Chrome OS ushered in a small but significant change to the overall settings menu UI for Chromebooks, and I still advocate that the tiny shift in the sidebar menu makes a big difference from a usability standpoint. That change is not what we're here to talk about as it rolled out in Chrome OS 76 … [Read more...] about Overhauled Chromebook settings menu is available in Chrome OS 76
Massive UI change coming to Chromebook trackpads
One thing I've loved for basically the entire time I've used Chromebooks is the smooth operation of the Chromebook trackpad. As gestures have been added and better materials have been used for their construction, the Chrome OS trackpad has been a consistently improving over time. Compared with the … [Read more...] about Massive UI change coming to Chromebook trackpads
Virtual desks on Chrome OS 77 have completely changed my workflow [VIDEO]
I've tracked the development of Virtual Desks on Chrome OS since they were first mentioned back in November of 2018 by Kan Liu, Senior Product Manager for Chrome OS. It took a bit of time for the new feature to begin development, but by February of 2019 we began seeing piece after piece being added … [Read more...] about Virtual desks on Chrome OS 77 have completely changed my workflow [VIDEO]
More details, pricing emerge on Dell’s latest Chromebooks for enterprise
First thing this morning we reported on Dell's upcoming Chromebook duo slated for release later this month. These Chromebooks come with the most insane top-teir specs we've yet to see on any Chromebook up to this point, including configurations up to 1TB of NVMe storage and 32GB of RAM. Those … [Read more...] about More details, pricing emerge on Dell’s latest Chromebooks for enterprise
Acer Chromebook 714 Unboxing and First Impressions
We're just now getting into the time of year where the normal course of our work will revolve around getting a new device in the office, taking the wraps off of it, and putting it through our standard review process. We expect to be more inundated with reviews this year than we ever have been … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 714 Unboxing and First Impressions
The Chrome Cast 24: Latest Stadia Updates & Nest Home Mini
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend quite a bit of time talking all things Stadia. From the latest Stadia Connect to sightings of UI elements at Gamescom to the probability of the 3rd-gen Chromecast gaining Stadia Support, the Stadia hype train is in full swing and there's a lot to talk about … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 24: Latest Stadia Updates & Nest Home Mini
Chrome OS getting global rich media controls in extensions area
Rich media notifications have been a part of Android devices for some time and, not long ago, they appeared for Chrome OS as well. What is a rich media notification? Simple. It is a graphic interface that appears in your notifications panel when media is playing on your device that gives you … [Read more...] about Chrome OS getting global rich media controls in extensions area
Partial Stadia on-screen UI for Chromecast shown in photo from Gamescom booth
Gamescom is in full swing and the Stadia booth is right in the middle of the action, displaying Google's streaming game platform to the most critical of gamers during the conference. We've been scouring for hands-on videos and real impressions from the booth and have yet to see very much being … [Read more...] about Partial Stadia on-screen UI for Chromecast shown in photo from Gamescom booth
Get the Dell Inspiron Chromebook for only $349 with this insane deal
As we move into the final throwes of summer, we inch closer and closer to the debut of a slew of new Chromebooks, detachables, and Chrome OS tablets. While there is little reason to doubt that we'll see countless devices this fall and there's every reason to be excited about new tech, don't forget … [Read more...] about Get the Dell Inspiron Chromebook for only $349 with this insane deal
Upcoming Nest Mini is a Google Home Mini 2 with improved sound & more
9to5Google has spoken with an anonymous source that has spilled the beans on an upcoming sequel to Google's most popular piece of hardware: the Google Home Mini. After a full 2-year run, the beloved Google Home Mini will be replaced in the Google-made smart speaker line by what we're told will be … [Read more...] about Upcoming Nest Mini is a Google Home Mini 2 with improved sound & more
3rd-gen Chromecast could be Stadia’s secret weapon
News surrounding Google's Stadia game streaming platform is in full force with the latest Stadia Connect having recently aired and Google's strong presence at Gamescom happening right now. We're expecting to see more real-world hands-on coverage from the show in Germany, but what we've seen so far … [Read more...] about 3rd-gen Chromecast could be Stadia’s secret weapon
Upcoming Chromebooks to get adaptive screen color and brightness like True Tone on iPad
Chromebook development continues at a frenetic pace as we roll into the latter portions of 2019. With the 'Hatch' family of devices set to bring us the next wave of mid/high-end devices, Google's new 'Atlas' device, and the slew of ARM Chromebooks on the way, the final months of 2019 are going to … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chromebooks to get adaptive screen color and brightness like True Tone on iPad
