Two hours later, the 2023 Google I/O keynote has finally wrapped up and boy is that a lot to talk about in the coming days. What we're most excited about is the long-awaited Pixel Fold that just went up for pre-order on the Google Store but it will be a few weeks before we see those in the wild. … [Read more...] about Where to buy the all-new Pixel 7a
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Pixel 7a unboxing and first impressions with Google’s latest affordable phone [VIDEO]
Now that Google I/O 2023 is in the books, we can share a few thoughts on the Pixel 7a. While I am bursting with anticipation about the Pixel Fold finally getting in my hands in the coming weeks, the Pixel 7a is a surprisingly capable phone from Google at a pretty aggressive price point. We'll get … [Read more...] about Pixel 7a unboxing and first impressions with Google’s latest affordable phone [VIDEO]
Google I/O 2023: where to watch live and how to join our watch party
Well folks, today is the day. Google I/O 2023 is set to kick off at 10AM PST or 1PM EST with both the main keynote and Android keynote following directly after. After the keynotes, all of the individual, web-based sessions will be available to watch as well and after that - for the most part - … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2023: where to watch live and how to join our watch party
Yet another new Dell Chromebook emerges from the shadows
Dell seems to be content staying out of the consumer Chromebook market. A fact that seems very odd to me given the recent expansion of premium consumer-facing devices from nearly every major OEM out there. I say nearly because no one appears to know what's going on with Samsung but that's another … [Read more...] about Yet another new Dell Chromebook emerges from the shadows
Stadia Exclusive game ‘Gylt’ is getting a second lease on life with upcoming Steam release
A handful of games that launched on Google's now defunct Stadia cloud gaming platform (rest in peace) were unfortunate enough to never again see the light of day once it shut down. However, for a select few, they're getting a new lease on life in other places. Today, a Steam listing for the … [Read more...] about Stadia Exclusive game ‘Gylt’ is getting a second lease on life with upcoming Steam release
Pixel Buds Pro are discounted ahead of new Pixel phone announcements this week
As we anticipate the full announcements of a lot of new Pixel-branded hardware in just two days from now, it looks like Google is doing a bit of pre-event build up as we head into Google I/O 2023. The Pixel Watch already hit a solid sale price this weekend, and now the Pixel Buds Pro are following … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro are discounted ahead of new Pixel phone announcements this week
Acer’s powerful Chromebook Spin 714 is a whopping $200 off
There's no denying that Acer knows ChromeOS. For years, the PC giant has been producing some of the best devices on the market and the company's Chromebook resume is one of the largest of any OEM. For the past few years, Acer has offered what I consider one of the best consumer flagship Chromebooks … [Read more...] about Acer’s powerful Chromebook Spin 714 is a whopping $200 off
The best ChromeOS tablet on the market is $100 off today
We are quite hopeful that the ChromeOS tablet market is being primed for a new wave of devices in the coming year but I'm also not holding my breath that the draw of detachable Chromebooks has become large enough for most OEMs to go all in, just yet. That said, the current offerings from Lenovo have … [Read more...] about The best ChromeOS tablet on the market is $100 off today
Grab the amazing Pixel Watch by Google and save up to $70
Before Google officially announced the Pixel Watch last year, I was beginning to lose hope that this long-rumored wearable was ever going to actually become a reality. Eight months later, Google has what many consider the best execution of WearOS in the Pixel Watch. Even more exciting, rumors are … [Read more...] about Grab the amazing Pixel Watch by Google and save up to $70
Rumor has it: The Pixel Watch 2 will arrive with the Pixel 8
It's almost as if we spoke it into existence. On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, Robby brought up the point that we have heard zero chatter about a follow-up to Google's first generation Pixel Watch. Our hope is that Google is quietly reiterating the Pixel Watch in preparation for a Gen 2 … [Read more...] about Rumor has it: The Pixel Watch 2 will arrive with the Pixel 8
The Chrome Cast 225: everything we’re excited to see at Google I/O 2023
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend the vast majority of the show discussing what we're expecting to see from Google at I/O 2023. With the Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold leaking entirely in the past couple weeks, it will be a packed event full of all sorts of software updates and many … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 225: everything we’re excited to see at Google I/O 2023
Give your Android games the Nintendo Switch treatment with this sweet Console Launcher app
Those who are into game emulation will hopefully be familiar with the excellent Daijisho frontend app, which beautifully displays their classic titles. But what about those of us who want to display our Android games in a more appealing manner than the Google Play Games app or the default Android … [Read more...] about Give your Android games the Nintendo Switch treatment with this sweet Console Launcher app
