From the outside, the Pixel Watch is a decently-known entity at this point. We know what the device itself, the bands and the watch faces will all look like, but we know very little about the actual performance and UI intricacies at this point. It's really not that big of a deal with Google's fall … [Read more...] about Early leak of the Pixel Watch retail box shows prominent Fitbit integration
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This premium 2-in-1 HP Chromebook is $200 off
Amazing deals on premium Chromebooks are becoming increasingly hard to find at the moment. This is likely due to the upcoming holiday shopping season. Many of last year's models will see steep price cuts for Black Friday as OEMs clear inventory in preparation for the slew of the next generation of … [Read more...] about This premium 2-in-1 HP Chromebook is $200 off
Here’s a workaround for saving Tab Groups on your Chromebook while you wait on Google
My workflow has suffered for far too long from either having way to many tabs or losing a work session I wanted to keep. In the past, there was no way to mitigate against this, but in recent years, Google has implemented something called Tab Groups which allow you to group tabs together, collapse … [Read more...] about Here’s a workaround for saving Tab Groups on your Chromebook while you wait on Google
How to Create a Countdown Timer in Google Sheets
Today we are going to learn how to create a countdown timer in Sheets by using a couple of built-in functions. These are going to be DATEDIF, which calculates the number of days, months, or years between two dates, and NOW() which return today's date. The syntax for the DATEDIF formula is … [Read more...] about How to Create a Countdown Timer in Google Sheets
Fitbit devices undergo changes amid Sense 2 and Versa 4 releases
A month ago, Google launched its new line of Fitbit devices, including the Inspire 3, Versa 4, and Sense 2 watches. In addition, the highly recognizable fitness trackers got a recent rebrand, now called "Fitbit by Google," and a UI change to bring them more in line with the Wear OS look, even though … [Read more...] about Fitbit devices undergo changes amid Sense 2 and Versa 4 releases
Why the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is worth the money to upgrade versus the original [VIDEO]
With the introduction of a few new ChromeOS tablets in the past year, it can be easy to get a little confused on which one to pick up if you are in the market for a detachable Chromebook. But the brutal truth at this point is the only Chromebook tablets worth considering come from Lenovo, and that … [Read more...] about Why the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is worth the money to upgrade versus the original [VIDEO]
Logi’s new cloud gaming handheld seemed overpriced, but then I remembered Chromebooks
Recently, a new gaming handheld from Logitech leaked online, and since then, it's become public knowledge that the company has put together a fairly decent package for those looking to play AAA-quality cloud games. The device also plays Google Play Games, meaning that anyone who goes this route will … [Read more...] about Logi’s new cloud gaming handheld seemed overpriced, but then I remembered Chromebooks
How to remove yourself from Google Messages group MMS chats and stop all notifications
Recently, I've been added to several group chats that I did ask to be a part of but have since changed my mind on. Another chat I'm somehow in I most certainly did not ask to be included, yet I am anyway. Google Messages is a wonderful app, but it does have a lot of things it needs to work out. … [Read more...] about How to remove yourself from Google Messages group MMS chats and stop all notifications
The Chrome Cast 193: Pixel 7 pricing, Chromecast HD, and a Framework Chromebook
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spent the show talking about some new leaks that came from a Target store regarding Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro pricing. With a simple photo of the internal inventory system, we now know that the new phones from Google will not bump the prices up from last year, keeping … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 193: Pixel 7 pricing, Chromecast HD, and a Framework Chromebook
Pixel Buds Pro’s five band equalizer and volume balancing in the works
When the Pixel Buds Pro launched back in July, there were some features missing that were part of the original sales pitch. Granted, it was clear to us consumers that these features would be arriving "soon," but we didn't know exactly when that would be. Among these promised features were the … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro’s five band equalizer and volume balancing in the works
Your Stadia Pro games for October include Arcade Paradise, Slaycation, Drawful 2, more
It's that time again! Stadia is gearing up to offer yet another six games for Pro subscribers who want to add to their library. Starting October 1, 2022, you can claim a handful of titles, and while none of them are particularly impactful for those seeking AAA games, there are plenty of great indie … [Read more...] about Your Stadia Pro games for October include Arcade Paradise, Slaycation, Drawful 2, more
New leak confirms Pixel Tablet size and storage numbers
Once again, Kuba Wojciechowski is at it again with another Pixel-related leak. You may not know the name, but you've likely read about some of the leaks I'm talking about. He's been involved in news surrounding the possible Pixel Tablet Pro, the 3nm Tensor G3, and some early Tensor G2 benchmarks … [Read more...] about New leak confirms Pixel Tablet size and storage numbers
