The Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet has become one of the most sought after devices of 2020 and rightfully so. Lenovo has designed a near-perfect Chrome OS tablet that strikes a harmonious chord of price, function and portability. Since its debut, the Duet has been available in the 128GB version from … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab the Chromebook Duet Tablet from Lenovo for $243
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[LIVE TODAY] Stadia Connect announced for next month and here’s why it may be the best one yet
UPDATE: With only a handful of hours until the connect, many things predicted in this article have already been all but confirmed across social media. Features like Crowd Play and Crowd Choice coming to Dying Light, Family Sharing and more have also made social media appearances. It's time to kick … [Read more...] about [LIVE TODAY] Stadia Connect announced for next month and here’s why it may be the best one yet
[UPDATE AVAILABLE] Professor Layton and the Unwound Future is coming to mobile, but you can still get your puzzle fix until then
Game developer and publisher Level-5 just announced that they will be bringing their Nintendo DS original game, Professor Layton and the Unwound Future to Android and iOS on July 13th, which is just over a week from now. The game marks the third installment of the original Professor Layton puzzle … [Read more...] about [UPDATE AVAILABLE] Professor Layton and the Unwound Future is coming to mobile, but you can still get your puzzle fix until then
EXCLUSIVE: First look at the Sector 5 LTE Chromebook E4
Sector 5 may not be the first name you think of when you're shopping for a Chromebook but the U.S. based technology company has been supplying Chrome OS devices to the EDU sector since 2015. The company's products and services include Chromebooks, management licenses, charging solutions and more … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: First look at the Sector 5 LTE Chromebook E4
The Pixel 4a officially arrives on the Google Store (sort of)
We don't generally cover phone hardware here but we usually make exceptions when it comes to the Pixel lineup. The mid-range #MadeByGoogle phone has experienced more leaks than my finest colander and at this point, it's really unclear why Google doesn't just release the darn thing. While there … [Read more...] about The Pixel 4a officially arrives on the Google Store (sort of)
Chromebook cameras to get a much-needed feature in Chrome OS 85
When it comes to cutting-edge features, the Chrome OS camera software isn't exactly what comes to mind. While the entire experience received an overhaul a few years back, the camera we've had on Chromebooks has been largely the same for a while. It is functional, it technically works, but the … [Read more...] about Chromebook cameras to get a much-needed feature in Chrome OS 85
Why it’s time for Google to make their own processors for Pixel, Android and Chrome OS
At this point in 2020, one thing feels quite clear: Google's phone strategy is a bit of a mess. I'm hoping October rolls around and Google announces their phones and all this makes sense, but I don't feel that will be the case at this point. As it stands, Google looks likely to announce 3 … [Read more...] about Why it’s time for Google to make their own processors for Pixel, Android and Chrome OS
Google says more Pixel Buds colors are coming next month
If you have been waiting for the other Pixel Buds colors to drop, you may not have to wait much longer. In an Instagram post published earlier today, the @MadeByGoogle account shared a photo to announce news of expanded Pixel Buds availability in more countries, but then at the bottom of the post … [Read more...] about Google says more Pixel Buds colors are coming next month
New Nest hardware today? Nope. Google drops “The Daily Special” at the Google Store
I gotta be honest, I really thought that the folks at Google were starting to get their heads wrapped around this whole marketing thing. I'm sure that the company is currently trying to figure out its strategy surrounding the delayed release of the mid-range Pixel 4a and how they will spin the Pixel … [Read more...] about New Nest hardware today? Nope. Google drops “The Daily Special” at the Google Store
Google and Microsoft join forces to make better PWAs available in the Play Store
We've been excited to see the recent, rapid growth of PWAs in the past few months and, as this trend continues, the continuing expansion of PWAs in the Google Play Store. Google has had methods for developers to wrap their PWAs for insertion in the Play Store prior to now, but those methods still … [Read more...] about Google and Microsoft join forces to make better PWAs available in the Play Store
Monday could bring us some answers regarding Google’s new hardware
I'm not going to lie, I was pretty disappointed last week when Google's 'Hey Google' virtual event came and went with not even a single nod to new hardware from the search giant. Given the fact that I/O was cancelled in full this year, it seemed like the right place to drop a few new pieces of … [Read more...] about Monday could bring us some answers regarding Google’s new hardware
Top Stories This Week: HP x360 14c unboxed and on sale, Steam on Chrome OS, new Google Home & more
Welcome to the first of many weekly round-up posts that we're calling Top Stories This Week. In this segment, we want to give our weekend readers a quick glance at the latest news that has passed through the site this week all in one quickly-consumable space. The full stories won't be here, but a … [Read more...] about Top Stories This Week: HP x360 14c unboxed and on sale, Steam on Chrome OS, new Google Home & more
