Last July, Google announced that the Google Photos app on Chromebooks would add a new tool that would allow users to create movies directly from the Photos app. The update was supposed to arrive last fall but that didn't happen. A few months removed and we're finally getting our first look at the … [Read more...] about Google Photos Video Editor/Movie Creator finally arrives for Chromebooks
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Some Docs and Gmail users are starting to get access to Google’s AI “Help me write” feature
Google recently announced a revolutionary new "Help me write" feature for Google Docs and Gmail. While not yet "available", I find this to be exciting and innovative as it aims to help users overcome writer's block and spark their creativity. As I said in our previous coverage, it's meant to act as … [Read more...] about Some Docs and Gmail users are starting to get access to Google’s AI “Help me write” feature
Why is $1000 acceptable for an Android tablet, but not a well-made Chromebook?
A strange dichotomy exists in the tech world right now, and if you weren't shopping for a larger, portable electronic device (i.e. - not a phone), you may not even realize it. What I'm talking about is the perspective disorientation that surrounds high-end, more-expensive Chromebooks. Since … [Read more...] about Why is $1000 acceptable for an Android tablet, but not a well-made Chromebook?
‘Add to Reading List’ option appears in Google Discover via Chrome’s NPT on Android
For years, I've been begging for an option to add articles to Chrome's Reading List or a Google Collection called "Read later" without first having to open each article in the web wrapper, choose to open it in the full browser, and then bookmark it to my reading list. This process is time-consuming … [Read more...] about ‘Add to Reading List’ option appears in Google Discover via Chrome’s NPT on Android
Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition review: a premium on modularity [VIDEO]
The Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition (we'll go with Framework or Framework Chromebook for the rest of this review) is a device that is largely without peer. In the Chromebook space, there's absolutely nothing like it and at $999, it is a very interesting Chromebook that gets much of the high-end … [Read more...] about Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition review: a premium on modularity [VIDEO]
Deal Alert: YouTube Premium subscribers get Walmart+ and XBOX PC Game Pass for free
YouTube Premium subscribers are seeing a new set of perks pop up on their benefits page (kudos: Droid Life) - three free months of Xbox PC Game Pass and three free months of Walmart+. You already get ad-free listening, background play, offline, and more with YouTube Premium, and to this day it's … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: YouTube Premium subscribers get Walmart+ and XBOX PC Game Pass for free
Surprise: Google Drive has a hidden item limit regardless of how much storage space you have
A Reddit user who goes by the name of u/ra13 just discovered something Google has never alluded to - Google Drive has a limit to how much you can store on it! I'm not talking about file size and capacity, I'm talking about the number of files you have - period. The user stated that they started … [Read more...] about Surprise: Google Drive has a hidden item limit regardless of how much storage space you have
You’ll soon be able to switch casting devices from the ChromeOS global media controls
One of my favorite little ChromeOS features that's been around for quite some time is the global media control widget. It's moved around over the years and it is also present in the Chrome browser for non-ChromeOS hardware, but the gist has largely remained the same: if media is playing from your … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to switch casting devices from the ChromeOS global media controls
Win one of 5 Penoval USI 2.0 pens for your Chromebook
Just in case I failed to mention it, we absolutely LOVE giving away cool stuff to our readers. Why? Because you're awesome! We are rounding the home stretch of our Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 giveaway but you still have time to get your name in the hat as we approach 250K subscribers on our … [Read more...] about Win one of 5 Penoval USI 2.0 pens for your Chromebook
Amazon trumps the Google Store with extra savings on the Pixel Watch
As you may have heard, Google is running a Spring Sale on pretty much every Pixel device on the market. You can pick up these deals at the Google Store, Best Buy, Amazon and a number of other authorized retailers. You can pick up a solid $50 savings on either the Wi-Fi or LTE models at any of these … [Read more...] about Amazon trumps the Google Store with extra savings on the Pixel Watch
Upcoming MediaTek MT8188 Chromebook tablets will finally have removable storage
There's no doubt about my excitement when it comes to 'Geralt' - the development board for the upcoming MediaTek MT8188-powered Chromebook tablets we hope to see later this year. With this processor on board, not only are we happy to see Chromebook tablets in development again; we're actually very … [Read more...] about Upcoming MediaTek MT8188 Chromebook tablets will finally have removable storage
ChromeOS is adding super slick rounded corners on files and title bars in overview mode
ChromeOS Canary (version 114.0.5676.0) is set to get a little more stylish with the addition of some super slick rounded corners on Overview windows. The corners of any open apps or web apps in Overview mode, as well as their title bars, will be rounded off. Additionally, the title titles themselves … [Read more...] about ChromeOS is adding super slick rounded corners on files and title bars in overview mode
