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Your Chromebook now lets you open OneDrive docs right from the Files app
Microsoft 365 is now a first-class citizen on Chromebook
Today's Chromebooks are a far cry from the budget machines that began flooding schools back in the 2010s. Although those machines were utilitarian and rugged enough to survive a year's worth of cafeteria lunches, today's Chromebooks are strong enough to handle almost any computing task you throw at them, and they're only getting better. Case in point, Google and Microsoft just dropped a new collab: you can now edit Microsoft 365 documents and access Microsoft OneDrive directly from your Chromebook.
The Reddit app is giving comments some long-overdue attention
Don't worry, you can still drop your unsolicited hot-takes
The mobile Reddit experience can be hit or miss. There are lots of annoying ads to deal with, the videos load slowly (if at all), and you tend to be bombarded with recommended communities. Given how much of a burden enjoying Reddit on iOS or Android can be, it's good to hear that some new updates are coming to the app, particularly in terms of how users interact with posts and each other.
How to listen to YouTube with the screen off
Who needs Spotify when you've got these YouTube workarounds?
YouTube offers a large collection of streaming audio and video content. It would take 82 years to watch everything that's uploaded in one day. Yet, it's disappointing when music or a video stops when you minimize YouTube or lock your phone screen. Premium users don't have such an experience, as background playback is one of the perks.
The Fallout TV show has made its way to Fallout Shelter, and players are going wild
Let's talk about what's fresh in 2015's mobile game of the year
There's no question that Fallout has been a certified hit since Interplay launched the first game back in 1997. Fans have seen a steady stream of new games, updates, DLC, RPGs, wargames, board games, Magic the Gathering decks, and even a one-shot comic. To the universal joy and trepidation of every fan on the internet, a Fallout show was announced back in 2020. Now, nearly four years later, it's out, and we can report that it's awesome. Amazon even announced a second season. But what you might have missed is that Bethesda has quietly added an update to its 2015 mobile hit Fallout Shelter, and since we've explored the new update, here's what you can expect.
What is Galaxy AI, what can it do, and how do I use it?
Learn more about Galaxy AI and how to use it on your Samsung Galaxy S24 phone
Some of the biggest news at the January 2024 Galaxy Unpacked event was the arrival of Samsung's Galaxy AI. This exciting new technology puts artificial intelligence capabilities in the palm of your hand. The feature initially launched on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, but has made its way to older phones.
Google Gemini could soon suggest secure passwords to Chrome users
AI may now be in the business of helping you pick a password
Google is pushing out its AI service Gemini to nearly all of its popular products. From Gmail and Docs to Maps and Messages, Google's answer to ChatGPT is everywhere lately. Unsurprisingly, it's coming to your Chrome browser soon, but maybe in more ways than you would expect. There are hints that Google could be primed to use Gemini to give password suggestions to Chrome users.
Razer's new Kishi Ultra controller bridges the gap between phone and tablet
If you have the money Razer has the goods
Razer has a reliable reputation when it comes to gaming on consoles, PCs, or smartphones. From keyboards, to webcams, to gaming handhelds, Razer makes it all. Mobile gamers are particularly appreciative of its controller lineup. That’s why it’s good to see that an update to its Kishi line of controllers is here (you can order it on the website now) and the new Kishi Ultra looks worthy of the Kishi name.
With its $150 price tag and state-of-the-art color screen, the Kobo Clara Colour has ushered in a new era of affordable color e-readers. Before the announcement of Kobo’s new color lineup, the cheapest color e-reader cost over $300, but going forward, color e-reader manufacturers like Boox and PocketBook will need to reevaluate their pricing strategies if they are to remain in contention for some of the best e-readers on the market. Conspicuously absent from this emerging electrophoretic arms race is the brand that started it all, Kindle.
Acer updates its reliable Chromebook 514 line with a beefy new processor
Fresh Chromebook Plus dropping in two weeks!
When it comes to Chromebooks, there aren't as many options out there as there are for Windows laptops. Thankfully, for those of us who find value in the Chromebook ecosystem, the OEMs making the machines we love are pretty reliable about putting out suitable hardware at affordable prices, and there are lots of good choices. Even with the plethora of awesome Chromebooks out there, there's always cause for celebration when we hear a new high-end model is coming out, and that's just what Acer is giving us.
Twitter's AI misses the mark in spectacular fashion
What could go wrong with falsely accusing someone of a crime?
The AI revolution is upon us, particularly when it comes to large language models. Services like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini are shaking up the definition of “content” online (shake up your headphones with these top-tier earbuds). But, for every time these programs amaze us with their seeming intelligence, there’s always a counterexample to show us just how wrong LLMs can be when it comes to summarizing content. Today’s epic fail comes from Grok, X’s AI search assistant, which brutally misconstrued a (very) bad game from Golden State Warrior Klay Thompson.
Blackmagic Design is bringing its free camera app to Android
You're almost out of excuses to not start your YouTube channel
If you record video on an Android phone, you’re probably used to disappointment. For years, software support for cameras in the Android ecosystem has been a tangled mess of contradictions and incompatibilities. And the third-party apps you can use have been more of an afterthought than a properly developed application. If you need to record video on your phone, you’re almost certainly better off with an iPhone. But all that may be about to change thanks to a new app from Blackmagic previewed at NAB Las Vegas this week.
