While the full Google I/O 2025 experience is still a week away, Google is kicking things off early today with a special one-off livestream called "The Android Show: I/O Edition." This standalone event is happening today, Tuesday, May 13th, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and it promises to be packed with … [Read more...] about Google’s “Android Show” is kicking off I/O today: A few things I’m hoping to see
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One week with the best small Android tablet you can buy, and I’m sold
After a few months of pestering, Lenovo finally sent over their small-yet-mighty Legion Tab Gen 3 about a week ago. We swiftly got the cameras fired up and did an unboxing with it because I was so excited to see what life with a small and powerful tablet would be like. As a somewhat anti-tablet … [Read more...] about One week with the best small Android tablet you can buy, and I’m sold
How KoЯn crowd-sourced a concert film with the Blackmagic Camera App
It's probably been a minute since you've heard anything about the 2000s nu-metal band KoЯn, but the reason they're on our tech radar today is a pretty fascinating story! For their recent 30th-anniversary concert, the iconic nu-metal band didn't just rely on a traditional camera crew; they enlisted … [Read more...] about How KoЯn crowd-sourced a concert film with the Blackmagic Camera App
Skype shuts down today, marking the end of an era for the video chat pioneer
After months of preparation and years of gradual decline, Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on Skype today, May 5th, 2025. While the service originated way back in 2003, it spent the last 14 years under Microsoft's ownership after a massive $8.5 billion acquisition. Now, the iconic ringtone – … [Read more...] about Skype shuts down today, marking the end of an era for the video chat pioneer
Android Desktop comes a bit closer to ChromeOS in Android 16
We've known for a bit that Google is working on a desktop mode for Android and a special version of Chrome to run on it, too. The latest glimpse of this effort comes courtesy of Android expert Mishaal Rahman, reporting for Android Authority. By delving into the developer options on a Google Pixel 8 … [Read more...] about Android Desktop comes a bit closer to ChromeOS in Android 16
Why you should skip Acer’s new Chromebook Plus 516 and get the 516 GE instead
Acer recently expanded its Chromebook Plus lineup, introducing a new Chromebook Plus 516. Like its gaming-focused sibling – the Chromebook Plus 516 GE – this new model features a large 16-inch, 16:10 display, hitting a popular sweet spot for productivity and multitasking. And while this new addition … [Read more...] about Why you should skip Acer’s new Chromebook Plus 516 and get the 516 GE instead
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
While our focus around here tends to gravitate towards Chromebooks, sometimes a piece of hardware arrives that demands attention regardless of the operating system. That's precisely the case with the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3, an Android tablet that recently landed in the office. Announced back at … [Read more...] about Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
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
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
Acer recently added a new member to its Chromebook Plus family: the Acer Chromebook Plus 516. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because it shares a designation with one of our favorite large-format Chromebooks from the past couple of years – the Acer Chromebook 516 GE (Gaming Edition). We’ve spent … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Plus 516 unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
Chipolo launches new Pop tracker that works with both Apple and Google
Chipolo has been a solid player in the Bluetooth tracker space, offering several alternatives to Tile and AirTags, but their lineup could be a bit confusing. You had to choose between the Chipolo One (using Chipolo's app), the One Spot (for Apple Find My), or the One Point (for Google's Find My … [Read more...] about Chipolo launches new Pop tracker that works with both Apple and Google
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is finally on sale again
It's been about a month since we last saw a discounted price on the popular, awesome Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus. Prior to that, we'd only seen this device go on sale a couple of times here in 2025, and as of this week, it has returned once again. This discount is a bit odd, netting you $125 … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is finally on sale again
Why the time has come to put my SIM in the Pixel 9a
I've said this a million times if I've said it once: I'm no phone reviewer. My day job keeps me in the middle of every bit of news on the Google ecosystem, ChromeOS, Chromebooks and Android - but I don't swap out phones very often these days. Instead, I've largely stuck with either Samsung or … [Read more...] about Why the time has come to put my SIM in the Pixel 9a
