We were as bummed out as anyone with the rise in the Omicron variant that forced us to forego this year's in-person CES event. We knew a few great Chromebooks would be at the show and that made us all even more upset that we'd likely not get our hands on them until a later date. With HP's new … [Read more...] about CES 2022: Hands-on with Acer’s new MediaTek Kompanio 1380-powered Spin 513
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The Chrome Cast 145: CES 2022 recap
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're looking back at all the fun stuff we covered from CES 2022. While we couldn't be at the show this year due to increased COVID activity and the omicron variant, all our meetings were able to be conducted in a virtual space and HP was even kind enough to send over … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 145: CES 2022 recap
CES 2022: our favorite tech from Las Vegas this year
Another year, another CES in the books. Like last year, this show was, well, a bit different. Unlike last year, the show happened in-person and there were vendors and attendees in Las Vegas, but things were far from normal. With many exhibitors opting out of in-person meetings, many media outlets … [Read more...] about CES 2022: our favorite tech from Las Vegas this year
CES 2022: HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook early hands-on and impressions
Every year with CES is a bit different for us. With Chromebooks, you just never know which companies are going to show up what, and it is sometimes hard to know which companies are going to bring anything Chrome OS-related at all. As for HP, as long as we've been attending CES - in-person or … [Read more...] about CES 2022: HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook early hands-on and impressions
CES 2022: ASUS stuns with a new 16-inch Chromebook Flip with 12th Gen Intel CPUs
HP was all set to steal the show at CES 2022 with the companies first-ever Dragonfly Chromebook. While we're equally as excited about Acer's upcoming MediaTek-powered Chromebook Spin 513 that's rocking the flagship-caliber Kompanio 1380 SoC, HP's 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake Dragonfly will undoubtedly … [Read more...] about CES 2022: ASUS stuns with a new 16-inch Chromebook Flip with 12th Gen Intel CPUs
Android Auto will get Lyft integration and let you watch Youtube while parked
Gamesnacks announced that it would be bringing gaming to Android Auto head units while users are parked back in September, and during CES 2022 today, Google revealed that it's now bringing several updates to the in-vehicle service for drivers. As we've previously discussed, the Ultra-wideband in … [Read more...] about Android Auto will get Lyft integration and let you watch Youtube while parked
Google announces major improvements to Android Better Together at CES 2022
During the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show, Google announced some major improvements to its Better Together initiative for Android, Chrome OS, headphones, speakers, smart home devices, and more. As the number of connected devices in our houses and in our lives increases, the company has found that … [Read more...] about Google announces major improvements to Android Better Together at CES 2022
More details emerge for Acer’s new MediaTek Kompanio 1380 Chromebook at CES 2022
Yesterday, we sat down virtually with Acer's team on the ground at CES 2020 and 90% of our time was spent asking questions about the new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 that was recently announced. Sure, Acer announced 3 Chromebooks in total this week, but the star of the show is clearly the one with the … [Read more...] about More details emerge for Acer’s new MediaTek Kompanio 1380 Chromebook at CES 2022
Cync launches a smart thermostat, 2K camera, and loads of smart bulbs at CES 2022
Cync, powered by Savant Systems, Inc. (previously called C by GE) just appeared in person at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show, and in an effort to expand its offerings to become your all-in-one, go-to smart home solution announced several new products. New devices add temperature control, … [Read more...] about Cync launches a smart thermostat, 2K camera, and loads of smart bulbs at CES 2022
HP unleashes the beast in the Elite Dragonfly Chromebook with two world’s firsts
Today, HP is taking the wraps off their latest high-end, flagship Chromebook for both consumers and enterprise users in the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook. We'll get into the specs and features this one brings to the table in just a moment, but I think it is safe to say at this point that the … [Read more...] about HP unleashes the beast in the Elite Dragonfly Chromebook with two world’s firsts
Acer unveils world’s first MediaTek Kompanio 1380 Chromebook at CES 2022
This is one of the devices we've been very, very eagerly awaiting. Powered by a previously-unknown MediaTek Kompanio 1380 SoC, this device is ready to be the first MediaTek Kompanio-powered Chromebook that sits closer to the higher-end of the market. In case you weren't up to speed, MediaTek has … [Read more...] about Acer unveils world’s first MediaTek Kompanio 1380 Chromebook at CES 2022
