As we barrel toward Black Friday, the hunt for affordable, high-quality tech gifts is officially on. Usually, when you see a laptop priced under $250, you run the other way, expecting a dim screen, a creaky chassis, and a not-so-great user experience. But every once in a while, a deal comes along … [Read more...] about At just $218, this Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3 is the ultimate affordable holiday gift
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Finally, some hope: YouTube TV and Disney find ‘fresh momentum’ in talks to end the blackout
After two agonizing weeks of darkness for sports fans, we finally have a potential light at the end of the tunnel. According to a new report from The Athletic, YouTube TV and Disney have found "fresh momentum" in their negotiations to bring ESPN, ABC, and other Disney-owned channels back to the … [Read more...] about Finally, some hope: YouTube TV and Disney find ‘fresh momentum’ in talks to end the blackout
Google Drive can now turn your long, boring PDFs into podcast-style audio summaries
We all have them: long, text-heavy PDFs sitting in our Google Drive that we know we should read but can never find the time for. Think industry reports, lengthy contracts, or meeting transcripts. It's a significant challenge in our fast-paced world to dedicate time to just sitting and reading. In … [Read more...] about Google Drive can now turn your long, boring PDFs into podcast-style audio summaries
‘Gemini in Chrome’ with Gemini Live is officially coming to Chromebooks for Workspace users
Google has just announced that "Gemini in Chrome," their powerful AI browsing assistant, will soon be available to Workspace customers on their Chromebook and Chromebook Plus devices. Now, this might sound a bit confusing at first. After all, Chromebooks have had built-in Gemini capabilities for a … [Read more...] about ‘Gemini in Chrome’ with Gemini Live is officially coming to Chromebooks for Workspace users
The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 just got its first big price drop at $130 off
Just a couple of weeks ago, a brand-new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 popped up at Best Buy out of nowhere. The spec sheet is pretty impressive, too, but the asking price was a bit high in my opinion. After all, $579 is inching up quite close to the $649 of the very excellent Lenovo Chromebook … [Read more...] about The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 just got its first big price drop at $130 off
Cameyo by Google is here to solve the “app gap” problem in ChromeOS
For over a decade, the conversation around ChromeOS in the enterprise has been stuck in a loop. It always starts with "We'd love to switch to ChromeOS for the security and manageability," and it almost always ends with, "...but we have this one critical legacy Windows app we just can't live … [Read more...] about Cameyo by Google is here to solve the “app gap” problem in ChromeOS
Upcoming Android PCs could be powered by the impressive Snapdragon X Elite chip
It's no secret that Google and Qualcomm are actively working on a new generation of Android-powered PCs: a project Qualcomm's CEO has already called "incredible". This new hardware is expected to launch next year as part of the massive Android/ChromeOS merger. Now, thanks to some new findings, it … [Read more...] about Upcoming Android PCs could be powered by the impressive Snapdragon X Elite chip
The Gemini AI upgrade for the Google TV Streamer is rolling out now
The day many of you have been waiting for is finally here; after confirming a "winter" release, Google has officially announced that Gemini for TV is starting to roll out to the Google TV Streamer today. This is the massive AI upgrade that replaces the standard Google Assistant, making your TV's … [Read more...] about The Gemini AI upgrade for the Google TV Streamer is rolling out now
Why I’m hopeful the ChromeOS/Android merger will finally bring browser profiles to Chromebooks
When I use the MacBook that we have around for video editing, I live and die by browser profiles. I have one for my personal life with all my personal bookmarks, credit cards, and history. I have another for Chrome Unboxed with our work-related bookmarks, the business credit card, and specific … [Read more...] about Why I’m hopeful the ChromeOS/Android merger will finally bring browser profiles to Chromebooks
The amazing Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 just got its first-ever discount
It's not often that I get excited about a $30 discount. But when it's the first-ever price drop on the device I've confidently called "the best Chromebook ever made," I think it is worth sitting up and taking notice. That's right, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is finally on sale. At least a little … [Read more...] about The amazing Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 just got its first-ever discount
This record-low Pixel Watch 3 deal is too good to pass up
This is the classic tech enthusiast's dilemma: do you spring for the latest and greatest, or do you snag the good deal? The new Google Pixel Watch 4 has been out for about a month, and it's a fantastic wearable. But it's also expensive, and we haven't seen a single discount on it yet. Frankly, if … [Read more...] about This record-low Pixel Watch 3 deal is too good to pass up
How to go get your one-time $20 credit from YouTube TV for the Disney fallout
As the frustrating YouTube TV vs. Disney blackout continues with no end in sight, Google is now making good on its promise to offer compensation. Subscribers are beginning to receive notifications that the $20 credit for the "extended period" without channels like ESPN and ABC is now available. … [Read more...] about How to go get your one-time $20 credit from YouTube TV for the Disney fallout
