While we are certain to see Virtual Desks arrive in Chrome OS 76, the feature will likely still be behind a flag for the time being. The bulk of the work is done and Virtual Desks are basically ready for user consumption, but there are tiny tweaks here and there that still need to be addressed, and … [Read more...] about New Virtual Desk features show Google taking Chrome OS UI development more seriously [VIDEO]
Face unlock coming soon to Chrome OS and may debut with ‘Atlas’ alongside Pixel 4
Google once again made waves yesterday as they bucked convention and decided to release more info about the Pixel 4 prior to the official launch of the device in the coming months. While this move feels a bit odd in the current climate of attempted secrecy by manufacturers and leaks left and right … [Read more...] about Face unlock coming soon to Chrome OS and may debut with ‘Atlas’ alongside Pixel 4
The best Chromebooks of 2019 so far
One of the most frequently asked questions we get goes something like this: "What is the best Chromebook I can get?" That question is then immediately responded to with a question from us: "What is your budget?" After a budget is named, we put our heads together and talk through the best … [Read more...] about The best Chromebooks of 2019 so far
Google’s next Stadia Connect teased in ad, coming soon with more details
In a Reddit thread just a few days old, user sofaspy has posted a screenshot that showcases an ad that you may have begin seeing soon in your social media feeds if you've shown interest in the past, and the ad hints quite strongly that the next Stadia Connect could be soon: perhaps as soon as 3 … [Read more...] about Google’s next Stadia Connect teased in ad, coming soon with more details
New ‘Google Atlas’ [Pixelbook 2] Benchmarks Point To More Affordable #madebyGoogle Chromebook
We have been inundated with 'Atlas' and Google hardware news this week, from the Nest Hub Max leak to this latest bit of news from Geekbench to the FCC filing a few days ago, there is more action in July surrounding Google-made devices than we've ever seen before. I still hold to my assumption that … [Read more...] about New ‘Google Atlas’ [Pixelbook 2] Benchmarks Point To More Affordable #madebyGoogle Chromebook
The Chrome Cast 20: Google’s New ‘Atlas’ Chromebook & Fall Hardware Event
Not surprisingly, this week's episode of The Chrome Cast circled around Google's upcoming hardware event, it's timing, and the enigma known only as 'Atlas'. Talking through the recent decision by Google to 'leak' the Pixel 4, an FCC filing for a new Chromebook by Google, and a … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 20: Google’s New ‘Atlas’ Chromebook & Fall Hardware Event
Likely Pixelbook 2 ‘Atlas’ Passes Through FCC, September Google Hardware Event Possible
Today's discovery by Kyle Bradshaw over at 9to5 Google has the Chrome Unboxed office absolutely buzzing. We usually have to wait until September for these types of leaks and #madebyGoogle hardware hype, but we're getting a little dose earlier than normal this year. We need to talk about the FCC … [Read more...] about Likely Pixelbook 2 ‘Atlas’ Passes Through FCC, September Google Hardware Event Possible
The 2015 Chromebook Pixel LS Is Only $299: Here’s Why You Should Buy One
This is a rare post for me. I rarely recommend Chromebooks that are more than a few years old and I don't personally make a habit of making blanket statements about large groups of people needing to spend money on a particular Chromebook. There are so many variables usually at play when we talk … [Read more...] about The 2015 Chromebook Pixel LS Is Only $299: Here’s Why You Should Buy One
Chrome OS 76 Beta Adds Bluetooth Fast Pairing, But Don’t Expect It To Work Well Yet
Just yesterday, Dinsan Francis over at Chrome Story came across a very interesting tidbit of info on Reddit, showcasing a Pixel Slate user in the Beta Channel of Chrome OS getting a notification that their wireless headset was set up and already paired. The catch? That wireless device wasn't ever … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 76 Beta Adds Bluetooth Fast Pairing, But Don’t Expect It To Work Well Yet
This Latest Addition Makes Virtual Desks In Chrome OS 76 My Favorite New Feature
I'm going to allow myself to get fully nerdy for just a moment as I admit to the world just how excited I am about Virtual Desks coming in Chrome OS 76 because of one small - but HUGELY significant - feature addition. If you've followed along since the first mention of Virtual Desks on Chrome OS … [Read more...] about This Latest Addition Makes Virtual Desks In Chrome OS 76 My Favorite New Feature
Google Wins Patent For Unique Chrome OS Feature: Why It Matters
It appears that this week Google has been granted a patent on something it has been hard at work on for a few years: desktop to tablet mode transition. Reported by Patently Mobile, this patent was actually filed for all the way back in October of 2016, a full year before the Pixelbook would be … [Read more...] about Google Wins Patent For Unique Chrome OS Feature: Why It Matters
Lenovo Chromebook S330: Cheap & Perfect For Roblox [VIDEO]
There's a good chance that you or someone you know has a child that loves playing Roblox. With nearly 180 million accounts and roughly 12 million monthly active users, someone in your circle likely plays a game inside the ever-expanding Roblox world. We talked recently in a post and in our latest … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook S330: Cheap & Perfect For Roblox [VIDEO]
