As schools increasingly rely on technology to empower students and transform learning, ensuring a smooth and successful Chromebook deployment is more critical than ever. CTL, a leading provider of Chromebooks and educational technology solutions, has just released a comprehensive ebook that serves … [Read more...] about Your roadmap to 1:1 Chromebook deployments in 2025 [Free Ebook]
Belkin’s new MagSafe battery doubles as a camera grip and should work with Android too
Belkin has just unveiled the Stage PowerGrip at CES 2025, an innovative magnetic battery pack that does more than just charge your phone - it also has an old-school camera grip and shutter button built in! In addition to the grip and battery, the PowerGrip can also double as a convenient phone … [Read more...] about Belkin’s new MagSafe battery doubles as a camera grip and should work with Android too
Google expands Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band availability
Just before Thanksgiving, Google quietly released the Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band but if you wanted to pick one up for yourself, you would have to purchase it from the Google Store. But now, you can head over to Amazon and grab the 41mm variant in three of the four colors. This band works with … [Read more...] about Google expands Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band availability
As a daily Chromebook user, here are my must-have accessories
I remember when Robby first introduced me to Chromebooks in 2014. I was blown away by their speed and simplicity but over the years I've come across a few key accessories that truly add to the Chromebook experience and make it even better. Whether you're a recent convert or a longtime fan, the right … [Read more...] about As a daily Chromebook user, here are my must-have accessories
I asked the Chrome Unboxed Plus community: What’s your favorite Chromebook of 2024? [POLL]
In case you missed it, we recently published our curated list of the best Chromebooks you can buy right now in 2024. It's a pretty comprehensive roundup, featuring Chromebooks of all shapes, sizes, and price points but we were curious what the Chrome Unboxed Plus community thought. So, I took to our … [Read more...] about I asked the Chrome Unboxed Plus community: What’s your favorite Chromebook of 2024? [POLL]
No more clickbait? YouTube is cracking down on misleading videos
YouTube is tackling the pervasive issue of clickbait videos with a new initiative aimed at removing misleading content. Starting in India, the platform will begin taking down videos that use deceptive titles and thumbnails to attract viewers, particularly those covering breaking news and current … [Read more...] about No more clickbait? YouTube is cracking down on misleading videos
Android 15 QPR2 hints at resizable lock screen widgets for the Pixel Tablet
With the most recent Pixel Drop, Google brought lock screen widgets to the Pixel Tablet. But while this handy feature was welcome, it came with a catch: widgets were locked into a rigid grid, unable to be resized. Fortunately, it seems this limitation might be lifted in the next quarterly release of … [Read more...] about Android 15 QPR2 hints at resizable lock screen widgets for the Pixel Tablet
YouTube TV is offering some users a 6-month reprieve from new price hike
Last week, YouTube announced a price increase for its YouTube TV subscription but it looks like they are getting worried about subscribers jumping ship. The new monthly cost is set to jump by $10 to $82.99 on January 13th for existing members but it seems YouTube TV is willing to offer some … [Read more...] about YouTube TV is offering some users a 6-month reprieve from new price hike
Google Pixel 10 series to ditch Samsung modem for MediaTek
Google's Tensor chips have come a long way since their debut, but early iterations faced criticism for their Samsung-sourced modems. These modems struggled with overheating and inconsistent signal strength, casting a shadow on the otherwise promising Tensor platform. While Google has made strides in … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 10 series to ditch Samsung modem for MediaTek
You can now try X’s Grok AI chatbot for free, but there are limits
Elon Musk's xAI has made its quirky chatbot, Grok, more accessible than ever. Grok, known for its humor and willingness to tackle "spicy" questions, was initially exclusive to X Premium subscribers but now X has opened it up to all users with a free tier, with some limitations. Anyone can experience … [Read more...] about You can now try X’s Grok AI chatbot for free, but there are limits
Blackmagic Camera App for Android gets a massive time-saving new feature
The Blackmagic Camera app for Android just received another update that continues to add to its professional capabilities. Following its release in June, Blackmagic has diligently improved the app, and this latest version has introduced a killer new feature: live syncing of media to Blackmagic … [Read more...] about Blackmagic Camera App for Android gets a massive time-saving new feature
Google finally releases the Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band I’ve wanted all along
Google has finally released the sporty-looking Pixel Watch band that was teased alongside the Pixel Watch 3 back in August. This band caught my eye immediately but was never actually put on sale, but now the Performance Loop Band is available on the Google Store! This band definitely seems geared … [Read more...] about Google finally releases the Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band I’ve wanted all along
