There are a handful of Chromebooks that I will recommend without hesitation whenever a good deal comes along, and the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is right at the very top of that list. It's one of my favorite Chromebooks of all time, so when I see a price drop this massive, I have to make sure as … [Read more...] about One of my favorite Chromebooks ever is an incredible $300 off right now
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Samsung’s trifold “Galaxy G Fold” design seemingly revealed in One UI 8 animations
With Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event just days away on July 9th, we've been eagerly awaiting news on the next generation of Z Fold and Z Flip devices. But the big question on our minds has been: what's next for foldables? Well, it looks like we just got a huge clue. The folks over at Android … [Read more...] about Samsung’s trifold “Galaxy G Fold” design seemingly revealed in One UI 8 animations
The first Snapdragon X Plus Chromebook in development has a code name: ‘Quenbi’
A few weeks back, we were thrilled to uncover ‘Bluey’, the first development baseboard for Chromebooks that will be powered by Qualcomm’s potent Snapdragon X Plus processor. That discovery was the concrete evidence we’d been waiting for, confirming that more high-performance ARM Chromebooks were … [Read more...] about The first Snapdragon X Plus Chromebook in development has a code name: ‘Quenbi’
Google Drive’s new AI summary cards give you the gist of PDFs before you even ask
We've been big fans of Gemini's integration into Google Drive, especially its ability to help you interact with and understand long, complicated PDFs. Asking Gemini for a summary or to pull out key points from a document in the side panel is a fantastic time-saver. But until now, you still had to … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s new AI summary cards give you the gist of PDFs before you even ask
Chrome is now faster than ever, saving users a collective 83 lifetimes of wait time
Performance has always been one of the foundational pillars of Google's Chrome browser. While new features are great, the core experience of a fast, responsive browser is something we all value, and it’s an area where Google has never stopped investing. In a new post on the Chromium Blog, Google is … [Read more...] about Chrome is now faster than ever, saving users a collective 83 lifetimes of wait time
Walmart’s awesome Onn Google TV 4K Pro gets even better with Android 14
The Walmart Onn 4K Pro has rightly earned its reputation as one of the best deals in the Google TV space – and maybe even in streaming hardware overall. When it launched last year with Android 12, it delivered a fantastic experience for its tiny price tag. Now, it's getting a welcome jump to a newer … [Read more...] about Walmart’s awesome Onn Google TV 4K Pro gets even better with Android 14
Pixel 10 leak reveals new “Limoncello” yellow color
With the Google Pixel 10 series launch still a few months off, the steady drip of leaks is beginning to paint a clearer picture of Google's next flagship phone lineup. While we're always cautious with early information, the latest scoop from Mystic Leaks on Telegram (via Android Authority) offers a … [Read more...] about Pixel 10 leak reveals new “Limoncello” yellow color
Google I/O 2025: Gemini is in everything, and it’s only getting more impressive
Gemini 2.5 Pro has already established itself as Google's top-tier model, excelling in areas like coding and complex reasoning. Google shared that it's now not only a leader on academic benchmarks but also tops popular real-world leaderboards like WebDev Arena (for coding) and LMArena (which … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2025: Gemini is in everything, and it’s only getting more impressive
How Google is leveraging AI to combat scammers
Online scams are an unfortunate reality of modern life, and the actors behind them are constantly upgrading their tactics. It's a never-ending game of cat and mouse, but Google is doubling down on its efforts to protect users, and not surprisingly, AI is at the forefront of this renewed push. … [Read more...] about How Google is leveraging AI to combat scammers
Google Search ‘AI Mode’ is now open to all US Labs users and has several new features
We've been keeping a close eye on Google's experiments with generative AI directly within Search, called AI Mode. And while it's shown promise for tackling complex queries, not everyone has been able to try it out since access has been limited by a waitlist. Well, Google just dropped the velvet … [Read more...] about Google Search ‘AI Mode’ is now open to all US Labs users and has several new features
Android gets it’s own special event ahead of Google I/O 2025
Google I/O has increasingly become the primary stage for Google's latest major AI announcements, particularly around its Gemini models. While Android updates are always part of the mix, they haven't commanded the central focus they once did over the past couple years. So, in a bit of a different … [Read more...] about Android gets it’s own special event ahead of Google I/O 2025
For some reason, ChromeOS 135 has reverted the rounded window corners feature
Well, that was a short-lived little treat. After finally showing up without flags necessary in ChromeOS 133, rounded window corners - a small-yet-significant visual change to the OS - has vanished with the update to ChromeOS 135. While it doesn't change any real functionality for Chromebook users, … [Read more...] about For some reason, ChromeOS 135 has reverted the rounded window corners feature
