Back in March of 2022, Google updated its Search app for Android with a neat trick - the ability to delete the last 15 minutes of your browsing history with just a few taps. By tapping on your profile picture at the top-right of the app, choosing "delete last 15 minutes" and confirming via a pop-up … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android will soon let you delete the last 15 minutes of your browsing history
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Google’s ‘Game Dashboard’ from Pixel phones is on the way to Chromebooks, too
There are quite a few Android phones that come with a dedicated settings menu just for gaming. Samsung, OnePlus, and ASUS provide gaming layers that I've used over the years and each one has its perks. One of my absolute favorite features in a game mode came with OnePlus phones during the OnePlus … [Read more...] about Google’s ‘Game Dashboard’ from Pixel phones is on the way to Chromebooks, too
We asked, you answered: $800 is where it’s at for premium Chromebooks
On last week's Chrome Cast, we discussed at length the current state of premium consumer Chromebooks and how HP's upcoming Dragonfly Pro could alter that landscape. We use and review premium Chromebooks all the time and our perspective is probably a little skewed. So, I thought it would be great to … [Read more...] about We asked, you answered: $800 is where it’s at for premium Chromebooks
Google is testing an in-house LaMDA-driven ChatGPT competitor called “Apprentice Bard”
According to a report from CNBC this week, Google has been working on an AI chatbot that's set to potentially integrate into Google Search or other future public product launches. Apparently, Google employees are being asked to test a new search page design that incorporates human-like … [Read more...] about Google is testing an in-house LaMDA-driven ChatGPT competitor called “Apprentice Bard”
These HP deals make the perfect add-ons for your ChromeOS desk setup
Working from a laptop all the time can become cumbersome. Personally, I couldn't live without my sit/stand desk setup at the office. The average consumer may not have the need nor the space for something like our Ultimate Desk Setup but having a dedicated workspace at your home or office has a ton … [Read more...] about These HP deals make the perfect add-ons for your ChromeOS desk setup
You may soon be able to Live Share YouTube Music tracks right inside Google Meet calls
Google Meet is quickly gaining new and interesting tools for collaboration with your co-workers, colleagues, and peers. The tech giant is clearly hoping to make it one of the most competitive and useful video conferencing tools on the market, and while it's already in the ranks with Zoom and others, … [Read more...] about You may soon be able to Live Share YouTube Music tracks right inside Google Meet calls
Will we ever see something like a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Ultra?
The year was 2020; January 2020 to be specific. We were out in the desert at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, and the star of the show (not just from our perspective) was the wildly-ambitious new Galaxy Chromebook from Samsung. With its crazy-thin form factor, 4K OLED screen, high-end internals, included, … [Read more...] about Will we ever see something like a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Ultra?
The latest HP x360 Fortis Chromebook for education has arrived
Another day, another EDU Chromebook announcement. This time, it's HP. The latest addition to the PC makers education-focused Chromebook fleet comes in the form of an 11.6" convertible that once again bears the HP Fortis branding. On the surface, the new 2-in-1 doesn't look that much different than … [Read more...] about The latest HP x360 Fortis Chromebook for education has arrived
Where to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S23/S23+ and S23 Ultra
The all-new Samsung Galaxy S23 family is officially out of the bag and preorders are live for all three models of Samsung's latest premium handset. As usual, Samsung has launched a standard handset in the Galaxy 23, a 23+ model and of course, the Galaxy 23 Ultra. All three models offer the same four … [Read more...] about Where to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S23/S23+ and S23 Ultra
If you wanted to sign up for NBC’s Peacock streaming service for free, you’re out of luck
For the past two years, streaming TV users have been able to sign up for and stream NBC's Peacock TV for free, and though it had ads and other barriers in light of the company's premium paid tier, many smart homeowners enjoyed some semblance of traditional TV without a cost. Now, that's changing … [Read more...] about If you wanted to sign up for NBC’s Peacock streaming service for free, you’re out of luck
Lenovo unveils 4 new education Chromebooks
It's that time of year. The time when most of the major OEMs start dropping an armada of education-focused Chromebooks in preparation for the upcoming school year. Lenovo has beaten other manufacturers to the punch and announced four new Chromebooks at last week's FETC conference that took place in … [Read more...] about Lenovo unveils 4 new education Chromebooks
How to watch the 2023 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event live
Today is the day that Samsung will reveal the phones we all know are coming. At the 2023 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event - the first live one from Samsung in quite some time - we already have a good idea what the company is planning to announce. While we clearly don't have all the final details of … [Read more...] about How to watch the 2023 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event live
