Yesterday afternoon, we were all treated to one of the largest wholesale leaks we've ever seen going into a major tech event. Droid Life managed to leak the Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Google Home Mini, updated Daydream View, and (our favorite) the Pixelbook. … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixelbook: Let’s Talk About That High Price
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Google Home Mini Joins Upcoming #madebygoogle Leak
Droid Life has broken some major news on what we can expect from Google's upcoming Oct. 4 hardware event in San Francisco. While the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL2 phones may be the centerpiece of the celebration, the now-outed Google Pixelbook is what we have been most excited for around the Chrome … [Read more...] about Google Home Mini Joins Upcoming #madebygoogle Leak
Google Pixelbook Leaks Ahead of 10/4 Event
Well folks, though we've known Google was working on an official Chromebook known as 'Eve' up to this point, we've not seen any concrete evidence of its existence. … [Read more...] about Google Pixelbook Leaks Ahead of 10/4 Event
Chromebooks Losing Enrollment Bug Reportedly Fixed
As of late, a nasty little bug has stricken enrolled Chrome OS devices. The glitch, which is causing managed Chromebooks to lose their enrollment status, has impacted thousands of devices and left developers working tirelessly to find a fix. … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Losing Enrollment Bug Reportedly Fixed
Kaby Lake Chromebooks (‘Eve’) Getting More Advanced Audio Controls
Though we are seeing the headphone jack becoming slowly extinct on mobile phones, it seems the useful port is safe and sound on laptops and tablets for the time being. After all, I've yet to see a laptop, convertible, detachable or other 2-in-1 ship without a headphone jack up to this … [Read more...] about Kaby Lake Chromebooks (‘Eve’) Getting More Advanced Audio Controls
Bose QuietComfort 35 Headphones w/Google Assistant Will Arrive Sept. 22
By now, you've likely heard the news that we will soon see headphones on the market equipped with the Google Assistant. Already out in the wild, the Bose QuietComfort 35 II noise-canceling headphones look to be first in line to hit retail shelves. The most recent sighting of the upcoming … [Read more...] about Bose QuietComfort 35 Headphones w/Google Assistant Will Arrive Sept. 22
Cardboard Google Home Can Be Built For $35
If you have ever thought to yourself, "I'd love to try Google Home, but I don't want to spend $129," I have some good news for you. If you want to put about 90 minutes of assembly time into it, you can purchase a working Google Home-like speaker box for $35. At this price, you are looking at a … [Read more...] about Cardboard Google Home Can Be Built For $35
Chromecast Ultra VS. Apple TV 4K
Last week, Apple held a little event at the newly constructed Steve Jobs Theater on their campus in Cupertino, California. While the release of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X was the reason most tuned in, Apple brought more than just a $1000 smartphone to the table. As expected, Apple unveiled the new … [Read more...] about Chromecast Ultra VS. Apple TV 4K
New ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Gets Official Landing Page
Of all the Chromebooks ever made, I'd say the original ASUS Chromebook Flip is the one with the most anticipated follow-up. The Chrome OS world was buzzing at the end of last year when rumors began swirling around an updated Chromebook Flip. With a Core m3, 12.5-inch screen, boxy build and … [Read more...] about New ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Gets Official Landing Page
Picture In Picture Coming To Chrome On The Desktop
I'll be honest and upfront right from the jump, here: I didn't think Picture in Picture (PIP from here on) was that big of a deal when new features were unveiled for Android Oreo. I thought of it as a neat trick, but nothing more. Since my Pixel received Android 8.0, however, I've found the … [Read more...] about Picture In Picture Coming To Chrome On The Desktop
New Chromebooks With Cellular Options May Be On The Horizon
Chromebooks with cellular capabilities aren't a new thing. In fact, one of the oldest devices around was offered with 3G connectivity. The Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550, launched in 2012, came with two years of 100MB/month 3G service from Verizon at no additional charge. Not long after, … [Read more...] about New Chromebooks With Cellular Options May Be On The Horizon
Leak Confirms Bose QC35 Headphones With Google Assistant
If there were any doubt left that the Google Assistant would soon make its home in third-party headphones, this should solidify the overwhelming evidence from the past few weeks. A report from Liliputing reveals a Redditor who stumbled upon a local selling app listing the Bose Quiet Comfort … [Read more...] about Leak Confirms Bose QC35 Headphones With Google Assistant
