Since we first came across the ‘Geralt’ baseboard back in February, I’ve been beyond excited thinking about the devices this development unit will end up producing. With the new MediaTek MT8188 on board and what looks to be at least a follow-up to both the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 and Duet 5 both on the […]
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Android 13 arrives on Android TV OS with performance and accessibility improvements
Today, Google announced that Android 13 is coming to Android TV OS. This most recent update includes additional performance and accessibility enhancements that will assist TV app developers in creating interesting applications for the next generation of televisions. This announcement comes just weeks after the launch of the Chromecast w/Google TV that debuted with Android […]
Continue ReadingGoogle TV gaining performance and storage-saving improvements
Google has shared today via a community post its plans to improve the experience for Google TV users by delivering a few overdue updates based on user feedback. Some of these have already been rolled out, while some are being promised to be delivered soon for Chromecast with Google TV and other Smart TVs with […]
Continue ReadingGoogle TV spreads holiday cheer with performance updates and new features
It’s been a good year for Google TV, highlighted by new features, design tweaks, free channels, and performance upgrades. As 2023 draws to a close, Google is spreading some holiday cheer with improvements to enhance your Google TV experience, including updates to the Live tab and more free channels. One of the improvements that you […]
Continue ReadingGoogle TV update hibernates your apps to save storage space, implements performance tricks
Let’s cut to the chase – the Chromecast with Google TV dongle has been a rollercoaster ride of mixed experiences. Depending on who you ask, it’s either blazing fast or dirt slow, and I can’t quite figure out why there’s such a difference in user perceptions. For me, it’s been more of the latter. What’s […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS 102 arrives with better note-taking, accessibility improvements and more
While not precisely when scheduled, Google has officially announced the release of ChromeOS version 102 and it should be rolling out to eligible devices over the next few days. This release is relatively light in the features department but I think that you’ll find the updates are very welcome and quite useful on many fronts. […]
Continue ReadingMore improvements that Google Play Books should make to its web app this year
It’s officially been one year since Google Play Books turned 10 years old…now making it 11. Back when it cut into the cake, I wrote up a feature wishlist for the future, and on it, I included things like adding its new Shelves beta and a redesigned interface to the web, among other things. While […]
Continue ReadingChrome 91 has up to 23% faster performance as a result of its new JavaScript compiler
With the release of Chrome 91, the development team for Google’s browser has taken to the Chromium Blog to discuss the enhancements to its performance. As with the last handful of updates, specifically Chrome 87’s speed, and battery improvements, 91 has a few tricks up its sleeve to make everything a bit faster. By implementing […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is improving performance for Meet and Zoom on Chromebooks
Google is improving how Meet runs on Chromebooks by changing how it manages bandwidth. Thanks to the massive uptick in demand from students and employees working entirely from home, using Meet on a Chromebook while simultaneously running other software like Google Docs, Classroom, Kahoot, and so on has created some performance issues. Luckily, Sweyn Venderbush, […]
Continue ReadingChrome 87 brings the largest speed and battery improvements in years, new productivity features
As the holidays inch closer, the Chrome team is releasing their final build of the year. Focusing heavily on their desire to help users get things done and reclaim precious time has been a goal of most of Google’s app and service updates lately, especially across Maps, Search, and more. Chrome 87 is rolling out […]
Continue ReadingGoogle routers updated to improve performance on slower connections
A stable connection to the internet has never been more important than it is today. Before the pandemic, most home Wi-Fi networks were used for streaming Netflix, playing some mobile games, browsing social media, or casually checking some work email. But now, our home routers are being pushed to the limit with multiple connections vying […]
Continue ReadingNew Geekbench scores reveal big performance bump for Mediatek’s upcoming Chromebook chips
There are quite a few places we routinely look for clues on upcoming devices. A couple of the main sources of info are the Chromium Repositories along with the Chromium Bug Tracker. These resources provide tons of information on new devices in the works and it becomes pretty easy to forget to go elsewhere when […]
Continue ReadingGoogle will be much more strict on task killer apps starting with the release of Android 14
Google just hinted that it may start implementing stricter measures against “task killer” apps with the release of Android 14. These apps are designed to force-stop background processes in order to free up memory and save battery life. However, they can often do more harm than good. Android already has built-in measures to manage tasks […]
Continue ReadingHow to play Xbox games on your Chromebook using the new Cloud Gaming Beta web app
Last year, Microsoft announced that its Xbox Cloud Gaming Beta would be set free from the bounds of consoles and its Windows PC application. Shortly thereafter, it became a web app, or PWA, and thanks to this change, anyone can play Xbox games on their Chromebooks or anywhere there is a browser. Let’s take a […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 199: ChromeOS 107 and Steam on Chromebooks hits the Beta Channel
This week on The Chrome Cast, we start the show by talking through the handful of fun updates that came along with ChromeOS 107. In a new era where we get updates to our Chromebooks every 4 weeks, it’s always a nice surprise when new user-facing features show up. ChromeOS 107 had quite a few, […]
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