A major update to the Google Fit app for Android and iOS is coming which brings all of the information across each of your connected apps and devices into one redesigned, easy-to-view hub. It also gives some love to the sleep tracking tools which Google has been slowly investing in. Before, you … [Read more...] about Google Fit redesign for Android and iOS brings you more in-depth information and sharing
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Need a Chromecast remote? You can now purchase a spare
Last week, Robby laid out a very good contingency plan in the unfortunate event you should misplace or lose the remote to your new Chromecast w/Google TV. While this will work in a pinch, chances are decent that some streamers at some point are going to have a remote go missing for good and will … [Read more...] about Need a Chromecast remote? You can now purchase a spare
Lenovo’s Chromebook Flex 5 just dropped to $350
Acer's premium Chromebook Spin 713 just fell to $549 over at Best Buy and that is, in our opinion, the best Chromebook you can buy for the money. That said, many shoppers are looking for something under $400 that still offers a lot of the great features found in a 10th Gen Comet Lake flagship and … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Chromebook Flex 5 just dropped to $350
First Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet ‘Coachz’ will have reverse wireless charging for accessories
It's only been recently that the new Snapdragon 7c-powered tablet with the code name 'Coachz' became part of our normal conversations. After all, with the absolute onslaught of upcoming Chrome OS devices on the horizon, it is easy to lose track of all the fun hardware we're going to be introduced … [Read more...] about First Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet ‘Coachz’ will have reverse wireless charging for accessories
Google Maps can predict when your food will be delivered, updates COVID layer, more
The Google Maps team is on a roll as they continue to provide incredibly useful tools during the pandemic. These very same tools are proving to be relevant during the holidays too. Recently, they added advanced health and safety information to business listings and even gave some great tips for … [Read more...] about Google Maps can predict when your food will be delivered, updates COVID layer, more
Lenovo’s wildly popular Chromebook Duet tablet is on sale again
New day, new deals. We're busy rounding up some great deals on Chromebooks and smart home devices but I wanted to get this out there so you can take advantage of this promotion before it's gone. Lenovo's Chromebook Duet may not be the "best" Chromebook of 2020 but it is most certainly one of the … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s wildly popular Chromebook Duet tablet is on sale again
Unfinished but working, a first look at the Chrome OS screen recording tool
It was just September when Robby stumbled upon a new feature that would bring native screen recording and an entirely revamped capture tool to Chrome OS. In recent weeks, the screen capture tool landed in the Canary channel and the screenshot tool has actually worked for quite some time. With it, … [Read more...] about Unfinished but working, a first look at the Chrome OS screen recording tool
Google Chrome will soon block JavaScript redirects when clicking web links
An update to the Chrome browser will soon introduce increased security when clicking on web page links. Normally, when a web developer inserts a link into a page, they can add the attribute target="_blank" to force the link to open in a new tab or window. It can be a convenient way to link their … [Read more...] about Google Chrome will soon block JavaScript redirects when clicking web links
You’ll soon be able to get the Google Home Max for only $149
We've talked about the Google Home Max on numerous occasions around here. From hoping to leverage it as a part of a Google Home Theater setup one day to going on about how great this speaker sounds on a daily basis here in the office even years after its debut, we're clearly fond of the Google Home … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to get the Google Home Max for only $149
Upcoming Chrome OS diagnostic app adds real-time device stats
It has been a little less than three months since we discovered a new feature being developed for Chrome OS that will give users device-specific statistics, real-time resource usage, and diagnostic tools in one native system web app. To avoid any confusion, this is not the "connectivity diagnostics" … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chrome OS diagnostic app adds real-time device stats
Google paid Capcom $10 million to get Resident Evil 7 & 8 on Stadia according to a leaked document
Hackers have breached Capcom's internal servers and siphoned out over 1TB of data. In addition to exposing the personal details of several employees and other previously unreleased details on upcoming games and bundles, it's been revealed that Google is reportedly paying Capcom $10 million to get … [Read more...] about Google paid Capcom $10 million to get Resident Evil 7 & 8 on Stadia according to a leaked document
Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook just got a $200 discount
We knew that Samsung's flagship Galaxy Chromebook was going to see a steep discount for Black Friday but I did not expect this deal to pop up this early. However, thanks to Best Buy's "early access" deals, you can pick up the sleek, Project Athena Chromebook and save $200. There is one catch but … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook just got a $200 discount
