Even though we had a quick hands-on time with the brand-new ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (let’s go with Vibe CX34 from here on out) at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, those impressions can be misleading. Between the noise, the crowds, and basic exhaustion, it is easy to misread a new device. And it can […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 213: Galaxy Unpacked makes us long for a new Samsung Chromebook
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend quite a bit of time talking through the latest Unpacked event from Samsung. On February 1st, Samsung took the wraps off their new phones – the Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra – and a few other interesting new products as well. In the midst of those […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s ‘Game Dashboard’ from Pixel phones is on the way to Chromebooks, too
There are quite a few Android phones that come with a dedicated settings menu just for gaming. Samsung, OnePlus, and ASUS provide gaming layers that I’ve used over the years and each one has its perks. One of my absolute favorite features in a game mode came with OnePlus phones during the OnePlus 5 through […]
Continue ReadingWill we ever see something like a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Ultra?
The year was 2020; January 2020 to be specific. We were out in the desert at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, and the star of the show (not just from our perspective) was the wildly-ambitious new Galaxy Chromebook from Samsung. With its crazy-thin form factor, 4K OLED screen, high-end internals, included, stowed stylus and bombastic […]
Continue ReadingHow to watch the 2023 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event live
Today is the day that Samsung will reveal the phones we all know are coming. At the 2023 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event – the first live one from Samsung in quite some time – we already have a good idea what the company is planning to announce. While we clearly don’t have all the final […]
Continue ReadingThe new ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip is now available for purchase
ASUS really impressed us out at CES 2023 with the new, convertible, USI-pen-toting Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip. After a sub-par attempt at the cloud gaming-focused Chromebook with the original Vibe CX55, our hands-on time with the newer Vibe CX34 left us pretty excited to get our review unit in the office. While that review device […]
Continue ReadingYou can get the unlocked Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro for $100 off right now
Since their release, the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have been quite well-received by those who purchased them. Though I just wrote a piece this week about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup due out later this week and the fact that it is highly likely that a vast majority of Android-toting Chromebook […]
Continue ReadingSpigen’s new Rugged Armor Pro will turn Pixel Watch into a G-Shock look-alike
According to a recent report from 9to5 Google, Spigen looks all set to deliver a new, bulk-adding case for the Pixel Watch in the Rugged Armor Pro. Like we’ve seen with this case/strap combo for the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch series, this all-in-one solution provides massive shock absorbtion and will add quite a bit […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Material You Quick Settings to get a feature Android phones don’t yet have
The evolution of Google’s Material You design language on Chromebooks is continuing with a new adjustment to the Quick Settings area in the system tray, and it looks pretty awesome. This long-requested feature on Android phones has multiple quick settings buttons forced into smaller spaces to save room and make navigating them a bit easier. […]
Continue ReadingSamsung’s Galaxy S23 event is soon and you can reserve your phone before it starts
As a Chromebook-first organization, we don’t talk that much about phones outside of the Pixel line. Over time, we’ve expanded to hardware other than Chromebooks, but that also largely stays within the bounds of Google-related products like the Nest Hub, Nest Audio, or other stuff found on the Google Store. Just the other day, however, […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 212: is the consumer world ready for HP’s premium Dragonfly Pro Chromebook?
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the episode by getting the elephant out of the room right off the bat: Robby bought a Tesla. The stars aligned and with a great trade-in, reduced price, and the new federal tax credit, the timing was right. The excitement is obvious, but it gives way to […]
Continue ReadingSpigen and Caseology release new high-quality Pixel Watch cases and covers
While we’ve seen our fair share of Pixel Watch bands released across the internet since the general availability of Google’s first smartwatch arrived, we’ve only seen a few protective cases up to this point. The one we all use around here showed up a couple months ago in the Ringke Slim Case and it’s been […]
Continue ReadingASUS Chromebook CX5601 review: bigger isn’t always better
The story of ASUS’ 16-inch Chromebook – the CX5601 – is a bit of a strange one. From a surprise announcement one year ago at CES 2022 to a delayed arrival in stores and a lukewarm reception upon arrival, this Chromebook has made me wonder time and again just why ASUS made it in the […]
Continue ReadingGIFs are coming to the ChromeOS emoji picker
Do I need to say more? As a communication medium, the GIF is an absolute staple when it comes to messaging platforms across the board. Need a witty, lighthearted-yet-thoughtful reply to an email? The perfect GIF carries the message intent along with a level of comedy and/or meaning that mere words simply cannot replicate. Whether […]
Continue ReadingAre consumers ready for a high-end Chromebook like the HP Dragonfly Pro this time around?
HP is all set to release the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook this spring, and my bet is we’ll see something in the neighborhood of a $999 price tag along with that official arrival. At that price, the question has to be asked: is the consumer Chromebook market ready for this sort of attempt at a […]
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