AI as a general technology seems to be here to stay. How it will actually play out and affect all aspects of our digital culture are yet to be seen at this point, but I think it is a fair assessment to assume big tech is going to keep betting on it for the foreseeable future. But what are actual … [Read more...] about We asked, you answered: nearly 50% of you never use AI at all
Search Results for: eve
Prime Day means great Chromebook deals everywhere but Amazon
Well folks, it's Prime Day once again. And in a way that only a monolith of online retail like Amazon can truly manage to do, a 2-day fire sale ends up affecting the entire retail industry. Once upon a time, Chromebook options and deals were strong on Amazon, but that time has passed. Instead, … [Read more...] about Prime Day means great Chromebook deals everywhere but Amazon
The Chrome Cast 270: Pixel 9 event comes two months early
This week on The Chrome Cast podcast we chat about hosting our very first members-only AMA and then dive deep into Google's surprise hardware event that was just announced. In our discussions about the new Pixel 9 lineup, we also talk through how phone processors are made and how the next … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 270: Pixel 9 event comes two months early
Google Pixel Hardware event is coming in August this time around
Well, it seems like Google has thrown us a bit of a curveball this year! In a surprise announcement, they've moved up the annual Made by Google hardware event to August 13th. That's right, instead of the usual October showcase, we're getting an early look at what Google has in store for its Pixel … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Hardware event is coming in August this time around
An unreal deal gets even better on the ASUS Chromebook CM14
Deals tend to follow a semi-reliable pattern in the world of Chromebooks. At one-week intervals most times, Chromebook deals usually begin on Monday, stay through Sunday, and reset on Monday the next week. But this week doesn't seem to be the norm, and one of the best overall deals of the week … [Read more...] about An unreal deal gets even better on the ASUS Chromebook CM14
Take your research to the next level with Google’s AI-powered NotebookLM
Last summer, Google introduced NotebookLM, an AI-powered research and writing assistant designed to change how users understand and explore complex information. After widening availability in the United States back in December, Google has now announced that an upgraded version of NotebookLM powered … [Read more...] about Take your research to the next level with Google’s AI-powered NotebookLM
The Chrome Cast 266: Event recap with Stella Shannon from the ChromeOS team
For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we have a very special guest joining us for a bit of post-game discussion on the heels of Google's latest Chromebook-focused event up in New York. Stella Shannon - ChromeOS Consumer Hardware Product Lead - was gracious enough to sit down and talk through most of … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 266: Event recap with Stella Shannon from the ChromeOS team
Google needs a new Pixelbook just for their own events at this point
If you noticed during the Google I/O 2024 Keynote yesterday, every time a live demo of something on the web was shown off, the laptops being used were a pair of the last model made by Google themselves: the Pixelbook Go. I'm sure there are licensing issues and whatnot with putting a more modern … [Read more...] about Google needs a new Pixelbook just for their own events at this point
Pixel 8a leak reveals increase in battery, but not in price
The latest Pixel 8a leak from Smartprix (partnering with @OnLeaks) reveals that Google might be keeping the price exactly the same as last year's Pixel 7a, along with some sweet upgrades that make this mid-range device even more tempting. Though many rumors had Google increasing the price of this … [Read more...] about Pixel 8a leak reveals increase in battery, but not in price
Once again, The Masters website is everything I love about the open web
The Masters tournament is underway, and yet again The Masters website/PWA (masters.com) is blowing my mind as it continues to push the envelope of how we experience big golf tournaments on the web. This year, as it has done for the past few years, the website's capabilities and focus on personalized … [Read more...] about Once again, The Masters website is everything I love about the open web
Future 15th-gen Intel ‘Arrow Lake’ Chromebooks begin development
While we're a solid year and a half into the current 12th and 13th-gen Intel-powered Chromebook story, the future is always looming. We've only had eyes on a single 14th-gen Intel Core Ultra Chromebook up to this point, and that device - the upcoming ASUS ExpertBook Chromebook Elite CX54 - is still … [Read more...] about Future 15th-gen Intel ‘Arrow Lake’ Chromebooks begin development
The 256GB Pixel Tablet hits its lowest price ever
Google's Pixel Tablet has dropped down to a seriously sweet price point, now making it a device to seriously consider if you're plugged into the Android world. Right now, Best Buy has taken the 128GB Pixel Tablet down to match a previous best of $100 off but the larger storage option has dropped to … [Read more...] about The 256GB Pixel Tablet hits its lowest price ever
