Google's Bard has often found itself relegated to being the last resort for AI chatbot aficionados. This could be due to a multitude of reasons, and many could argue that it comes down to a user's preference or disdain for one of the major tech giant over another. However, there's no denying that … [Read more...] about Google’s Bard prepares to add extensions, giving you useful travel and shopping power ups
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Enhancing the Pixel Tablet experience with a USI 2.0 Pen
Google's Pixel Tablet offers a solid array of features and functionality, making it a versatile device for various use cases. However, for those seeking a tablet to use for educational or professional purposes, the absence of a stylus in the box might cause you to pause for a beat. No, the Pixel … [Read more...] about Enhancing the Pixel Tablet experience with a USI 2.0 Pen
Pixel 8 Pro specs revealed in comprehensive leak
As the year progresses, the anticipation around Google's upcoming smartphones - the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro - is only heating up. These phones will be the successors to the well-received Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, but Google has obviously been less than forthcoming about what we can expect. That being said, … [Read more...] about Pixel 8 Pro specs revealed in comprehensive leak
How to personalize your Android phone’s appearance with Emoji Kitchen wallpapers
Google's I/O conference this year brought with it exciting new developments, with one of the standout announcements being the roll-out of Emoji-based wallpaper styling options for Android. As per 9to5Google, this new feature is currently available for some users running Android 14 Beta 3, and while … [Read more...] about How to personalize your Android phone’s appearance with Emoji Kitchen wallpapers
3 fantastic Chromebook deals for those who missed last week’s sales events
Last week, we had two huge sales events that sort of captured the attention of many in the tech sphere. Between Amazon Prime Day and Best Buy's Black Friday in July sales, there was a lot to take in. For us here at Chrome Unboxed, much more of the interest circled around the Chromebook deals … [Read more...] about 3 fantastic Chromebook deals for those who missed last week’s sales events
The Chrome Cast 232: Dropping the Pixel Fold, Lenovo Slim 3, and goofy Chromebook names
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by talking through our thoughts on the newly-released Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Slim 3 and as we wrap up that section, move directly into talking about the oft-goofy nature of Chromebook naming conventions. The hope is that whatever 'Chromebook X' or … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 232: Dropping the Pixel Fold, Lenovo Slim 3, and goofy Chromebook names
Android is making it even easier to swipe away your work life when you get home
Android has long since had the ability to add Work or managed profiles and let you compartmentalize your life. Turning off work when you get home so you can focus on your family and personal data, and vice versa when you get to the office or start performing office tasks. With what we believe is … [Read more...] about Android is making it even easier to swipe away your work life when you get home
Google Chat is finally giving you the ability to hyperlink text in your messages
Google Chat may not have launched with many of the same standard features as its competitors, but it's slowly started added them over time - a Google staple for the development pipeline. Now, over on the Google Workspace Updates blog, Google announced that it's finally adding the ability to let … [Read more...] about Google Chat is finally giving you the ability to hyperlink text in your messages
Android 13 and higher to give you an ‘Upgrade Invite’ prominently showcasing its new features
One persistent challenge Android users have faced over the years is the inability to understand precisely what updates Google is incorporating into its operating system. Often, they'd have had to rely on news outlets (like us!) to provide the specifics of each update, rather than receiving this … [Read more...] about Android 13 and higher to give you an ‘Upgrade Invite’ prominently showcasing its new features
Google One VPN to improve location service accuracy by switching to local IP addresses
Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs for short, are primarily designed to enhance user anonymity. They achieve this by giving you the freedom to choose the country from which your IP address is being broadcast from. The aim is to maximize privacy by limiting the extent to which you can be tracked … [Read more...] about Google One VPN to improve location service accuracy by switching to local IP addresses
The Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Slim 3 is a marvel of affordability [VIDEO]
Here in the office, we have the new Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Slim 3 - or what we tend to just call the Slim 3. This Chromebook showed up quietly, following the same design ethos that Lenovo employed for the Flex 3i we recently reviewed and really enjoyed a lot. The Slim 3 is a classic clamshell … [Read more...] about The Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Slim 3 is a marvel of affordability [VIDEO]
Google adds more features and language to Bard AI, taking aim at ChatGPT
When it comes to creativity, curiosity and imagination are really what bring everything to life. From a child's imaginative game to an entrepreneur's brand-new business idea, these qualities are intrinsically human and have found a new assistant here in 2023 with the rise of large language model AI. … [Read more...] about Google adds more features and language to Bard AI, taking aim at ChatGPT
