ChromeOS 106 is nearly two weeks behind schedule but with all that Google has going on at the moment, I suppose the delay can be forgiven. If you have been sitting on the sidelines, anxiously awaiting the update to version 106, I come bearing good news. As of this morning, ChromeOS 106 has begun its … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 106 has finally arrived
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Pixel Watch: hands-on first impressions with Google’s highly-anticipated wearable [VIDEO]
After a very, very long wait, Google has finally made the Google Watch official at their hardware event in New York, and I am so excited to tell you about my early thoughts on it thus far. I've had the watch on my wrist for a few days at this point and my early impressions are very, very favorable. … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch: hands-on first impressions with Google’s highly-anticipated wearable [VIDEO]
Pixel 7 Pro: hands-on and initial impressions with Google’s new flagship phone [VIDEO]
Google has officially revealed all their new hardware at the Made By Google 2022 event in New York City last week, and while we've all been inundated with early info about the Pixel 7 Pro since it was clearly revealed back in May at Google I/O 2022, we now have all the actual details we've been … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 Pro: hands-on and initial impressions with Google’s new flagship phone [VIDEO]
Pixel 7: hands-on initial impressions with Google’s new $599 phone [VIDEO]
Google finally took the wraps off their new hardware at the Made By Google 2022 event in New York City on October 6th, and while we've known quite a bit about the Pixel 7 since it was clearly revealed back in May at Google I/O 2022, we now have all the details we've been waiting for on Google's … [Read more...] about Pixel 7: hands-on initial impressions with Google’s new $599 phone [VIDEO]
Google has some fantastic game developers in-house whose talent is sadly going to waste
I'm probably in the minority when I say that I quite enjoy most of what Google puts up on its Arts & Culture app. Experiences that help me to understand and relive history are of particular interest to me, and I'm glad the tech giant is doing its part to preserve history and bring it to life for … [Read more...] about Google has some fantastic game developers in-house whose talent is sadly going to waste
Google Fi will now encrypt all mobile traffic on Pixel phones
Google surprised us during the unveiling of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro at the Made by Google event last week by announcing that owners of either of these two devices will enjoy free VPN by Google One. However, the perks haven't stopped there. Today, Google announced that starting immediately, it will be … [Read more...] about Google Fi will now encrypt all mobile traffic on Pixel phones
Pixel Buds Pro are down to their lowest ever price basically everywhere
Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, Target: you name it. The Pixel Buds Pro are down to their lowest-ever price right now and this is clearly a coordinated effort by Google to push their latest earbuds out to more people in the midst of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro launch hype. It's not a terrible idea by … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro are down to their lowest ever price basically everywhere
This rugged, kid-friendly Chromebook is only $79 and worth every penny
After a whirlwind week of being inundated with Pixel news, it is great to be back at the office and talking about Chromebooks again. Don't get me wrong. I am as excited as anyone about Google's new Pixel 7 family and probably more excited about the soon-to-launch Pixel Watch but at our core, we are … [Read more...] about This rugged, kid-friendly Chromebook is only $79 and worth every penny
You can already purchase the Acer and ASUS gaming Chromebooks
Chromebook manufacturers aren't wasting any time to get their newly-announced gaming Chromebooks into the hands of consumers. Unveiled just a few hours ago, the all-new gaming devices from ASUS, Acer, and Lenovo were slated to launch sometime in October. Well, it appears that "sometime" actually … [Read more...] about You can already purchase the Acer and ASUS gaming Chromebooks
Pixel Watch confirmed to receive updates until October 2025
The Pixel Watch made its official debut last week at the Made by Google event. While Google did a really good job of highlighting all of its features and how helpful it will be when you use it together with all your other Made by Google devices, there was one key piece of information it left out — … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch confirmed to receive updates until October 2025
Less is sometimes more: I’m glad the new Nest Wifi Pro won’t have Google Assistant built-in
Earlier this week, we reported on the fact that Google announced the all-new Nest Wifi Pro at its 2022 hardware event. At that time, we covered its specifications like its Wifi 6E capability for faster speeds, longer reach, and more simultaneously connected devices. However, something I completely … [Read more...] about Less is sometimes more: I’m glad the new Nest Wifi Pro won’t have Google Assistant built-in
After years of waiting, Chromebooks will soon receive a dedicated ‘Restart’ button
When you choose the 'Power off' option from the quick settings section of your Chromebook shelf, or even if you press and hold the hardware power button, ChromeOS will shut down entirely. Duh, right? Well, the reason I mention such an obvious thing is because anyone who wants to simply reboot their … [Read more...] about After years of waiting, Chromebooks will soon receive a dedicated ‘Restart’ button
