The HP Chromebook 11a is in the office with its bold colors, compact design, and super-affordable price tag. This Chromebook does what most affordable Chromebooks do: get you to the basics on the lowest possible budget. If you’re looking for a small, portable, fun little device to do basic web-based tasks like social media, banking […]
I switched back to the Pixel 4XL and it feels like coming home
If you’ve been around here for any amount of time, you’ve likely been made aware of my affinity for Google’s hardware. I like nearly everything they’ve made in-house (Pixel Slate aside) and I’ve been a Pixel phone owner since the very first model. I’ve taken pride in the camera and suffered dejection with the poor […]
Opinion: Google’s next Chromebook could be a collaboration project with Lenovo
Let’s take a trip down memory lane, shall we? Near the beginning of my interest in Chromebooks, Google made a somewhat-odd decision to shack up with HP and make the decidedly-Google-y HP Chromebook 11. If you don’t remember it, we talked quite a bit about this pill-shaped Chromebook a few weeks back when news came […]
The Chrome Cast 108: Nest Hub 2 review, Snapdragon Chromebooks and OLED screens
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin by discussing our recent review of the 2nd-gen Google Nest Hub and all the things that are great and not so great about it. From the sleep tracking to the updated speaker, we talk quite a bit about our experiences and why this version is definitely worth […]
The Pixel Buds A may lose my favorite feature from the original
In a bit of a troubling report from 9to5 Google, it looks like the upcoming Pixel Buds A may lose a vital feature that made the original 2 versions of the Pixel Buds stand out in a very good way. From digging into the Pixel Buds APK (the app that connects and controls the Pixel […]
Pricing for the Snapdragon-powered Acer Chromebook Spin 513 hits multiple retailers
Thanks to a bit of a heads-up from Kevin Tofel over at About Chromebooks, it looks like we’re nearing the finish line in our long wait for the arrival of the first consumer-facing Snapdragon-powered Chromebook. The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 is a beautiful looking device with an all-aluminum build, glass trackpad, backlit keyboard, IPS display, […]
AMD Ryzen Chromebooks suffering massive slow-downs when not plugged in
When we were reviewing the handful of newer AMD Chromebooks earlier this year, I noticed some strange benchmark scores and simply chalked them up to benchmarks being benchmarks. After all, if a device feels snappy and gets through my standard workload without breaking much of a sweat, I feel confident that performance isn’t really an […]
Chrome 90 should make your video calls a bit smoother
Chrome 90 for desktop began rolling out yesterday and if you missed it, you aren’t alone. There aren’t a ton of big, new features for end users to get excited about and that is a bit expected with the latest version. With Chrome OS turning 10 as the Chrome 89 upgrade cycle hit last month, […]
How To Set Up Kid Accounts On Chromecast With Google TV [VIDEO]
The Chromecast with Google TV gets a whole lot right, but there are still a handful of things most users would like to see added to the experience. Probably the most-requested addition would be the ability for multiple users to be able to sign in and swap between their accounts at will. In a perfect […]
Upcoming Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet ‘Homestar’ gets unique screen and speaker setup
Thanks to a bit of digging around by Kevin Tofel over at About Chromebooks, some new additions have surfaced in the details of an upcoming detachable Chromebook code named ‘Homestar’. We’ve talked a bit about this device in the past, noting at its arrival in the Chromium Repositories that it was in the same line […]
Google Photos on the web can now scan and copy the text from your pics
For many users, Google Photos on the web is the way they view, organize and share their pictures and videos. I’m one of those and when it comes to messing with my photos and videos via Google Photos, I find myself in the web portal more often than not. I like the interface, I like […]
The Chrome Cast 107: Pixel Watch, Pixel Phone and Google I/O returns
This week on The Chrome Cast, our entire show revolves around Google hardware. From the leaks of the Pixel Watch to the interesting saga of the Pixel 5a to the Pixel 6 and it’s Google-made silicon, this week we’re all-in on upcoming stuff that is made by Google. In addition to talking through solid leaks […]