Besides the Chromebook x2 11 convertible, HP today announced a surprising Chromebase All-In-One (AiO) Desktop that’s pitched as a family computer with a rather unique physical design and display.
This Chromebase is defined by its 21.5-inch 1920×1080 IPS touchscreen that rotates from landscape to portrait. HP imagines the latter being ideal for scrolling through long webpages, social media…
TCL’s Google TV lineup starts at $599 w/ Kids Mode, QLED, ‘Hey Google’ privacy switch
August 10, 2021
TCL is best known for its Roku TVs here in the US, but the company has also been selling Android TV models for the past year or so here, and for a while now internationally. Today, TCL is launching its first TVs using Google TV.
The new lineup of Google TV models from TCL…
Hands-on: TCL’s new Google TV models are well-designed and, more importantly, not slow
August 10, 2021
Google TV came to life on last year’s Chromecast, then expanded to Sony’s pretty-darn-expensive Bravia TVs earlier this year. Now, though, the platform is coming to something more affordable. TCL is bringing several Google TV models to market this month, and I’ve had…
Google’s new safety measures for kids include image removals, will enable SafeSearch for existing accounts
August 10, 2021
In a blog post today, Google is announcing several new online tools and changes to its various products that are designed to protect kids under the age of 18. These changes encompass Search, YouTube Kids, and much more.
One of the key changes Google is making today is the ability for children to have “more control” over their imagery on the internet. A new policy implemented “in the coming…
Launching in China soon, Xiaomi has just announced its new Mi Mix 4 smartphone with a couple of firsts, including an under-display camera and the latest Qualcomm chip.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 marks the first time Xiaomi has used an under-display camera sensor, which the…
Google Chat is getting review bombed on the Play Store due to phased Hangouts migration
August 10, 2021
Disgruntled Hangouts fans and users have taken to review bombing the Google Chat listing on the Play Store as the phased migration to the service is now fully underway.
The Google Chat listing has dropped to an average rating of just 2.8 stars on the Play Store after…
Report: Android TV has made ‘strong gains,’ smart TVs could be in 50% of global households in 5 years
August 10, 2021
Google has had a renewed interest in the TV market over the past year or two, and it seems those efforts are paying off. A new report projects the growth of smart TVs over the next few years and notes that Android TV has made “strong gains.”
A report published by Strategy Analytics (via FlatPanelsHD) forecasts the reach of televisions sold with a smart operating system over the next several…
Android 12 brings with it a big overhaul to notifications and Quick Settings. Many parts of the redesign launched with Android 12 Beta 1, but Google is now rolling out an “Ongoing call” chip for the Phone app.
This chip appears to the right of the time as a large pill…
Samsung has announced the Exynos W920, a new processor designed for smartwatches and other wearables. The company says it’s the world’s first wearable-specific chip to be built on a 5nm process, helping improve performance and efficiency.
The Exynos 920 has two…
Hands-on: Here’s how the all-new Safari in iOS 15 works
August 10, 2021
One of the major changes arriving with iOS 15 is a totally redesigned Safari. The all-new browser aims to make it easier to use with one hand as it shifts the URL/tab bar to the bottom, introduces customizable Tab Groups and new start page, and more. Let’s dive into how the new Safari in iOS 15 works.
The new Safari is coming to iPhone, iPad, as well as Mac with macOS Monterey. Apple says two…
