Omaha updates server - nearly all modern ChromeOS devices look to have the ability to update to ChromeOS 117 as … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 117 looks to be rolling out to most Chromebooks
The new HP Chromebook x360 14c (2023) hits an all-time low at $250 off
Chromebook deals don't look to be slowing down anytime soon, and this latest is a perfect example of why I say that. Just a couple weeks ago, we saw the price of this latest x360 Chromebook from HP dip to an very-appealing $479. Now, it’s available for an even lower price of $449! That’s a … [Read more...] about The new HP Chromebook x360 14c (2023) hits an all-time low at $250 off
Just as I predicted, Google Podcasts is being shut down in favor of podcasts on YouTube Music
Google recently announced on its Keyword Blog that it's phasing out Google Podcasts by next year and I totally called it way back in February. In the immediate future, the service will continue running, and a migration tool will be rolling out to anyone who wants to seamlessly transition their … [Read more...] about Just as I predicted, Google Podcasts is being shut down in favor of podcasts on YouTube Music
Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i: is this ‘Chromebook Plus’? [VIDEO]
For a few unrelated reasons, we've found ourselves with the recently-discovered Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i in the office. And while my normal course of action with a new device is to go through the standard unboxing process, I was a bit under the impressions that the device I possesed was little … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i: is this ‘Chromebook Plus’? [VIDEO]
