Google's been working to make Gemini a more capable phone assistant for months on end, and this latest update brings a useful and welcome improvement: the ability to make calls and send messages without first needing to unlock your device. This new feature, found in Gemini Settings > Gemini on … [Read more...] about Gemini will soon make calls, send messages even when your phone is locked
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Pixel Tablet Cyber Monday Deal: Save big on both models of Google’s Android tablet
Google's Pixel Tablet has just become a much more tempting option thanks to some serious Cyber Monday discounts. Best Buy is offering deals on both storage options of the standalone tablet and a sweet bundle deal on the 256GB model with the charging dock. But is it worth your hard-earned cash? Let's … [Read more...] about Pixel Tablet Cyber Monday Deal: Save big on both models of Google’s Android tablet
Save $141 on the new Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
I've tried a lot of earbuds since the early days of truly wireless earbuds. From the original Airpods to the original Pixel Buds to the Wyze Buds Pro to the recent AirPods 4 ANC and Pixel Buds Pro 2, I've tried out a ton of different earbuds with tons of different features. At the end of the … [Read more...] about Save $141 on the new Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Don’t miss your chance to win a brand-new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″
What's better than a great deal on a new Chromebook? How about a free Chromebook? That's right, we're giving away a brand-new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" to one lucky winner as part of the recent interview we did with MediaTek's Victor Tyan. And we're talking about the fully loaded model, too, with … [Read more...] about Don’t miss your chance to win a brand-new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″
The new 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ drops to its lowest-ever price
Deals on deals on deals today, right? We all know that's what Black Friday is all about, and I'm sincerely hoping this particular deal holds on through Cyber Monday as well, because it's a great one! Right now, the highest-end version of the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" with 8GB of RAM, 128GB … [Read more...] about The new 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ drops to its lowest-ever price
Get the awesome Nest Audio smart speaker for under $50: no BOGO required
I think we can all agree that Google's smart speaker lineup could use a refresh. It's been a while since we've seen any significant updates, and with all the focus on Gemini lately, it feels like the Nest Audio has been left behind as we wait for Google Assistant to get the promised Gemini … [Read more...] about Get the awesome Nest Audio smart speaker for under $50: no BOGO required
Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus drops to an insane $249!
Remember that Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus I've raved about since its introduction back at the original Chromebook Plus event a little over a year ago? If not, we're going to go over it quickly in this post, but it's the one with the killer build quality and surprisingly good screen that marked … [Read more...] about Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus drops to an insane $249!
Best Chromebooks of 2024 [VIDEO]
It's that time of year again where we look at the growing, evolving Chromebook landscape and pick what we feel are the best devices out there for you to consider buying for yourself or a loved one. We're not messing with categories or any sort of grouping this time around; I simply want to give you … [Read more...] about Best Chromebooks of 2024 [VIDEO]
Get massive savings on the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 phones at Best Buy
I'm a serial phone switcher. I can't help myself when there are devices around, and today I've once again bounced phones and left my Pixel 9 Pro XL on the desk as I swap back to my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. No, it's not the latest, greatest from Samsung, but there's something about the late … [Read more...] about Get massive savings on the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 phones at Best Buy
Gemini is getting a Spotify extension for playback and search
Google is continuing to reveal and release Gemini Extensions for users looking to leverage the LLM on their phones to actually get things done outside of simply chatting with an AI bot with endless, factual (most times) knowledge. While the roll-out of these new extensions has been a bit slower than … [Read more...] about Gemini is getting a Spotify extension for playback and search
The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is a staggering $250 off right now
The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 - as a lineup - has historically been fantastic. I've sung the praises of each release time and time again, and it's for good reason. From a build quality standpoint to performance, the Spin 714 family of Chromebooks have consistently delivered a top-notch experience. … [Read more...] about The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is a staggering $250 off right now
Lexar Professional Go SSD with Hub: The must-have mobile filmmaking tool is here
Lexar just dropped a tool that's going to make your smartphone videography rig look and act like a million bucks (without the hefty price tag). Fresh off a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign that raked in a cool $1 million, the Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub is here to revolutionize … [Read more...] about Lexar Professional Go SSD with Hub: The must-have mobile filmmaking tool is here
