It's been a whopping 3 years since I've been out to the desert in Vegas for CES - the massive tech conference that attracts well over 100,000 attendees each year. Things have changed in some pretty substantial ways for the Chromebook ecosystem since then, and there simply hasn't been much reason to … [Read more...] about We’re headed back to CES for the first time in years: here’s what I’m excited for
Google now lets admins restrict Apple Intelligence Writing Tools on iOS
Google is introducing a new administrative control designed to give organizations more oversight over how AI interacts with their corporate data on mobile devices. This latest update specifically targets Apple's "Writing Tools"—a feature of Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 and later—allowing Google … [Read more...] about Google now lets admins restrict Apple Intelligence Writing Tools on iOS
My new portable monitor for my mobile Chromebook setup is both unique and affordable
One of my favorite things about Chromebooks in general is the plug-and-play nature of these devices. Without too much thought, I can see a new accessory and immediately feel very confident that it will work well with my Chromebook without the need of drivers, setup, and other technical bits. Just … [Read more...] about My new portable monitor for my mobile Chromebook setup is both unique and affordable
Samsung just dropped two new budget devices to kick off 2026
Just ahead of CES 2026, Samsung has officially announced two new additions to its budget-friendly lineup for the US market: the Galaxy A17 5G smartphone and the Galaxy Tab A11+ tablet. While the flagship "S" series usually gets all the glory, the "A" series is the bread and butter for millions of … [Read more...] about Samsung just dropped two new budget devices to kick off 2026
I handled the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 and the build quality is impressive
So, we're still waiting on a review unit to show up for the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 that randomly showed up at Best Buy in late October this year; but I did get a chance to check it out at a local Best Buy this weekend, and I have to say that I'm very impressed by the overall fit and … [Read more...] about I handled the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 and the build quality is impressive
Chrome for Android is rolling out a sweet looking Reading Mode redesign
Chrome for Android has offered a "Reading mode" for several years, but the experience has historically been inconsistent, with the trigger button appearing and disappearing seemingly at random depending on how Google's algorithms interpreted a page's layout. With the latest update currently hitting … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android is rolling out a sweet looking Reading Mode redesign
I’m a diehard Pixel user: Here are 5 tips to help you set up your new Google Pixel phone
Whether you just upgraded to the new Pixel 10 Pro or you are switching from an iPhone for the first time, unboxing a new Google Pixel phone is always exciting! In my opinion, you now have one of the best smartphones on the planet. But, here's the thing: Google packs so much intelligence into … [Read more...] about I’m a diehard Pixel user: Here are 5 tips to help you set up your new Google Pixel phone
This simple ChromeOS split screen trick is delightful, and you should be using it
I’ll be the first to admit it: even when you live and breathe ChromeOS like I do, it’s remarkably easy to let some of the best productivity shortcuts slip through the cracks. That’s exactly what happened to me this morning while I was in the middle of a project. I had my windows snapped exactly … [Read more...] about This simple ChromeOS split screen trick is delightful, and you should be using it
The Stadia Controller Bluetooth conversion deadline is here for real this time around
As we approach the third anniversary of Stadia’s shutdown, the final "active" remnant of Google’s cloud gaming experiment is about to go dark. For years, the official Stadia Controller Bluetooth conversion tool has lived on borrowed time, receiving multiple last-minute extensions from Google. … [Read more...] about The Stadia Controller Bluetooth conversion deadline is here for real this time around
Google outlines the best Nano Banana AI image trends from 2025
It has been a big year for Google’s image generation and editing model, Nano Banana. Starting with its debut in August as an impressive tool, it quickly evolved from the high-speed Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model into the professional-grade Nano Banana Pro: powered by the advanced reasoning and … [Read more...] about Google outlines the best Nano Banana AI image trends from 2025
Why I think a desktop-class Chrome browser for Android would change the whole game
There's a lot going on in both the Android and ChromeOS worlds right now. As we brace for the inevitable merger between Android and ChromeOS and continue to wonder what that will look like, what it will be called, and how it will function altogether, there's an underlying thread my brain keeps … [Read more...] about Why I think a desktop-class Chrome browser for Android would change the whole game
I’m sad Chromebooks never made it to their experimental form factor stage
As we look toward 2026 and the inevitable shift toward "Aluminium OS" - Google's ambitious project to re-baseline ChromeOS on the Android kernel - it’s hard not to feel a slight sense of melancholy. We are standing on the precipice of a massive convergence that promises a unified ecosystem and … [Read more...] about I’m sad Chromebooks never made it to their experimental form factor stage
