AMD looks like it isn't OK with ceding the lower-cost, longer-battery Chromebook game to ARM-based SoCs just yet. While devices like the new Acer Chromebook Spin 513, Lenovo Duet 3 and Duet 5 are all great examples of solid performance, fanless design and all-day battery, more chipset options for … [Read more...] about The new AMD Mendocino APUs are on the way for Chromebooks to battle ARM
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Google-backed ‘Glance’ could bring advertisements to your phone’s lock screen
Do you know how Kindle Fire devices have ads on their lock screens? Do you know how much I hate that? I know that you likely do too. Your Android phone's lock screen is a personal, sacred place, and it seems that Google has plans to invade that. Well, not directly, at least. In fact, Google is one … [Read more...] about Google-backed ‘Glance’ could bring advertisements to your phone’s lock screen
Acer Chromebook Spin 513 Review: ARM-powered mobile productivity
When it comes to great Chromebooks over the past few years, the Acer Chromebook Spin series always comes to mind. Specifically, the 13-inch models have been exceptional. This latest Chromebook Spin 513 keeps nearly everything great about the previous 13-inch Spin models like the Spin 713, but it … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 513 Review: ARM-powered mobile productivity
Android 12 July 2022 security patch now available for Pixel phones
Google's latest patch for Pixel devices running Android 12 is here and contains the latest security patches and enables VoLTE calling features on certain networks. This is similar to the latest Beta update for Android 13, which dropped last Monday for eligible devices. However, the update comes a … [Read more...] about Android 12 July 2022 security patch now available for Pixel phones
You can now buy premium 12th Gen Acer Chromebook Spin 714
Nearly a month ahead of schedule, Acer has quietly released the powerful and premium Chromebook Spin 714 and it's currently available from, you guessed it, Best Buy. While the eyes of the ChromeOS world may set on HP's highly-anticipated Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, Acer has come out swinging with … [Read more...] about You can now buy premium 12th Gen Acer Chromebook Spin 714
Chrome and ChromeOS 105 feature could make your device’s battery last longer
Battery life can make or break a device, no matter how beautiful or trendy. Although battery performance is highly dependent on the hardware and usage of said device, it is no secret that the Chrome browser is a memory hog. However, it looks like Google is readying a change that might help with … [Read more...] about Chrome and ChromeOS 105 feature could make your device’s battery last longer
Bad News: Google’s Calendar Reminders Migration will be mandatory and barebones
Recently discovered by 9to5Google, Google decided that it was going to be killing off Assistant-based reminders (as well as location-based reminders in Assistant) in favor of its Google Calendar-focused solution. Use Tasks to get notified about your to-dos and keep track of them wherever you are … [Read more...] about Bad News: Google’s Calendar Reminders Migration will be mandatory and barebones
The Chrome Cast 177: Ins-and-outs of ‘Works with Chromebook’ with Google’s Kevin Ngo
For this episode of The Chrome Cast podcast, we have an interview with Kevin Ngo - Product Lead for the Works with Chromebook certification program at Google. Kevin was kind enough to chat with us on short notice and, of course, we are always happy to chat with anyone from Google. Kevin started … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 177: Ins-and-outs of ‘Works with Chromebook’ with Google’s Kevin Ngo
Some users unable to switch to their brand accounts on their TV’s YouTube app
I noticed something odd happening this weekend as I tried to switch to my YouTube brand account on the YouTube app (version 2.17.006) of my Chromecast with Google TV. I got an error that stated, "This account is not supported on the YouTube on TV app at this time. To continue, sign in with a … [Read more...] about Some users unable to switch to their brand accounts on their TV’s YouTube app
Google Photos adds a new pop-up UI that streamlines sharing and other common tasks
Yesterday, I was about to share an image from Google Photos when what I thought was an accidentally shown share bar appeared at the bottom. As it turns out, this is a part of a new user interface update by Google in the app! It appears only on one of my accounts and not the others, indicating that … [Read more...] about Google Photos adds a new pop-up UI that streamlines sharing and other common tasks
The creators of Pokémon Go just canceled four new games and laid off a bunch of staff
Niantic, the developer of the global hit Pokémon Go, has recently decided to lay off 8% of its staff and cancel projects that were in the works. As it sought to recapture the magic and addictive nature of Pokémon Go, it now seems to be shifting its focus and energy toward building a 'real-life … [Read more...] about The creators of Pokémon Go just canceled four new games and laid off a bunch of staff
You can snag the impressive HP Dragonfly Chromebook for under $1000 right now
I'm in the middle of my review process for the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, and it's no spoiler to say that this is easily one of the nicest Chromebooks I've ever used. With a bright, 3:2 QHD screen, haptic trackpad, fingerprint scanner, quad speakers, fantastic webcam, backlit keyboard, wireless … [Read more...] about You can snag the impressive HP Dragonfly Chromebook for under $1000 right now
