Google Nest's recent announcement regarding the discontinuation of the Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock has naturally sparked questions about the company's commitment to the smart home space. While the sunsetting of older devices like the 2nd generation Nest Protect from 2015 and the 2018 Nest x … [Read more...] about Google Nest reaffirms smart home hardware commitments, teases new devices
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Acer is prepping a new Chromebook Plus 514 with upgraded internals
Last week, we stumbled upon evidence (thanks to a reader) of a new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 device that looks to be arriving at any point now. It's already listed in both the Chromium Dash and in the official device updates list at cros.tech as well, so the next step is to simply see a listing for … [Read more...] about Acer is prepping a new Chromebook Plus 514 with upgraded internals
Here’s why you can’t yet order the newly-announced Pixel 9a
Google's latest mid-range offering, the Pixel 9a, has hit a bit of a snag. Announced just this week, the 9a is an impressive and compelling option at just $499; and it stands distinct from its Pixel 9 siblings with a redesigned camera layout and a massive battery. However, potential buyers will have … [Read more...] about Here’s why you can’t yet order the newly-announced Pixel 9a
Upcoming MediaTek MT8196 Chromebook ‘Navi’ will have a 16-inch 4K screen
There's a lot we already know about the upcoming Chromebook code named 'Navi'. But there's a ton we don't yet know as well, and a bit of that mystery is getting decoded today with some pretty clear evidence that this ARM-powered beast of a Chromebook is set to be on a much larger scale than we … [Read more...] about Upcoming MediaTek MT8196 Chromebook ‘Navi’ will have a 16-inch 4K screen
Acer is prepping a new Chromebook Plus 516 for imminent release
Thanks to a bit of digging and a keen eye from a reader, we now know Acer is prepping the imminent release of a new device line we've not seen from them before: the Chromebook Plus 516. Now, that name may sound quite familiar, and I hope the connection is legit. You see, there have been two … [Read more...] about Acer is prepping a new Chromebook Plus 516 for imminent release
‘Felino’, the first Intel Panther Lake Chromebook device emerges from Acer
At the absolute tail-end of 2024 - quite literally December 31st - I wrote a post about the first rumblings of Intel's latest processors (code-named Panther Lake) being utilized in a new Chromebook baseboard. That board's name is 'Fatcat', and development has been obviously continuing ever since. … [Read more...] about ‘Felino’, the first Intel Panther Lake Chromebook device emerges from Acer
This Pixel 10 addition further blurs the lines of Pro and non-Pro
Leaks have surfaced, and they point to a significant shift for the base model Pixel 10. According to renders from OnLeaks, published by Android Headlines, Google may be poised to equip the standard Pixel 10 with a triple rear camera setup that matches the Pro models. The visual evidence is … [Read more...] about This Pixel 10 addition further blurs the lines of Pro and non-Pro
Leaked renders show Pixel 10 keeping Pixel 9’s design language, and that’s a good thing
The first renders of the upcoming Pixel 10 have surfaced, courtesy of Android Headlines, and they paint a picture of a design that closely mirrors the current-gen Pixel 9 series. While we're likely still five or six months out from an official unveiling, these CAD-based renders offer a glimpse into … [Read more...] about Leaked renders show Pixel 10 keeping Pixel 9’s design language, and that’s a good thing
The upcoming Pixel 9a shows off a new color and tiny camera bump in new leaks
As we approach the anticipated launch of Google's Pixel 9a at some point this month, a fresh wave of leaks has surfaced, providing a clearer picture of what to expect from the latest mid-range Pixel phone. Notably, the leaks, which are from Evan Blass's X/Twitter account (it is private, so you may … [Read more...] about The upcoming Pixel 9a shows off a new color and tiny camera bump in new leaks
A leak within a leak: Pixel 9a briefly appears in Galaxy S25 Edge camera samples
The rumor mill continues to churn as we approach the anticipated March 19th launch of the Pixel 9a. A new, and rather unusual, leak has surfaced, offering a brief glimpse of the upcoming mid-range device. We've already gotten leaked images and renders of this unreleased device, but this time around, … [Read more...] about A leak within a leak: Pixel 9a briefly appears in Galaxy S25 Edge camera samples
MediaTek’s MT8196 could power the fastest Chromebooks ever made [VIDEO]
I can confidently say that I did not expect this little tidbit as I came to the office this morning. In doing my usual rounds hunting and searching for news about upcoming Chromebook hardware, I had a gut feeling that I needed to check Geekbench to see if any new devices have been tested … [Read more...] about MediaTek’s MT8196 could power the fastest Chromebooks ever made [VIDEO]
ASUS just might be building ‘Skywalker’ with the MediaTek MT8189 inside
As an upcoming Chromebook, 'Skywalker' has been incredibly difficult for me to decipher. Whereas we know quite a bit about a similar baseboard in 'Rauru' (with the MediaTek MT8196), we've found very little in the way of factual evidence about anything with regards to 'Skywalker' and the MT8189 … [Read more...] about ASUS just might be building ‘Skywalker’ with the MediaTek MT8189 inside
