According to a report by Business Insider, Fitbit has been in the news a lot lately for its release of the Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2, but also for its integration with Google's Pixel Watch. According to a report by Business Insider, it's now gearing up to release a wearable smart device for your … [Read more...] about Fitbit is creating a wearable for kids that has built-in safety features
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The Pixel Watch is a praiseworthy WearOS flagship: I said what I said
Preface: I will not mention Apple's wearable in this post. Comparing the Apple Watch to the Pixel Watch or any WearOS device seems futile, in my opinion. I'm not saying that there isn't a WearOS device on the market worthy of competing against Apple's smart watch but let's be honest, it's "apples" … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch is a praiseworthy WearOS flagship: I said what I said
Google has started issuing Stadia refunds, but don’t expect them immediately
Everyone knows by now that Google Stadia is dead. These are words that I didn't think I would be writing, at least not only a handful of years after the service launched. The tech giant unceremoniously axed its golden opportunity to continue positively affecting the gaming community and shaping its … [Read more...] about Google has started issuing Stadia refunds, but don’t expect them immediately
Your Mac and PC are getting this long-time Google One mobile feature
For some time now, Google Fi subscribers have been enjoying access to Google's virtual private network (VPN), which creates a private internet connection and encrypts all of your online activities, whether you are using cellular data or Wi-Fi. Earlier this year, Google went ahead and expanded this … [Read more...] about Your Mac and PC are getting this long-time Google One mobile feature
This deal on a QHD HP monitor is too good to miss if you need a second display
As many of you already know, I'm a big advocate of secondary displays. My admiration for them goes beyond just having one on my desk at all times and extends into the full embrace of Virtual Desks on my Chromebook as well. While overview mode and resizing windows help arrange items to an extent, … [Read more...] about This deal on a QHD HP monitor is too good to miss if you need a second display
Google Home app redesign rolls out as optional Public Preview
Last month, Google announced a redesign of the Home app that promised to bring more device compatibility, courtesy of the Matter standard, and customization options that will allow each user to personalize their experience further. This announcement came with a timeline tied to a Public Preview that … [Read more...] about Google Home app redesign rolls out as optional Public Preview
Say goodbye to the old Gmail interface forever as the new, unified experience becomes standard
We're coming up on one year post-launch of the new 'Unified View' for Gmail, and it's hard to care about the previous 'Original view' of the service. Of course, that's just my personal opinion, and I can see why some folks just want to keep their mail, Chat, Spaces, and Meet separate. By … [Read more...] about Say goodbye to the old Gmail interface forever as the new, unified experience becomes standard
Turning the “Chromebook Killer” into a killer little Chromebook with ChromeOS Flex [VIDEO]
When we traveled up to New York last month, we were able to tour the ChromeOS Flex labs to get a bit more insight on how Google confirms the viability of ChromeOS Flex on aging laptops. I wrote a whole post about all this already, so I won't repeat myself again except to say that the requirements … [Read more...] about Turning the “Chromebook Killer” into a killer little Chromebook with ChromeOS Flex [VIDEO]
At long last, LumaFusion Pro Video Editor arrives for Android and ChromeOS
If there's one area in which Chromebooks are sorely lacking, it is video editing. That's not to say that you can't edit videos with a Chromebook. There are a few online editors out there such as FlexClip, WeVideo, Clipchamp, and others that all have their own redeeming qualities. That said, online … [Read more...] about At long last, LumaFusion Pro Video Editor arrives for Android and ChromeOS
The new Nreal Air AR glasses could be the coolest 2nd screen for your Chromebook ever
First, I need to preface this entire post with the fact that I've been wanting something like these glasses since I was a kid. Long road trips for vacations, flights as a young adult, and all sorts of travel in between have beckoned my inner tech nerd to possess something like what I think the … [Read more...] about The new Nreal Air AR glasses could be the coolest 2nd screen for your Chromebook ever
Some interesting 3rd-party Pixel Watch bands are finally starting to appear on Amazon
I've said this before and I'll continue to say it: I don't come from a ton of smartwarch experience, so the Pixel Watch has been pretty fantastic to me. While I didn't expect it to compete with the 8-year-old Apple Watch on the first attempt, I went into my time with Google's new watch needing it … [Read more...] about Some interesting 3rd-party Pixel Watch bands are finally starting to appear on Amazon
How to reclaim your Chromebook tablet mode navigation buttons
ChromeOS has been through quite a few changes over the years when it comes to tablets. With the arrival of the Pixel Slate and ChromeOS 70, Google really wanted the overall feel of the OS to lean more towards a tablet-first look and functionality. This introduced us to the full-screen app launcher … [Read more...] about How to reclaim your Chromebook tablet mode navigation buttons
