We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with MediaTek's Victor Tyan to discuss the company's latest processors designed for Chromebooks. MediaTek is leading the ARM-powered Chromebook race and the chipmaker is just getting warmed up. We're just now seeing mid-range devices hit the market … [Read more...] about Win an Acer Chromebook 514
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Here’s how your Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro could one day save your life
Did you know that your Pixel phone could one day save your life? It's true! Well, if you have Android 10 and up, that is. In addition to good sense and awareness of your surroundings, the Pixel phone's Personal Safety app can help you out in unavoidable emergencies or life-threatening situations by … [Read more...] about Here’s how your Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro could one day save your life
For eLearners, YouTube has no way to search playlists while saving and organizing videos
I love YouTube. I actually think it's one of the single most influential pieces of technology that have graced my generation and beyond. The ability for creators worldwide to share their knowledge and wisdom on life and their industry has literally transformed my career path and shaped my existence. … [Read more...] about For eLearners, YouTube has no way to search playlists while saving and organizing videos
Pixel 6a surfaces at the FCC with mmWave in tow
Yup, another post about the upcoming Pixel 6a from Google. The details of Google's latest budget-friendly phone have yet to be made official but thanks to a variety of sources, we have a fairly decent idea of what to expect from the Pixel 6a when it launches. According to recent reports from … [Read more...] about Pixel 6a surfaces at the FCC with mmWave in tow
Pixel “At a Glance” widget finally gets new functionality from March feature drop
The March feature drop for Google Pixel devices promised some very helpful features that most users didn't see come to fruition. One of these was a better "At a Glance" widget that would appear more often to show battery levels, a safety check countdown, reminders to turn off your alarm if the next … [Read more...] about Pixel “At a Glance” widget finally gets new functionality from March feature drop
With Snapshot finally dead, there’s a big gap in Google Assistant’s usefulness
While there's yet to be an official announcement, "Snapshot", or the Google Now successor that displays useful and intelligently intuitive, and timely cards based on your habits and data, is dead. Last month, Android Police discovered a banner at the top of the service that stated it would be going … [Read more...] about With Snapshot finally dead, there’s a big gap in Google Assistant’s usefulness
T-Mobile to offer exclusive Google One plan with 2TB + unlimited Google Photos storage
If you miss the days of Google Photos unlimited storage, there's a new T-Mobile plan that may interest you. T-Mobile currently has two tiers of Google One storage plans available for their customers, a 500GB plan at $5 and a 2TB plan at $10. However, starting on April 26th, they are now adding a new … [Read more...] about T-Mobile to offer exclusive Google One plan with 2TB + unlimited Google Photos storage
Exclusive hands-on with a speedy AMD Ryzen 5000 Chromebook [VIDEO]
With the huge selection of Chromebooks currently available and the wide array of processors to choose from, you'd be forgiven for forgetting about AMD's more-recent processors. But we haven't. As a matter of fact, I check the Chromium Repositories pretty often to see if the handful of Chromebooks … [Read more...] about Exclusive hands-on with a speedy AMD Ryzen 5000 Chromebook [VIDEO]
A new Google Pixel bug changes your notification sounds
Well, here we are again — another Google Pixel bug just in time for Easter. According to a report by 9to5Google, several Pixel owners are finding that their ringtone, Default notification sound, and Default alarm sounds have randomly changed. Unfortunately, this is causing issues with missed calls … [Read more...] about A new Google Pixel bug changes your notification sounds
Google’s Pixel 6a could be a major disruptor
Last year, Google launched the Pixel 5a just a couple of months ahead of the highly-anticipated debut of the Tensor-powered Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Before the Pixel 5a's debut, Google's strategy in the mobile marketplace wasn't exactly clear and the Pixel 5a felt like a device that just didn't … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel 6a could be a major disruptor
The Chrome Cast 163: MediaTek’s Victor Tyan on the new Kompanio Chromebook processors
For this special interview episode of The Chrome Cast, we sit down with Victor Tyan from MediaTek to discuss the new lineup of Kompanio processors coming to the Chromebook market. From entry level Kompanio 500 devices to the flagship-caliber Kompanio 1000 series, MediaTek now has an SoC for all … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 163: MediaTek’s Victor Tyan on the new Kompanio Chromebook processors
[U] New Adobe Creative Cloud Express Perk lets you create logos, flyers, more on your Chromebook
Update: This Chromebook Perk is now available internationally Google has been adamant about pushing apps for creativity on Chromebooks as it seeks to redefine its laptop operating system from a "Facebook machine" to a powerhouse of forward-thinking web technologies with limitless potential. … [Read more...] about [U] New Adobe Creative Cloud Express Perk lets you create logos, flyers, more on your Chromebook
