In all of our excitement surrounding 'Geralt' - the MediaTek MT8188-based Chromebook tablet development board - I completely missed the beginnings of yet another tablet-based ChromeOS device right under my nose. Code named 'Starmie', this new Chromebook development board is clearly a detachable, is … [Read more...] about A new entry-level Chromebook tablet is on the way with the Kompanio 520 inside
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Stadia Exclusive game ‘Gylt’ is getting a second lease on life with upcoming Steam release
A handful of games that launched on Google's now defunct Stadia cloud gaming platform (rest in peace) were unfortunate enough to never again see the light of day once it shut down. However, for a select few, they're getting a new lease on life in other places. Today, a Steam listing for the … [Read more...] about Stadia Exclusive game ‘Gylt’ is getting a second lease on life with upcoming Steam release
Finally, WhatsApp is on the way for WearOS watches like the Pixel Watch
Of all the aggravations that I have with any smartwatch I've used, the lacking presence of WhatsApp on my wrist is chief among my complaints. Yes, I can get WhatsApp notifications on WearOS as long as my phone is near, but the minute Bluetooth is off or my phone isn't within range, those … [Read more...] about Finally, WhatsApp is on the way for WearOS watches like the Pixel Watch
Google TV is getting a redesign for its ‘Apps only’ mode
Not everyone is interested in all of the suggestion tiles and recommendations that Google TV provides, especially as it's become increasingly more spammy and full of advertisements, even for physical products. Under these circumstances, many will just enable 'Apps only' mode to cut the clutter. … [Read more...] about Google TV is getting a redesign for its ‘Apps only’ mode
Pixel Buds Pro are discounted ahead of new Pixel phone announcements this week
As we anticipate the full announcements of a lot of new Pixel-branded hardware in just two days from now, it looks like Google is doing a bit of pre-event build up as we head into Google I/O 2023. The Pixel Watch already hit a solid sale price this weekend, and now the Pixel Buds Pro are following … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro are discounted ahead of new Pixel phone announcements this week
Acer’s powerful Chromebook Spin 714 is a whopping $200 off
There's no denying that Acer knows ChromeOS. For years, the PC giant has been producing some of the best devices on the market and the company's Chromebook resume is one of the largest of any OEM. For the past few years, Acer has offered what I consider one of the best consumer flagship Chromebooks … [Read more...] about Acer’s powerful Chromebook Spin 714 is a whopping $200 off
This is the Google Pixel Camera feature I miss most since moving to Samsung
I've been rocking the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for a few months at this point and I largely don't miss my Pixel 7 Pro on a daily basis. Sure, I still like Google's take on Android far more than Samsung's, but it's not such a wildly-different experience these days. And as I've said before, … [Read more...] about This is the Google Pixel Camera feature I miss most since moving to Samsung
The best ChromeOS tablet on the market is $100 off today
We are quite hopeful that the ChromeOS tablet market is being primed for a new wave of devices in the coming year but I'm also not holding my breath that the draw of detachable Chromebooks has become large enough for most OEMs to go all in, just yet. That said, the current offerings from Lenovo have … [Read more...] about The best ChromeOS tablet on the market is $100 off today
Grab the amazing Pixel Watch by Google and save up to $70
Before Google officially announced the Pixel Watch last year, I was beginning to lose hope that this long-rumored wearable was ever going to actually become a reality. Eight months later, Google has what many consider the best execution of WearOS in the Pixel Watch. Even more exciting, rumors are … [Read more...] about Grab the amazing Pixel Watch by Google and save up to $70
Workspace users can now access Google’s Bard AI chatbot
At launch, Google's new Apprentice Bard Artificial Intelligence chatbot was mysteriously not available to Google Workspace users, even though the company was already planning to integrate generative AI into Workspace apps like Docs with the "Help me Write" feature. However, according to Bard's new … [Read more...] about Workspace users can now access Google’s Bard AI chatbot
Use this mass deletion trick in Gmail to declutter thousands of old and irrelevant messages at once
If you're anything like me, you get so burnt out on managing your Gmail that you just let it pile up for years at a time. Not important messages from family and colleagues, but all of the things you've signed up for that you just have no energy or interest in deleting or clicking through as they … [Read more...] about Use this mass deletion trick in Gmail to declutter thousands of old and irrelevant messages at once
Rumor has it: The Pixel Watch 2 will arrive with the Pixel 8
It's almost as if we spoke it into existence. On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, Robby brought up the point that we have heard zero chatter about a follow-up to Google's first generation Pixel Watch. Our hope is that Google is quietly reiterating the Pixel Watch in preparation for a Gen 2 … [Read more...] about Rumor has it: The Pixel Watch 2 will arrive with the Pixel 8
