According to a recent post over at 9to5 Google, it seems the ChromeOS team is now at work to bring one of the more technologically impressive audio features to Chromebooks: Spatial Audio. If you aren't familiar with it, many smartphones and earbuds now offer Spatial Audio as a way to create … [Read more...] about Spatial Audio may be on the way for your Chromebook
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Walmart is starting to get some very interesting Chromebook deals
Over the course of the past year or two, it's become a forgone conclusion that the place to get Chromebooks and find Chromebook deals is Best Buy. While there are plenty of other places to look, the Chromebook selection has either been a mess at most other retailers or so scant that it's not … [Read more...] about Walmart is starting to get some very interesting Chromebook deals
Get one of HP’s colorful new x360 Chromebooks for just $279
Just over a month ago, HP launched 4 new Chromebooks that included a couple convertibles and a couple clamshells - and one of each of those models is an upgraded Chromebook Plus version. The deal we're talking about today is on the non-Plus model of the new Chromebook x360 14-inch and it comes in a … [Read more...] about Get one of HP’s colorful new x360 Chromebooks for just $279
First Look: ChromeOS App Mall unifies app discovery for Chromebooks
We've been on the lookout for the arrival of the ChromeOS App Mall for a few months now. First discovered back in March, the new App Mall is arriving to do one, simple task: put the apps users want in one place to be found on a Chromebook. While we have access to web apps, PWAs, Android apps and … [Read more...] about First Look: ChromeOS App Mall unifies app discovery for Chromebooks
The awesome Acer Chromebook 516 GE is still $200 off
While the early parts of this week saw most Chromebook deals wither up and fade away, there are still a couple deals worth your time. One in particular happens to be on my favorite Chromebook at the moment: the Acer Chromebook 516 GE. We saw a return of this massive, $200 discount last week, and … [Read more...] about The awesome Acer Chromebook 516 GE is still $200 off
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus (‘Xol’) may get a dictation button
As a device that is already set to get one unique key we've never seen on a non-Google-made Chromebook, it would appear that 'Xol' is now getting yet another interesting addition on its keyboard: a dictation button. While we know that the Assistant key sets 'Xol' apart in a very unique way, I'm … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus (‘Xol’) may get a dictation button
Why I’m testing a Flex 3i in preparation for the next Chromebook tablet
It feels like we can't be too far from the launch of the next wave of more-powerful Chromebook tablets. Yes, I know there's a new ASUS Chromebook CM30 tablet that launched back in January, but that isn't what I'm after at this point. The updated MediaTek Kompanio 520 in that device is a nice upgrade … [Read more...] about Why I’m testing a Flex 3i in preparation for the next Chromebook tablet
How to disable ChromeOS 124’s new split-screen overview mode
One of the new features that surprisingly arrived in ChromeOS 124 is the new split-screen overview that gives you a quicker way to set up your side-by-side windows each time you snap a window to the side of your display. It's been in testing for a bit, but it's arrival in the latest update was a … [Read more...] about How to disable ChromeOS 124’s new split-screen overview mode
The dearth of Chromebook deals this week proves a very good point
I'm generally not one to say I told you so, but in this case, I'm going to be that guy. I told you so. Over the last few weeks, we've had a wild parade of great Chromebook deals that have made purchasing a new device for yourself or a loved one an easier-than-normal affair. But I've ended every … [Read more...] about The dearth of Chromebook deals this week proves a very good point
YouTube’s AI-powered ‘Jump Ahead’ experiment sees wider availability
A creative and likely useful way to streamline your YouTube watching experience is potentially on the way. For now, f you're a Premium subscriber, YouTube has introduced a cool new feature called Jump Ahead that's designed to make skipping those less interesting sections of the video you are … [Read more...] about YouTube’s AI-powered ‘Jump Ahead’ experiment sees wider availability
Don’t miss out on 10 incredible May the 4th Chromebook deals
Chromebook deals come and go all the time. We all know this, but this week's lineup is one of the better ones we've seen in the last few months. We all hope to start seeing some new Chromebooks arrive in the coming weeks, and we've even had a few surprising Chromebook Plus announcements from Acer … [Read more...] about Don’t miss out on 10 incredible May the 4th Chromebook deals
View sessions and plan out your Google I/O 2024
We're only 10 days away from one of Google's biggest days of the year: I/O 2024. At the yearly developer conference, Google announces new features, shows off upcoming tech, and generally sets the bar for what is to come in the Google ecosystem for the coming year. It's a big event and even if you … [Read more...] about View sessions and plan out your Google I/O 2024
