Just last week, MediaTek officially unveiled a couple new Kompanio chips that should find themselves in affordable Chromebooks to be released in the coming months. These two new SoCs - the Kompanio 520 and 528 - should be pretty substantial upgrades over the original Kompanio 500 that we first saw … [Read more...] about One Chromebook with the new MediaTek Kompanio 520 is already entering production
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Google TV has me convinced that ChromeOS needs a unified app store
Do you know what I love about Google TV? I'm not talking about the Chromecast. I mean that actual Google TV platform. Even before the Chromecast with Google TV was a thing, the Google TV app and its predecessor Play Movies and TV were my go-to to find not only the content I wanted to watch but where … [Read more...] about Google TV has me convinced that ChromeOS needs a unified app store
Google Drive will now suggest who to share documents with within your organization
A new Google Workspace update is rolling out that will begin to make suggestions on who to share your files with within Google Drive. As a result of this functionality, potential recipients will be displayed within the sharing dialog, which will help to expedite collaboration throughout your … [Read more...] about Google Drive will now suggest who to share documents with within your organization
It looks like Pixel 7a will fix my biggest gripe with the Pixel 6a
There have already been a slew of leaks that have surfaced for the Pixel 7a, but details about the screen were assumed with the first round of rumors. To get you caught up, those earlier leaks suggest a flagship-like A-series phone from Google on the way with the same Tensor G2 SoC inside that the … [Read more...] about It looks like Pixel 7a will fix my biggest gripe with the Pixel 6a
Here are all the Black Friday Deals on your favorite Google products
It's that time again to start preparing for the holidays and get our wallets ready for gifting. As is customary in the U.S., the day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday, a commercial holiday when retail stores discount items heavily. Luckily, we no longer have to wait until the day of to … [Read more...] about Here are all the Black Friday Deals on your favorite Google products
The Google Play Store is about to open the floodgates with new content for kids and families
In an effort to expand upon its Teacher Approved content via the Kid's Tab of the Google Play Store, Google is now allowing all apps that meet the Play Families Policy to be shown on that Kid's tab of the storefront. As a reminder, one of the most important qualifications a developer must meet with … [Read more...] about The Google Play Store is about to open the floodgates with new content for kids and families
Grab this premium ChromeOS tablet and save $130
Looking to score that perfect holiday deal on a new Chromebook? You're in luck. Black Friday is no longer reserved for one single shopping day. Instead, retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and many more are running month-long discounts on everything under the sun. That includes some of the … [Read more...] about Grab this premium ChromeOS tablet and save $130
The Android Backbone One controller is finally available for cloud and mobile gamers
The Android version of the impressive Backbone One gaming controller became available for preorder nearly six months ago, and since then, the company worked shoulder-to-shoulder with Sony to create an iOS-focused PlayStation-branded version of the accessory. Unfortunately, since PlayStation Remote … [Read more...] about The Android Backbone One controller is finally available for cloud and mobile gamers
Get the excellent Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i for $200 off retail
There's no doubt that it is the time of year for deals. Gabriel just surfaced the $299 sale on the Lenovo Flex 5i with the 11th-gen Intel Core i3 inside over the weekend, and this deal comes right on the heels of that stellar offer. While the $299 model is the one I'd personally go after if I was … [Read more...] about Get the excellent Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i for $200 off retail
Google’s Pixel Watch is getting its first update a month after its launch
The Pixel Watch was launched with much enthusiasm among those that had been wishing for a perfect companion to their Pixel phone and with some skepticism for those that had already used other smartwatch options. Regardless of its first-gen quirks and small size, most would agree that the Pixel Watch … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel Watch is getting its first update a month after its launch
Chrome will give the new tab page a Material You overhaul based on the wallpaper you pick
With the news that Google's beautiful, new design language - Material You - just appeared on Chromebooks, I'm getting more excited about the added personalization options for Chromebooks. The company has gone one step further than simply prepping its web apps and operating system for dark mode, and … [Read more...] about Chrome will give the new tab page a Material You overhaul based on the wallpaper you pick
At this price, the Fitbit Versa 4 is a fantastic deal for a beautiful smartwatch
Just this morning, I wrote a post detailing the addition of both Google Maps and Google Wallet for the new Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2. In that post, I didn't really hold back in speaking my mind about the shortcomings of the Fitbit Versa 4 and I don't pretend that those things don't still bother me … [Read more...] about At this price, the Fitbit Versa 4 is a fantastic deal for a beautiful smartwatch
