I’ve said it a few times before, but there’s never been a phone I’ve waited longer for than the Pixel Fold. Even the Palm Pre and the 6-month wait I endured for my first real smartphone doesn’t even touch the surface of how long I’ve been anticipating this new, folding device from Google. On some […]
Continue ReadingNow that I’ve had Material You in ChromeOS Beta, I can’t go back
For the past several weeks, I’ve been in the Beta Channel of ChromeOS 114 and most of the reason for not heading back to the Stable Channel comes down to one factor: Material You design throughout the OS. In the works for quite some time at this point for ChromeOS, Material You is on the […]
Continue ReadingNoted Google leaker hints at a possible pen and keyboard for the Pixel Tablet
A couple weeks back, I posed the question of why Google would release a tablet in 2023 without at least providing a basic keyboard accessory. Even the cost-cutting OnePlus Pad has a simple folio keyboard, and you can buy that tablet with the keyboard included for only $479 right now. If Google wants people to […]
Continue ReadingFarlight 84, heir apparent to APEX Legends, has multiple ways to play on Chromebook
The Apex Legends Mobile era was far too short. While the desktop version continues to see plenty of player support, for some reason or another, the mobile version could not maintain enough of a player base to stick around. It’s sad because it was an immensely fun game that seemed to have plenty of fans […]
Continue ReadingShockingly, one version of the Pixel Fold is already sold out
We’re about a month out from the arrival of the Google Pixel Fold, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. To tell the truth, I’m doing my best not to think about this device, watch videos about it, or generally bring it up in conversation when not necessary just so I don’t have to […]
Continue ReadingLenovo’s big new tablet is beautiful, and proves that ChromeOS is Google’s better desktop OS
Lenovo was kind enough to send over their new, bombastic Tab Extreme that we were lucky enough to handle back at CES 2023, and I’ll be honest: I was really, really excited to try out Android as a pseudo-desktop replacement for light workflows. In only a few days, I’ve realized just how far Android still […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 228: Why mid-range Chromebooks will become the sweet spot
This week on The Chrome Cast, we start the show by discussing a recent video we publish that highlights all the ways ChromeOS is hiding in plain sight all around you. From call centers to trivia at Buffalo Wild Wings to medical establishments, ChromeOS is moving in all sorts of professional directions and as time […]
Continue Reading3 upgrades I’d love to see in the Pixel Watch 2 when it inevitably arrives
The story of the Pixel Watch 2 has been an interesting one thus far. Ahead of Google I/O 2023, we had mountains of leaks for devices like the Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet and Pixel 7a. On the Pixel Watch front, however, there was a shocking amount of silence for a Google-made product. While we weren’t […]
Continue ReadingI’m shocked at how good the web-based CapCut editor is on a Chromebook
By now, you’ve likely come into contact with CapCut: the video editing phone app that is used by millions to make viral, short-form videos for services like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. I was a late adopter of CapCut, but as I’ve begun to use it more and more, I’m impressed by how many features there […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS is being used in places you likely never expected [VIDEO]
We’re all familiar with Chromebooks for work, education, and other consumer computing needs; but what if I told you that behind the scenes, ChromeOS is being used in some very public places that you would likely never notice? From signage to interactive trivia to medical facilities, the same OS that powers your Chromebook is slowly […]
Continue ReadingWhy solid, affordable devices will be Google’s salvation for consumer Chromebooks
I thought by now things might be different. I really thought there was going to be a wider appeal for general consumers in the higher end of the Chromebook market. But the more I step back and look at where things are, the more confident I become that Chromebooks won’t truly break through in the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is testing Steam games for entry-level Intel Alder Lake N100/N200 Chromebooks
I’ll be honest, this shocked me a little bit. Though my review of the excellent Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Flex 3i (ugh, that name) was quite glowing, it’s not the sort of device I’d expect to run a bunch of Steam games on any time soon. Yet, with what I’ve found in the Chromium Repositories, it […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is giving users a new reason to try out the Pixel Buds Pro: Clear Calling
The Pixel Buds Pro – now coming up on about a year in their life cycle – are set to get a new feature that is quite a bit more useful than what we’ve seen with recent updates like Spatial Audio. Don’t get me wrong: Spatial Audio is fun to mess around with, but it’s […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 227: Some thoughts on the new Pixel 7a and Chromebook hardware
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend the majority of the episode talking through some new hardware that has been floating around the office for a bit now. First, we begin with the Pixel 7a and some pre-review thoughts around Google’s latest phone. While it bears more than a passing resemblance to the Pixel […]
Continue ReadingLenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Flex 3i 2023 review: extraordinary value [VIDEO]
With this new, affordable Chromebook from Lenovo – the 12-inch IdeaPad Flex 3i – I’ll just go ahead and say it: these new Intel Alder Lake-N Chromebooks are here to change the game in the low-cost Chromebook space. And if you are anything like me and love the feeling of getting a great deal on […]
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