The world of streaming devices and connected TVs has grown over the years, seeing multiple devices and attempts come and go over that same time. Two streaming standards have stuck through all the change and are both strong offerings from tech’s top two companies. But what are the differences in Chromecast and AirPlay, and do […]
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebook R13 Review
The Acer Chromebook R13 is the first device I’ve reviewed that, at one time, only existed in my head as a codename. You can see in older posts all the things we dug up about ‘Elm’ before it officially became known as the R13, but none of that matters now. What matters now is the […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Ultra Now Shipping
Google’s latest addition to its Chromecast lineup has been in pre-order status up until now, able to be purchased from the Google Store without any firm shipping date.
Continue ReadingChromecast Ultra: 4K Content You Can Stream Right Now
In the coming month of November, we should see 3 new #madebyGoogle devices start hitting shelves and shipping from your favorite online vendors. Google Home, Google Wifi and Chromecast Ultra should all see the light of day this month, but one of those really needs particular content to be truly useful: Chromecast Ultra. So we’ve […]
Continue ReadingAndroid Apps Arrive on Dell Chromebook 13 In Beta Channel: Caveats Apply
Screenshot from a Dell Chromebook 13 running Android Apps. You read that right! Dell is next in line to see Android Apps arrive in the Beta Channel of Chrome OS. As the title implies, there are some caveats here and we are going to go through them quickly. Those things aside, The Dell Chromebook 13 […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Hangouts Gets Updated To Version 14 With Some New Tricks
It seems like it was just yesterday that we were awaiting an update to version 13 of Google Hangouts with its host of new emoticons and stability improvements. And while Google is trying to really market Allo to its growing consumer base, Hangouts looks to be in continued development as it makes the shift to […]
Continue ReadingAcer R13 Gets Android Apps in Beta Channel
In a bit of a disappointing move, the Acer R13 shipped without Android Apps available. That, however, looks to be changing right now.
Continue ReadingChromecast Support Gaining Steam on MacOS: Airfoil Adds Google Cast Support
Airfoil, a MacOS app that is meant to stream audio to multiple connected devices, has just announced the addition of Chromecast support for its app. While it isn’t a new idea for apps to get Chromecast support, lets look at this for a second and see why it matters.
Continue ReadingASUS Chromebook Flip 2 Possible With New Chromebook ‘Bob’
It seems we’ve been discussing the possibility of a follow up to the very successful ASUS Chromebook Flip for months now with no decisive outcome. In our last post about the ASUS C302SA, we’d come to the point of dismissing the notion that it is the follow up to the original Flip. Today, it seems, […]
Continue ReadingNew ASUS Chromebook C302SA Available November 11 According To Listing
One of our awesome readers just pointed out an update from our original ASUS C302SA article from just a couple weeks ago that shows the unreleased device having an actual ‘in-stock’ date.
Continue ReadingChromecast Support Added to DoubleTwist Media Player
Anyone out there remember the days when DoubleTwist was THE alternative for iTunes? Its claim to fame was the ability to deal with a user’s iTunes library on an Android device in a very Apple-like way. Before streaming services became the norm, DoubleTwist was a very popular service.
Continue ReadingLenovo Thinkpad 13 Chromebook Touchscreen Arrives In Time For Android Apps – Will HP and Acer Follow Suit?
We reported on Lenovo getting serious about Android Apps on their Chromebook 13 over the past couple days and it appears that they have made the necessary changes in the hardware department to fully support their new interest.
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel XL Unboxing and First Impressions
We have the Google Pixel XL in the house. While it isn’t exactly our normal fare around Chrome Unboxed, this device bears the Pixel name and is seemingly right in the midst of everything Google is up to right now.
Continue ReadingChrome OS 54 Could Bring Android Apps To 3 More Chromebooks: HP 13 G1, Lenovo 13, and Acer 14 For Work
Yesterday, the arrival of Chrome OS 54 in the Stable Channel brought some cool new features and stability improvements. But, let’s all be honest, we were hoping for broader Android App support and we didn’t get it. Or did we?
Continue ReadingChromecast Setup Changes: Today Google Cast Becomes Google Home
We reported on this upcoming change not too long ago, so this isn’t really a surprise. However, I’m sure there are folks who didn’t read that article and may be wondering why they are seeing an update to an app they didn’t download.
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