The biggest monoliths in tech can’t stop talking about “Plus” as of late. Google had its own Chromebook Plus laptops introduced last year, and just this week, Microsoft revealed its new Copilot+ PCs, promising some of the fastest ultra-thin PC performance yet with new ARM-based chips.
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Google announced a suite of new Chromebook features Tuesday, including new generative AI tools and a centerstage spot for its Gemini chatbot on Chromebook Plus models. In turn, we're also getting some new Chromebook hardware that ships with those features at launch.
Read on for a brief overview of all the new Chromebooks that are available now (or will be very soon).
The rumors were true: Lego is finally making a Legend of Zelda set. The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 includes 2,500 pieces, is available for preorder now for $299.99, and will start shipping out in September.
The set covers two different Zelda games: Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild, letting you build the Great Deku Tree in green
UPDATE: May. 28, 2024, 9:24 a.m. EDT While the Amazon Memorial Day Sale is officially over, we're still seeing plenty of great deals. We've updated this post to reflect the best deals and promotions still around post Memorial Day.
If you spent the weekend at the lake, in the mountains, or having a calm weekend with family, and thought nothing of sales, you didn't miss out. While the Memorial
Just before Microsoft closed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, it said that it would take some time to bring the publisher's titles to Game Pass. We've only seen one such addition so far in the form of Diablo IV, but the company has announced another, somewhat notable one. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available on Game Pass on its release day later this year.
Microsoft is banking on
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Google announced Tuesday it’s adding Gemini and AI features from its other devices to Chromebook Plus laptops, including a few from Asus and HP already on the market and brand-new ones from Acer. These and future Chromebook Plus laptops will support new features like Google’s “Help me write” tool and the ability to make custom wallpaper with generative AI
Apple's 10th-gen iPad has become a much better value after a permanent $100 price cut earlier this month, and now a new discount has made it even more affordable. The 10.9-inch tablet is on sale for $300 at Amazon, which is the lowest price we've seen to date. Just note that you'll need to clip an on-page coupon to see the full discount, and that the deal only applies to the blue and silver
The Walmart Memorial Day sale has deals on tech, beauty, vacuums, and outdoor goods. Check out our standout picks below:
UPDATE: May. 27, 2024, 8:52 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest deals at Walmart heading into Memorial Day weekend.
OpenAI is forming a new safety team, and it’s led by CEO Sam Altman, along with board members Adam D’Angelo and Nicole Seligman. The committee will make recommendations on “critical safety and security decisions for OpenAI projects and operations” — a concern several key AI researchers shared when leaving the company this month.
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