It has been quite some time since we uncovered the first evidence of the first AMD-powered Chromebook and we are still waiting to see the materialization of said device. Over a year in the works, the AMD platform on Chrome OS is still very much alive and moving forward.
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New Chromebook Coming Soon: ‘Gru’ Is More Than Just a Board
If you’ve been around Chrome Unboxed, you are quite familiar with the names ‘Gru’ and ‘Kevin’ as they relate to an upcoming device with a hi-res screen, stylus support, and a folding 360-degree hinge. You’d also know that the main board that shows up with ‘Kevin’ is constantly been shown as codename ‘Gru’. You’d know […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Fingerprint Scanner Unit Being Tested For ‘Gru’ Identified
Thanks to an attentive observation by one of our readers, we have been made aware of the exact fingerprint scanner that is being tested currently for the ‘Gru’ baseboard. As we’ve discussed before, ‘Gru’ is likely the mainboard of the upcoming ‘Kevin’ device which looks to be packed to the gills with sensors and features.
Continue ReadingSave $200 on the HP x360 14c Chromebook Plus
For this post, I went to the storage room and pulled out one of the first Chromebook Plus models we reviewed just to reacquaint myself a bit. And the moment I picked it up, I quickly remembered why the HP x360 14c Chromebook Plus was both awesome and frustrating at the same time. It is […]
Continue ReadingLogitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk: a real option for a wireless Chromebook trackpad?
I have a love/hate relationship with Chromebooks and trackpads. On one hand, I love a smooth, glass trackpad with a satisfying click mechanism. On the other, I don’t love the ergonomic position I’m in all day if the built-in trackpad on my Chromebook is my only way to navigate on-screen. I love navigating with gestures, […]
Continue ReadingHow to reduce broadcast delay on YouTube TV to stop live spoilers
There are times when you are watching something take place that is important and truly live, and the last thing you want is to get a text or be on a phone call and have a big moment completely spoiled. This is likely only an issue with live sports, but I suppose any live event […]
Continue ReadingAt long last, Google’s Tab Groups actually save, and it’s the final piece to my productivity puzzle
Two months ago, I grumbled about how Chrome’s much-touted Tab Groups Save feature was, to put it bluntly, completely busted and useless. It promised to let users save groups of tabs, collapse them, and then restore them later. However, not every online find belongs on your Reading List. Moreover, many tabs, particularly those used for […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Tensor G3 in the Pixel 8 will be more powerful, but here’s what it needs to be truly great
Google’s Tensor G3, the newest version of the company’s silicon set to power the upcoming Pixel 8 series, and from the looks of it, Tensor G3 will be an upgrade over G2 in some key ways. Detailed by Android Authority, the new chip’s spec sheet certainly promises better overall performance, a more-modern core layout, advanced […]
Continue ReadingPixel Watch and Pixel Buds Pro reach their lowest-ever prices for Prime Day
OK, so I have to address the elephant in the room for this one. Yesterday, I pointed to the fact that – for Chromebooks, at least – Best Buy’s Black Friday in July sales are better than what we’re seeing over at Amazon. For Chromebooks, this means the difference in taking advantage of great deals […]
Continue ReadingPixel Tablet team addresses feedback, features and future updates
Last week, the Pixel Tablet product team opened a Q&A in the Google Support Forum where users could submit feedback, express concerns, and ask general questions about Google’s new Android tablet that doubles as a smart display. As expected, the submissions were broad and while there was a bit of grumbling about this and that, […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS will add a new integration for Microsoft 365 for easier use on Chromebooks
Cue the grumpy, old tech writer: “Back in my day, you did get to use Microsoft products on a Chromebook. As a matter of fact, we went out of our way to NOT use MS anything!” Yeah, that really was the mindset in the early days of ChromeOS because frankly, there was a distinct line […]
Continue ReadingGoogle aims to settle its 12-year class action lawsuit for $23 million over user privacy concerns
After more than a decade lingering, Google has agreed to settle its 2013 federal lawsuit for $23 million, according to Bloomberg. What lawsuit, you may ask? Well, that’s exactly how long it’s been in motion – 12 whole years is enough for most casual readers to forget. To refresh your memory, consumers accused the company […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS Projector App gets a new name and fresh tutorial videos
It has been more than a year since Android Police’s Kent Duke discovered a new presentation tool in the works for Chrome OS. After much evolution, the “Projector App” now appears to have received a new name and in Chrome OS Canary, is now simply called Screencast. While a rebrand this late in the game […]
Continue ReadingGoogle battles lawsuit over ‘Order Online’ button in restaurant search results
A restaurant franchise group has filed a class-action suit against Google, which claims Google has been setting up online ordering pages without their consent that tricks potential customers into ordering from third-party delivery apps, such as Postmates or Grubhub. The lawsuit acquired by Ars Technica, filed on behalf of Left Field Holdings (which runs the […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS has a strange relationship with letting users listen to multiple simultaneous audio sources
It’s fairly common for anyone using a computer to run two audio sources at the same time. Maybe it’s our short attention spans or perhaps it’s my generation’s fault – the millennials. It’s still cool to blame everything on the millennials, right? Either way, on Windows, I often have music playing while I am in […]
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