Your overall Google TV experience is set to get a bit better in the somewhat-near future thanks to a few updates Google has announced that are on the way for the Google TV interface. These aren’t exactly massive, sweeping changes to the overall experience, but the tweaks should make for a far smoother navigation once […]
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Big Chromebook Plus models, small $299 prices
The new Chromebook Plus lineup has a little bit of everything. Apart from a proper tablet option, there’s a Chromebook Plus model that likely fits what you are looking for. From large to small, convertibles to clamshells, there’s a bit of something for everyone with Chromebook Plus. Now, that doesn’t mean all these devices are […]
Continue ReadingYouTube TV reduces broadcast delay indefinitely, just in time for Superbowl LVIII
We’re just over two weeks out from Super Bowl LVIII, and that means there will be tons of people watching a singular, live event at the same time. Last year, the Super Bowl became the most-watched telecast ever in the history of television programming, pulling in an average of 115 million viewers. I don’t have […]
Continue ReadingGoogle announces exciting new Chromecast features at CES 2024
Hold onto your popcorn, cord-cutters, because Google announced some exciting Chromecast news at CES 2024! Most exciting, the magic of Fast Pair is coming to Chromecast with Google TV! Fast Pair has been a fan-favorite feature on Chromebooks for a while now and Google is rolling it out to Chromecast with Google TV “in the […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 253: some thoughts on CES 2024
This week on The Chrome Cast, we take a look at CES 2024 and explain a bit about why we weren’t in attendance, why not many Chromebook announcements were made there, and what about the show stood out this week as coverage from other outlets flooded our news feeds. It’s a fun show that gives […]
Continue ReadingGoogle and Samsung join forces to simplify file sharing
Sharing content across devices hasn’t always been the most seamless experience. Back in 2020, Google introduced Nearby Share to make file sharing across devices easier but if you were a Samsung user, you had similar capabilities with a feature called Quick Share. It’s been convoluted since there isn’t a unified sharing solution. But that might […]
Continue ReadingNVIDIA announces GeForce NOW day passes and more at CES 2024
CES 2024 is upon us and news from all over the tech world is headed our way for the next few days. Though we don’t anticipate too much from a Chromebook perspective at this year’s event, there’s a bit of very interesting cloud gaming-focused news coming out of NVIDIA’s camp to start the week. From […]
Continue ReadingGoogle introduces Gemini to the world as their most powerful AI model
In this emerging world of artificial intelligence we’ve been in for the past year or so, Google DeepMind has always been a big part of the conversation. Though they were caught a bit flat-footed this time last year, there was never any doubt that Google had some big guns in the AI race that would […]
Continue ReadingPixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are back to Black Friday sale prices
Best Buy is extending the joy of Black Friday with continuing discounts on the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. If you thought you missed out on the big savings during Black Friday, think again. These high-end smartphones are still available at their Black Friday prices, giving you another chance to snag these fantastic […]
Continue ReadingBetter Wi-Fi, Better Chromebooks: MediaTek announces new Wi-Fi 7 chips
Given the always-connected nature of Chromebooks, when you have a great Wi-Fi connection, your user experience is naturally going to be better. MediaTek is trying to help make it even better with its latest Filogic chips, setting the stage for a new range of Wi-Fi 7 enabled devices. These chips will find their place in […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is gently labeling eligible devices as Chromebook Plus, but more is needed
To an extent, I need to admit that I was wrong. A bit. Well, maybe under-informed is a better term for it. Regardless, I’ve made some pretty sharp statements in the past week or so regarding Chromebook Plus and the naming issue we currently find ourselves in, and in one aspect of that rant, I […]
Continue ReadingTarget has some shocking prices on manufacturer refurbished Chromebook Plus devices
While I like a lot of things you can get at Target (and I absolutely love their men’s line of All In Motion clothing I wear often, including right now), it’s not a store I generally think to point people to when they are looking for a Chromebook. Target’s Chromebook selection has always trended towards […]
Continue ReadingAs we predicted, ASUS announces a new MediaTek-powered Chromebook tablet
Contents It wasn’t long ago that I came across some info in the Chromium Gerrit that pointed to a new ASUS Chromebook tablet likely on the way. Those findings – centralized around two boards code-named ‘Staryu’ and ‘Starmie’ – had me convinced at the time that ASUS was working on a new detachable device with […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 246: Chromebook Plus deals, processors, and tablets
This week on The Chrome Cast, loosely everything we discuss circles around one, large topic: Chromebook Plus. From the myriad of deals on Chromebook Plus devices to discussing the prowess of Chromebook Plus processors and the possibility of new Chromebook Plus tablets, this week’s show largely stays focused on Chromebook Plus. We also discuss the […]
Continue ReadingHere’s a quick look at how fast the new Chromebook Plus devices really are
Contents Speed, simplicity and security. You’ve heard those words used for Chromebooks for years, and the move to Chromebook Plus hasn’t changed that philosophy from Google one bit. As a matter of fact, I’d go as far to say that Chromebook Plus is only here to further lean into two of those three pillars. Security […]
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