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Mar 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chromebooks to get a battery boost

Chromebooks are getting a new feature that will help keep their batteries in good shape. This feature, which is already popular on Google Pixel smartphones, will limit charging to 80%. This means that Chromebook batteries will last longer overall. The update is part of the ChromeOS 134 update, which

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Mar 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Weather Update: New Features, New Issues

Google's Pixel Weather app just got a fresh update, but it's not all smooth sailing. The latest version, 1. 0. 20250127, introduces a new "Save" button. This button is supposed to save your current location. But, there's a catch. When you tap it, your current location ends up being duplicated in the

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Mar 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Pixel 10: Same Old, Same Old?

Google's upcoming Pixel 10 has been spotted in some early images, and it looks like the company is playing it safe with the design. The Pixel 10 seems to be sticking with the same flat sides and prominent camera bar that made the Pixel 9 series so popular. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as the

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Mar 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel 4a Users Face Battery Dilemma

Google's Pixel 4a, a 2020 Android phone, recently faced a significant issue that left many users frustrated. The problem started with a mandatory software update that was pushed out earlier this year. This update caused some models to have extremely poor battery life. Users were left wondering why t

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Mar 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chromecast Chaos: Old Models Face Casting Issues

Google's Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio users are in a pickle. They can't cast audio or video content. Instead, they see a message saying the device isn't trusted. This warning pops up in apps like YouTube when users try to cast. It's a bummer because there's no easy fix. Rebooting or res

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Mar 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel 9a: Google's New Phone with a Smooth Back

Google's upcoming phone, the Pixel 9a, is making waves with its new design. The most noticeable change is the almost flat camera bump on the back. This is a big deal because Google is known for its distinctive camera bar. The new design is sleek and modern, with a slight curve at the edges. This mak

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Mar 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Are Academic Books Getting the Credit They Deserve?

Academic books are often overlooked when it comes to measuring their impact. Microsoft Academic is a powerful tool that can help. It is a vast database that can track citations for academic books. It has been proven to be useful for tracking citations for journal articles. It is now being tested

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Mar 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's New AI Mode: Searching Smarter, Not Harder

Google has rolled out a new feature called AI Mode for its search engine. This isn't just a small update; it's a big change in how you can interact with Google Search. AI Mode lets you ask more complicated questions and get answers that fill the whole page. This isn't just about getting a quick answ

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Mar 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel 9: Your New Camera Companion

Google's latest update for the Pixel 9 series is all about making your camera experience more dynamic and connected. Imagine this: you're out on an adventure, and you want to capture every angle of your epic journey. With the new "Connected Camera" feature, you can pair your Pixel 9 with a GoPro HER

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Feb 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Level Up Your Coding with Google's Free AI Buddy

Google has just made a big move for developers everywhere. They've released a tool called Gemini Code Assist. It's an AI designed to make coding easier. This tool has been around for a while, but it was only for big companies. Now, it's free for everyone. This means developers can get help right in

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