If you're like me, your curiosity often leads you down rabbit holes chasing answers to questions that didn't really need answering. This week, it was Chrome OS Demo Mode. What is Demo Mode you ask? Well, if you've ever tinkered around with a Chromebook at say, Best Buy or Walmart, you've … [Read more...] about How-To: Setting Up Demo Mode On A Chromebook
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Another MediaTek Chromebook In The Works: Where Are You Qualcomm?
First, there was 'Kukui'. Then, along came 'Flapjack' which we believe could be the first MediaTek-powered Chrome OS tablets to hit the market. More recently, a third Octa-core MediaTek Chromebook showed up under the code name 'Krane' and we're left here wondering what in the world is going on with … [Read more...] about Another MediaTek Chromebook In The Works: Where Are You Qualcomm?
Deal Alert: Return of the $60 Nest Home Hub
Last week, YouTube TV users got a pleasant surprise as emails rolled out offering a $49 Nest Home Hub to family account managers. If you aren't a subscriber, you can still pick up Google's first smart display for more than fifty percent off of the updated $129 MSRP. From now until July 3, (or … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Return of the $60 Nest Home Hub
[UPDATE]Deal Alert: Pick Up The All-New Brydge C-Type Chrome OS Keyboard For $66
Brydge's C-Type keyboard designed specifically for Chrome OS has been on the market barely a month. Retailing for $99, it may not be for everyone but we unanimously agree that it's worth the money. If you've had your eye on the premium Bluetooth keyboard, we just stumbled upon a deal that makes … [Read more...] about [UPDATE]Deal Alert: Pick Up The All-New Brydge C-Type Chrome OS Keyboard For $66
Prime Day Is Coming: How To Find The Best Deals
It's official. Amazon has announced the date for Prime Day 2019. Actually, this year it will be PRIME DAYS as Amazon will hold their annual sales event on July 15th and 16th. Prime Day, in case you aren't in the know, is Amazon's yearly sale exclusively for Prime members. If you aren't a Prime … [Read more...] about Prime Day Is Coming: How To Find The Best Deals
Chrome OS 75 Rolls Out, New Features and Fixes in Tow
Chrome OS 75, now referred to as M75, has begun rolling out to users today. With it comes a number of expected updates and one particular feature that looks completely new to us. Here's a quick rundown from the Chrome Release Blog. Feature to let parents grant more time to their kids on Chrome OS … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 75 Rolls Out, New Features and Fixes in Tow
Cheaper Than Ever: Grab The Nest Home Hub For $60
It has barely been a month since Google shifted the Home product line into the care of the Nest brand and lowered prices on multiple smart home devices. The first #MadeByGoogle smart display saw a price drop to $129 and has been widely available for $99 or less from various retailers for weeks now. … [Read more...] about Cheaper Than Ever: Grab The Nest Home Hub For $60
CTL Launches 4K Core i7 Chromebox Workstation
Oregon-based company CTL continues to expand its presence in the Chrome OS market with a variety of Chromebooks and what is hands-down the most affordable Chromebox you can buy. The latest addition to their lineup is the customizable Core i7 Chromebox CBx1 and now they've paired the box with their … [Read more...] about CTL Launches 4K Core i7 Chromebox Workstation
Google Assistant Could Arrive On All Chromebooks In Late Summer
It has been just shy of two years since we discovered the addition of the Assistant Key to what would become Google's Pixelbook. One year after the Pixelbook's release, Chrome Story uncovered work being done to bring a "native" Google Assistant to all Chromebooks and it now appears that work is … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Could Arrive On All Chromebooks In Late Summer
Promethean Launches First Chromebox Ahead of ISTE
The ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) 2019 conference kicks off in just a couple of days but before thousands of educators converge on Philadelphia, a new player in the Chrome OS arena has emerged. These guys are seasoned veterans when it comes to technology in education but … [Read more...] about Promethean Launches First Chromebox Ahead of ISTE
[Updated] HP’s 15.6″ Premium Chromebook Now Available From $449
On the heels of Acer's launch event, HP followed suit with the announcement of their own 15.6" "premium" Chromebook that features a numeric keypad and a FullHD display. While Acer has yet to officially release their model, it appears that the HP Chromebook 15 is now available in multiple … [Read more...] about [Updated] HP’s 15.6″ Premium Chromebook Now Available From $449
[UPDATE: Extra 15% Off] Deal Alert: Act Fast and Save $245 On A New Pixelbook
The mid-level on top-tier Pixelbooks have enjoyed a healthy discount of around $250 for the past few weeks while the base model has floated around $899 at any given retailer. Now that the Father's Day weekend is over, so are the discounts from the Google Store, Best Buy and other authorized … [Read more...] about [UPDATE: Extra 15% Off] Deal Alert: Act Fast and Save $245 On A New Pixelbook
