We’ve already heard rumblings of a new Chromecast with Google TV, but my initial reaction to that news was mostly a bit of confusion. With the new Onn. Google TV box at Walmart giving users 4K with the full-blown Google TV interface, what is Google left to do in this space to command their standard […]
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Our favorite Chromebook tablet is back on sale once again
Of all detachable ChromeOS devices, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is easily the best overall tablet experience we’ve ever had. While Google attempted the Chromebook tablet with the Pixel Slate a few years back, no one has quite hit the overall detachable sweet spot like Lenovo did with the Duet 5. Now, to be fair, […]
Continue ReadingGoodbye Octane: Google finally kills off my favorite Chromebook benchmark tool
In preparation for a review we just filmed, I needed to run a few benchmarks to try and prove a point. These days, I rely far less on these types of tools and far more on what the actual end user experience feels like. After all, 10th-gen Intel-powered Chromebooks are still fast enough (especially the […]
Continue ReadingIf you are looking for a big screen Chromebook at a great price, this is the one
When we talk about Chromebook deals, there are usually two camps of people shopping: those looking for the absolute best value and those that are looking for a particular type of device at a discounted rate. This deal is more of the latter, though I’d argue that it is simply a great deal all around, […]
Continue ReadingThis convertible ASUS Chromebook for $299 is almost too good to be true
Continuing a summer of massive deals on Chromebooks, the new AMD-powered ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip is back on sale once again for an unbelievable $200 off its $499 retail price. From my current experience with this device, what I can confidently tell you before we get our review out (coming soon) is that this Chromebook […]
Continue ReadingHow to send HD photos and videos in WhatsApp and why you would want to
WhatsApp – basically the standard messaging application for anyone living outside the US – is adding a pretty important upgrade to the photo and video experience for users. Replacing the average quality, highly-compressed images and video we’re used to with WhatsApp, you’ll now have the option to send media in “HD quality” moving forward. Mark […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is set to increase the frequency of Chrome updates to bolster security
Nowadays, there’s no escaping the constant threat of evolving digital security vulnerabilities. Any tech firm shipping and updating a web browser has to stay on their toes if they want to remain relevant. With more and more services and apps moving to the web, there are more reasons for web browsers to become targets now […]
Continue ReadingHow Google is getting involved in Mongolia’s Vision 2050 with ChromeOS
As the world continues evolving around digitally-driven education and professional solutions , Mongolia has stepped forward with a vision that prepares its school-age children for the inevitable changes they’ll see in their lifetimes. The Mongolian government’s Vision 2050 is a commitment towards providing its youth with the knowledge, skill sets, and tools they will need […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is reportedly toying with the idea of making a folding Pixel Tablet
Here in 2023, it seems folding devices are having a bit of a moment. Recently, there’s been a lot of buzz around Google’s new Pixel Fold, Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the upcoming OnePlus Open that should arrive later in August. And it appears Google may just be getting started in this segment […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel Fold: My thoughts after actually using it [VIDEO]
There’s no denying that the foldable phone form factor spices up the somewhat boring smartphone market. As with any new phone, there are usually awesome, new features and there are failures; and the Pixel Fold is no exception. After actually spending some time with it as my primary phone, I have some thoughts that I’ve […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is introducing AI-generated backgrounds for Meet calls
Thanks to the power of AI, Google is ready to radically change the way we think about adding virtual backgrounds to our video calls. First noticed via Google Workspace Labs (where Google tests new Workspace features before rolling them out to a wider user base) by Artem Russakovskii, Google is clearly hard at work to […]
Continue ReadingT-Mobile finally unveils two massive deals to get you the Pixel Fold for $799
Well, we’ve been waiting for this deal to drop and it has been absolutely worth the wait. As the reigning king of trade-in offers on new phones, T-Mobile has shown up a bit late to the Pixel Fold party, but they’ve come bearing great gifts. And while I was wondering if any carrier would be […]
Continue ReadingAct fast: the Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook has dropped to a ludicrous $169
There are Chromebook deals and then there are insane Chromebook deals. This one is the latter. Just last week, the brand-new Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook dropped to $189, making it a pretty easy recommendation to anyone looking for a sub-$200 Chromebook. Though we’d yet to get our hands on the new Kompanio 520 and this […]
Continue ReadingIDC study explores the acceleration of ChromeOS adoption, thanks to Virtual App Delivery
The global COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the workplace permanently. As the hybrid work model has become the new standard for thousands of companies, cloud-first operating systems such as ChromeOS have taken center stage. The need for lightweight, cloud-centric infrastructures has led many companies to seek out virtualization solutions that can keep up with the every-changing […]
Continue Reading7 new Android features arriving this month
This morning, Google has announced the quarterly Android feature drop and this one includes some very useful features for phones, tablets and even Wear OS devices. The updates lean heavily to the Wear OS side of things but there are some very interesting additions to Android that I’m sure many users will welcome with open […]
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