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Tech junkie. Musician. Web Developer. Coffee Snob. Huge fan of the Google things. Founded Chrome Unboxed because so many of my passions collide in this space. I like that. I want to share that. I hope you enjoy it too.

About Robby Payne

Tech junkie. Musician. Web Developer. Coffee Snob. Huge fan of the Google things. Founded Chrome Unboxed because so many of my passions collide in this space. I like that. I want to share that. I hope you enjoy it too.

Unboxing and mini-review of the very affordable HP Chromebook 11a

Unboxing and mini-review of the very affordable HP Chromebook 11a

April 20, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Chromebooks, Reviews, Unboxing/First Impressions Tagged With: videos

I switched back to the Pixel 4XL and it feels like coming home

I switched back to the Pixel 4XL and it feels like coming home

April 19, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Editorial, Pixel, Upcoming Devices

Opinion: Google’s next Chromebook could be a collaboration project with Lenovo

Opinion: Google’s next Chromebook could be a collaboration project with Lenovo

April 19, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Editorial, News, Pixelbook, Upcoming Devices

The Chrome Cast 108: Nest Hub 2 review, Snapdragon Chromebooks and OLED screens

The Chrome Cast 108: Nest Hub 2 review, Snapdragon Chromebooks and OLED screens

April 16, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Podcast, Podcast-Feed

The Pixel Buds A may lose my favorite feature from the original

The Pixel Buds A may lose my favorite feature from the original

April 16, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Accessories, News, Pixel

Pricing for the Snapdragon-powered Acer Chromebook Spin 513 hits multiple retailers

Pricing for the Snapdragon-powered Acer Chromebook Spin 513 hits multiple retailers

April 15, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

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, […]

Filed Under: News, Upcoming Devices Tagged With: videos

AMD Ryzen Chromebooks suffering massive slow-downs when not plugged in

AMD Ryzen Chromebooks suffering massive slow-downs when not plugged in

April 14, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Chromebooks, News

Chrome 90 should make your video calls a bit smoother

Chrome 90 should make your video calls a bit smoother

April 14, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

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, […]

Filed Under: Chrome, New & Upcoming Features, News

How To Set Up Kid Accounts On Chromecast With Google TV [VIDEO]

How To Set Up Kid Accounts On Chromecast With Google TV [VIDEO]

April 13, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Chromecast, New & Upcoming Features, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: videos

Upcoming Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet ‘Homestar’ gets unique screen and speaker setup

Upcoming Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet ‘Homestar’ gets unique screen and speaker setup

April 12, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: News, Upcoming Devices

Google Photos on the web can now scan and copy the text from your pics

Google Photos on the web can now scan and copy the text from your pics

April 12, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Apps, News

The Chrome Cast 107: Pixel Watch, Pixel Phone and Google I/O returns

The Chrome Cast 107: Pixel Watch, Pixel Phone and Google I/O returns

April 9, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Podcast, Podcast-Feed, Uncategorized

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