In a move made very clearly and conscisely by Google, Chromecast devices are losing any and every reference to Google Cast very soon in an effort to "help users identify the technology that they've come to enjoy and appreciate." … [Read more...] about Chromecast Devices Shuttering Google Cast Label
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New Chromebook ‘Bob’ All But Confirmed As ASUS Chromebook Flip 2
During the summer, we reported on what we thought was surely the ASUS Chromebook Flip 2. Its codename is 'Cave' and has become a known entity with an imminent release likely. The ASUS C302CA. But 'Cave' isn't ASUS' follow-up to the Chromebook Flip. And, while we felt pretty strongly a month … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Bob’ All But Confirmed As ASUS Chromebook Flip 2
Google Home: How To Play Music From Spotify, Pandora or YouTube Music
We talked a bit about all the things Google Home can and cannot do at this very early point in its life. While that list feels a bit lopsided towards the cannot's at this time, it doesn't mean that there aren't options available currently. … [Read more...] about Google Home: How To Play Music From Spotify, Pandora or YouTube Music
Lenovo Thinkpad Chromebook Ads Are Brilliant, Effective Mythbusters
I have to give it up to Lenovo: they are creating some great, pro-Chromebook content in support of their latest, greatest Chromebook - The Thinkpad 13. … [Read more...] about Lenovo Thinkpad Chromebook Ads Are Brilliant, Effective Mythbusters
Chromecast Offers: What They Are and Where To Find Them
Did you just buy a shiny, new Chromecast this weekend? Maybe you've had one for a long time. Maybe you are thinking about getting one soon or hoping to get one for Christmas. No matter your situation, one thing you should be aware of if you own a Chromecast is where to find offers. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Offers: What They Are and Where To Find Them
3 More Chromebooks Get Android Apps!
As of this morning, it looks like 3 more models have been added to the quickly-growing list of Chromebooks seeing Android Apps arrive in the Dev Channel of Chrome OS. The methods vary a bit for the three, but its nothing we haven't dealt with before. … [Read more...] about 3 More Chromebooks Get Android Apps!
Samsung Chromebook 3 Review
Everyone loves a great deal. From clothing to food to cars, we love finding things that somehow give us more value than the price tag indicates. Samsung's Chromebook 3 is a device that is aimed squarely at this particular consumer interest. What Samsung has attempted with the Chromebook 3 is to … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook 3 Review
Chromebook Deal Alert: $349 Acer Chromebook R13 In-Stock At Costco
We reported on the $349 Acer R13 back in the beginning of November, but soon after our article came out, Costco strangely pulled all their Chromebook stock off their website except the ASUS C301 and the Acer Chromebook 14. … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deal Alert: $349 Acer Chromebook R13 In-Stock At Costco
ASUS Chromebook C301SA Review
The ASUS Chromebook C301SA is a shining example of getting all the pieces right and somehow missing the whole. That's not to say it's a bad device. That also doesn't mean I didn't enjoy using it. But when the pieces that make up the whole don't coalesce the way you expect, the result is a bit … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook C301SA Review
Chromecast Ultra: 4K Content Available From Google Play Movies
In our earlier report on where to find 4K content for your shiny, new Chromecast Ultra, we listed Google Play Movies as one of the sources of 4K content only to find that they were planning on launching 4K in November. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Ultra: 4K Content Available From Google Play Movies
13-Inch Chromebooks Get New Resolution Scaling Option
I've mentioned this in a couple reviews and other articles having to do with displays on Chromebooks, but I wanted to make sure that there was a quick article dedicated to one of my favorite new features of Chrome OS. This change seems to be only applying to Chromebooks in the 13-inch range at … [Read more...] about 13-Inch Chromebooks Get New Resolution Scaling Option
Chromecast and Google Home: What You Can and Can’t Do
We've talked before and you've likely heard around the internet that Google Home, for all its awesome ability, is not much more than a Chromecast in a jar's clothing. One of the greatest features of Home is the ability to cast content with only your voice, and while there are quite a few things … [Read more...] about Chromecast and Google Home: What You Can and Can’t Do
