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
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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
2 awesome Chromebook deals stuck around and you don’t want to miss them
Last week, we had a massive array of Chromebooks on sale. For this time of year, it was surprising for sure, and what was most shocking is the fact that quite a few of these great deals actually hung around after Presidents' Day. Two of those stragglers include the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus … [Read more...] about 2 awesome Chromebook deals stuck around and you don’t want to miss them
YouTube TV reaches deal to keep Paramount content, avoiding blackout
YouTube TV and Paramount have solidified a long-term agreement, ensuring that popular channels like CBS, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and MTV remain accessible on the platform. This resolution follows a period of tense negotiations that nearly resulted in a blackout of these channels. On … [Read more...] about YouTube TV reaches deal to keep Paramount content, avoiding blackout
ChromeOS 133 features release before the update arrives
Well, there have been 132 versions of ChromeOS we've had over the years, and not once do I ever remember this happening. Chromium Dash has the update for ChromeOS 133 arriving tomorrow, February 18th, but chromeOS.dev has published updated release notes for the latest version of the operating … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 133 features release before the update arrives
$200 off the awesome Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is today’s best deal
In case you haven't seen it just yet, our daily Chromebook deal post is absolutely littered with great savings across a whopping 14 devices today. There's a bit of something for everyone over there, and many great deals from last week stuck around for the holiday; but I have to admit I have a … [Read more...] about $200 off the awesome Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is today’s best deal
CTL is offering a free webinar to help improve your Google Workspace security
Data breaches pose a real and present threat to organizations of all sizes. CTL's upcoming webinar, Protect Your Data: Mastering Google Workspace Security, offers a practical guide to fortifying your Google Workspace environment. Scheduled for February 26th, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, this … [Read more...] about CTL is offering a free webinar to help improve your Google Workspace security
Gemini extension for Google Home controls is here for everyone
It looks like the Google Home Gemini Extension has officially transitioned from preview to general availability. This stable roll-out, which has unfolded over the past few weeks, marks a significant step forward in how we can now use Gemini to interact with our smart home devices. Like all other … [Read more...] about Gemini extension for Google Home controls is here for everyone
Don’t miss the $150 discount on the striking ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34
Of all the Chromebook Plus models introduced since October of 2023 (when Chromebook Plus became a thing), none are more striking than the Acer Chromebook Plus CX34. With an eye-grabbing, all-white chassis, this impressive device has all the looks you could want in a solid laptop, and the new version … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the $150 discount on the striking ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34
I’m bummed this ChromeOS 132 feature never actually arrived
About a month ago, ChromeOS 132 arrived on the scene. When it did, I literally couldn't pinpoint a single change at first; but the release notes that followed helped out quite a bit. Thought the changes weren't all readily apparent from the get-go, there were actually quite a few new features on … [Read more...] about I’m bummed this ChromeOS 132 feature never actually arrived
ASUS just might be building ‘Skywalker’ with the MediaTek MT8189 inside
As an upcoming Chromebook, 'Skywalker' has been incredibly difficult for me to decipher. Whereas we know quite a bit about a similar baseboard in 'Rauru' (with the MediaTek MT8196), we've found very little in the way of factual evidence about anything with regards to 'Skywalker' and the MT8189 … [Read more...] about ASUS just might be building ‘Skywalker’ with the MediaTek MT8189 inside
The free version of Gemini keeps getting better as the paid version improves
Last year, Google introduced file upload and analysis as a paid feature for Gemini Advanced subscribers. Now, this powerful capability is beginning to roll out to free Gemini users as well, significantly expanding the utility of the free version of Gemini and bringing advanced document interaction … [Read more...] about The free version of Gemini keeps getting better as the paid version improves
