Call it outside pressure, future proofing, caving to massive public aggravation, or looming mandates from the EU - whatever reasoning pushed the final domino over, I can't believe I'm actually typing this right now. Apple is officially bringing RCS support to iMessage, and one of the most … [Read more...] about I’m shook: Apple is officially bringing RCS to iMessage and I can’t believe it
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The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 drops to its lowest-ever price once again
Not to be outdone by all the fuss over Chromebook Plus, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 has once again dropped to its lowest-ever price of just $329, down a full $170 once again from its MSRP. We saw a deal like this just about a month ago, and from what we could tell at that point from the response … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 drops to its lowest-ever price once again
Google Chat rolls out its new logo and ‘Home’ tab, making it easier to find everything but the app
As with all Google updates, they take about six months to a year to materialize after being announced. The same can be said of Google Chat's new four-colored Workspace-oriented logo and revamped homepage. Luckily, today is the day I can officially announce they're going live. Let's take a look at … [Read more...] about Google Chat rolls out its new logo and ‘Home’ tab, making it easier to find everything but the app
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 unboxing: we now have every new Chromebook Plus model [VIDEO]
Contents We finally have the final piece of the Chromebook Plus hardware puzzle in the house, folks! When we were in New York for the event, I figured we'd end up with all the new models, so I didn't spend a ton of time with the devices on display. And for some reason, this particular … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Plus 514 unboxing: we now have every new Chromebook Plus model [VIDEO]
Google Play will now scan apps at the code level before you install them to make sure they’re safe
"Google Play Protect" is a malware scanning service provided by Google that works so seamlessly in the background of your phone and Chromebook that you likely have never heard of it. Essentially, it's like a guard that constantly checks your home for invaders. I know that sounds like a stupid … [Read more...] about Google Play will now scan apps at the code level before you install them to make sure they’re safe
The fan-favorite Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 returns to lowest-ever price at $170 off
It seems that the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 can't help but return to the affordable depths it was at just back in the beginning of October. At that point, this excellent Chromebook tablet hit an all-time-low of $329, and today, it's back at it again. While I cannot wait to see what the next … [Read more...] about The fan-favorite Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 returns to lowest-ever price at $170 off
Don’t miss the lowest-ever price on the excellent Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3: only $149
Right now, Best Buy is running a Flash Sale for today and tomorrow where they are slashing prices across the board on everything from laptops to watches to washers and dryers. The savings are pretty awesome, and of course there are a few Chromebooks thrown into the mix as well. Though some of the … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the lowest-ever price on the excellent Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3: only $149
We have almost every new Chromebook Plus model: some early thoughts [VIDEO]
It's been a little over a week since the official launch of Chromebook Plus, and we're still reeling a bit from all that was unveiled at the event. From new hardware specifications to new software inclusions, Chromebook Plus is one of those changes to the Chromebook ecosystem that will likely … [Read more...] about We have almost every new Chromebook Plus model: some early thoughts [VIDEO]
The Chrome Cast 242: Google’s Pixel 8 hardware event recap
For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we dive into all the announcements from Google's 10/4 hardware event. From a keynote that announced everything from the Pixel 8 Pro to the Pixel Watch 2 and generative AI everywhere, there's clearly a lot to talk about. Although we did not attend the keynote … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 242: Google’s Pixel 8 hardware event recap
Just as I predicted, Google just injected Assistant with Bard AI and it’s going to change everything
Google just wrapped up its Made by Google hardware event this morning, and while a lot of things we got were certainly known and revealed ahead of time, a few features and updates were a complete surprise. For example, being able to use Generative AI to zoom in and essentially rebuild pixels for a … [Read more...] about Just as I predicted, Google just injected Assistant with Bard AI and it’s going to change everything
Google Calendar’s long overdue event sharing feature is beginning to roll out now
Google Calendar is just about to let you start sharing your Calendar events with others via a public URL. Of course, this is only possible if you click share next to an event, and certainly only if you want said event to be accessible by others. I covered this all the way back in July of this … [Read more...] about Google Calendar’s long overdue event sharing feature is beginning to roll out now
Google Pixel 8 Launch Event: What to expect and how to watch
It's an exciting time of the year for tech enthusiasts and Google fans. With the Made by Google event right around the corner, Google is gearing up to unveil a new lineup of Pixel products, including Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2. Most of the details on these products have already leaked, … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 8 Launch Event: What to expect and how to watch
