Spotify Wrapped has become an annual tradition for music lovers, offering a personalized summary of their listening habits. This year, Spotify is taking things to the next level with the introduction of Your Spotify Wrapped AI Podcast, a dynamic audio recap powered by Google's NotebookLM. Imagine … [Read more...] about Spotify’s Wrapped gets delivered by Google’s NotebookLM podcast this year
Pixel phones can now tell you how hot they are running
If you've owned a Pixel 6 or newer, you know the feeling you get when your phone starts to overheat. In one way or another, you've perhaps pushed the device a bit too hard, maybe gaming or shooting a long 4K video, and the back of your phone starts to feel like a hot plate. But how hot is actually … [Read more...] about Pixel phones can now tell you how hot they are running
Google Assistant’s Gemini upgrade is arriving and using a new voice
Remember back in August when Google teased that it was bringing the power of Gemini to Assistant? Well, it looks like the wait is finally over; at least for some users. Reports are coming in of interesting changes to how Google Assistant sounds and responds on smart speakers and displays. And it's … [Read more...] about Google Assistant’s Gemini upgrade is arriving and using a new voice
Google finally releases the Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band I’ve wanted all along
Google has finally released the sporty-looking Pixel Watch band that was teased alongside the Pixel Watch 3 back in August. This band caught my eye immediately but was never actually put on sale, but now the Performance Loop Band is available on the Google Store! This band definitely seems geared … [Read more...] about Google finally releases the Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band I’ve wanted all along
For $317, there’s no better deal than the Lenovo Gaming Chromebook
A little over a month ago I highlighted a deal on a device that I'd largely discounted until recently. The Lenovo Gaming Chromebook is better than what I gave it credit for, and in light of it launching alongside one of my favorite-ever devices - the Acer 516 GE - I relegated it to the back burner. … [Read more...] about For $317, there’s no better deal than the Lenovo Gaming Chromebook
The OnePlus 13 looks amazing and rolls out globally in January
Let's face it; here in the US, there aren't that many big, flagship Android phone launches. Outside of Google and Samsung, the only other phones I ever even remotely pay any attention to are those from OnePlus. Though not the disrupter they once were, each new iteration of their main-line phone is … [Read more...] about The OnePlus 13 looks amazing and rolls out globally in January
Gemini will soon make calls, send messages even when your phone is locked
Google's been working to make Gemini a more capable phone assistant for months on end, and this latest update brings a useful and welcome improvement: the ability to make calls and send messages without first needing to unlock your device. This new feature, found in Gemini Settings > Gemini on … [Read more...] about Gemini will soon make calls, send messages even when your phone is locked
Pixel Tablet Cyber Monday Deal: Save big on both models of Google’s Android tablet
Google's Pixel Tablet has just become a much more tempting option thanks to some serious Cyber Monday discounts. Best Buy is offering deals on both storage options of the standalone tablet and a sweet bundle deal on the 256GB model with the charging dock. But is it worth your hard-earned cash? Let's … [Read more...] about Pixel Tablet Cyber Monday Deal: Save big on both models of Google’s Android tablet
Save $141 on the new Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
I've tried a lot of earbuds since the early days of truly wireless earbuds. From the original Airpods to the original Pixel Buds to the Wyze Buds Pro to the recent AirPods 4 ANC and Pixel Buds Pro 2, I've tried out a ton of different earbuds with tons of different features. At the end of the … [Read more...] about Save $141 on the new Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Don’t miss your chance to win a brand-new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″
What's better than a great deal on a new Chromebook? How about a free Chromebook? That's right, we're giving away a brand-new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" to one lucky winner as part of the recent interview we did with MediaTek's Victor Tyan. And we're talking about the fully loaded model, too, with … [Read more...] about Don’t miss your chance to win a brand-new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″
The new 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ drops to its lowest-ever price
Deals on deals on deals today, right? We all know that's what Black Friday is all about, and I'm sincerely hoping this particular deal holds on through Cyber Monday as well, because it's a great one! Right now, the highest-end version of the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" with 8GB of RAM, 128GB … [Read more...] about The new 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ drops to its lowest-ever price
Get the awesome Nest Audio smart speaker for under $50: no BOGO required
I think we can all agree that Google's smart speaker lineup could use a refresh. It's been a while since we've seen any significant updates, and with all the focus on Gemini lately, it feels like the Nest Audio has been left behind as we wait for Google Assistant to get the promised Gemini … [Read more...] about Get the awesome Nest Audio smart speaker for under $50: no BOGO required
