Yeah, I know that title is a bit of a statement; but I stand by it. While I personally love the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus (also on sale right now), there are a few polarizing traits with that Chromebook that can turn people off. And my affinity for the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (also on a … [Read more...] about The best all-around high-end Chromebook is $100 off right now
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The amazing Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is still an unreal $419 ($230 off)
I'm not 100% sure what is going on in the Chromebook deals arena these days, but I like what I'm seeing! Devices that rarely go on sale are discounted for weeks on end and the regular pattern of a whole swath of new deals each Monday morning has been completely upended. Take the Acer Chromebook … [Read more...] about The amazing Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is still an unreal $419 ($230 off)
The Pixel Phone app gets a few useful UI changes in latest update
Google has released a blog post detailing the latest updates to the Pixel Call Assist features, while also confirming the rollout of a redesigned call UI and new filters in the Recents view. These changes are simple but are intended to streamline the call experience and provide users with more … [Read more...] about The Pixel Phone app gets a few useful UI changes in latest update
New and improved Gemini Live is rolling out: how to know if you got it already
Quietly announced a couple weeks ago, Google has been working on delivering an update to Gemini Live that should enhance the conversational AI model with a few key upgrades. While Google hasn't published detailed release notes just yet, it appears the primary focus of this update is on speed and … [Read more...] about New and improved Gemini Live is rolling out: how to know if you got it already
The wildly-popular Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is selling well and staying in stock
The ongoing story of the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 has been pretty fascinating. This new tablet isn't a breakthrough in any real way and it doesn't do much that hasn't been done before; but its combination of size and power are something the market simply hasn't seen in the US for a very, very long … [Read more...] about The wildly-popular Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is selling well and staying in stock
“Hey Gemini” rolls off the tongue so much better, and might be a new hotword option
In a recent APK Insight dive into the Google app beta (version 16.7.21) by 9to5 Google, some intriguing strings have surfaced, hinting at a potential expansion of Google's voice activation capabilities. It appears Google might be preparing to introduce a new hotword, "Hey Gemini," to coexist … [Read more...] about “Hey Gemini” rolls off the tongue so much better, and might be a new hotword option
ChromeOS 133 has officially arrived and is rolling out now
There's no denying the fact that this has been one of the strangest roll-outs of a ChromeOS update we've ever seen. Usually, we have the latest version show up and any number of days later, the release notes actually follow. This time around, however, things were completely backwards. On February … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 133 has officially arrived and is rolling out now
A leak within a leak: Pixel 9a briefly appears in Galaxy S25 Edge camera samples
The rumor mill continues to churn as we approach the anticipated March 19th launch of the Pixel 9a. A new, and rather unusual, leak has surfaced, offering a brief glimpse of the upcoming mid-range device. We've already gotten leaked images and renders of this unreleased device, but this time around, … [Read more...] about A leak within a leak: Pixel 9a briefly appears in Galaxy S25 Edge camera samples
Double your Galaxy S25 Ultra storage at Samsung for free with this awesome deal
Though the new Galaxy S25 line of phones launched about a month ago, the deals and incentives aren't slowing down anytime soon. We wrote a couple weeks ago about the fact that Samsung was actually matching carrier trade-in deals on their own site, and now, as an incentive to continue considering … [Read more...] about Double your Galaxy S25 Ultra storage at Samsung for free with this awesome deal
A cheaper YouTube Premium option looks to be on the way soon
YouTube is preparing to roll out a more affordable version of its Premium subscription service, dubbed "Premium Lite," according to a report from Bloomberg. This new tier is designed to appeal to viewers whose primary interest lies in ad-free viewing of non-music video content. According to … [Read more...] about A cheaper YouTube Premium option looks to be on the way soon
The inevitable end of the Chromecast feels like it’s really here now
The Chromecast era officially began its ending back in August of 2024, but it's been lingering ever since. This week, it truly feels like the actual end is near. As of Thursday afternoon, the Chromecast with Google TV 4K and HD models are no longer available for purchase on the US Google Store. … [Read more...] about The inevitable end of the Chromecast feels like it’s really here now
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 hits its lowest-ever price of $329 once again
It has been quite some time since I've been able to write a headline like that one up there. Many, many times we've seen the Duet 5 drop to $349 ($150 off the MSRP), but it has been since November 2023 that we've seen it dip to what it currently sits at right now. Sure, the Duet 5 is starting … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 hits its lowest-ever price of $329 once again
