If you're a YouTubeTV subscriber and you missed the email, August is going to bring yet another price increase for Google's cable alternative streaming platform. Yes, the cord-cutting, price-friendly, cable alternative is raising its prices for the third time in three years and it's not what I would … [Read more...] about Opinion: It’s time for Google to bring “a la carte” pricing to YouTubeTV
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Deal Alert: This is the Police, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories and 33 more Google Play games on sale this week
It’s that time again! Another week and more great games on sale in the Google Play Store for you to play on your Android device or Chromebook. This week, our favorite games include This is the Police, Lovecraft's Untold Stories and Siege of Dragonspear, but there are lots of other great games too! … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: This is the Police, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories and 33 more Google Play games on sale this week
The Chrome Cast 68: Q&A leads our discussion through Google’s current hardware mess
This week we've tried out a Q&A format where we let the questions guide our discussion. From additional colors for the Pixel Buds to odd, questionable decisions Google is making in the phone space, we spend quite a bit of time talking about all the ways Google is fumbling through hardware right … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 68: Q&A leads our discussion through Google’s current hardware mess
A new Acer Chromebook Spin 311 is now available and quite affordable
In hunting around a bit for some Fourth of July deals, we came across a new variation of a new Acer Chromebook that was not part of the most recent press release issued from their virtual event. In some ways, this device was shown to us in our press materials, but as you'll note in that post, the … [Read more...] about A new Acer Chromebook Spin 311 is now available and quite affordable
#madebygoogle Chromebook owners can score a Stadia Premiere bundle for $79
Stadia, Google's streaming gameplay service, just dropped four new titles for Pro subscribers. Despite the fact that Stadia still appears to be struggling from a severe lack of user base, Google is making good on bringing new titles and updated features to the platform. Along with new content and … [Read more...] about #madebygoogle Chromebook owners can score a Stadia Premiere bundle for $79
Pixel 3a is officially discontinued: time for the Pixel 4a to finally launch
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
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
