Google appears to be testing a feature that would let Chromebook users set custom keyboard shortcuts throughout the OS (via Ars Technica). While it doesn't currently work, About Chromebooks' Kevin Tofel found a keyboard shortcut editor in the ChromeOS 111 beta that can be accessed by enabling flags with names like "enable-shortcut-customization-app" and "improved-keyboard-shortcuts."

The screen, which is accessible through the settings app, shows you the list of shortcuts that are available in different parts of the OS and apps, as well as the default keybindings for them. The experimental version lets you add alternative shortcuts, accordi …

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Bigscreen VR's first virtual reality headset is surprisingly small, weighing in at just 127 grams, or around 4.5 ounces. Despite its size, the wired-only and PC-only headset, called Beyond, doesn't compromise on specs, offering OLED displays with 5120 x 2560 resolution, up to a 90Hz refresh rate, and a range of customization options.

The device comes with pancake lenses, which allow the headset to have a thinner and lighter form factor with "massively improved optical clarity" when compared to other devices that use Fresnel lenses, like the Valve Index. It also features a 90-degree field of view along with built-in SteamVR tracking that's c …

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Welcome to a new week, dear readers! Today, we’re starting off our roundup with an excellent deal that more adventurous Apple aficionados out there will love. Right now, the most capable smartwatch Apple’s ever made — the Apple Watch Ultra — is currently $729.99 at Amazon (for select customers) at checkout as well as at Costco for members through February 14th. That matches the wearable’s all-time low price and is the lowest we’ve seen it sell for so far this year. If you’re not eligible for either deal, fret not because you can also buy the wearable for $749 at Amazon and Best Buy, which is its second-best price.

For more active types, Apple’s rugged Watch Ultra may be wiser to buy than the Apple Watch Series 8 (which, by the way, is also still $70 off in various configurations starting at $329 at Best Buy and Target). That’s because it offers advanced features that the Series 8 lacks and that outdoorsy types will appreciate. These include new sensors for measuring diving metrics, precise GPS tracking, a battery that lasts for days, and increased durability. There’s even a siren you can activate in case you get lost while, say, hiking in a remote location. However, there are a few drawbacks you should note: at 49mm, it may be too big for small wrists, and it lacks some features that other watches geared towards active types offer, like recovery metrics and offline maps. Read our review.

Speaking of tech that active types will appreciate, the Bose Frames Tempo are available for half off at Amazon and Best Buy. Regularly $249, you can buy the Bluetooth-equipped audio sunglasses for $124.50, their best price yet. This unique pair of shades shield your eyes from the sun while acting as open-ear headphones that you can also use to make voice calls. That means you can play music or chat on the phone while out jogging or biking without worrying about any earbuds falling out. While the bass can’t rival traditional earbuds, we found that both the sound and voice call quality were good; it also includes extra perks, like a USB-C port. Read our review.

If you’re looking for a tiny yet mighty portable charger, you’ll want to check out today’s deals on Anker’s 30-watt USB-C Nano 3 charger. Right now, it’s available for just $19.55 instead of $22.99 at Amazon when you clip the on-page coupon, which marks a new all-time low price. The cube-sized charger is powerful enough so that it can quickly juice up your phone, your tablet, or even your laptop. At the same time, Anker says it’s about a third of the size of Apple’s 30W USB-C charger, so it’s small and lightweight enough that you can easily carry it on the go. Even better, it comes with a two-year warranty should you run into any issues with the charger down the line.

Just a few more deals to get your week started on the right note:

• You can also buy the slower, yet still plenty fast, 20-watt Nano Pro for $12.99 ($4 off) at Amazon or when you use code WS7DWACZZY at Anker. This charger may not top up laptops, but it’s still capable of quickly powering up phones, smartwatches, tablets, or a Nintendo Switch.
• Amazon’s ad-supported Fire HD 10 tablet with 32GB of storage is on sale for $99.99 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. This is our favorite tablet in the Amazon Fire lineup, one that sports a 1080p display that we found impressive for the price, along with good battery life. Read our review.
• You can still buy the noise-canceling Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 wireless earbuds for $99.99 ($50 off) at Amazon, which is just $10 away from their best price yet. These tiny buds sound terrific and offer wireless charging. Read our review.
• Best Buy’s discounting various denominations of Paramount Plus gift cards until the end of today, which offers a nice opportunity to save a little on the streaming service. You can, for example, buy this $50 Paramount Plus gift card for $42.50.
• If you don’t mind heading to your local Best Buy or Target store, it’s not late to buy the latest Kindle as a Valentine’s Day gift while saving some money. The 16GB, ad-supported model is still $74.99 ($25 off) at Best Buy, Target, and Amazon, though you won’t get the e-reader in time for the holiday if you order from the last.

It's still hard to believe that Warner Bros. Discovery's The Flash is actually happening given its years of production setbacks and star Ezra Miller's recent brushes with the police related to a number of troubling situations. Scandals be damned, The Flash is on its way, but by the look of the movie's first trailer, Miller's Barry Allen isn't going to be the real big-ticket draw here.

Loosely based on DC's Flashpoint comics event, director Andy Muschietti's The Flash will follow Barry across the multiverse as he embarks on a haphazard journey into the past, where he hopes to prevent his mother's death. By tapping into the power of the Speed …

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