Android 13 is pretty slick. In fact, Google has added many features up until now that for the most part make it feel seamless and comfortable to use. We're to the point where I find it hard to complain about much when it comes to using my Pixel 6 Pro on a daily basis, and that's exactly how … [Read more...] about Android 13 keeps switching to light mode for some when Bedtime mode is disabled
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The MediaTek-powered Chromebook tablet ‘Geralt’ is being tested with a great screen
As we unveiled yesterday, work is ongoing with a new baseboard called 'Geralt' that will finally give us a few ChromeOS tablets with internal processors that should be fantastic for work, creativity and consumption as well. While we've had some great detachable devices like the Lenovo Chromebook … [Read more...] about The MediaTek-powered Chromebook tablet ‘Geralt’ is being tested with a great screen
Exclusive: New Chromebook tablets are in the works with powerful MediaTek processors inside
Finally!! I've been scouring the Chromium Repositories for months at this point looking for signs of life in the tablet/detachable Chromebook space. While we have a few nice models available right now, there are some powerful new fanless ARM options out there that would make a great fit in a new … [Read more...] about Exclusive: New Chromebook tablets are in the works with powerful MediaTek processors inside
Chrome may soon let you double-click a tab to close it for added convenience
Since the dawn of internet browsers, tabs have taken the basic functionality of windows insomuch that you need to click a little "x" at the corner of them to close them. I mean, that's just the way it is, right? Well, not anymore. Ever since the invention of the iPhone and other devices, press and … [Read more...] about Chrome may soon let you double-click a tab to close it for added convenience
Chrome’s Energy and Memory Saver Modes are now rolling out to everyone
I've been excited about Chrome's recently announced Energy and Memory Saver modes, but until now, I've had to contend with hundreds of Chrome tabs eating up my RAM. Even in Chrome tab groups that I collapse, which is supposed to save memory by freezing collapsed tabs, I have plenty more issues than … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Energy and Memory Saver Modes are now rolling out to everyone
These immersive 360-degree Google Meet video backgrounds look amazing
Admittedly, this will be a slow start, but Google is rolling out two insanely cool virtual backgrounds for Google Meet on Android and iOS that allow users to not just change their background graphics, but to be seated in that environment from every angle. When I first read about this, I wasn't sure … [Read more...] about These immersive 360-degree Google Meet video backgrounds look amazing
Revolutionizing the digital employee experience: The impact of ChromeOS and Cameyo
Cloud computing is no longer an emerging technology. Even before the onset of the global pandemic of 2020, nearly half of the world’s enterprises had embraced some form of multi-cloud or hybrid infrastructure solution. Fast forward two years and an extraordinary ninety-two percent of global business … [Read more...] about Revolutionizing the digital employee experience: The impact of ChromeOS and Cameyo
Yet another new Chromebox is on the way, this time it might be from Dell
Dell has been wildly quiet on the Chromebook front of late. Since the introduction of a couple high-end, expensive enterprise-focused Chromebooks back in 2020, Dell has been absent in the general Chromebook release cycles that companies like HP, Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo have been quite active in. … [Read more...] about Yet another new Chromebox is on the way, this time it might be from Dell
Dell quietly released two 12th Gen Intel Latitude Chromebooks for Enterprise
For months, we've pondered as to why Samsung seems to have stalled on producing a new premium Chromebook. While the answer remains unclear, there's another big-name PC maker that has been very quiet in the ChromeOS space and we've begun to wonder if the company has abandoned Chromebooks entirely. … [Read more...] about Dell quietly released two 12th Gen Intel Latitude Chromebooks for Enterprise
YouTube is testing an experiment to let podcast creators upload and manage their content
It's no secret that Google has been strategizing for quite some time now around how it can kill off Google Podcasts and transition creators over to YouTube for listening experiences. In fact, the company hired Kai Chuk last year to "clean up" the listening experience on the video platform. Since … [Read more...] about YouTube is testing an experiment to let podcast creators upload and manage their content
Grab the 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 w/USI pen for only $314 ($116 off)
Just in case you missed it, Lenovo quietly launched a more-desirable version of the Chromebook Duet 3 that's only available from Lenovo's website. This model offers double the RAM at 8GB. If you're a ChromeOS user, you know that the extra 4GB of RAM makes a decided difference in the user experience … [Read more...] about Grab the 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 w/USI pen for only $314 ($116 off)
The February Pixel Watch update is here: how to install it now
As with other Pixel products, Google continues to push out very regular updates to the Pixel Watch. This time around, the feature set is not really the highlight, but the bug fixes and security updates are. Earlier this month, Google dropped a post in the Pixel Watch Support page stating the … [Read more...] about The February Pixel Watch update is here: how to install it now
