It’s that time again. One of the “unfortunate” side-effects of working with Robby all this time is that I seem to have caught the tech bug. New devices landing all the time and more on the way, I’ve decided it’s time to let go of some of my “stuff.” My loss, your gain.
Continue ReadingLenovo Unveils The Flex 11 Chromebook. It May Look Familiar
Lenovo has continued to expand their Chromebook portfolio with educational devices and now it looks like they are fanning out in the consumer market as well. Today they added a new convertible device to their Chrome OS line-up. I was a bit taken aback when I first saw the news as I wasn’t aware of another […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Acer Chromebook 14, Lenovo ThinkPad 11e and More
I’ve got some more hot deals on Chromebooks for around the web and I’m ready to share. You guys have been awesome in sharing your findings with me and as long as you keep them coming I’ll do my best get these out there. So, without further ado, here’s this week’s hottest.
Continue ReadingChrome OS Gets Adjustable Mouse Cursor Size
The latest Developer channel update has brought us a new accessibility feature in the upcoming Chrome OS version 59. For users with impaired vision, Chrome OS offers an enlarged mouse cursor. The option is available in the accessibility options of the setting menu. If you have ever fiddled with it you know the cursor is […]
Continue ReadingYouTube Dark Mode For Chrome: How To Enable This Hidden Feature
If you happen to be a fan of “dark mode” or “night mode” for reading or viewing on your computer, YouTube has hidden a nifty little feature that will allow you to do just that for their website. I have tested this and it is super simple. Not only will it work for Chrome users […]
Continue ReadingAnother Detachable Chromebook? ‘Soraka’ Begins Development
Just another fine day in the world of Chrome OS. This week’s find is what appears to be the emergence of yet another Skylake-powered tablet device.
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: HP Chromebook 13 Core M7 On Sale, Again
Last week when we featured this deal there was a lot of question as to the validity and accuracy of this seemingly insane price. The HP Chromebook 13 G1 with a Core M7 processor and 16GB RAM is going to set you back as much as $1200 depending on where you purchase it.
Continue ReadingChrome Targets Annoying Page Jumps With Scroll Anchoring
We’ve all done it. You open up an article on your phone and just when you’re getting into the content you’re magically transported to half way across the page only to find yourself mildly annoyed.
Continue ReadingBurger King Pwns Google Home In Latest Commercial
Google Home has hit the scene as the smart-speaker to connect “all the things” in your home and even provide some light-hearted comedy if the mood strikes you. The release of the Assistant SDK to third parties is opening a huge market for smart, connected products that work seamlessly with your little Google helper.
Continue ReadingChrome OS 57 Finally Arrives for Samsung Chromebook Plus And Others
For those of you left out in the cold with the release of Chrome OS 57, we have some great news. Reports are rolling in of Samsung Chromebook Plus users receiving the latest update to version 57.0.2987.146.
Continue ReadingGoogle Expands Fact Check To Combat Fake News
Fact checking and fake news are a pretty hot topic these days and battling it is a lot easier said than done. Sensationalism and mob mentality only help to fan the flame and make filtering trusted news even more of a challenge. In an effort to further combat shady news, Google is expanding their “fact […]
Continue ReadingGrace Digital Brings Chromecast To The Mondo+ Internet Radio
Since 2007, Grace Digital has be producing industry-leading WIFI internet radios and other audio solutions with the vision “to provide the consumer with cost effective, advanced audio solutions that perform with elegance and grace.” The latest iteration of their popular Mondo internet radio adds Chromecast built-in making it the first device of its kind with this […]
Continue ReadingMonday Morning Chromebook Deals!
Last weeks response to the my request to share your best Chromebook deals was overwhelming. While we will do our best to alert you on the hottest prices as soon as they happen, I’ve decided to do a Monday Morning Roundup with the best Chrome OS deals around the web. You keep sending them to […]
Continue ReadingCan ARM Chips Seize The Mid-range Chromebook Market?
The landscape of the Chrome OS world is changing and evolving at a rapid pace. New devices are being developed with never before seen features for Chromebooks. What used to be the norm for mid-range and high-end Chromebooks is taking on a new look with faster chipsets and new form-factors have completely uprooted what was […]
Continue ReadingPoin2 Adds 2 New Chromebooks To Their Portfolio
Poin2 may not ring a lot of bells when you think of Chromebook manufacturers but don’t be fooled, they’ve been in the Chrome OS game going on two years now. Poin2 (shortened version of Point Tu Lab) is the only Chromebook manufacturer licensed by Google to produce devices in Korea and have been providing IT […]
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