I’ve talked about this before, but it’s really getting frustrating to see new versions of ChromeOS roll out time and time again with new features and updates that simply aren’t actually there for regular users. From things hidden behind feature flags to features flat-out not being available after they’ve been announced, there’s an aggravating pattern […]
Continue ReadingAuto Dark Mode for the web might finally be coming to Chrome
If you are anything like me, blinding white websites that sear your eyeballs in low light are the worst, right? Though it’s been an on-again, off-again proposition over the past few years, Google might finally be bringing auto dark mode back to the Chrome browser. This experimental feature allows you to automatically transform any website […]
Continue ReadingIt looks like Samsung’s new Chromebook Plus (‘Xol’) will be a bigger device
To say that I’m excited for the new Samsung Chromebook Plus that we know is on the way would be an understatement. We’ve been waiting a long time for Samsung to truly get back in the Chromebook game with something more like the Galaxy Chromebook, and there’s good reason to think that their upcoming device […]
Continue ReadingMy hopes of playing COD: Warzone on a Chromebook are shattered
Today’s been a big day and I’ve known it would be for weeks. The NCAA Tournament – A.K.A. March Madness – has begun, the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk is up for order at Best Buy (and our review unit arrived today), a new show I’ve been interested in watching is available today (Netflix’s 3-Body Problem), […]
Continue ReadingScore the quietly-great ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 for just $399
When we look at the landscape of newer, branded Chromebook Plus devices, there are a few of them that bubble to the top as great, all-around, easy recommendations. Though all the new models provide a solid Chromebook Plus experience, the ASUS CM34 does so with some nice additions and an overall attention to being great […]
Continue ReadingThis new feature will finally make the Chromebook calendar widget useful
I’ve complained about it multiple times in the past, and to be honest, I was beginning to think that we’d simply never see this new feature on Chromebooks. However, recent code changes happening in the Chromium Repositories point to the fact that multiple calendar support is finally on the way for the Chromebook calendar widget […]
Continue ReadingSave a full $230 on the exceptional Acer Chromebook Spin 714
For some odd reason, when I placed this deal in our daily-updated deals post, it didn’t hit me how deeply discounted Acer’s Chromebook Spin 714 is right now. While this device has been on sale here and there over the past few months, it hasn’t hit this sort of sale price since Black Friday 2023 […]
Continue ReadingQuick Share for Chromebook set to get a Wi-Fi Direct speed boost
Chromebooks offer pretty smooth integration with Android phones for a more connected, productive experience via the Phone Hub. It’s one of the many things that keeps me on an Android phone these days if I’m being honest. And one of the most useful ways that Chromebooks and Android phones can connect at this point is […]
Continue ReadingYes, you can still buy the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook: here’s how
It’s been just over a year since we were first introduced to the amazing HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook. From its wild 1200 nit screen to the amazing build quality and superlative keyboard/trackpad, there’s very little to dislike about the Dragonfly Pro. If you’re fine with a touchscreen clamshell device, it’s impossible to find a Chromebook […]
Continue ReadingThe Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus is still massively discounted a month later
I know I’ve been writing quite a bit about the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus, but it’s for good reason. Of all the new, branded Chromebook Plus models that were introduced in the fall of 2023, it is without doubt my personal favorite; and one that didn’t really join in on sale prices as the […]
Continue ReadingYouTube setting new guidelines for videos that contain AI-generated content
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how content is being made. AI models can now write text, generate images, produce videos, and even create synthetic voices that sound shockingly real. As this tech only becomes more and more accessible, companies are starting to grapple with the ethical implications and concerns surrounding transparency. YouTube, the world’s largest […]
Continue ReadingCall of Duty Warzone Mobile arrives this week: but will it play on a Chromebook?
Over the years, there are a few games I’ve used to test the overall viability of Android gaming on a Chromebook. There are really three levels of gaming activity when I sit and think about it. First, you have simple puzzle games like 2-Dots, Sudoku, Wordle, or Fruit Ninja. Then you have the slightly more […]
Continue ReadingApple’s eventual AI may end up getting assistance from Google’s Gemini
Apple is clearly now full steam ahead on its attempt to integrate some form of AI into its devices moving forward. A recent article from Bloomberg (via The Verge) suggests a potential bombshell collaboration with Google is in the works that would bring Google’s Gemini AI models to Apple products in the future, with Apple […]
Continue ReadingLogitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk arrives at Best Buy March 21st
We’ve been talking about the new-ish Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk quite a bit lately, and that’s for good reason. This rather inventive new accessory accomplishes a lot for Chromebook users all in one, tidy package and it might finally give us an accessory we’ve waited on for ChromeOS for a very, very long time. And […]
Continue ReadingGoogle I/O 2024 dates and small live crowd confirmed
Each year around this time, we generally get a head-scratcher of a game from Google followed by an official unveiling for the dates of Google I/O. This year is no different, and Google’s latest game – called “Break the Loop” – is not only a challenging time, but also a great example once again of […]
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