After months of waiting for a USI 2.0 to become available to use with the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3, I am happy to report that the wait is over. I was casually checking on the status of this pen, which I've been doing almost daily for the past few weeks, when I noticed that it no longer said it was … [Read more...] about Lenovo USI Pen 2 compatible with the Duet 3 Chromebook is finally available to order
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Deal Alert: $100 off this powerful 12th Gen Intel 2-in-1 Chromebook
Just yesterday, Robby shared some exciting details on the latest 12th Gen Core i3 CPU that powers the 16-inch ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5601. It turns out that the raw CPU power of the Alder Lake Core i3 is nearly on par with its more-powerful Core i5 and Core i7 siblings. With Octane scores over … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $100 off this powerful 12th Gen Intel 2-in-1 Chromebook
Turns out, the 12th-gen Intel Core i3 is an absolute performance monster in Chromebooks
As 12th-gen Intel-powered Chromebooks have finally started trickling in during the second half of 2022, we've yet to get our hands on one that actually comes with the more entry-level internal configuration you're more likely to see in stores. For this current generation of Chromebooks, that usually … [Read more...] about Turns out, the 12th-gen Intel Core i3 is an absolute performance monster in Chromebooks
Chrome’s upcoming high-efficiency and battery saver mode will have visual indicators
We have been discussing and following the development of a few Chrome and ChromeOS features to improve battery and performance. We have been documenting all that here based on the diligent work that u/Leopeva64-2 on Reddit has done. Just a couple of weeks ago, we reported on the introduction of a … [Read more...] about Chrome’s upcoming high-efficiency and battery saver mode will have visual indicators
Access to the Stadia-driven Resident Evil Village demo offered by Capcom will soon expire
Stadia's white label service called "Immersive Stream for Games" has been a thing for a while now, and since the shock has died down that the company was not solely focused on the consumer, its B2B solution has gone on to become a powerhouse for letting third parties demo content to their customers … [Read more...] about Access to the Stadia-driven Resident Evil Village demo offered by Capcom will soon expire
Snore and cough detection for Digital Wellbeing on Android is finally on its way
Google's 2nd generation Nest Hub integrated something called Sleep Sensing using its onboard Soli chip back when the device first shipped, and this feature allowed the smart display to detect sleep patterns like how long you rest, the quality of that rest, and more. Additionally, something called … [Read more...] about Snore and cough detection for Digital Wellbeing on Android is finally on its way
Google announces in-person hardware event for October 6th
It is official. Google will hold its first in-person hardware event in recent years on October 6th, 2022 at 10am EST. The announcement was done via social media, confirming that the event will be streamed live. The announcement also links to the event page within the Google Store, which you can … [Read more...] about Google announces in-person hardware event for October 6th
Fitbit expands AFib detection feature to UK, Europe, and more regions
Google announced in early April that its Fitbit line of smartwatches had received FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) clearance to use a new algorithm in its products in order to help detect irregular heart rhythm conditions such as Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). By the end of April, this new … [Read more...] about Fitbit expands AFib detection feature to UK, Europe, and more regions
3nm Pixel 8 Tensor SoC is possibly being fabricated by Samsung
While we're firmly in Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro mode just weeks away from the full unveiling of Google's upcoming flagship phones, in the tech world, we're always talking about the next big thing. Whether its folding phones, AR/VR, or a new take on mobile tech, we continue waiting for what's next … [Read more...] about 3nm Pixel 8 Tensor SoC is possibly being fabricated by Samsung
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is down to its lowest price ever
I said it in my review and I'll say it again: for my use case, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is my personal favorite Chromebook tablet ever made. Though its size and form factor may not make it the right fit for everyone, there's simply no denying the benefits included in Lenovo's large, … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is down to its lowest price ever
How to use face detection on Pixel to improve auto-rotate
I'm sure you can relate to how annoying it is to lie down while using your phone and have your phone's display rotate to landscape orientation. This particular scenario was responsible for people turning off auto-rotate on their phones altogether and manually enabling it as needed. But what if I … [Read more...] about How to use face detection on Pixel to improve auto-rotate
How to disable duplicate notifications for apps and web apps on your Chromebook
The Chromebook notification tray has recently received a huge visual refresh, and quite honestly, it looks gorgeous. I had initially predicted it with my Material You for ChromeOS mockup, and now that it's here, it feels like just another part of the operating system. All in all, it along with the … [Read more...] about How to disable duplicate notifications for apps and web apps on your Chromebook
