There's a ton of action coming out of Google's Cloud Next 2019 event. Though we're currently in New York covering Acer's Global Press event, there's so much newness coming out of Google's cloud-centric conference that we're forced to pay attention there as well. … [Read more...] about It Will Soon Be Much Easier to Edit Microsoft Office Files in Google Docs
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Join Us At 11 a.m. For The Next@Acer Live Stream Here
We're back in New York for the annual Next@Acer event and we'd love for you to join us as Acer unveils their latest products. Last year saw the debut of the Acer Chromebook 13 and Spin 13 along as well as the premium variation of Acer's popular Chromebook 15. While Acer premiers a variety of … [Read more...] about Join Us At 11 a.m. For The Next@Acer Live Stream Here
YouTube TV Has Finally Added Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network and More
For users of YouTube TV, the lack of Discovery Channel's squad of channels has been a bit of a black eye on the service since day one. Early on, the lack of Turner's channels like TBS, TNT, and TruTV were also an issue for prospective subscribers, but Google and Turner made a deal pretty early on … [Read more...] about YouTube TV Has Finally Added Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network and More
Google Confirms New #madebyGoogle Chromebook Coming For Business
In a not-totally-surprising move yesterday, Google hinted very strongly that another #madebyGoogle device is in the works and will be announced "down the road." At the annual Cloud Next event, in a session titled Google Hardware For Business, a juicy hint was dropped that is making it quite clear … [Read more...] about Google Confirms New #madebyGoogle Chromebook Coming For Business
Unboxing A Touchscreen USB-C Portable Monitor That Just Works [VIDEO]
Portable USB-C monitors are fantastic pieces of tech. Having a second screen on the go with no need for power or anything more than a USB-C cable is not only productivity-boosting: it is freeing. Not long ago a multi-monitor setup was relegated to a desk setup and you simply lost that extra screen … [Read more...] about Unboxing A Touchscreen USB-C Portable Monitor That Just Works [VIDEO]
‘Zork’ Ushers In The Era Of Flagship-Caliber AMD Chromebooks
AMD's entrance into the Chrome OS space may not have carried with it the fanfare many of us were hoping for but the education-focused devices unveiled at CES 2019 were a smart play by manufacturers looking to give AMD a foothold in a market dominated almost entirely by Intel. The low-powered AMD … [Read more...] about ‘Zork’ Ushers In The Era Of Flagship-Caliber AMD Chromebooks
Exciting New Feature Coming to Chromebook Desktops
Over the past 6 months, the tablet mode interface for Chrome OS has been on the receiving end of a ton of UI updates. From updates to split-screen to new swipe gestures, the way you navigate a Chromebook in tablet mode is vastly different than it was this time last year. … [Read more...] about Exciting New Feature Coming to Chromebook Desktops
Join Our Google Cloud Next ’19 Keynote Live Chat Today @ 9PDT/12EDT
Google's Cloud Platform has evolved immensely over the past decade and this year's Cloud Next conference could potentially usher in a profusion of new features and possibly some never-before-seen products. Google will kick off the conference today with the Day 1 Keynote at 9 a.m. PDT and we want … [Read more...] about Join Our Google Cloud Next ’19 Keynote Live Chat Today @ 9PDT/12EDT
‘Atlas’ Chromebook Could Be Nearing Production
In the life of many Chromebooks and other Google software, there is a process that many new things go through known as dogfooding. Dogfooding is simply the everyday use of software and/or hardware by the very developers making and working on them. In the case of Google, dogfooders are used to test … [Read more...] about ‘Atlas’ Chromebook Could Be Nearing Production
Grab A Google Home Hub And Save Almost 50%
Right now is a great time to spruce up your smart home with deals dropping left and right. Rakuten seller Altatac has a great deal on a Nest thermostat and Google Home Mini bundle but if you're looking to pick up a smart display, they've got a killer deal on Google's own Home Hub as well. The … [Read more...] about Grab A Google Home Hub And Save Almost 50%
Up Your Smart Home Game With This Killer Nest/Google Home Bundle
Times they are a changin' and soon, the automated smart home will be standard fare for the average U.S. consumer. If you've started dabbling with Google Assistant-enabled products and you're ready to take the next step, this deal from Rakuten is a great place to start. The daily deal includes a … [Read more...] about Up Your Smart Home Game With This Killer Nest/Google Home Bundle
ASUS Chromebook Flip C434: Thoughts After A Week [VIDEO]
After seeing the ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 in Vegas at CES 2019, I couldn't wait to get it in the office for review. When news broke last month that it was finally becoming available for sale, I jumped on the opportunity to purchase one. Sure, we'll likely get a review unit in from ASUS at some … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C434: Thoughts After A Week [VIDEO]
