Sharing content across devices hasn't always been the most seamless experience. Back in 2020, Google introduced Nearby Share to make file sharing across devices easier but if you were a Samsung user, you had similar capabilities with a feature called Quick Share. It's been convoluted since there … [Read more...] about Google and Samsung join forces to simplify file sharing
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NVIDIA announces GeForce NOW day passes and more at CES 2024
CES 2024 is upon us and news from all over the tech world is headed our way for the next few days. Though we don't anticipate too much from a Chromebook perspective at this year's event, there's a bit of very interesting cloud gaming-focused news coming out of NVIDIA's camp to start the week. From … [Read more...] about NVIDIA announces GeForce NOW day passes and more at CES 2024
Google introduces Gemini to the world as their most powerful AI model
In this emerging world of artificial intelligence we've been in for the past year or so, Google DeepMind has always been a big part of the conversation. Though they were caught a bit flat-footed this time last year, there was never any doubt that Google had some big guns in the AI race that would … [Read more...] about Google introduces Gemini to the world as their most powerful AI model
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are back to Black Friday sale prices
Best Buy is extending the joy of Black Friday with continuing discounts on the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. If you thought you missed out on the big savings during Black Friday, think again. These high-end smartphones are still available at their Black Friday prices, giving you another chance to … [Read more...] about Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are back to Black Friday sale prices
Better Wi-Fi, Better Chromebooks: MediaTek announces new Wi-Fi 7 chips
Given the always-connected nature of Chromebooks, when you have a great Wi-Fi connection, your user experience is naturally going to be better. MediaTek is trying to help make it even better with its latest Filogic chips, setting the stage for a new range of Wi-Fi 7 enabled devices. These chips will … [Read more...] about Better Wi-Fi, Better Chromebooks: MediaTek announces new Wi-Fi 7 chips
Google is gently labeling eligible devices as Chromebook Plus, but more is needed
To an extent, I need to admit that I was wrong. A bit. Well, maybe under-informed is a better term for it. Regardless, I've made some pretty sharp statements in the past week or so regarding Chromebook Plus and the naming issue we currently find ourselves in, and in one aspect of that rant, I was … [Read more...] about Google is gently labeling eligible devices as Chromebook Plus, but more is needed
Target has some shocking prices on manufacturer refurbished Chromebook Plus devices
While I like a lot of things you can get at Target (and I absolutely love their men's line of All In Motion clothing I wear often, including right now), it's not a store I generally think to point people to when they are looking for a Chromebook. Target's Chromebook selection has always trended … [Read more...] about Target has some shocking prices on manufacturer refurbished Chromebook Plus devices
As we predicted, ASUS announces a new MediaTek-powered Chromebook tablet
Contents It wasn't long ago that I came across some info in the Chromium Gerrit that pointed to a new ASUS Chromebook tablet likely on the way. Those findings - centralized around two boards code-named 'Staryu' and 'Starmie' - had me convinced at the time that ASUS was working on a new … [Read more...] about As we predicted, ASUS announces a new MediaTek-powered Chromebook tablet
The Chrome Cast 246: Chromebook Plus deals, processors, and tablets
This week on The Chrome Cast, loosely everything we discuss circles around one, large topic: Chromebook Plus. From the myriad of deals on Chromebook Plus devices to discussing the prowess of Chromebook Plus processors and the possibility of new Chromebook Plus tablets, this week's show largely … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 246: Chromebook Plus deals, processors, and tablets
Another clue that a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 successor is on the way
Contents It's been a little bit since I last talked about 'Geralt' - the baseboard that will usher in a new wave of Chromebook tablets that house the still-unannounced MediaTek MT8188 SoC. As development tends to go with MediaTek-powered Chromebooks, things have been wildly active with 'Geralt', … [Read more...] about Another clue that a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 successor is on the way
Here’s a quick look at how fast the new Chromebook Plus devices really are
Contents Speed, simplicity and security. You've heard those words used for Chromebooks for years, and the move to Chromebook Plus hasn't changed that philosophy from Google one bit. As a matter of fact, I'd go as far to say that Chromebook Plus is only here to further lean into two of those … [Read more...] about Here’s a quick look at how fast the new Chromebook Plus devices really are
Google Drive is getting a two-page width view for PDFs documents on tablets and foldable devices
Contents For years now, I've wanted Google to implement a side-by-side two page view for PDFs in Drive. It's probably not for everyone, and one page at a time with a vertical scrolling behavior likely helps some users focus on the content more. However, because I'm accustomed to and more … [Read more...] about Google Drive is getting a two-page width view for PDFs documents on tablets and foldable devices
