Today, Lenovo has taken the wraps off of the new 16-inch IdeaPad 5i Chromebook, and this one has a very special feature up its sleeve that we've never seen in a Chromebook up to this point: a 120hz screen. I suppose it was a matter of time as ChromeOS has supported high-refresh screens for quite a … [Read more...] about Lenovo announces the world’s first Chromebook with a 120hz screen
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Lenovo announces first ThinkCentre Chromebox in 7 years
We've been tracking 12th Gen Intel Chromeboxes for quite some time now. Unlike Chromebooks, Chromeboxes generally see a two-year release cycle that skips a generation of Intel CPUs. The last ChromeOS mini PCs to hit the market were powered by 10th Gen Comet Lake processors. The new generation of … [Read more...] about Lenovo announces first ThinkCentre Chromebox in 7 years
WhatsApp Beta rolls out voice call support on Wear OS 3
While there is currently no WhatsApp app for Wear OS, watch wearers have been able to accept WhatsApp voice calls indirectly with an "Answer call on phone" option, which would promptly let you continue the conversation on your handset. However, the newest update to the Beta version of WhatsApp on … [Read more...] about WhatsApp Beta rolls out voice call support on Wear OS 3
YouTube’s latest experiment lets you watch videos with friends in real-time via Google Meet
Not a month ago, Google announced that it would be bringing direct integration of YouTube, Spotify, 'Kahoot!', and more into your live Meet calls to make them more fun and interactive, and today, we get the very first show of this with YouTube's latest experiment. By visiting youtube.com/new, … [Read more...] about YouTube’s latest experiment lets you watch videos with friends in real-time via Google Meet
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 Review: a new spin on a fan favorite
Over the years, Acer's Chromebook Spin series has produced numerous fan favorites. The Chromebook Spin 713 from 2020 and 2021 are among the most popular, most loved Chromebooks ever made and the Chromebook Spin 513 is one of my personal favorite Chromebooks of 2022. With the Spin 714, Acer went in … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 714 Review: a new spin on a fan favorite
Made by Google reveals its seasonal Nest Doorbell ringtones
Do you own a Nest Doorbell? Are you a fan of its annual attempts to liven up the holidays around your home by offering custom, themed ringtones? Well, it's that time of the year again, and Google is once again adding a new set of tones to the Google Home app so you can swap between them to add a bit … [Read more...] about Made by Google reveals its seasonal Nest Doorbell ringtones
Chrome 105 for desktop has arrived
Right on schedule, the next milestone update to the Chrome browser has started rolling out to Windows, macOS, and Linux users. This update is relatively light in the features department but delivers a healthy batch of security updates and patches. Let's take a look at what's new in Chrome 105 for … [Read more...] about Chrome 105 for desktop has arrived
Google Home app is redesigning its controls for popular Smart Home devices
The Android Google Home app was redesigned in March, which implemented the rounded rectangular home controls present as quick settings tiles since Android 11. This redesign was well received, as the new control toggles made it easier to control connected devices with fewer taps and copied the look … [Read more...] about Google Home app is redesigning its controls for popular Smart Home devices
What we can learn from the recently revealed folding Pixel Notepad patents
While it feels a bit like we know what to expect as we head into the assumed Google hardware event in October, things keep popping up to make us think there could be more on offer than we expect. There's been talk of an Ultra version of the Pixel 7 and for longer than we care to admit, there's been … [Read more...] about What we can learn from the recently revealed folding Pixel Notepad patents
Google Docs adds support for inline Emojis
This year Google has been on a mission to incorporate emojis in all their applications. From figuring out a workaround to show iPhone message reactions as emojis on Android to adding Emoji reactions to apps like Google Meet and Google Docs, Google has made its position known on whether emojis should … [Read more...] about Google Docs adds support for inline Emojis
Dedicated Google Meet devices get light and dark mode option on home screen
Google has announced support for light and dark modes for Google Meet hardware devices. These new themes are meant to enhance the look of these devices when they are not in use and to fit the aesthetic of the room they are in. Additionally, FOR Google Meet devices available that sit on a desk and … [Read more...] about Dedicated Google Meet devices get light and dark mode option on home screen
[Correction] Chrome will let you tailor its Side Panel to your liking with a new customize feature
Update, September 1, 3:49 PM EST: 'Customize Chrome' will not, in fact, allow you to change which options for Side Panel appear or are omitted from your experience. Instead, the ability to customize Chrome's New Tab Page shortcuts, modules, and background will be moving from the NTP to the Side … [Read more...] about [Correction] Chrome will let you tailor its Side Panel to your liking with a new customize feature
