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Google wants your feedback on the Pixel Tablet
The Pixel Tablet has officially been available for just two days but Google appears to already be on the hunt to improve its unique slate that doubles as a smart display/speaker. As you may or may not be aware, Google hosts support forums for practically every service and hardware it owns. These … [Read more...] about Google wants your feedback on the Pixel Tablet
The Pixel Tablet is great, but unique in the wrong ways for right now [VIDEO]
I'm not really a tablet guy. If you've been around Chrome Unboxed for a little while, you likely know that already. I easily get confused with the best way to utilize a tablet in my daily workflow, and though I like the form factor just fine, tablets tend to get lost on me between my large-screen … [Read more...] about The Pixel Tablet is great, but unique in the wrong ways for right now [VIDEO]
How to use Cinematic Wallpaper on your Pixel to make your backgrounds awesome
One of the latest features to come to Pixel phones is the recently-introduced Cinematic Wallpaper. Rolled into the latest Pixel Feature Drop, Cinematic Wallpaper adds quite a bit of flare to your standard photo backdrop, using some Pixel magic to add depth and motion sensing to your wallpaper photo … [Read more...] about How to use Cinematic Wallpaper on your Pixel to make your backgrounds awesome
New code suggests a Google-made keyboard and stylus for the Pixel Tablet may exist
Since the earliest news of the Pixel Tablet arrived, we all assumed Google would make a simple keyboard and stylus solution for their new, larger-screened device. While perhaps not exactly the use case Google really built the Pixel Tablet for, there's no denying the fact that some users are going … [Read more...] about New code suggests a Google-made keyboard and stylus for the Pixel Tablet may exist
Google looks to be prepping a new standard for Chromebook excellence with ‘Chromebook X’
In a report from 9to5 Google yesterday, it seems Google could be right on the cusp of delivering a new way for consumers to make sense of the growing - and sometimes confusing - Chromebook market. For a few years, Google has used the 'Premium' and 'Plus' labels both on the official Chromebook site … [Read more...] about Google looks to be prepping a new standard for Chromebook excellence with ‘Chromebook X’
4 new features coming to Chrome for iPhone and iPad users
The Chrome team at Google does a very solid job of keeping the browser on parity across all the platforms on which it lives. As with most software, Chrome does vary a bit from OS to OS but most features usually make it to all platforms sooner or later. Often, Chrome on Android will get new features … [Read more...] about 4 new features coming to Chrome for iPhone and iPad users
Full OnePlus V Fold renders leak out ahead of Pixel Fold availability
I'm not going to lie: I'm getting pretty excited about what OnePlus is set to officially unveil in the V Fold, supposedly coming in August. While I love the idea of the Pixel Fold and Google's software on a folding phone, my guess is OnePlus' take on the folding form factor will likely be a bit … [Read more...] about Full OnePlus V Fold renders leak out ahead of Pixel Fold availability
The best ChromeOS tablet available is $130 off today
Once again, our favorite ChromeOS tablet of all time is back on sale and yes, it is still an exceptional value at this steeply discounted price. Of course, I'm talking about the sleek and versatile Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook. Powered by the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 and 8GB of RAM, the 13.3" OLED tablet is … [Read more...] about The best ChromeOS tablet available is $130 off today
The Google Pixel Fold is available at AT&T for only $900 on pre-order
I'm pretty shocked by this right now. The Pixel Fold - due to ship out to early buyers from the Google Store by the end of the month - is now available for pre-order from AT&T and Verizon. While I expect T-Mobile to join in on this very soon, the general pre-order availability isn't what is … [Read more...] about The Google Pixel Fold is available at AT&T for only $900 on pre-order
Deal Alert: Grab this massive Acer Chromebook 317 and save $200
When it comes to larger laptops, 15.6" is about the max for my personal preference. I'm actually most at home with something around the 14-inch display size but I'm not everyone and there's clearly a market for the over sized laptop or OEMs wouldn't keep making them. Case in point, if you go to Best … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab this massive Acer Chromebook 317 and save $200
How to invert colors on a Chromebook
Have you ever picked up your phone or opened your laptop just to find that the screen looks like something out of a Predator movie? You know what I mean. All the colors are jacked up and it looks like you're seeing things through infrared goggles. While it's possible that is a result of the screen … [Read more...] about How to invert colors on a Chromebook
