This week on The Chrome Cast, we were honestly all over the place. This week's news cycle was a veritable mixed bag, but we tried to stick to the most relevant bits and pieces. Probably top of everyone's mind is the impending back to school season we're about to enter. With the pandemic looming, … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 72: Back to School and Google’s Pixel 4a announcement
Updated PDF viewer is on the way for Chrome
One of the most forgettable system utilities across all operating systems is the humble PDF viewer. Without realizing it, many of us use this built-in tool on a daily basis and never give too much thought to the entire effort. You double-click or download a PDF from the web and up comes the PDF … [Read more...] about Updated PDF viewer is on the way for Chrome
Google confirms an August 3rd launch for the Pixel 4a with a fun puzzle
We all know about the Google Pixel 4a by this point. It has been leaked extensively over the past few months and we all expected it to be launched some time in May. With all the craziness of the pandemic leaving Google's yearly I/O developer conference completely cancelled, that date has just … [Read more...] about Google confirms an August 3rd launch for the Pixel 4a with a fun puzzle
HP Chromebook x360 14c review: a solid upgrade
The HP Chromebook x360 14c is a solid offering from HP that takes the formula from its 18-month-old predecessor and improves on it in nearly every way. Just like that earlier iteration of the x360 14, this latest version delivers a great overall Chromebook experience and does so while getting … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x360 14c review: a solid upgrade
View a variety of bugs on your desk with Google’s latest additions to its 3D AR search
Google has been slowly adding more and more creatures to its growing library of 3D rendered objects you can view in AR (augmented reality) via the Google app. These objects are interactive and built to scale, so if you'd like a full-sized 3D lion in your living room, for instance, you can simply … [Read more...] about View a variety of bugs on your desk with Google’s latest additions to its 3D AR search
The Chromebook virtual keyboard will get a facelift in Chrome OS 85
It's been over 4 months since we first caught a glimpse of the new Chrome OS virtual keyboard in the Developer Channel. This updated keyboard, at the time, came with two specific new features: a resizable floating keyboard and individual key borders. At the time, we thought those would both arrive … [Read more...] about The Chromebook virtual keyboard will get a facelift in Chrome OS 85
Google’s ‘Phone Hub’ will deliver deeper integration for Android phones and Chromebooks
One of the features that has been added to Chrome OS over the years is a bit of phone + Chromebook interaction. As it stands right now, if you have an Android phone connected to the same Google account as your Chromebook, you'll enjoy a few extra perks like instant tethering when Wi-Fi is absent, a … [Read more...] about Google’s ‘Phone Hub’ will deliver deeper integration for Android phones and Chromebooks
Yes, AirPods Pro work very well with a Chromebook
Since we put out our video not too long ago where I admitted to finally breaking down and buying a set of AirPods Pro, I've had quite a few questions in regards to using these wireless earbuds with a Chromebook. As many of you already know, I don't own a whole lot of Apple hardware. I have an iPad … [Read more...] about Yes, AirPods Pro work very well with a Chromebook
Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Lazor’ shows Pixel 4a-like speeds in Geekbench
One of the places we keep a regular eye on is the Geekbench results page. As time passes in 2020 and we just keep adding more and more in-development Chromebooks to our list of devices we're tracking, it becomes a bigger undertaking each and every month to try and find new nuggets of info on all … [Read more...] about Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Lazor’ shows Pixel 4a-like speeds in Geekbench
Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is available in the UK in multiple configurations
I made no bones about the fact that I really, really love the new Acer Chromebook Spin 713 in our full review. This is a very reasonably priced Chromebook that comes equipped with nearly everything you could ask for in a flagship-caliber Chromebook. With its bright, high-res 3:2 display, … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is available in the UK in multiple configurations
Chrome OS 85 quick search getting a helpful new feature for new and experienced users alike
One of the more impressive parts of Chrome OS is the ability for users to hit the search key on their Chromebook keyboard and quickly search all sorts of info from anywhere in the OS. From Google Drive files to local files to apps to the entirety of the web, the quick search functionality of Chrome … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 85 quick search getting a helpful new feature for new and experienced users alike
Chrome will soon have a ‘Read Later’ option to save web content, possibly via Google Collections
If you haven't heard of Google's quite-excellent Collections, I can't fault you. It is - like many Google services - hiding in plain sight and not really given enough attention. The concept is simple enough and basically becomes bookmarks on steroids, letting users save content from Google … [Read more...] about Chrome will soon have a ‘Read Later’ option to save web content, possibly via Google Collections
