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
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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
The exclusive Chromebook Plus wallpapers need to expand or go away
Back about a year and a half ago when Chromebook Plus began, the features that actually launched were quite sparse. We complained about it back then, and by the following spring in 2024, all the promised AI bits and pieces were largely delivered to the platform in a way that truly helped Plus … [Read more...] about The exclusive Chromebook Plus wallpapers need to expand or go away
My favorite Nest Hub Google Photos feature is coming to other devices
Without doubt, the most used (and my most appreciated) Nest Hub feature is the Google Photos picture frame functionality. With the quality of the display on the Nest Hub and simple ability to put photos in an album and apply them to an ongoing slideshow, this feature is by far my favorite part of … [Read more...] about My favorite Nest Hub Google Photos feature is coming to other devices
Both of the latest Chromebook tablets are massively discounted right now
Truth be told, February isn't usually a great time for Chromebook deals. Coming off the usually-wild holiday buying season, most people are ready to stop spending money in the months that follow. Retailers and manufacturers know this, and that tends to make the more aggressive deals dry up quite a … [Read more...] about Both of the latest Chromebook tablets are massively discounted right now
Google may be adding new hardware requirements for Chromebook Plus
I'm going to connect a few dots in this post, but by the end of it (there's not too many dots, so hang with me) I think you'll agree that there's a very good chance we'll see a few new hardware requirements for Chromebook Plus from Google in the very near future. This is by no means official or … [Read more...] about Google may be adding new hardware requirements for Chromebook Plus
Google Tasks gets a standalone PWA
Google has quietly launched a standalone website/PWA for Google Tasks, bringing the full-screen interface previously confined to Google Calendar to its own dedicated domain. This move mirrors the existing Android experience, where Tasks exists both as a standalone app and integrated within the … [Read more...] about Google Tasks gets a standalone PWA
Back in stock: the powerful, handheld Lenovo Legion Tab 3 returns
After 3 full weeks of being marked out of stock, the clearly-popular Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is finally back on digital shelves and ready for purchase. How long it will stay that way is a mystery at this point, of course, and last time around we only had about 3 days of inventory before things went … [Read more...] about Back in stock: the powerful, handheld Lenovo Legion Tab 3 returns
MediaTek’s MT8196 could power the fastest Chromebooks ever made [VIDEO]
I can confidently say that I did not expect this little tidbit as I came to the office this morning. In doing my usual rounds hunting and searching for news about upcoming Chromebook hardware, I had a gut feeling that I needed to check Geekbench to see if any new devices have been tested … [Read more...] about MediaTek’s MT8196 could power the fastest Chromebooks ever made [VIDEO]
Google Lens upgrades with Screen Search on iOS and AI Overviews
Google Lens has become a pretty incredible tool for searching the world around us, and it only continues to get better and more useful. With over 20 billion visual searches happening every month, Google is rolling out some exciting updates to make Lens even more powerful and versatile. These … [Read more...] about Google Lens upgrades with Screen Search on iOS and AI Overviews
Google TV update hints at improved backlit remote support: Here’s what it likely means
A recent Google TV Streamer update has revealed Google is improving native support for backlit remotes on its TV platform and suggests we may see more backlit remote options for Google TV devices in the future. Currently, most Google TV devices ship with standard, non-backlit remotes. While some … [Read more...] about Google TV update hints at improved backlit remote support: Here’s what it likely means
