For most products, most of the time, we unbox them when they show up at the office, spend some time with them, and then create a review. The Google Home Max has been a bit of a different beast, though. Without having a slew of new, undiscovered functionality or a unique set of specs, this speaker … [Read more...] about Google Home Max: 2 Months Later
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Acer Chromebook 15 Review: Greater Than The Sum of its Parts
The title up there was written on purpose. The Acer Chromebook 15 is nothing if not underwhelming on the spec sheet. As we go through the specifics of this device, it would be easy to consider writing off this machine based individual stats. Other than one area, this Chromebook isn't the best at … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 15 Review: Greater Than The Sum of its Parts
The Chrome Cast: The Chrome Unboxed Podcast, Episode 6
In this episode of The Chrome Cast, we discuss a ton of new Chrome devices both announced and rumored, the first Chrome OS tablet sighting, Google Assistant, and more. … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast: The Chrome Unboxed Podcast, Episode 6
Google Home Max Unboxing and Hands-On
We've been to a few events in the past few months. Between Google's October 4th Hardware Event and CES, we had ample time to see, touch and test out the Google Home Max. As these things tend to go, however, we never took advantage of that opportunity. I wanted to. I really did. I just didn't. … [Read more...] about Google Home Max Unboxing and Hands-On
Acer Chromebook 11 Hands On From CES 2018
While the overwhelming Google presence at CES 2018 has clearly been Google Assistant related, there are a few new Chrome devices here at the show that we're getting to get our hands on. One of these is the newest entry-level consumer device from Acer, the Acer Chromebook 11 (CB331). As these … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 11 Hands On From CES 2018
The Meltdown And Spectre Saga Continues With Intel’s First Move
The Verge reported yesterday that Intel is now claiming that it is currently developing and rolling out updates for Intel-based devices that will make those devices immune to the Meltdown and Spectre attacks that have cropped up in the first week of 2018. … [Read more...] about The Meltdown And Spectre Saga Continues With Intel’s First Move
Chromebooks, Meltdown, and Spectre: Most Are Already Patched
Put frankly, it has been a scary couple days to start 2018 when it comes to computing in general. If you've been around basically any tech site on the internet, you've likely come across the latest mega-issue plaguing what seems to be every device on the planet. The bad news? It's incredibly … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, Meltdown, and Spectre: Most Are Already Patched
Confirmed: ‘Nautilus’ Is A Detachable Chromebook Made By Samsung, Will Equip Sony IMX Camera
First off, sorry about the long title. There is a commit in the Chromium Repositories that points to the main point of this article, and we'll get there shortly. However, in the middle of the commit, there is additional language that clearly points to the fact that 'Nautilus' is without doubt a … [Read more...] about Confirmed: ‘Nautilus’ Is A Detachable Chromebook Made By Samsung, Will Equip Sony IMX Camera
Google Pixelbook vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip C302
In a Chromebook landscape that now holds the Pixelbook, Samsung Chromebook Pro and the ASUS Flip C302, comparison videos are not only helpful, they are insanely intruiging. Look, we get it! Devices that share the flagship-type status need to be measured, compared, and put against one another. … [Read more...] about Google Pixelbook vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip C302
The Pixelbook Internals Are An Engineering Feat
The Pixelbook, by pretty much any standard, is a brilliant piece of hardware. It is slim, light, fast, and has superior construction. I'd put it up against any other laptop hardware and guarantee it stands toe-to-toe with it. The outer workings of the device can be checked out in their fullness in … [Read more...] about The Pixelbook Internals Are An Engineering Feat
Google Pixelbook vs. Samsung Chromebook Pro
Arguably the most-requested comparison we've ever had is between the Samsung Chromebook Pro and the newly-released Pixelbook. For good reason, these two devices make a very, very interesting comparison. With their similar screens, fast internals and dedicated pens, a comparison video was … [Read more...] about Google Pixelbook vs. Samsung Chromebook Pro
The Chrome Cast: The Chrome Unboxed Podcast, Episode 4
In this episode of The Chrome Cast, we talk the biggest news in the Chromebook and Assistant space, including: … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast: The Chrome Unboxed Podcast, Episode 4