YouTube has a new algorithmic view for your feed, but it won't be forced down your throat
YouTube, now with more of everything you hate from Facebook
If you’ve spent any time at all on YouTube, you’ll know that the video-hosting site is always in a state of flux. Whether it’s the new desktop redesign from last week or the improved picture-in-picture functionality popping up in Europe last month, YouTube is always trying out something different. If you’re one of the lucky few, you might have seen YouTube’s latest quality-of-life update show up in the subscription feed on your phone. Instead of showing you a sequential feed of videos from channels you subscribe to, you can opt to see videos that YouTube deems “Most Relevant.”
Pokémon Go wants to get you outside this spring with some quality updates
The new updates are pretty, but there's not much else to dig into
Pokémon GO is starting to get old in game years, but despite this fact, there is still a thriving community surrounding it. There are numerous Facebook and Discord groups around the world that exist solely to organize in-person gatherings and facilitate trades. Similar online communities have set themselves to the task of peeking behind the curtain of the game to suss out all of its secrets. Even so, the one-time jewel in the Pokémon game line-up is starting to lose players and cultural relevance. In order to stem these losses, Niantic is pushing out a series of quality-of-life updates over the next month that it’s calling “Rediscover Pokémon GO.”
Apple's iCloud cloud storage service is easy to use and packed with useful features. Even though it doesn't compete with Google in terms of free storage space (5GB vs. 15GB), it never hurts to have a bit more cloud storage. If you're ready to dip your toes in the Apple waters, we put together a comprehensive guide to get you started creating an iCloud account on an iOS device, a Mac, a PC, or on the web, which is handy if you use one of the best Chromebooks that doesn't have a large amount of onboard storage.
How to contact Amazon customer service by phone, email, or chat
Late orders, missing packages, or tricky returns are a few reasons it's better to talk with Amazon's team
Amazon's knowledge base is full of information and materials to help you help yourself. Still, you might need professional help when no database of common problems helps you solve yours. Contact an Amazon representative if you need one-on-one support for your new Amazon Echo speakers. Amazon's customer service is easy to contact, and there are three ways to do it. This guide shows you how to reach the agents and suggests which contact method best suits your concerns.
Kobo is partnering with iFixit for DIY e-reader repairs
Hopefully hardware upgrades are on the menu, too
Unless you've been looking, you might have missed that the e-reader underdog Kobo has quietly become the greenest e-reader device maker on the market. The Canadian company has a reputation for releasing products with the health of the planet in mind. Since 2022, all of its e-readers have been made with 85% recycled plastics. It even offsets the carbon emissions associated with its shipping through the Great Bear Forest Carbon Project. Its three newest devices are no exception to this and take that commitment further by being packaged in 100% recycled packaging. But Kobo isn't just good to the planet; it turns out it's also good to its customers with plans for iFixit support.
Telegram has been on the instant messaging scene since 2013 and has grown into one of the biggest players in the market. However, you might not know it if you live in the US, where Meta's messengers dominate the scene. If you are one of the millions of people in the US who use Telegram on the web or your mobile device, you may have heard about the Premium subscription service currently available for $5 a month. So what is Telegram Premium, and is the upgrade worth it?
Consumer-grade computers have a place that contains many crucial settings. This interplay between the computer's hardware and the code that comprises its software is known as the BIOS (basic input/output system). Even on top-tier gaming handhelds like the ROG Ally, the BIOS must be updated, unlike fancy Android gaming handhelds that don't contain one.
Google Wallet is now available on the web, again
Some form of the Wallet website has been available since 2011
Google Wallet is the final girl of the Google app lineup: it just refuses to die. The subdomain wallet.google.com first went online in the summer of 2011 when the the original Google Wallet was launched. That app was folded into Android Pay in 2018, later rebranded as Google Pay. In July 2022, the Wallet brand was revived with the intention of replacing the Google Pay app that had once replaced it. Google officially announced that it was shutting down the Google Pay app back in February, and even though service is slated to continue until June 4, the pay.google.com subdomain now redirects to a brand new, much more functional, Google Wallet web portal.
Pokémon Go wants you to celebrate 4/20 with a cheeky Grass-type monster
We're looking forward to that Magical Leaf
Whoever's been in charge of events at Niantic for the past two years has been leaning heavily toward the late-April holiday adored by hippies and tie-dyed college students worldwide. Beginning on April 20, 2022, Pokémon GO launched Sustainability Week, featuring the release of shiny Cherubi, the 420th Pokémon.Last year, April 20 marked the launch of the Grass and Gratitude event, culminating in an encounter with the grass-type Pokémon Shaymin. This year, April 20 will be a Community Day featuring the first-gen, grass-type Pokémon Bellsprout, which can be evolved into a Victreebel that knows the fast attack Magical Leaf. So make sure to pack your favorite power bank to keep your phone and totally legal vaporizer charged.