There are a handful of Chromebooks that I will recommend without hesitation whenever a good deal comes along, and the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is right at the very top of that list. It’s one of my favorite Chromebooks of all time, and an absolute bease that gets nearly everything right. So when a … [Read more...] about The still-amazing Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE hits $250 off
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The 256GB Google Pixel Tablet just dropped to one of its best prices ever
If you missed out on the Prime Day deals for the Google Pixel Tablet, you’ve now got another fantastic opportunity to score one at a massive discount. Over the weekend, the 128GB model dropped to its Prime Day price of $249, but the better deal has now emerged on the 256GB model. Right now, you … [Read more...] about The 256GB Google Pixel Tablet just dropped to one of its best prices ever
The Pixel Watch 4 is finally repairable, and that’s a huge deal
For the past three generations, the Pixel Watch has had one major flaw. If you broke the screen or the battery started to fade, you were simply out of luck. Without a warranty, your only option was a full, costly replacement. It was a glaring hole in Google's sustainability message and a major … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch 4 is finally repairable, and that’s a huge deal
Apple is reportedly in talks to license Google Gemini for Siri
In the ongoing, high-stakes AI arms race between the world's biggest tech companies, there are rumors of a stunning and almost unbelievable new development. According to a new report from Bloomberg News (via Mashable) Apple is in active talks with Google to license its powerful Gemini AI models to … [Read more...] about Apple is reportedly in talks to license Google Gemini for Siri
The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is finally back in stock
It's not often I get to say this, but after spending over a month with it as my primary, do-everything device, I can continue to say the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is the best Chromebook ever made. It's a device that gets nearly everything right, and because of that, it's been incredibly difficult to … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is finally back in stock
Google Drive’s video player just got a huge upgrade: direct editing with Google Vids
Google Drive has been on a roll lately with a string of fantastic updates to its video player, including thumbnail previews, automatic captioning, and time-stamped transcripts. Now, Google is rolling out the logical—and most powerful—next step: you can now edit your Google Drive videos directly in … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s video player just got a huge upgrade: direct editing with Google Vids
A new MediaTek MT8189 baseboard joins the upcoming ARM Chromebook party
We’ve been tracking the development of ‘Skywalker’, the baseboard for MediaTek’s upcoming MT8189 chip, and its absolutely-massive family of eight offshoot devices for a little while now. The sheer volume of upcoming devices from one baseboard is impressive, and it makes me incredibly excited for the … [Read more...] about A new MediaTek MT8189 baseboard joins the upcoming ARM Chromebook party
The desire for a new Made By Google Pixelbook is palpable
Last week, I wrote a bit of an editorial piece that made the case that for the first time in years, a new, Google-made Pixelbook actually makes perfect sense thanks to the impending shift of ChromeOS to the Android kernel. It was a speculative, forward-looking article based on connecting a few dots … [Read more...] about The desire for a new Made By Google Pixelbook is palpable
Everything Google announced at the fun-filled Made by Google 2025 event
At their Made by Google 2025 showcase in New York yesterday, Google unveiled their latest hardware lineup with a big dose of personality. Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the event generally felt less like a stiff, rehearsed keynote and more like a talk show - although there were still a few cringey moments. … [Read more...] about Everything Google announced at the fun-filled Made by Google 2025 event
Google totally teased a new Gemini-powered smart speaker during the Pixel 10 event
Yesterday's Made by Google event was a whirlwind of celebrity appearances, a new talk-show format, and a massive slate of hardware announcements. Between the new Pixel 10s, the Pixel Watch 4, and the debut of Pixelsnap, it would be easy to miss some of the smaller details. But if you were paying … [Read more...] about Google totally teased a new Gemini-powered smart speaker during the Pixel 10 event
I’m impressed that Google didn’t shy away from the Magsafe-Pixelsnap similarities
Amidst all the celebrity appearances and new hardware at yesterday's Made by Google event, one of the most exciting announcements for me was the official debut of Pixelsnap on the new Pixel 10 series. I've been waiting for native, magnetic, Qi2 charging on a Pixel basically since Apple debuted this … [Read more...] about I’m impressed that Google didn’t shy away from the Magsafe-Pixelsnap similarities
Google Assistant gets the boot as ‘Gemini for Home’ arrives to upgrade your smart speakers
For nearly a decade, the Google Assistant has been the voice of our smart homes. But yesterday as a part of the Made by Google 2025 event, Google announced the beginning of a new era. The Google Assistant as we know it is being replaced by an all-new, far more powerful voice assistant for the next … [Read more...] about Google Assistant gets the boot as ‘Gemini for Home’ arrives to upgrade your smart speakers
