Google Search no longer supports Internet Explorer 11

Google Search no longer supports Internet Explorer 11

As of today, Google Search is no longer officially supporting Internet Explorer 11, marking the beginning of the end for Microsoft’s now-ancient browser. Internet Explorer 11 first released in 2013 as part of Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 release, before being ported back to the still popular Windows 7. Though we didn’t know it at the time,…

Chip shortage could hurt smartphones more in late 2021

Chip shortage could hurt smartphones more in late 2021

A shortage of chips and other electronic components has been affecting several industries over the past year, though smartphones have only experienced minor effects to date. Unfortunately, things may get a bit worse according to a new report. Counterpoint Research says that the chip shortage is “hitting [the] smartphone industry hard” and, as a result,…

Google Pay abandons plans for ‘Plex’ bank accounts

Google Pay abandons plans for ‘Plex’ bank accounts

A report from the Wall Street Journal today reveals that Google has apparently abandoned plans for its “Plex” bank accounts that were announced alongside the refreshed Pay app last year. “Plex” bank accounts were originally designed as a checking account that could be used in sync with Google Pay. The project was built in collaboration…

Chrome testing ‘Journeys’ that auto-group visited sites

Chrome testing ‘Journeys’ that auto-group visited sites

Outside of improving the browser’s technical underpinnings, Google has been working to make Chrome easier to use with features like Tab Groups and copy link to highlight. Chrome is now experimenting with a “Journeys” feature and Search side panel. The goal of these two experiments is to “[make] it easier to navigate, explore and keep…

Deals: HP Chromebase AiO all-time low, Fitbit Luxe, more

Deals: HP Chromebase AiO all-time low, Fitbit Luxe, more

Alongside ongoing offers on OnePlus 9 Pro and Lenovo’s P11 Pro Android Tablet, we are back with another fresh batch of Android-friendly deals. Today’s headliner is the HP Chromebase AiO with rotating 22-inch screen sitting alongside new all-time lows on both the Fitbit Luxe fitness tracker band and JBL’s Clip 4 waterproof Bluetooth speaker with…

Samsung October 2021 update rolling out to these devices

Samsung October 2021 update rolling out to these devices

As we prepare to see the release of Android 12 this month, Samsung is rolling on with its consistent monthly security patches. For October 2021, several Galaxy smartphones are already seeing Samsung push out updates. Here’s the full, continuously updated list. Samsung October 2021 security update – what’s new Samsung first started rolling out the…