Google One's 'free' Virtual Private Network (VPN) finally rolled out to iPhone users a few months ago, and earlier this year, it exited beta for Android users while gaining new safety features. I put quotes around the word 'free' because it's sort of a misnomer. You actually get the VPN as a part of … [Read more...] about Google One makes its ‘free’ VPN internationally available
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Opinion: Google’s Pixel 6 just made the Pixel 5a relevant
Well, the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is a wrap and there's a lot to get excited about from the smartphone giant. New watches, earbuds, and - oh yeah - some new bendy phones or something. In all seriousness, Samsung's new hardware lineup looks dope but for me, the Unpacked event was a temporary … [Read more...] about Opinion: Google’s Pixel 6 just made the Pixel 5a relevant
‘Cursive’ – a handwritten notes app is Google’s Chromebook-exclusive competitor to OneNote
Cursive is an interesting surprise from Google - a handwriting and notes app developed directly by the tech giant that's meant to complement HP's new X2 11 Chromebook. It's launching first on this new device and then later this year as a progressive web application (PWA) on other Chromebooks. At … [Read more...] about ‘Cursive’ – a handwritten notes app is Google’s Chromebook-exclusive competitor to OneNote
Hey Google, there’s no reason not to give us a Tiger Lake Pixelbook Go update this year
Right now, all the buzz surrounding Google hardware is focused primarily on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. I get it and I totally understand it. Actually, I'm riding the hype train right there with everyone else and have pretty high expectations as I make my plans to return full-time Pixel phone … [Read more...] about Hey Google, there’s no reason not to give us a Tiger Lake Pixelbook Go update this year
More Details on the AMD dGPU-powered Chromebook Arise
A few of our tech-savvy readers (thanks @Cooe, @Locuza_, and others!) have written in to let us know about a big detail we missed when first talked about the AMD dGPU Chromebook in the works: the Vega 12 being tested for it does exist. In fact, it has already been shipped in the older MacBook Pros … [Read more...] about More Details on the AMD dGPU-powered Chromebook Arise
Here are a few new things from Google Assistant to help with back-to-school season
Because students will be physically attending school for the first time in over a year, it can be difficult and stressful for both parents and their children. Learning new habits, making sure they safely arrive at school, and more - Assistant is here to help. Google is releasing new and exciting … [Read more...] about Here are a few new things from Google Assistant to help with back-to-school season
Stadia for Android/Google TV passes another big install milestone in the Play Store
It's been less than two months since Stadia for Google/Android TV was finally announced and began arriving for users on those platforms. That arrival marked an important milestone for Stadia and one that I'd wager most users had been waiting for since the launch of the Chromecast with Google TV in … [Read more...] about Stadia for Android/Google TV passes another big install milestone in the Play Store
Hands-on with HP’s awesome new Chromebase with the rotating screen [VIDEO]
In our line of work, things can get a tad stale from time to time. After all, just like with smartphones, Chromebooks can only do so much to differentiate themselves. Sure, great build quality, better materials, and conscious choices can make devices like the new ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400 and … [Read more...] about Hands-on with HP’s awesome new Chromebase with the rotating screen [VIDEO]
Google is making a number of major changes to its services to help protect minors online
Ever since the introduction of its Family Link service, Google has done a lot to cater to families and kids who use apps and services in its ecosystem. A Family Tab on the Nest Hub devices that's chock-full of games and learning experiences, filters on Youtube Kids, the ability to restrict app … [Read more...] about Google is making a number of major changes to its services to help protect minors online
Another HP Chromebook X2 11 clone is already in the works
With the HP Chromebook X2 11 finally unveiled, we at least know the name of the first of what could be many detachable Chromebooks with the Snapdragon 7c processor inside. The HP X2 11 is clearly 'Coachz' based on the features and the manufacturer, but we're still waiting to see more about who will … [Read more...] about Another HP Chromebook X2 11 clone is already in the works
Google Chat is already being review bombed on the Play Store by angry Hangouts users
Yesterday, Google practically forced free Hangouts users to sign out and swap over to its new golden child - Google Chat. With that, it seems that many users were extremely dissatisfied with the seemingly abrupt change. Sure, the company forewarned that these changes were incoming, but for many, the … [Read more...] about Google Chat is already being review bombed on the Play Store by angry Hangouts users
Here are the first Chromebooks that will get Steam gaming (‘Borealis’)
While talking about our breakthough with getting Vulkan to work in Crostini (a full guide is coming soon!), I teased something else that a few folks picked up on. We found clues from the Chromium OS source code that answer a big question that we keep hearing from the community: what Chromebooks are … [Read more...] about Here are the first Chromebooks that will get Steam gaming (‘Borealis’)
