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We’re a little more than a week out from Google’s October hardware event. If things go as expected, we’re going to get a look at an intriguing new Chromebook that could break the #MadeByGoogle mold. Meanwhile, deals continue to pop up on Google’s first (and possibly last) Chrome OS tablet. Last month, you could find […]
For the tab hoarder in your circle, Google is working hard to bring a number of new features to Chrome that will help wrangle all of your open browser sessions. From Hover Tab Image Preview to the recently added “Tab Strips,” Chrome has improved exponentially at helping some of us manage our sometimes overwhelming open […]
Google’s Auto Update Policy for Chromebooks – a.k.a. End of Life policy – has been the subject of many a blog post as of late and for good reason. We’ll delve into the arguments as to why another day but suffice to say, change is needed and we have hope that Google has recognized the […]
The Chrome browser and its sibling OS have seen a lot of changes over the past few years. Many of the changes happen under the hood while others have molded and sculpted the look and feel of browser. Material Design is constantly evolving and the Chrome’s UI has benefited from much of the work from […]
There’s only a few hours left on these Amazon’s “Deals of the Day” so, I’ll keep it short and sweet. If you act fast, you can save as up-to $170 on these Acer Chromebook models. The deals end at midnight and there’s a little something for just about any use case or budget. Acer Chromebook […]
Announced at Google I/O 2018, Duplex takes the Google Assistant to an entirely new level in the realm of “smart things.” In its current state, the “concierge” platform gives mobile phone users with the Google Assistant app the ability to let the smart-assistant make reservations, book appointments or simply check business hours. With the exception […]
Through highs and lows that would have crushed lesser companies, Vizio has remained a mainstay in the consumer electronics market by offering users premium-esque products at prices the average shopper can afford. If you’ve shopped for a new television or sound bar setup, you’ve likely come across Vizio’s lineups in store and across the web. […]
The 15.6″ Chromebook landscape is expanding and there is a wide variety of devices to choose from as compared to just a year ago. You can even take your pick of Chromebooks that offer an integrated numeric keypad if you’re into data entry or just love crunching numbers on the quick. When it comes to […]
We are just a couple of short weeks away Google’s October hardware event where they are poised to unveil their latest Chrome OS creation, the Pixelbook Go. At this point, we have more questions than answers as it appears that the folks in Mountain View are taking a different approach by releasing what could be […]
It won’t be long before Chrome Unboxed packs up to head to the Big Apple for Google’s upcoming hardware event. New York has become our favorite destination for these types of events for so many reasons. October weather in Manhattan is perfect for a long stroll through Central Park. Coffee shops are plenty and there […]
We have been tracking the Chromebook ‘Kohaku’ for months and wholeheartedly expect to see Samsung release it as a new flagship-caliber Chromebook in the very near future. As excited as I am to see a true successor to the Chromebook Pro, ‘Kohaku’ isn’t the only project Samsung has up their sleeves. Just last month, we […]
A nasty little bug appears to have made its way into the latest Stable build of the Chrome browser for desktop. More specifically, the flaw is specifically affecting MacOS devices running versions older than OS X 10.11 with System Integrity Protection (SIP) disabled. The bug reports began circulating earlier this week as a number of […]
