Google is rolling out a double-header update for Google Sheets, focusing on two areas where power users often hit friction: converting spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel and analyzing massive datasets in Connected Sheets. Whether you frequently import .xlsx files from colleagues or query BigQuery … [Read more...] about Google Sheets gets big upgrades for Excel file imports and Connected Sheets
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The excellent, powerful Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is $150 off right now
Finding a flagship-caliber 2-in-1 convertible under $600 is no easy task, but Best Buy has brought back a fantastic discount on one of our absolute favorite Chromebooks of the year. Right now, you can grab the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 for $599.00, a solid $150 price cut off its standard $749 … [Read more...] about The excellent, powerful Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is $150 off right now
Pixel 11 lineup’s ultra-incremental upgrades clear the stage for an incredible Googlebook launch
For the past few years in August, those of us that follow tech updates tune in to the Made By Google showcase hoping for solid upgrades in Tensor processing power, GPU, and NPU and hopefully some interesting outer hardware updates to go along with them. But for this year's event, initial … [Read more...] about Pixel 11 lineup’s ultra-incremental upgrades clear the stage for an incredible Googlebook launch
Why I’m going to swap some of my third-party trackers for the new Google Pixel Tag
After more than two years of refining the Find Hub network, Google has finally decided it is time to make its own tracker. The company just unveiled the Google Pixel Tag, its first-party device tracker, launching on November 11 for $29 (or $99 for a four-pack). And these tags are a welcome … [Read more...] about Why I’m going to swap some of my third-party trackers for the new Google Pixel Tag
The upcoming Snapdragon-powered HP Googlebook 14c looks official
As we continue our coverage of the upcoming Googlebook lineup ahead of Google’s expected fall launch event, the puzzle pieces for another major hardware partner have officially locked into place. Joining devices like Dell’s Googlebook XPS 13 'Mica' and Lenovo’s 'Duet m' detachable, HP is preparing … [Read more...] about The upcoming Snapdragon-powered HP Googlebook 14c looks official
Acer’s new Chromebook 315 is wildly affordable and points to the real future of Chromebooks
We tend to talk a lot about the top end of the market around here. Between the looming arrival of Googlebook and the likely sunset of high-end Chromebook Plus hardware in the consumer space, it is easy to wonder just what the future of Chromebooks will be outside of the EDU and enterprise sectors … [Read more...] about Acer’s new Chromebook 315 is wildly affordable and points to the real future of Chromebooks
Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ 13-inch Googlebook tablet gets a name: Googlebook Duet m
Tracking unreleased hardware behind the scenes is always a fun game of connecting development code names to real-world products. For months, we’ve been keeping a close eye on 'Sapphire' - a 13-inch MediaTek-powered detachable tablet that stands out as the only tablet-style form factor currently in … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ 13-inch Googlebook tablet gets a name: Googlebook Duet m
The best Chromebook deals today
For those of you who simply want the best deals on any given day in one place that is easy to see, understand, and digest, this will be your spot. Bookmark it for later and be sure to make this a priority spot to visit down the road when the time comes to shop for the right Chromebook at the right … [Read more...] about The best Chromebook deals today
Why Google Will Almost Certainly Host a Dedicated Event for the Googlebook Launch
Having covered Chromebook, Chromebook Plus and Google hardware announcements for over a decade, I’ve watched plenty of speculation swirl as major launch windows approach. With Google’s August 12 Made by Google event coming up this week and IFA Berlin opening in early September, I’ve seen a lot of … [Read more...] about Why Google Will Almost Certainly Host a Dedicated Event for the Googlebook Launch
It’s official: Gemini will completely replace the Google Assistant on phones next month
The Google Assistant has been slowly replaced by Gemini across all services, but the official end is now near. Google is now sending out emails to users confirming that Google Assistant on mobile devices is being discontinued, with the mandatory transition to Gemini kicking off on September 4, … [Read more...] about It’s official: Gemini will completely replace the Google Assistant on phones next month
I’m loving the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Samsung adding 1 million units proves I’m not alone
A few days ago, I wrote a post about my initial hesitancy with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. After waiting months for it to arrive, my first 24 hours were filled with unexpected friction: my thumb kept blocking the shorter outer screen when scrolling feeds, the inner display felt weirdly oriented for … [Read more...] about I’m loving the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Samsung adding 1 million units proves I’m not alone
Acer Googlebook 14 leaks confirm Intel Panther Lake, OLED, and more
Following the leak of Dell’s XPS 13 Googlebook, the 2.2-pound ASUS Googlebook, and the Lenovo's multi-Googlebook lineup, another major launch partner’s flagship has come into focus. As one of the foundational hardware partners of the Chromebook era over the past 15 years, Acer is preparing its own … [Read more...] about Acer Googlebook 14 leaks confirm Intel Panther Lake, OLED, and more
