Today, HP is announcing two new Chromebooks in the Elite c600 lineup: the HP Chromebook c640 G3 and the Chromebook c645 G2. Both of these devices, while built with work in mind, will be available as consumer devices as well, making them very interesting additions to HP's upcoming Dragonfly … [Read more...] about HP debuts 2 new Chromebooks for business in the Elite c600 series with AMD and Intel on board
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You can now set end dates directly on recurring Google Tasks
Google Tasks, though somewhat limited, provide a layer of helpfulness to the suite of Google Apps both for personal and business use. I use them myself to keep up with recurring bill payments, which I prefer over using a standard calendar entry, just so I can get the satisfaction of checking it off … [Read more...] about You can now set end dates directly on recurring Google Tasks
Workspace: Google Meet Companion Mode gets video feed capability
In 2021, Google launched "Companion mode" in Google Meet which allowed users to connect to meetings without sharing their full audio and video. This is very practical for situations where you want to avoid audio feedback due to having a second screen nearby joined to the same meeting, while still … [Read more...] about Workspace: Google Meet Companion Mode gets video feed capability
New leak reveals Google may soon release Pixel Buds Pro
This feels like a foregone conclusion, but it looks like Google is finally ready to make a proper attempt at improving on the Pixel Buds. If you recall, when the Pixel Buds were first announced, we were ecstatic that Google was really taking a swing at making in-house, wireless earbuds. All the … [Read more...] about New leak reveals Google may soon release Pixel Buds Pro
Stadia’s touch controls may soon feature game-specific iconography for each action
Google's cloud gaming platform has, in my opinion, the best touch controls I've ever seen. Upon their release, I was immediately taken aback by how intuitive they were compared to what was on the market, and I believed that they would go on to revolutionalize the mobile gaming experience for cloud … [Read more...] about Stadia’s touch controls may soon feature game-specific iconography for each action
Nearby “Self Share” now working in ChromeOS Beta, works with Android’s latest Google Play services
Nearby Share has become an indispensable feature of the Google ecosystem and Google's answer to Apple's "Airdrop" when it comes to sharing files between Android and ChromeOS devices. I use it on a regular basis, and it makes my workflow so much more efficient. However, there is one small hurdle … [Read more...] about Nearby “Self Share” now working in ChromeOS Beta, works with Android’s latest Google Play services
Take a whopping $400 off this premium Core i5 HP Chromebook
Fair warning, we're heading into a season where Chromebook deals are going to be at every turn. We'll do our best to bring you weekly roundups of the best deals to save you the most money on Chromebooks that we'd actually recommend. That said, there are a few devices that deserve their own … [Read more...] about Take a whopping $400 off this premium Core i5 HP Chromebook
Steam Deck unboxing and hands-on initial impressions [VIDEO]
Generally speaking, we unbox and review Chromebooks, ChromeOS tablets, Chromeboxes and Chromebases around here. If it runs ChromeOS in any way, shape or form, we're interested. If it is #madebyGoogle, we're interested. If it works with a Chromebook, we're interested. But there are outliers, too, … [Read more...] about Steam Deck unboxing and hands-on initial impressions [VIDEO]
May Google Pixel security patch rolls out with improvements and bug fixes in Android 12
The Google Pixel monthly software update for May 2022 is rolling out now with a few improvements and bug fixes in tow. The security patch (SP2A.220505.002) will arrive via OTA (over-the-air) to all supported Pixels running Android 12, though it will be a staged rollout that will continue over the … [Read more...] about May Google Pixel security patch rolls out with improvements and bug fixes in Android 12
Don’t miss this crazy deal on the versatile Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Looking for a secondary Chromebook to tote around when you're on the go? Maybe you're like me and you've been on the lookout for an affordable tablet for the kiddos. Perhaps you just like the idea of a Chromebook that doubles as a tablet for consuming news, videos, and social media. Whatever your … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this crazy deal on the versatile Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Google Docs receives dropdown chips and table templates, making Smart Canvas even smarter
Ever since Google took Docs to the next level with the Smart Canvas update, it's become capable of so much more than just being a word editor. By tapping the "@" sign on your keyboard, you'll be presented with a whole load of Notion-style block tools that can help turn your boring, old document into … [Read more...] about Google Docs receives dropdown chips and table templates, making Smart Canvas even smarter
Successful Failures: Google Now should be resurrected
Since the works of Jules Verne (and arguably well before him), science fiction has been at its most interesting when it was making predictions about our future. Indeed much of Verne’s writing is often thought of as prophetic rather than simple imaginings. Consider the flip-style … [Read more...] about Successful Failures: Google Now should be resurrected
