In a bit of a disappointing move, the Acer R13 shipped without Android Apps available. That, however, looks to be changing right now. … [Read more...] about Acer R13 Gets Android Apps in Beta Channel
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Chromecast Support Gaining Steam on MacOS: Airfoil Adds Google Cast Support
Airfoil, a MacOS app that is meant to stream audio to multiple connected devices, has just announced the addition of Chromecast support for its app. While it isn't a new idea for apps to get Chromecast support, lets look at this for a second and see why it matters. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Support Gaining Steam on MacOS: Airfoil Adds Google Cast Support
ASUS Chromebook Flip 2 Possible With New Chromebook ‘Bob’
It seems we've been discussing the possibility of a follow up to the very successful ASUS Chromebook Flip for months now with no decisive outcome. In our last post about the ASUS C302SA, we'd come to the point of dismissing the notion that it is the follow up to the original Flip. Today, it … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip 2 Possible With New Chromebook ‘Bob’
New ASUS Chromebook C302SA Available November 11 According To Listing
One of our awesome readers just pointed out an update from our original ASUS C302SA article from just a couple weeks ago that shows the unreleased device having an actual 'in-stock' date. … [Read more...] about New ASUS Chromebook C302SA Available November 11 According To Listing
Chromecast Support Added to DoubleTwist Media Player
Anyone out there remember the days when DoubleTwist was THE alternative for iTunes? Its claim to fame was the ability to deal with a user's iTunes library on an Android device in a very Apple-like way. Before streaming services became the norm, DoubleTwist was a very popular service. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Support Added to DoubleTwist Media Player
Lenovo Thinkpad 13 Chromebook Touchscreen Arrives In Time For Android Apps – Will HP and Acer Follow Suit?
We reported on Lenovo getting serious about Android Apps on their Chromebook 13 over the past couple days and it appears that they have made the necessary changes in the hardware department to fully support their new interest. … [Read more...] about Lenovo Thinkpad 13 Chromebook Touchscreen Arrives In Time For Android Apps – Will HP and Acer Follow Suit?
Google Pixel XL Unboxing and First Impressions
We have the Google Pixel XL in the house. While it isn't exactly our normal fare around Chrome Unboxed, this device bears the Pixel name and is seemingly right in the midst of everything Google is up to right now. … [Read more...] about Google Pixel XL Unboxing and First Impressions
Chrome OS 54 Could Bring Android Apps To 3 More Chromebooks: HP 13 G1, Lenovo 13, and Acer 14 For Work
Yesterday, the arrival of Chrome OS 54 in the Stable Channel brought some cool new features and stability improvements. But, let's all be honest, we were hoping for broader Android App support and we didn't get it. Or did we? … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 54 Could Bring Android Apps To 3 More Chromebooks: HP 13 G1, Lenovo 13, and Acer 14 For Work
Chromecast Setup Changes: Today Google Cast Becomes Google Home
We reported on this upcoming change not too long ago, so this isn't really a surprise. However, I'm sure there are folks who didn't read that article and may be wondering why they are seeing an update to an app they didn't download. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Setup Changes: Today Google Cast Becomes Google Home
Samsung Chromebook Pro Misses Rumored Launch Date: When Should We Expect It?
Back a couple weeks ago when we broke the news of the Samsung Chromebook Pro, there was a very, very loose date attached to the leak. Provided by a quickly-removed B&H listing, we had thin hope that the device would show up on or before October 24th. It clearly did not. … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Misses Rumored Launch Date: When Should We Expect It?
Samsung Chromebook Pro Product Page Reconstructed: See It Again!
I'm not sure about everyone else, but I was extremely sad when Samsung decided to pull down the product page that gave us our first look at the Samsung Chromebook Pro. … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Product Page Reconstructed: See It Again!
Chromecast Ultra In Stock Early At Walmart
According to a Reddit post just yesterday, the Chromecast Ultra is already showing up on the shelves at Walmart. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Ultra In Stock Early At Walmart
