For the 5 year running, Samsung has released another take on the folding phone - the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Though Samsung has changed very little in this latest foldable, the price tag remains the same $1799 that we've seen through the years. As the foldable smartphone market grows and competitors like … [Read more...] about Why the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 should make Google feel good about Pixel Fold’s price
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Google reveals Android Unknown Tracker Alerts for rogue AirTags, could potentially save your life
Do you recall hearing about Grogu, Google's much-anticipated competitor to the AirTag? What about the new Find My Device network, which was expected to launch soon? Unfortunately, these have been postponed until the year's end. However, Google today revealed an incredibly useful feature developed in … [Read more...] about Google reveals Android Unknown Tracker Alerts for rogue AirTags, could potentially save your life
The Chrome Cast 233: Pixel Fold thoughts after a few weeks of use
This week on The Chrome Cast, we discuss our collective, weeks-long experience with Google's Pixel Fold. From the things that make it unique and seriously great to those that create a good deal of user frustration, we cover what it was like to use the Pixel Fold and why - in the end - I ended up … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 233: Pixel Fold thoughts after a few weeks of use
Fuchsia will not be coming to Google’s smart speakers as the company halts its rollout efforts
In the last year, Google has worked to replace the "CastOS" operating system on its 1st and 2nd generation Nest Hub smart displays with the new Zircon-based Fuchsia. At the time, it seemed like the company was set to bring it to all its smart home devices. According to 9to5Google, the tech giant … [Read more...] about Fuchsia will not be coming to Google’s smart speakers as the company halts its rollout efforts
Google is reportedly toying with the idea of making a folding Pixel Tablet
Here in 2023, it seems folding devices are having a bit of a moment. Recently, there's been a lot of buzz around Google's new Pixel Fold, Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the upcoming OnePlus Open that should arrive later in August. And it appears Google may just be getting started in this … [Read more...] about Google is reportedly toying with the idea of making a folding Pixel Tablet
Two years later and this strange Play Games shortcut on ChromeOS still makes no sense
Two years ago (well, actually a year and a half ago), Google Play Games for PC appeared at the 2021 Game Awards Show, and with it, a mysterious new shortcut appeared on Chromebooks. In addition to the Play Games Android app, a new ChromeOS-centric…launcher accompanied it as a separate icon. What's … [Read more...] about Two years later and this strange Play Games shortcut on ChromeOS still makes no sense
Both excellent Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablets are on sale now for Back to School
If you've been eyeing one of the two only real options in the Chromebook tablet market, today could be your lucky day. Right now as part of their Back to School Deals, Best Buy has both the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 and Duet 5 on sale for up to $130 off retail. Both of these ChromeOS tablets are … [Read more...] about Both excellent Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablets are on sale now for Back to School
Goodbye Twitter: The bird is now your “X”, here’s how to update your Chromebook web app
"Genius, playboy, billionaire (philanthropist)?" – you know I'm talking about Elon Musk, right? The mind behind SpaceX and Tesla has pulled off another heist. He's bagged Twitter for a hefty $44 billion and spun it into something entirely different. Love him or hate him, he's axed the old Twitter … [Read more...] about Goodbye Twitter: The bird is now your “X”, here’s how to update your Chromebook web app
Be careful with “Back to School” Chromebook deals for this one, simple reason
As school-related summer approaches its end, parents and students alike are now on the lookout for the best back-to-school deals. Among the items always at the top of school supply lists are Chromebooks. It makes sense: they are budget-friendly, versatile, and easy to use. Even more, they've become … [Read more...] about Be careful with “Back to School” Chromebook deals for this one, simple reason
OnePlus Open is now the official name of the OnePlus V Fold
As the news and reviews of all of Samsung's new hardware floods the internet, a simple tweet from OnePlus is enough to maybe turn a few heads in a different direction; especially the heads of those interested in Samsung's expensive, extremely iterative Galaxy Z Fold 5. With one sentence, OnePlus is … [Read more...] about OnePlus Open is now the official name of the OnePlus V Fold
Chrome may let you peek at website pages before clicking a link with this upcoming feature
First discovered by our friend Leopeva64 on Twitter, Google is working on something called Link Preview. Anyone familiar with an app that existed a long time ago called Link Bubble (unpublished from the Play Store in 2017, and owned by Brave Browser, apparently) will know exactly what this may end … [Read more...] about Chrome may let you peek at website pages before clicking a link with this upcoming feature
Verizon is offering to pay for YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket in its entirety
As we near the kick off of another NFL season, Verizon is offering up a huge incentive for new and existing customers that also happen to be NFL Football fans. If you are looking to upgrade your mobile or home internet plans, Verizon is offering to pay for your NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube in its … [Read more...] about Verizon is offering to pay for YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket in its entirety
