With Father's Day just around the corner, many of us are on the hunt for that perfect gift. If the dad in your life could use a new laptop, you're in luck. The Chromebook market is packed as always with some fantastic deals right now, and we’ve sorted through them to find three of the absolute best … [Read more...] about 3 fantastic Chromebook deals for Dad this Father’s Day
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The Android desktop experience is officially here for testing on Pixel phones
The dream of a true, native desktop mode for Android has been a long time coming. For years, we’ve seen hints and manufacturer-specific solutions like Samsung DeX, but a cohesive, Google-led effort has remained a bit of a pipe dream. At Google I/O 2025, that dream finally began taking shape with the … [Read more...] about The Android desktop experience is officially here for testing on Pixel phones
Android 16 is officially here: what’s new, what’s coming soon
The day has arrived! Google has officially announced the launch of Android 16, and it is beginning to roll out to supported Pixel devices starting today. In the announcement, Google highlights that this is the earliest it has launched a major Android release in the last few years, a move designed to … [Read more...] about Android 16 is officially here: what’s new, what’s coming soon
The other MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook ‘Hylia’ is a convertible
The development story around the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra (MT8196) has been one of the most exciting things we've been tracking in the ChromeOS space over the past year. With the 'Rauru' baseboard paving the way for a new class of powerful, efficient ARM-powered Chromebooks, we've kept a close eye on … [Read more...] about The other MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook ‘Hylia’ is a convertible
Don’t miss the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 at a whopping $200 off
Even though it’s been on the market for a little while now and is beginning to show its age in the constantly-evolving Chromebook ecosystem, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 still holds its own and packs in features that still make me love picking it up and using it. Front and center, the big, … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 at a whopping $200 off
A massive family of MediaTek MT8189 Chromebooks are already in the works
We’ve been keeping a very close eye on 'Skywalker', the intriguing development baseboard for MediaTek’s upcoming MT8189 ARM chip, and things recently got a lot more interesting when talking about this particular baseboard. After many months of tracking its progress and even spotting a potential link … [Read more...] about A massive family of MediaTek MT8189 Chromebooks are already in the works
Google Photos is getting a sweet AI overhaul for smarter photo edits
Google Photos is already the go-to for many users storing and organizing their memories, but it’s about to get a lot smarter and more helpful when it comes to editing those shots. Google is rolling out a redesigned photo editor packed with more AI-powered tools, all aimed at helping you achieve … [Read more...] about Google Photos is getting a sweet AI overhaul for smarter photo edits
The best 3 Chromebook deals for Memorial Day
As it happens each Memorial Day, there are some pretty substantial deals to be had on some awesome hardware for the weekend and into Monday. For those of you shopping for a new Chromebook, you are in a very good buying position as we have 3 of the best Chromebook deals I've seen in quite some time … [Read more...] about The best 3 Chromebook deals for Memorial Day
Score $300 off the Pixel 9 Pro Fold during Best Buy’s Memorial Day Sale
Memorial Day is just a few days away, and that means the big holiday sales are in full swing across the board. If you've been patiently waiting for a good opportunity to jump into the world of foldable smartphones, or maybe upgrade an older one, Best Buy is serving up a pretty compelling offer on … [Read more...] about Score $300 off the Pixel 9 Pro Fold during Best Buy’s Memorial Day Sale
You’ll soon be able to test Google’s new Android Desktop mode on Pixel phones
We were already pretty excited earlier this week when Google officially made a nod to Android Desktop Mode during its I/O developer keynote, revealing a collaboration with Samsung to build upon the DeX foundation. It’s a development we’ve been tracking closely, and it signals a serious commitment to … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to test Google’s new Android Desktop mode on Pixel phones
Google’s new Android XR glasses are the most exciting tech I’ve seen in a decade
Let's be honest with each other for a moment. For the past few years, a lot of new tech has felt a bit like a commodity. Smartphones get slightly faster, laptops get a bit thinner, tablets find new ways to be good-enough content machines. It's all useful, it's all iterative, but it's also all just a … [Read more...] about Google’s new Android XR glasses are the most exciting tech I’ve seen in a decade
Gmail for Android is testing a handy new bottom reply bar
It looks like Google is experimenting with a more streamlined way to handle quick replies in the Gmail app on Android. As spotted by the folks over at 9to5Google, a new, persistent reply bar is starting to show up at the bottom of emails for some users, and it could make firing off quick responses a … [Read more...] about Gmail for Android is testing a handy new bottom reply bar
