At this year's CES show in Las Vegas, our first in-person attendance since 2020, we saw a ton of awesome new tech. Some ChromeOS related, some not. While the highlight for us was most definitely our first look at the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, there was plenty of other Chromebook-related stuff … [Read more...] about You can now pre-order the ASUS Chromebox 5
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Unleash the trifecta: Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds, and Pixel Phone deals you can’t miss!
Robby already highlighted some very solid deals on Google's Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones but those aren't the only Pixel devices currently enjoying some savory discounts. As far as the phones are concerned, you can save as much as $300 on a new Pixel if you pick one up at Best Buy and … [Read more...] about Unleash the trifecta: Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds, and Pixel Phone deals you can’t miss!
Google’s fledgling Bard AI is already being tested inside the company’s Messages app for Android
Google’s new Bard AI is designed to be a helpful and informative companion for anyone who wants to learn more about the world around them or get things done. It can be used to answer questions, generate creative content, and even translate languages. While it’s still under development, it’s already … [Read more...] about Google’s fledgling Bard AI is already being tested inside the company’s Messages app for Android
Run for 17 million years and other interesting facts about Chrome’s Dino Run game
If you've yet to try out the Chrome browser's Dino Run game, it's a side-scrolling arcade-style distraction that puts you in control of a T-Rex. The objective is simple: run as far as you can without hitting any obstacles. The longer you run, the faster the game gets, and the more difficult it … [Read more...] about Run for 17 million years and other interesting facts about Chrome’s Dino Run game
Upcoming MediaTek MT8188-powered tablets to retain this fan-favorite port
For a few years, it seemed the days may be numbered for the humble, analog headphone/microphone jack. When Apple so courageously removed the venerable port from the iPhone, many manufacturers began following suit across a wide variety of devices. First it was phones and then it became a tablet … [Read more...] about Upcoming MediaTek MT8188-powered tablets to retain this fan-favorite port
How you can enable Material You for Chromebook Quick Settings menu right now
There's been a fair amount of hype for the new Material You UI elements Google is bringing to ChromeOS. One of the most Google-y of the changes is the overhauled Quick Settings menu that has been in the works for quite some time at this point. The earliest we laid eyes on it was back in November … [Read more...] about How you can enable Material You for Chromebook Quick Settings menu right now
Chrome is about to get a kill switch toggle to help you troubleshoot problematic extensions
I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how frustrating it is when extensions start misbehaving or causing issues with your browsing session. To date, the only way to identify which one is screwing things up and trying to ruin your day is to uninstall them one by one and then reinstall them all over again … [Read more...] about Chrome is about to get a kill switch toggle to help you troubleshoot problematic extensions
Apps installed on one of your Android devices may soon automatically sync to the others
If you're someone who uses multiple Android phones or tablets, you know the hassle of downloading and installing all of your favorite apps across each device. However, a recent tweet from a user by the name of @AssembleDebug suggests that Google may soon introduce a feature to the Play Store that … [Read more...] about Apps installed on one of your Android devices may soon automatically sync to the others
Chromebooks are finally getting a battery saver mode for those long work days
For more years than I can remember at this point, the major operating systems (Windows, specifically) have all had a setting that allowed users to tone things down on their device when not near a charger. There are different takes on this strategy, but the end result is largely the same: when the … [Read more...] about Chromebooks are finally getting a battery saver mode for those long work days
CTL launched a Special Edition Chromebook with a see-through chassis
Every once in a while, a new Chromebook hits the market that makes me sit back and say, "huh, that's pretty stinking cool." Sure, you have ultra-premium devices like the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook hitting the market but CTL just launched a new laptop that caught my eye because it features something … [Read more...] about CTL launched a Special Edition Chromebook with a see-through chassis
These Pixel 7/7Pro deals makes it tough to even consider waiting for the Pixel 7a
I've said it before and I repeat it again: I'm unsure exactly how Google plans to introduce the upcoming Pixel 7a into the lineup this year. The latest rumors are putting the new Pixel 7a likely around $499 at launch, and though it does come with some notable upgrades versus the outgoing mid-ranger … [Read more...] about These Pixel 7/7Pro deals makes it tough to even consider waiting for the Pixel 7a
Google prepares to challenge ChatGPT with its Bard AI, sends out invites to Pixel Superfans
Google is reportedly getting ready to launch Bard, its own AI language model that will compete with OpenAI's GPT-3 and ChatGPT. In the past, the company has been hesitant to jump the market on launching its own AI tools because it wanted to be sure they would be helpful and not harmful when it … [Read more...] about Google prepares to challenge ChatGPT with its Bard AI, sends out invites to Pixel Superfans
