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
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Google Pixelbook Hands On First Look
Yesterday was a whirlwind! We were fortunate enough to be at Google's #madebyGoogle hardware event and seeing all the new hardware was pretty amazing. Right in the middle of all the phones, speakers, earbuds, software and AI, there was the announcement that brought us out to San Francisco in the … [Read more...] about Google Pixelbook Hands On First Look
ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Unboxing
Sure, we may be smack-dab in the middle of all of Google's latest hardware news, including the latest Belle of the Ball Pixelbook, but that doesn't mean the rest of the Chrome OS world is stopping. Today, we have in the office what I feel to be the true successor to one of the most popular … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Unboxing
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
HP Chromebook X360 11 G1 Review
Created for both the education and consumer markets, HP's latest Chromebook comes in combining some interesting specs and what looks like a great total package. Priced at a rather-steep $479, HP really need to deliver a pretty compelling experience at that price point to make this a device worth … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook X360 11 G1 Review
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
First Hands-On Video Of The New Acer Chromebook 15 Surfaces
For Chromebook fans, IFA Berlin has been a little silent apart from Acer's quiet announcement of a fully-refreshed 15.6-inch Chromebook. Though it didn't make it on stage, this Chromebook is drawing some serious attention from quite a few media outlets. For many, the Acer Chromebook 15 has been … [Read more...] about First Hands-On Video Of The New Acer Chromebook 15 Surfaces
ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Hands-On Video Surfaces
I love the internet! Within a day of posting about the ASUS Flip C101's new availability in Japan, we've received a comment from Stu Lowe at Geeky Teachers stating that his school in Hong Kong just had 90 of these devices shipped to them. In the video, Stu takes about five minutes and gives us … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Hands-On Video Surfaces
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
