Get ready to "Sale Into Summer," as NVIDIA is turning up the heat with a fantastic new deal for GeForce NOW and a fresh batch of 11 games hitting the cloud streaming service this week. If you've been waiting for the right moment to try out premium cloud gaming or extend your existing subscription, … [Read more...] about GeForce NOW is offering 40% off Performance memberships this summer
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Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Unboxing: big tablet, small price [VIDEO]
Fresh off spending some quality time with the impressive (and compact) Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3, Lenovo sent over another interesting tablet for us to check out: the new Lenovo Idea Tab Pro. This one takes a different approach – it’s a larger tablet with a high-resolution screen, not quite geared … [Read more...] about Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Unboxing: big tablet, small price [VIDEO]
You’ll soon be able to test Google’s new Android Desktop mode on Pixel phones
We were already pretty excited earlier this week when Google officially made a nod to Android Desktop Mode during its I/O developer keynote, revealing a collaboration with Samsung to build upon the DeX foundation. It’s a development we’ve been tracking closely, and it signals a serious commitment to … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to test Google’s new Android Desktop mode on Pixel phones
Chrome is making it way less annoying to fix your leaked passwords
At some point, you've likely seen that warning from Google Chrome that warns a data breach on a site or app exposed your password. Your heart sinks a little, you know you should fix it, but then the thought of navigating to each individual website, finding their specific password change form, … [Read more...] about Chrome is making it way less annoying to fix your leaked passwords
Android XR welcomes its second official device: Xreal’s Project Aura glasses
Google's vision for its Android XR ecosystem got a bit clearer this week at Google I/O 2025. Following the introduction of Samsung's VR-style "Project Moohan" headset late last year, Xreal has now unveiled "Project Aura," the second officially recognized Android XR device. This time, however, we're … [Read more...] about Android XR welcomes its second official device: Xreal’s Project Aura glasses
Google offers up a bit more insight on Android 16 desktop mode
For years, a truly capable, unified desktop mode for Android has felt like a bit of a dream that's been just out of reach. While some manufacturers have made valiant efforts – Samsung’s DeX platform being the long-standing example – a cohesive, Android-native solution has been elusive. However, it … [Read more...] about Google offers up a bit more insight on Android 16 desktop mode
Uh oh: user-generated videos from Google’s Veo 3 are here, and they are scary good
The relentless march of AI progress continues, and nowhere is it more arresting (and perhaps a little unsettling) than in the realm of video generation. Google has been showcasing its prowess with its Veo models over the past year, and the latest iteration - Veo 3 - is now in the hands of real users … [Read more...] about Uh oh: user-generated videos from Google’s Veo 3 are here, and they are scary good
Google’s new AI Ultra plan gave me sticker shock until I looked at it a bit closer
Google I/O 2025 didn't just bring a flood of new AI features; it also unveiled a new top-tier subscription plan called Google AI Ultra; and when the price was revealed – a staggering $249.99 per month (with a 50% discount for the first three months for new users) – I'm sure I wasn't the only one … [Read more...] about Google’s new AI Ultra plan gave me sticker shock until I looked at it a bit closer
Google’s new Android XR glasses are the most exciting tech I’ve seen in a decade
Let's be honest with each other for a moment. For the past few years, a lot of new tech has felt a bit like a commodity. Smartphones get slightly faster, laptops get a bit thinner, tablets find new ways to be good-enough content machines. It's all useful, it's all iterative, but it's also all just a … [Read more...] about Google’s new Android XR glasses are the most exciting tech I’ve seen in a decade
Walmart’s Onn Google TV 4K Plus is now available online and in-store
After weeks of leaks, speculation, and in-store sightings, Walmart’s new Onn Google TV 4K Plus streaming device is now officially available for purchase, both on Walmart.com and on store shelves. And it’s still coming in at that incredibly attractive $29.88 price point. For those just catching … [Read more...] about Walmart’s Onn Google TV 4K Plus is now available online and in-store
Google I/O 2025: Gemini is in everything, and it’s only getting more impressive
Gemini 2.5 Pro has already established itself as Google's top-tier model, excelling in areas like coding and complex reasoning. Google shared that it's now not only a leader on academic benchmarks but also tops popular real-world leaderboards like WebDev Arena (for coding) and LMArena (which … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2025: Gemini is in everything, and it’s only getting more impressive
Google is going all-in on AI in Search, and it’s pretty incredible
Google I/O 2025 is off and running, and the announcements are painting a clear picture of an AI-driven future; especially for Google Search. While "AI Overviews" (which evolved from SGE in Labs) have already been making waves by providing AI-generated summaries, Google is now taking things a giant … [Read more...] about Google is going all-in on AI in Search, and it’s pretty incredible
