Google launches revised Chromebook Pixel — nicer, still not for mainstream buyers

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Google unveils the revised Chromebook Pixel, along with a brand-new online store, but the machine is still too expensive for something running Chrome OS.

Which mobile apps drain your battery the most?

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A new report from AVG Technologies breaks down exactly which Android applications chew through battery life, network data, and bog down phone performance. There are a number of applications that badly need a diet — including some created by major companies or the phone manufacturers themselves.

Google confirms Chromebook Pixel 2, but tempers expectations

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Two years ago, Google released the flashy, expensive Pixel in order to show off the potential of the Chromebook ecosystem. Despite the lack of success, the Pixel is coming back, and it aims to be both a little less ridiculous and more specialized than the first.

Google, Mattel team up to offer View-Master VR in kid-friendly package

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Mattel’s View-Master is a signature toy that’s been around for decades, and the company has updated the concept with a new VR model that integrates with Google Cardboard.