Well, it’s official— the Google graveyard has a new resident. As of a few days ago, Google Podcasts is no longer available to consumers in the United States. We’ve known the day was coming but now the app is unusable. When you launch the app, there is now just a landing page explaining the shutdown […]
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HP unveils 4 new Chromebooks with 2 new Plus models included
In an update we received late yesterday evening, we were made aware that HP has launched 4 new Chromebooks – 2 standard, 2 Plus – that have varying availability dates from right now until May 2024. There are two clamshell models and two convertibles with each form factor getting a standard version and a Plus […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS 123 is here with some nice customization tricks
According to a quick peek over at cros.tech, it looks like the vast majority of Chromebook users should now have the ability to update to the latest version of Chrome OS 123 on their devices. The only notable device I see that is still on 122 is the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34. Whatever small hiccup […]
Continue ReadingHuge savings on the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 at Costco
One of the new Chromebook Plus models from Acer has been an interesting device to say the least. Only available at Costco, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is one that many users may never come across unless they are members of a local Costco store. And that’s a bit of a shame as you’ll soon […]
Continue ReadingChrome for Android is getting a new ‘Tab Declutter’ trick
Is ‘declutter’ even a real word? Regardless of whether it is or not, you know what we’re talking about, here. Declutter conjures up images of cleaning up, organizing, and introducing organization to an otherwise disorganized thing. If you’re like many Chrome users out there (you know who I’m talking about) who hoard gobs of open […]
Continue ReadingIncognito Mode gets a privacy cleanup as Google agrees to ‘destroy’ data
Remember that class-action lawsuit accusing Google of sneaky data collection in Incognito mode? Well, it’s finally settled, and your incognito browsing habits might be a little more private now. According to The Wall Street Journal, Google has agreed to delete billions of improperly collected data records that reflect users’ private browsing activities. Incognito mode is […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is bringing on-device AI to the Pixel 8 after all
Remember that whole “hardware limitations” debacle with the Pixel 8? Well, surprise, surprise – they’ve changed their tune, and it looks like Gemini Nano is coming to the Google Pixel 8 after all, giving users who decided to enable it access to features like Summarize in the Recorder app, and Smart Reply in Gboard. Google […]
Continue ReadingThe excellent ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 hits lowest price of 2024
Our final Chromebook Plus review is already filmed and in the editing process, so to say I know a thing or two about these new devices from Google at this point is a bit of an understatement. I’ve thoroughly spent time with each of them and one thing is consistent across the board: the overall […]
Continue ReadingGoogle accidentally shares time frame for RCS coming to iPhone
Google has “accidentally” dropped a clue on its Android website that suggests Apple might moving to implement their promised RCS implementation this fall according to a report from 9to5 Google. While the news that Apple is bringing RCS to iMessage isn’t new, per se, finally having a date attached to the effort gives us at […]
Continue ReadingThe ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip isn’t Chromebook Plus, and that hurts
This morning, a massive deal arrived that saw the powerful, well-equipped ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip drop in price all the way down to just $599.99. That $270 savings is significant because price has been one of the primary reasons many potential Chromebook buyers have likely passed on this device. At $870, you have to […]
Continue ReadingLenovo’s tiny Chromebox Micro has a unique hidden power
Lenovo’s super-compact Chromebox Micro has finally arrived at our office, and let me tell you, this little thing is wild. Remember all that hype about it being pocket-sized? Lenovo wasn’t kidding. As soon as it arrived, I snatched it out of the box and immediately slid it into my front jeans pocket – no problem! […]
Continue ReadingThe monster ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip is only $599.99 right now
Finally! Debuted at CES 2023 and released in late February right after, the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip is a device that I’ve been very happy with since it showed up. What’s not to like? It gets nearly every part of the high-end Chromebook experience right, it doesn’t have any major flaws, and it looks […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 260: We have Lenovo’s pocket-sized Chromebox in the office
We’re back with another episode of The Chrome Cast podcast and on this week’s show, we discuss some new, interesting hardware we’ve been testing. If you’ve been listening to the show or reading the site lately, you know that we have been working hard to get through our reviews of the Chromebook Plus models announced […]
Continue ReadingIt’s time for Chromebook app streaming to arrive on Samsung phones
With Chromebooks, there’s not a ton of pressure on users to own a Pixel phone to get all the best Chromebook+Smartphone features, but there is a little bit of that. Depending on how you utilize something like App Streaming from your phone to your Chromebook, the Phone Hub feature difference between something like the Pixel […]
Continue ReadingThe Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus extended sale price changes things
Each week that passes, I’m more and more baffled by the long-standing, ongoing sale that is happening for the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus. Frankly, it doesn’t make sense for a Chromebook this good to be at a price this low for this long. But here we stand a full 40 days from when this […]
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