Much like Chrome OS, Chrome for Android has multiple builds or “channels” where developers introduce, test and enhance new features and functions. Some of these features may never see the light of day but many will eventually make their way to the Stable channel of Chrome for millions of users around the world. One feature […]
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Chromecast Support Comes To Cartoon Network App
The ability to share my favorite apps with my Chromecast is becoming so common I almost expect this feature to just be there. One particular application, however, has surprisingly lacked the support. That is, until now. Cartoon Network recently updated their mobile app and have added native support for Chromecast. Now I can share my […]
Continue ReadingFormer Mozilla CTO: Chrome Won The Browser Wars
In what is likely no mistake by Google, my Google Now feed offered up an article from a blog I didn’t know existed until this morning. That blog’s name? Andreas Gal. As in Andreas Gal, former Mozilla CTO. The blog’s title? Chrome Won. Depending on the news sources you frequent, you may or may not […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Myths: Google Has Something To Say
Since its inception in 2011, Chrome OS has carried a stigma that it is nothing more than a glorified browser housed in “cheap” hardware. If you’re a fan of this site or Chromebooks in general, you know this to be a complete fallacy. Chrome OS is capable of so much more than just surfing the […]
Continue ReadingAutonomous Smart Desk Review
So, the title of this post may make you scratch your head a bit. Why is Chrome Unboxed reviewing a desk? Stick with me for just a few minutes and you’ll see. Shop Autonomous on Amazon I’ve been on the hunt for a great sit/stand desk for some time, but I’ve been a bit unwilling […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Deals: The Best From Around The Web
We came across some pretty good deals on some Chrome OS devices and thought we’d share because who doesn’t like a good deal? We have a little bit of everything this week so take a second and see if there’s something you can’t live without. HP Chromebook 13 We’re still patiently waiting to see if […]
Continue ReadingChrome Coming To Daydream VR and AR
Along with a ton of other fun stuff detailed at Google I/O last week, a tasty update for both VR and AR efforts from Google looks to bring the goodness of Chrome into both of those experiences.
Continue ReadingCTL Chromebook Bundle: 15-pack For Educators
“We Know Chrome” A tagline that CTL takes very seriously. The Portland based hardware manufacturer may not ring a bell, but they have been in the business of making PCs, laptops, displays and more since the late 80’s. In 2015 CTL entered the Chromebook market with their enterprise-focused model and since that time have become […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Network Notifications Will Soon Be Able To Be Turned Off
We’ve written about this ‘feature’ at Chrome Unboxed a few times and the responses are always polarized: love and hate. If you are unsure what I’m talking about, you can read more about it here. In a nutshell, Chromecast and Chromecast Audio sessions put a notification on any Android device on the shared network.
Continue ReadingA New Venture From The Chrome Unboxed Team
Since the inception of the website side of Chrome Unboxed nearly one year ago, Gabriel and I have encountered and learned so much while running this site. The growth of the fan and reader base has been amazing to watch and we are so grateful to all of you who have been a part of […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Your VR Session From Daydream
Google I/O 2017 is wrapped up and in the books, but there were some very interesting items that surfaced over the course of the week in Mountain View. One of those is a new feature in Daydream that could help VR get a bit more social.
Continue ReadingChromebook How To: Scan With HP All-In-One Printers
So, this past weekend it happened. I actually needed to scan a document to send via email to someone. I didn’t have access to a digital version of the document so I was left to my own devices in figuring out a lower-tech way to get it to onto the web. I had my trusty […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Pro: Samsung’s Official Release Statement
It’s no secret that the Samsung Chromebook Pro will soon be out in the wild. The premature Amazon listing gave us a release date of May 28th which was then confirmed by Dieter Bohn of The Verge last Thursday. In all of this, Samsung themselves have been very quiet on the whole subject, until Friday […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Home Expands Its Territory
Google Home received a major shot in the arm this week at I/O. In addition to a laundry list of new abilities, Google is expanding the market for the smart-home speaker. Just recently, Google Home launched in the United Kingdom. Google is now expanding their global smart-home market with the inclusion of 5 new countries. […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Unveils Chromebook Emulator For Android Developers
As of late we have been tracking a lot of movement in the area of Chrome OS running as a virtual machine. While I am sure there will be multiple applications for an emulated version of Chrome OS, yesterday’s I/O developer session revealed one particular use that is coming very soon.
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