For years, ChromeOS Flex has been a fantastic way to breathe new life into aging hardware. Whether it's an old Windows laptop gathering dust or a fleet of devices in a classroom, ChromeOS Flex offers a lightweight, secure, and easy-to-manage alternative. But traditionally, installing it has always … [Read more...] about Remote Deploying ChromeOS Flex From 4,000 Miles Away [VIDEO]
Deal Alert: The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 just hit an all-time low of $379 [U]
UPDATE 12/2/25: I say it at the end of a lot of deal posts, and this time is was timely - this particular deal didn't last. Still, it's $150 off right now and at just $429, the deal is still very, very good! Original post continues below... When the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 first … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 just hit an all-time low of $379 [U]
Don’t miss this deal: The 12GB model of the ‘best Chromebook ever made’ is still on sale
If you’ve been hunting for the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 recently, you’ve probably run into a bit of a wall. The top-tier model—the one with 16GB of RAM and the touchscreen—went out of stock not long after we wrote about it going on sale last week. But if you're feeling the FOMO, don't worry. The … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this deal: The 12GB model of the ‘best Chromebook ever made’ is still on sale
Gemini is finally taking over navigation in Google Maps, replacing Google Assistant
Earlier this month, Google announced a massive Gemini upgrade for Maps, promising a smarter, more conversational co-pilot for your drives. Now, that update is finally hitting phones. As reported by 9to5Google, Gemini is beginning to roll out for all navigation modes in Google Maps, completely … [Read more...] about Gemini is finally taking over navigation in Google Maps, replacing Google Assistant
Google throttles free access to Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro due to ‘overwhelming demand’
If you've been enjoying the powerful new capabilities of Gemini 3 Pro and the viral Nano Banana Pro image generator, you might have noticed things getting a little tighter lately. Just a week after their launch, Google has quietly updated its access limits for free users, citing "high demand" as the … [Read more...] about Google throttles free access to Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro due to ‘overwhelming demand’
Meet Ironwood: Google’s new 7th-gen TPU is 4x faster and designed by AI
While we usually focus on the gadgets in our hands, the real magic of the AI era happens in the massive data centers powering them. This week, Google officially launched Ironwood, its seventh-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), and the specs are absolutely staggering. Google calls Ironwood … [Read more...] about Meet Ironwood: Google’s new 7th-gen TPU is 4x faster and designed by AI
Don’t buy a bad Chromebook this Black Friday: Here are some tips to shop smarter
Buckle up, folks, the holiday shopping season is upon us. Deals, closeouts, and "doorbusters" are popping up everywhere you look. And while Black Friday has morphed from a single day of chaos into a month-long marathon, the frenzy to buy remains the same. This is especially true for Chromebooks, … [Read more...] about Don’t buy a bad Chromebook this Black Friday: Here are some tips to shop smarter
If you hate making calls, Google Search can now call local stores for you to check stock and prices
We have all been there: you are hunting for a specific item—maybe a hot holiday toy or a specific beauty product—and you aren't sure which local store actually has it in stock. The only solution used to be spending an hour calling around, sitting on hold, and asking the same question over and … [Read more...] about If you hate making calls, Google Search can now call local stores for you to check stock and prices
Exploring the wild progress and future of AI at Google with Sundar Pichai
It has been a whirlwind few weeks for Google. From the launch of Gemini 3 to the viral success of Nano Banana Pro, the company's AI division seems to be firing on all cylinders. To give us a peek behind the curtain, Google CEO Sundar Pichai sat down with Logan Kilpatrick for a special episode of the … [Read more...] about Exploring the wild progress and future of AI at Google with Sundar Pichai
My favorite earbuds ever, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, are down to just $159
If you have been waiting for the right time to pick up a pair of high-end wireless earbuds, this is it. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro—which are, without a doubt, my favorite earbuds I have ever used—are currently seeing a massive discount for Black Friday. Right now, you can grab these premium … [Read more...] about My favorite earbuds ever, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, are down to just $159
This $9 Onn Google TV streaming stick is the ultimate stocking stuffer
We talk a lot about high-end streaming gear here, but sometimes a deal comes along that is just too good to ignore. Right now, Walmart has dropped the price of their Onn Google TV Streaming Stick (Full HD) to a ridiculous $9. To put that in perspective, that is less than the cost of a fast-food … [Read more...] about This $9 Onn Google TV streaming stick is the ultimate stocking stuffer
I finally replaced my ‘pro’ thermostat with the new Nest Learning Thermostat (and I wish I had done it sooner)
I recently had a situation that maybe you can relate to. You get a new appliance or system installed, and the professional recommends a specific accessory because it's "better for service" or "more reliable." That’s exactly what happened when we updated our HVAC unit a few years ago. Our installer … [Read more...] about I finally replaced my ‘pro’ thermostat with the new Nest Learning Thermostat (and I wish I had done it sooner)
