In a bit of a surprising turn, Google has officially canned the Pixel 3a, stating to Android Police that, "The Google Store has sold through its inventory and completed sales of Pixel 3a. For people who are still interested in buying Pixel 3a, the product is available from some partners while … [Read more...] about Pixel 3a is officially discontinued: time for the Pixel 4a to finally launch
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Google wants to help you save 3-5% on your energy bill this summer with Seasonal Savings
Summer is officially here, which means the weather is warming up and the days are getting longer across much of North America. These warm days bring a lot of fun activities like trips to the park and grilling out in the backyard, but it also means you will probably see a spike in your energy bill as … [Read more...] about Google wants to help you save 3-5% on your energy bill this summer with Seasonal Savings
Chromebook OOBE getting overhauled with new account setup options
What is OOBE? Before we talk about Chrome OS OOBE, we should probably talk about what it is. OOBE simply stands for "out of box experience," and it is the process in which a consumer sets up a new device when it is straight out of the box. This includes logging in or creating accounts and … [Read more...] about Chromebook OOBE getting overhauled with new account setup options
A quick Chrome keyboard shortcut that could save you a ton of time and headache
As both a Chromebook user and a web developer, I've spent a good bit of time using the following keyboard shortcut that I'm about to show to you. I use it so often, in fact, that it just hit me this morning that I've never really shared how to do this quickly, without settings menus and without … [Read more...] about A quick Chrome keyboard shortcut that could save you a ton of time and headache
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 review: The little ($169) Chromebook that could [Video]
When I drove down to our local Walmart to pick up my online order, I gotta be honest, I wasn't expecting much. For under $200, I don't recall very many Chromebooks that deliver any kind of real-world performance. I certainly can't think of any devices in that price range that I'd actually recommend … [Read more...] about Lenovo IdeaPad 3 review: The little ($169) Chromebook that could [Video]
Chromebooks will soon borrow this useful Android feature
One of my favorite parts of Android has always been the rich, connected ecosystem of app sharing. From the early days, Android has always cultivated an interconnected setup that allows apps on your phone to share bits of data swiftly and easily from one to the next. This behavior has become so … [Read more...] about Chromebooks will soon borrow this useful Android feature
Yes, we need a new Sackboy game on mobile and now is the perfect time to make it
Ever since his debut on Little Big Planet for the Playstation 3, Sackboy has become an extremely popular icon in the gaming space. He's a cute and heroic sackperson or sackthing who is tasked with saving the Imagisphere - a place where human creativity is collected and becomes victim to many threats … [Read more...] about Yes, we need a new Sackboy game on mobile and now is the perfect time to make it
It is time for Chrome OS to fix this long-standing, ridiculous issue
We've had high resolution Chromebooks dating all the way back to the original 2013 Chromebook Pixel and as the years have progressed, far more have been added to that lineup in devices like the Pixelbook, Samsung Chromebook Plus/Pro, HP Chromebook x2, Pixel Slate, and many more. High-res displays … [Read more...] about It is time for Chrome OS to fix this long-standing, ridiculous issue
[CLAIM NOW] Stadia Pro subscribers get four free games for July including Crayta and Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Stadia Pro subscribers have been receiving a ton of free games over the last few months including The Elder Scrolls Online which just launched this last week. Now, Google is turning up the heat again and offering four new free games which you can add to your library for the price you pay for one … [Read more...] about [CLAIM NOW] Stadia Pro subscribers get four free games for July including Crayta and Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet arrives in Australia with a free smart clock
It's only been a day since we were tipped off the arrival of Lenovo's much-anticipated Chromebook Duet tablet in the United Kingdom. Today, we're excited to share that the Duet has arrived in yet another market that is known to be devoid of much selection when it comes to Chromebooks. Australia has … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet arrives in Australia with a free smart clock
What I’d change about the Lenovo Duet to make it my perfect Chromebook
I'll say this right up front: the Lenovo Chromebook Duet is quite awesome just the way it is. There's so much to love for the price and for many, many users out there, it already feels just about perfect. It has a high-quality, attractive build, a fantastic screen, a keyboard accessory in the box, … [Read more...] about What I’d change about the Lenovo Duet to make it my perfect Chromebook
We now know who will make the first discrete GPU to be included in a Chromebook
Back in February, we uncovered the fact that the upcoming 'Hatch'-based Chromebook code-named 'Mushu' would likely be the first Chrome OS device to ship with a dedicated GPU. From commits about extra fans on board to BOMACO (Bus Off Memory Alive Core Off) testing, it isn't hard to piece together … [Read more...] about We now know who will make the first discrete GPU to be included in a Chromebook
