Put frankly, it has been a scary couple days to start 2018 when it comes to computing in general. If you've been around basically any tech site on the internet, you've likely come across the latest mega-issue plaguing what seems to be every device on the planet. The bad news? It's incredibly … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, Meltdown, and Spectre: Most Are Already Patched
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Developing Android Apps Right On Your Chromebook
Since last year announcement of the Play Store coming to Chromebooks, and more generally devices running Chrome OS, the Linux-powered operating system by Google, most of these devices have gradually received the update and can now benefit from millions of compatible apps. Officially, it has been … [Read more...] about Developing Android Apps Right On Your Chromebook
New AMD Chromebook In Development: Meet Grunt
It has been quite some time since we uncovered the first evidence of the first AMD-powered Chromebook and we are still waiting to see the materialization of said device. Over a year in the works, the AMD platform on Chrome OS is still very much alive and moving forward. … [Read more...] about New AMD Chromebook In Development: Meet Grunt
#MadeByGoogle: Everything From Google’s Pixel Launch Event
Ocotber 4th has come and gone and with it, Google's second annual hardware showcase has graced us with a sack full of new goodies to talk about, review and marvel about. We will be covering a number of the new #madebygoogle products in the very near future as they pertain to Chrome Unboxed. For … [Read more...] about #MadeByGoogle: Everything From Google’s Pixel Launch Event
Lenovo Flex 11 Chromebook Review
The Lenovo Flex 11 Chromebook may very well be one of the most underrated devices of 2017. I've had some extensive hands-on time with the rugged convertible and in that time it has proven itself by performing just as well as Chromebooks at twice the price. … [Read more...] about Lenovo Flex 11 Chromebook Review
Google PixelBook Roundup: Specs, Price and Release Date
In just over a week, we'll be hopping on a flight to San Francisco to see what Google has to offer up to its growing line of consumer-focused, #madebygoogle products. We can, of course, expect the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 phones from Google to be the highlight of the Oct. 4 event and believe me, we … [Read more...] about Google PixelBook Roundup: Specs, Price and Release Date
Chromebook High Contrast Mode: Inverting Colors Gets A New Shortcut
Inverting the colors on your Chromebook can make for a really cool looking desktop and for some users with vision impairments, the high-contrast mode can even be a necessity. For many Chromebook owners, however, this accessibility feature is nothing more than a nuisance that is stumbled upon … [Read more...] about Chromebook High Contrast Mode: Inverting Colors Gets A New Shortcut
Chromebook Tablet Mode Getting Split Screen Snapping
We've seen this coming for a bit of time, but this is the first time we're seeing it in the flesh. Thanks to a Google+ post by William Greene, we're seeing a picture of side-by-side apps up and running on a Chromebook. In a few commits we simply haven't shared up to this point, we've seen … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablet Mode Getting Split Screen Snapping
Two Lenovo Chromebooks Get The Play Store
Slowly but surely, Google is making good on their promise to bring the Play Store and Android Apps to a large number of Chrome devices. While the wait has been agonizing for many, it does appear that a snowball effect is happening as more and more devices are becoming Android ready. A recent, … [Read more...] about Two Lenovo Chromebooks Get The Play Store
Chromebooks Getting New Blurred UI Elements – And They’re Gorgeous!
I'm going to go ahead and admit a couple things right up front, here. First, I didn't really like the way the 'Peeking Launcher' looked when we reported on it. I liked the idea and the implementation, but I felt the whole thing looked a bit...unfinished. I suppose it simply lacked any … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting New Blurred UI Elements – And They’re Gorgeous!
Chromebooks Getting Fresh OOBE Look
We are seeing a lot of changes to our beloved Chrome operating system as of late. From the slow rollout of Android Apps, new form-factors, and extensive Material Design changes, Chromebooks have certainly come a long way in just a few, short years. This week, we are seeing what could be a new … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting Fresh OOBE Look
Chromebook Avatars Get Animated
In the ever-evolving world that is Material Design, developers are constantly tweaking, changing and update features in and outside of Chrome OS. One of the latest additions to the Canary Channel comes in the form of new Avatar options for users. Avatars, or account pictures, are the small … [Read more...] about Chromebook Avatars Get Animated
