In a bit of an odd move, Google has formally announced the new Chromecast with Google TV HD and made it widely available today. Coming in at $29.99, this new Chromecast is more affordable than the existing Chromecast with Google TV and does a few things differently than its predecessor. Overall, … [Read more...] about Google’s Chromecast with Google TV HD is officially available today
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Google Fi seeks to earn back customers it lost with free service for the rest of the year
If you tried Google Fi, the tech giant's cell service provider, in the past and just weren't feeling it, and if you ended up canceling your plan, then you may be eligible for free Fi for the rest of 2022. Some users are receiving email invites to subscribe to the company's Simply Unlimited or … [Read more...] about Google Fi seeks to earn back customers it lost with free service for the rest of the year
Pixel Watch band colors revealed as new Pixel Collection Teaser video drops
October is just around the corner, and so is the Made by Google event where we will finally get more details on and pre-order the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro devices, as well as the first "Made by Google" smartwatch, the Pixel Watch. However, as the anticipation ramps up, we continue to receive more and more … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch band colors revealed as new Pixel Collection Teaser video drops
Google app “Results about you” section will let you easily request removal of personal info from Search
During last year's I/O developer conference, Google revealed that it would be giving users new and improved tools for managing their own information and how the company itself uses it. A lot of this spawned from pressure that came from congress over the past few years. Regardless, it's only good for … [Read more...] about Google app “Results about you” section will let you easily request removal of personal info from Search
The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will be sold in India via Flipkart
According to a tease on the Flipkart homepage, which is Google's online retail partner in India, the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will be "coming soon," thus confirming that the latest Google flagships will be available to purchase in India. As noted by 9to5Google, this makes these the first Google flagships … [Read more...] about The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will be sold in India via Flipkart
Steam for Chromebooks is headed to Beta
At this point, Steam on ChromeOS has been in the works for well over two years but Google has been hesitant to announce any official timeline on when the project will fully go public. Personally, I am 100% okay with that. While I'm excited to see Steam gaming come to Chromebooks, I want to see it … [Read more...] about Steam for Chromebooks is headed to Beta
Google and Framework partner up to launch a fully-modular Chromebook
Today is a very big day for Chromebooks as Framework - the company behind the most-popular, fully-modular laptop ever made - is announcing the new Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition. In partnership with Google, Framework is bringing all of their fantastic, sustainable, repairable, customizable … [Read more...] about Google and Framework partner up to launch a fully-modular Chromebook
The new Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 will have a more Wear OS-inspired UI
As a long-time Fitbit Versa user (I've had them all at this point), I can definitely say that the biggest gripe I tend to have is the lack of fluidity and questionable layout of the UI. With the Fitbit Versa 3 I currently have on my wrist, general responsiveness is OK, but moving through the actual … [Read more...] about The new Fitbit Versa 4 and Sense 2 will have a more Wear OS-inspired UI
Steam on ChromeOS may soon arrive for lower-powered Chromebooks
Gaming on ChromeOS has come a long way over the past few years. Android apps, Stadia, GeForce Now, Xbox Game Pass, and even Amazon's Luna service are all readily playable right in the browser on your Chromebook. (Subscriptions often required, of course.) That's not counting the countless websites … [Read more...] about Steam on ChromeOS may soon arrive for lower-powered Chromebooks
Pre-orders for Pixel 7, 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch will open on October 6. Delivery dates leaked.
Since the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro were pre-announced at the Google I/O event earlier this year with a "Fall" release date, we had been wondering when exactly this date would be. Now that the "Made by Google launch event has been officially announced for October 6, we know for certain that's when … [Read more...] about Pre-orders for Pixel 7, 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch will open on October 6. Delivery dates leaked.
Win a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or one of 5 Lenovo Smart Clock Essentials
UPDATE 9/20/2022 - We've decided to drop our goal to 6,000 subscribers! We have some other giveaways planned we really want to get around to, so we want to give away these prizes as soon as possible. That means 6 awesome prizes will be given away when we hit 6,000 subscribers! When we hit 6,000 … [Read more...] about Win a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or one of 5 Lenovo Smart Clock Essentials
This Nest Wi-Fi/Assistant Speaker combo is $150 off
Wi-Fi 6 is all the rage these days but before you rush out and buy the latest and greatest router, let me share a little something. Wi-Fi 6 is awesome and it has a lot of great benefits over the current family of Wi-Fi 5 routers but I would dare to say that a good portion of us would never notice … [Read more...] about This Nest Wi-Fi/Assistant Speaker combo is $150 off
