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
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The new ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip is now available for purchase
ASUS really impressed us out at CES 2023 with the new, convertible, USI-pen-toting Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip. After a sub-par attempt at the cloud gaming-focused Chromebook with the original Vibe CX55, our hands-on time with the newer Vibe CX34 left us pretty excited to get our review unit in the … [Read more...] about The new ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip is now available for purchase
Google informs Fi subscribers that they’ve been caught up in the recent T-Mobile data breach
As a Google Fi user who's been subscribed since the very beginning of the service's life, it hits me hard to hear news like I have to deliver today. Fi has pretty much always done right by me, been reliable, and has been the easiest one to use amongst its competitor's thanks to the simple and … [Read more...] about Google informs Fi subscribers that they’ve been caught up in the recent T-Mobile data breach
Google TV for Android is the next app set to receive a Material You home screen widget
In version 4.38.7.4 of the Google TV for Android, it's been discovered by 9to5Google that the app is now appearing in the system's widgets list as an available option for your device's home screen. You may remember that YouTube just got its very own "MY" widget back in December just in time for … [Read more...] about Google TV for Android is the next app set to receive a Material You home screen widget
You can get the unlocked Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro for $100 off right now
Since their release, the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have been quite well-received by those who purchased them. Though I just wrote a piece this week about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup due out later this week and the fact that it is highly likely that a vast majority of Android-toting … [Read more...] about You can get the unlocked Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro for $100 off right now
Spigen’s new Rugged Armor Pro will turn Pixel Watch into a G-Shock look-alike
According to a recent report from 9to5 Google, Spigen looks all set to deliver a new, bulk-adding case for the Pixel Watch in the Rugged Armor Pro. Like we've seen with this case/strap combo for the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch series, this all-in-one solution provides massive shock absorbtion and … [Read more...] about Spigen’s new Rugged Armor Pro will turn Pixel Watch into a G-Shock look-alike
Acer unveils first-ever Vero Chromebook for Education
We're on the back side of CES which means that it's time for a slew of education focused Chromebooks to hit the market. Over the next few weeks, we should see a variety of devices from most of the major OEMs as educational institutions gear up to make purchasing decisions for the 2022-2023 school … [Read more...] about Acer unveils first-ever Vero Chromebook for Education
This version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is the one you should buy
We were beside ourselves when Lenovo announced the company's second Snapdragon-powered Duet tablet at MWC 2022. A true successor to the original Duet tablet, the new Duet 3 improved on everything we already loved about Lenovo's smaller ChromeOS tablet. Sadly, the first Duet 3 to hit shelves at Best … [Read more...] about This version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is the one you should buy
Gmail’s new package tracking feature is now rolling out, lets you see updates in your inbox
Though it was announced months ago, Gmail's new "Package tracking" feature is finally rolling out to users. You won't see it without toggling the option first though, so head over to the Gmail app settings on your Android or iOS device, open those specific to an account you've got connected, and … [Read more...] about Gmail’s new package tracking feature is now rolling out, lets you see updates in your inbox
Our favorite Gaming Chromebook just dropped to $449
It's like Christmas all over again! Okay, maybe not Christmas but definitely Black Friday. Earlier today, I shared a very solid deal on the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55. You can still take advantage of that $200 savings if the 11th Gen convertible is up your alley but before you do, check this out. … [Read more...] about Our favorite Gaming Chromebook just dropped to $449
Chromebook Material You Quick Settings to get a feature Android phones don’t yet have
The evolution of Google's Material You design language on Chromebooks is continuing with a new adjustment to the Quick Settings area in the system tray, and it looks pretty awesome. This long-requested feature on Android phones has multiple quick settings buttons forced into smaller spaces to save … [Read more...] about Chromebook Material You Quick Settings to get a feature Android phones don’t yet have
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 event is soon and you can reserve your phone before it starts
As a Chromebook-first organization, we don't talk that much about phones outside of the Pixel line. Over time, we've expanded to hardware other than Chromebooks, but that also largely stays within the bounds of Google-related products like the Nest Hub, Nest Audio, or other stuff found on the … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Galaxy S23 event is soon and you can reserve your phone before it starts
