Yeah, you read that right. We have some interesting stuff happening in the world of Chromebooks right now, and this development is right at the top of the heap. In the event that we have some readers who haven't really cared enough about marketing speak to figure out what 4K is, let's cover that … [Read more...] about 4K Chromebooks Are Coming
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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
Display Size For External Displays Incoming For Chrome OS
In general, Chrome OS is an operating system that just works and gets out of your way. Sure there are limitations and there are things that don't work from time to time, but for the most part, if your workflow can exist inside a Chromebook's limitations, you will find yourself loving the experience … [Read more...] about Display Size For External Displays Incoming For Chrome OS
Google Gives Free Audiobook To Google Home Owners
It seems Google is pretty serious about its newly-released Audiobook collection. So serious, in fact, that they are unleashing their second substantial promotion for the service within just weeks of launch. The first time around, Google gave everyone a 50% deal on their first audiobook … [Read more...] about Google Gives Free Audiobook To Google Home Owners
Custom Google Assistant Hotwords Are Coming
Clearly, in the AI/Assistant/Smart Speaker wars, we are on Google's side around here at Chrome Unboxed. Being fair, there are things that Alexa does better for the time being, but those gaps are steadily closing as Google Assistant gains more actions daily. What will never change, however, are … [Read more...] about Custom Google Assistant Hotwords Are Coming
Acer Chrome OS Tablet Display Details Revealed
Just about a week ago, the first eyes-on of the Acer Chrome OS tablet leaked from the BETT show in London. The tweet has been pulled, but we've heard plenty of folks saying they saw this device in the flesh at the show as well. Our leaning is this mystery device is none other than the 'Scarlet' … [Read more...] about Acer Chrome OS Tablet Display Details Revealed
A Closer Look At The Stylus Spotted With Acer’s Chrome OS Tablet
Last week we got an unexpected nugget from London's BETT show: a limited sighting of the first-ever Chrome OS tablet. The tweet has been pulled down since that time, but we have the photo and what little we know about the device in a post over here. One of the things we do know about this surprise … [Read more...] about A Closer Look At The Stylus Spotted With Acer’s Chrome OS Tablet
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
Chromebooks To Get Split Screen Tablet Support For Android Apps
It wasn't too long ago that we reported a new feature that appeared in the Dev Channel of Chrome OS: split-screen operation in tablet mode. The feature is pretty necessary for all the upcoming detachables and tablets that we are tracking. Being forced to run everything in full-screen when not … [Read more...] about Chromebooks To Get Split Screen Tablet Support For Android Apps
Dell Launches Chromebook 5000 Series For Education, Starting at $289
Apparently, January is the choice time to launch education-focused Chromebooks in 2018. Granted, between CES and the BETT (British Educational Training and Technology show), the time is pretty ripe for announcements. Additionally, these new Chromebook offerings are now all in line for upcoming … [Read more...] about Dell Launches Chromebook 5000 Series For Education, Starting at $289
Google Now Offers Audiobooks and They Work With Google Home
Over the course of many years, Google has slowly and steadily ventured deeper into the content game through the Google Play Store. Sure, this is where we get our beloved Android apps, but Google Play has become a one-stop shop for almost all my media purchases at this point. That is a huge step … [Read more...] about Google Now Offers Audiobooks and They Work With Google Home
3D Gaming On Chromebooks With Unity and WebGL
One of the constant knocks on Chromebooks is the lack of gaming options. The Chrome Web Store was never really much help and the web-based nature of the OS in general has made the implementation of 3D games quite slow. As Android has now invaded the Chromebook space, gaming has picked up … [Read more...] about 3D Gaming On Chromebooks With Unity and WebGL
