As I was browsing my Twitter feed yesterday morning, a retweet of a 7-month-old tweet from Google Senior VP Hiroshi Lockheimer (@lockheimer) by Dieter Bohn (@backlon) caught my attention. In this tweet, it seems Lockheimer may have been pointing out the exact features and tricks we may just see in … [Read more...] about Google VP may have revealed Pixel Buds 2 details on Twitter months ago and we all missed it
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Get up to $200 of the Yoga Chromebook during Lenovo’s semi-annual sale
Before you know it, we'll be rolling head-first into the holiday shopping madness that is Black Friday. Between now and the New Year, we are likely to see just about every flagship Chromebook deeply discounted as the next generation of devices prepares to invade the market in 2020. That's great news … [Read more...] about Get up to $200 of the Yoga Chromebook during Lenovo’s semi-annual sale
Deal Alert: Get $300 off the Core m3 Pixel Slate before they’re gone
We're a little more than a week out from Google's October hardware event. If things go as expected, we're going to get a look at an intriguing new Chromebook that could break the #MadeByGoogle mold. Meanwhile, deals continue to pop up on Google's first (and possibly last) Chrome OS tablet. Last … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Get $300 off the Core m3 Pixel Slate before they’re gone
Google prepping new Chrome OS tablet mode UI based on Android 10 gestures
Just a bit over a year ago, we saw the arrival of Chrome OS 70 and all the new tablet UI features Google had been working on in preparation of the launch of the Pixel Slate. As we all know, those features weren't even close to being ironed out when the tablet launched onto the scene and what … [Read more...] about Google prepping new Chrome OS tablet mode UI based on Android 10 gestures
Pixelbook Go: all the things we still don’t know yet [VIDEO]
It is leak season around here and there has never been a piece of hardware that has leaked like the Pixel 4. Because of this climate, it is only right that the new Pixelbook Go also leaked out, albeit in a much more standard, non-laid-bare sort of way. While we love the fact that we know a new … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Go: all the things we still don’t know yet [VIDEO]
Chrome’s upcoming “Tab Groups” adds some handy new features
For the tab hoarder in your circle, Google is working hard to bring a number of new features to Chrome that will help wrangle all of your open browser sessions. From Hover Tab Image Preview to the recently added "Tab Strips," Chrome has improved exponentially at helping some of us manage our … [Read more...] about Chrome’s upcoming “Tab Groups” adds some handy new features
The Chrome Cast 30: More Pixel leaks and our slightly-scary AI future
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're talking - unsurprisingly - about Pixel 4 leaks (hard to believe there is anything left to leak at this point) and the potential Pixel Buds 2. Between a new Pixel Phone, Pixelbook Go and these new Pixel Buds, there's a good chance Google may show off the Android … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 30: More Pixel leaks and our slightly-scary AI future
Upcoming change could fix a big problem with Google’s End of Life policy for Chromebooks
Google's Auto Update Policy for Chromebooks - a.k.a. End of Life policy - has been the subject of many a blog post as of late and for good reason. We'll delve into the arguments as to why another day but suffice to say, change is needed and we have hope that Google has recognized the need. Apart … [Read more...] about Upcoming change could fix a big problem with Google’s End of Life policy for Chromebooks
Chrome adds scrollable overview mode via new “Tab Strip” feature
The Chrome browser and its sibling OS have seen a lot of changes over the past few years. Many of the changes happen under the hood while others have molded and sculpted the look and feel of browser. Material Design is constantly evolving and the Chrome's UI has benefited from much of the work from … [Read more...] about Chrome adds scrollable overview mode via new “Tab Strip” feature
Why I’m extremely excited by the rumored Pixel Buds 2
I'm a mobile-oriented guy. If you've not seen it yet, you should check out our entire desktop in a bag setup I actually leveraged for months. Sure, since we've moved into our new office space I've settled down a bit on what I carry with me on a daily basis, but I've not settled down on my search … [Read more...] about Why I’m extremely excited by the rumored Pixel Buds 2
Save as much as $170 on these Acer Chromebooks before it’s too late
There's only a few hours left on these Amazon's "Deals of the Day" so, I'll keep it short and sweet. If you act fast, you can save as up-to $170 on these Acer Chromebook models. The deals end at midnight and there's a little something for just about any use case or budget. Acer Chromebook 15 … [Read more...] about Save as much as $170 on these Acer Chromebooks before it’s too late
Password Checkup: Google is here to clean up your terrible password habits
When was the last time you changed your social media or online banking passwords? Do you use the same password for more than one site and if you do, is it really that big of a deal? The simple answer is yes! According to The Harris Poll, 66% of Americans admit to using the same weak password across … [Read more...] about Password Checkup: Google is here to clean up your terrible password habits
