When Lenovo launched the original Chromebook Duet, it was a bit of a revelation in the space. No, tablets with detaching keyboards weren't new at that point and they weren't even new to the Chrome OS ecosystem, but the Duet arrived with something different. It was well-made, but inexpensive. The … [Read more...] about We may see a smaller, true successor to the Lenovo Chromebook Duet after all
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HP looks to be prepping a MediaTek Kompanio 1000 series Chromebook
We've been saying it for months, but flagship-level MediaTek Kompanio-powered Chromebooks are coming. Though there are only a few boards in the works right now ('Cherry' and 'Tomato') in the 1000 series, we've known for some time that more would be on the way. We've been tracking 'Cherry' - the … [Read more...] about HP looks to be prepping a MediaTek Kompanio 1000 series Chromebook
Google bags exclusive interview with Santa, and the Search team bakes in some holiday treats
It's that time of the year again, and Google's Santa Tracker is getting loads of traffic as kids around the globe check in to see what's new at the North Pole and track Santa before his big night. This year, the Google Search team has added a few easter eggs into your results when you search for … [Read more...] about Google bags exclusive interview with Santa, and the Search team bakes in some holiday treats
Year in Review: A look back at the top 10 articles of 2021
It is almost time to put 2021 to rest and say goodbye to yet another unusually tumultuous year. While we reflect on the difficult times of the past year, we would be remiss if we didn't take some well-spent time to focus on all of the good that has been birthed out of so much diversity. We have … [Read more...] about Year in Review: A look back at the top 10 articles of 2021
5 new hidden Chrome OS 96 features you can try right now
We haven't made one of these posts/videos in quite some time, so it's nice to get back to Chrome OS feature videos. Frankly, we get a little spoiled by an operating system that updates so frequently and is always showing off new tricks. With the lead up to Chrome OS 97 and the transition to a … [Read more...] about 5 new hidden Chrome OS 96 features you can try right now
Chrome is consolidating all of your downloads into a new toolbar button
Google is working to create a more "out-in-the-open" experience for downloads in the Canary build right now with a brand new downloads button on the toolbar. For those who were unaware, the browser currently displays downloads and their progress only at the bottom of the window, but with this … [Read more...] about Chrome is consolidating all of your downloads into a new toolbar button
Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer has been discontinued
This past week was an emotional time for some users as the original Google Toolbar for Microsoft's Internet Explorer was discontinued. Oddly enough, December 11th was the toolbar's 21st birthday, and even though it was no longer being updated to our knowledge, Google left it running all these years. … [Read more...] about Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer has been discontinued
Here is a quick fix for the Pixel 6 network issues many are having
Whether it's with the latest version of Android that was released to Pixel users in December or the prior November update, there have been multiple issues with wireless network connections for weeks. We don't know what the actual problem is at this point, but I can attest to my wife and I both … [Read more...] about Here is a quick fix for the Pixel 6 network issues many are having
Square Enix hosts a massive end of the year sale on the Google Play Store
I never miss an opportunity to cover when my favorite publishers and developers host discounts on their games on the Google Play Store. Today, I found that Square Enix, creator of the popular Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy series' among others, is hosting an end of the year sale just in time for … [Read more...] about Square Enix hosts a massive end of the year sale on the Google Play Store
Missing: Chrome OS camera scan tool unavailable for many
Two weeks ago, Google rolled out Chrome OS's final update for 2022. Chrome OS 96 comes as the last update before the shift to the shorter, 4-week update cycle for Chrome OS. Shortly after the update, amid reports of Android App issues, the update was temporarily paused while a fix was concocted. … [Read more...] about Missing: Chrome OS camera scan tool unavailable for many
Google’s Pixel Watch looks to be getting the next-gen Assistant and a possible Exynos chip
We already know the upcoming Pixel Watch is going to look really great, have some sweet watch faces, and hopefully offer up a Pixel-specific take on Wear OS 3. While we still don't know when the device will arrive or what the pricing will be, thanks to some digging by 9to5 Google, we now know a few … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel Watch looks to be getting the next-gen Assistant and a possible Exynos chip
New Youtube Experiment lets you jump to the most-watched moments of a video
A new Youtube experiment that's available only until January 7th for Premium subscribers lets you use the progress bar of many videos to seek out the most-watched moments based on user activity across the platform. You can enable it by visiting youtube.com/new, and toggling it on will automatically … [Read more...] about New Youtube Experiment lets you jump to the most-watched moments of a video
