Since the inception of the 4-week Chrome and ChromeOS update cycles, we've not seen too many major delays when new versions arrive. There are a couple reasons for this: first, with 4-week updates, there are smaller changes from one version to the next; and second, if you are a bit late (like we are … [Read more...] about If you are looking for ChromeOS 112 on your Chromebook, you aren’t alone
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Google’s ‘Now Playing’ feature for Pixel phones to give deeper insights into the songs you hear
The 'Now Playing' feature on your Pixel phone is one of those niceties that you forget about 99% of the time, but that 1% of the time when you're at a restaurant and someone asks what song you think this is and you glance over at your phone and say "hehe, this is Happy by NF", cleverly raising your … [Read more...] about Google’s ‘Now Playing’ feature for Pixel phones to give deeper insights into the songs you hear
ChromeOS Global Media Controls Material You updates are coming together nicely
The ChromeOS Global Media Controls have largely been marked by small changes along the way as ChromeOS has developed. At the end of the day, if you use this beneficial little part of the ChromeOS shelf, you likely know that you can quickly and easily control any media currently playing on your … [Read more...] about ChromeOS Global Media Controls Material You updates are coming together nicely
This deal on the 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is insane
My absolute favorite ChromeOS tablet of all time is hands-down Lenovo's Chromebook Duet 5. The OLED-toting detachable is even more desirable when you can find it on sale which seems to happen quite a bit over at Best Buy. Even right now, you can pick up the Snapdragon-powered Chromebook at a $100 … [Read more...] about This deal on the 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is insane
After 25 years, Google is building a new search engine, and it’s powered by artificial intelligence
During a recent interview with 60 Minutes, Google and Alphabet's CEO, Sundar Pichai, confirmed that the company is developing a new AI-powered search engine to outpace Microsoft and OpenAI. In the interview, he was asked if by embracing Bard and other AI roadmaps, he was killing his cash cow. Pichai … [Read more...] about After 25 years, Google is building a new search engine, and it’s powered by artificial intelligence
This Ryzen-powered Acer Chromebook Spin is $250 off today only
Looking for a quasi-flagship convertible Chromebook that's easy on the wallet? Best Buy's Deal of the Day could be exactly what you're looking for and it can save you a boat load of money. Released last May, the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 was one of the first devices to market equipped with AMD's … [Read more...] about This Ryzen-powered Acer Chromebook Spin is $250 off today only
How to effortlessly manage multiple accounts with tabs in the Gmail PWA
Of the messaging and productivity apps I keep open on my desktop on any given day, there's no question that Gmail is at the top of the priority list. Between personal and work messages, I get a lot of email and I like trying my best to keep it sorted and reined in as much as possible. Keeping it … [Read more...] about How to effortlessly manage multiple accounts with tabs in the Gmail PWA
How-to use Android’s Nearby Share with your Mac
If there is one thing I do envy about Apple's ecosystem, it is the synergy between the company's various pieces of hardware. Moving between your Mac, iPhone and iPad has become a refined process that is all but unparalleled by any other hardware/software combo. (See? I can say nice things about … [Read more...] about How-to use Android’s Nearby Share with your Mac
Chrome is updating its security icon with a new design that’s meant to better reflect user control
Google is abandoning its long-held tradition of using a padlock security icon and replacing it with a toggle and slider circle in ChromeOS Canary 114 in LaCrOS, as first noticed by C2 Productions on Twitter. I believe the new "Security Icon" is designed to better reflect a user's control over their … [Read more...] about Chrome is updating its security icon with a new design that’s meant to better reflect user control
Google Chat for Chromebooks has one frustrating limitation: Sharing
I've spoken a lot about Google Chat Spaces this week. From its Material You redesign to it being the spiritual successor to Google+ and Google Currents. Back when Google first replaced the Android app on Chromebooks with a progressive web app (PWA) in the Google Play Store, I was initially excited … [Read more...] about Google Chat for Chromebooks has one frustrating limitation: Sharing
CTL launches next-gen Chomebox CBX3 with a 13th Gen Intel Core i7
The ChromeOS mini PC, a.k.a. Chromebox may still be a very niche device but there's no denying the appeal of a cost-effective, powerful, and upgrade-capable desktop that runs our favorite operating system. While not portable like a Chromebook, the small desktop form-factor of the Chromebox is … [Read more...] about CTL launches next-gen Chomebox CBX3 with a 13th Gen Intel Core i7
Walmart listing shows off the follow-up to their excellent, affordable Google TV streamer
Back when the Chromecast with Google TV first debuted, there was an almost-immediate competitor that rose up to challenge it. Walmart's in-house Onn. Android TV Streaming Box (super-cool name, right?) took us by surprise and in my house, at least, it became a go-to solution for TVs not found in our … [Read more...] about Walmart listing shows off the follow-up to their excellent, affordable Google TV streamer
