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
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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
This HP Chromebook 2-in-1 deal is almost too good to be true
As Robby pointed out yesterday, the holiday shopping season is in full swing. As we approach Black Friday, you can bet that new Chromebook deals will begin to pop up on a daily basis and we will do our best to not let the worthwhile deals slip through the cracks. If you're looking to score the … [Read more...] about This HP Chromebook 2-in-1 deal is almost too good to be true
Opinion: YouTube’s Background Listening should not be locked behind a paywall
Well, this feels weird. Today, This month, I let my YouTube Premium subscription lapse as an experiment and I was instantly reminded of the grim reality of the state of the platform. You may have recently heard some outlets discussing how 11 or more advertisements were shown to users who were not … [Read more...] about Opinion: YouTube’s Background Listening should not be locked behind a paywall
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 now available for Pixel devices as a “minor update”
Google has announced the release of Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 (T1B3.221003.008), which includes the security patch for the month of November for Pixel devices, as well as the most recent bug fixes and optimizations to improve speed and reliability. Those who are not familiar with the QPR betas … [Read more...] about Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3.1 now available for Pixel devices as a “minor update”
Pixel Android 13 November update rolls out with possible fix to one annoying Pixel 7 bug
Yesterday, Google announced via their blog that the monthly Android 13 Pixel software update for November 2022 is now rolling out to all Pixel devices. Since the first official release of Android 13, this will be the third security patch that has been made available for Pixel phones. This update … [Read more...] about Pixel Android 13 November update rolls out with possible fix to one annoying Pixel 7 bug
Rumors show the Pixel 7a could be an absolute beast of a mid-range phone
Since the inception of the Pixel 3a, Google has taken the summer months to debut a new, mid-range Pixel phone each year to follow up the release of the higher-end models from the prior fall. Without fail, there has been an A-series phone released over the last four years, and there's no reason to … [Read more...] about Rumors show the Pixel 7a could be an absolute beast of a mid-range phone
Google Sites Classic shutdown timeline extended yet again
When Google decides that one of its apps or services is on the chopping block, that's usually the only cue you need to get out as fast as possible. Thanks to Google Takeout, you can grab a copy of that offering's data to use elsewhere, and the company tends to give you enough of a heads-up before … [Read more...] about Google Sites Classic shutdown timeline extended yet again
You can now watch YouTube Shorts on your Smart TV, Streaming Device, or Gaming Console
YouTube wants to reinforce the notion that vertical short-form video is here to stay and what better way to do it than to continue expanding the platform to more devices? This is exactly what is happening right now with YouTube shorts, which, starting today, will debut a brand-new experience on TVs. … [Read more...] about You can now watch YouTube Shorts on your Smart TV, Streaming Device, or Gaming Console
Chromebook SEARCH+V multi-paste can really save you a lot of time
If you are a regular user of ChromeOS, you know the excitement that can come from learning a new shortcut or productivity hack on your Chromebook. From virtual desks to trackpad gestures and keyboard shortcuts, there is no shortage of ways to improve your productivity when using a Chromebook. … [Read more...] about Chromebook SEARCH+V multi-paste can really save you a lot of time
Get big savings on a couple of very big Acer Chromebooks (315 and 317)
One of our absolute favorite things about covering Chromebooks is the sheer number of fantastic deals that pop up on a very regular basis. Whether it's on the latest, newest, high-end hardware or on an already affordable device that gets knocked down to a ludicrously-low price, deals are part of … [Read more...] about Get big savings on a couple of very big Acer Chromebooks (315 and 317)
