The Apex Legends Mobile era was far too short. While the desktop version continues to see plenty of player support, for some reason or another, the mobile version could not maintain enough of a player base to stick around. It's sad because it was an immensely fun game that seemed to have plenty of … [Read more...] about Farlight 84, heir apparent to APEX Legends, has multiple ways to play on Chromebook
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Take up to $120 off this 12th Gen Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i
For the past three years, Lenovo has quietly made one of the most budget-friendly flagship Chromebook 2-in-1 devices on the market. The Flex 5 or Flex 5i Chromebook started as a 13.3" device that features the latest Core i3 from Intel, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage on the model that was readily … [Read more...] about Take up to $120 off this 12th Gen Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i
Shockingly, one version of the Pixel Fold is already sold out
We're about a month out from the arrival of the Google Pixel Fold, and I couldn't be more excited about it. To tell the truth, I'm doing my best not to think about this device, watch videos about it, or generally bring it up in conversation when not necessary just so I don't have to deal with the … [Read more...] about Shockingly, one version of the Pixel Fold is already sold out
Memorial Day Chromebook Deals 2023
Memorial Day 2023 is here and for many, that means cookouts, opening the pool and of course, holiday shopping. Before we get into that, I just wanted to take a moment to recognize why we here in the U.S. celebrate this day. Today is the day that we remember those that paid the ultimate price that we … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Chromebook Deals 2023
Lenovo’s big new tablet is beautiful, and proves that ChromeOS is Google’s better desktop OS
Lenovo was kind enough to send over their new, bombastic Tab Extreme that we were lucky enough to handle back at CES 2023, and I'll be honest: I was really, really excited to try out Android as a pseudo-desktop replacement for light workflows. In only a few days, I've realized just how far Android … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s big new tablet is beautiful, and proves that ChromeOS is Google’s better desktop OS
Google Keep reminders won’t show on Calendar anymore, the perfect productivity trifecta ruined
Google has begun the switch to its Tasks service in Calendar as a replacement for standard and Assistant-based "Reminders". Previously, you could set reminders from Assistant or Google Keep for notes so that they would pop up at a pre-determined time or location. Now that both of these features are … [Read more...] about Google Keep reminders won’t show on Calendar anymore, the perfect productivity trifecta ruined
How to enable and use Google’s new AI integrated Search Generative Experience (SGE)
Starting right now, if you have a Google One subscription for 2TB or higher and have signed up for Labs in Search, you can enable Google's new SGE, or Search Generative Experience. Essentially, this is its artificial intelligence integrated with Google Search! What Search Generative Experience is … [Read more...] about How to enable and use Google’s new AI integrated Search Generative Experience (SGE)
The Chrome Cast 228: Why mid-range Chromebooks will become the sweet spot
This week on The Chrome Cast, we start the show by discussing a recent video we publish that highlights all the ways ChromeOS is hiding in plain sight all around you. From call centers to trivia at Buffalo Wild Wings to medical establishments, ChromeOS is moving in all sorts of professional … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 228: Why mid-range Chromebooks will become the sweet spot
Google Collections gets some unsuspected love with the release of Google’s AI Search integration
Love it or hate it, Google Collections, Google's content curation tool that's kind of but sort of not meant to replace bookmarks is still alive and kicking. As I've covered a bunch in the past, Collections lets you save recipes, Maps locations, Travel trips, images, shopping products and pretty much … [Read more...] about Google Collections gets some unsuspected love with the release of Google’s AI Search integration
Google is bringing Nvidia RTX GPUs to Chromebooks
Google is not relenting in trying to make ChromeOS the operating system for the masses. With more and more devices arriving and more features being added on a very consistent basis, the young OS has become extremely versatile but there's still plenty of room for more. One area, in particular that … [Read more...] about Google is bringing Nvidia RTX GPUs to Chromebooks
3 upgrades I’d love to see in the Pixel Watch 2 when it inevitably arrives
The story of the Pixel Watch 2 has been an interesting one thus far. Ahead of Google I/O 2023, we had mountains of leaks for devices like the Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet and Pixel 7a. On the Pixel Watch front, however, there was a shocking amount of silence for a Google-made product. While we … [Read more...] about 3 upgrades I’d love to see in the Pixel Watch 2 when it inevitably arrives
Criminal IP launches AI-based Chrome Extension to battle phishing, malware, and ransomware
Malicious scams such as phishing, malware, and ransomware continue to evolve and have become a critical concern to users around the globe. To address this issue, Criminal IP, an OSINT-based search engine, made an exciting announcement introducing the launch of a Chrome extension called Criminal IP … [Read more...] about Criminal IP launches AI-based Chrome Extension to battle phishing, malware, and ransomware
