Preface: I will not mention Apple’s wearable in this post. Comparing the Apple Watch to the Pixel Watch or any WearOS device seems futile, in my opinion. I’m not saying that there isn’t a WearOS device on the market worthy of competing against Apple’s smart watch but let’s be honest, it’s “apples” and oranges. It […]
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The new Nreal Air AR glasses could be the coolest 2nd screen for your Chromebook ever
First, I need to preface this entire post with the fact that I’ve been wanting something like these glasses since I was a kid. Long road trips for vacations, flights as a young adult, and all sorts of travel in between have beckoned my inner tech nerd to possess something like what I think the […]
Continue ReadingOpinion: YouTube’s Background Listening should not be locked behind a paywall
Well, this feels weird. Today, This month, I let my YouTube Premium subscription lapse as an experiment and I was instantly reminded of the grim reality of the state of the platform. You may have recently heard some outlets discussing how 11 or more advertisements were shown to users who were not subscribed to the […]
Continue ReadingIn an iPad world, Google’s Pixel Tablet is a smart move
For just a moment, allow me to give credit where credit is due. If I were in the market for a tablet and I wanted something that was powerful, productive, and offered a great gaming experience, I wouldn’t consider anything other than an iPad. iPadOS owns 55% of the global tablet operating system market and […]
Continue ReadingLess is sometimes more: I’m glad the new Nest Wifi Pro won’t have Google Assistant built-in
Earlier this week, we reported on the fact that Google announced the all-new Nest Wifi Pro at its 2022 hardware event. At that time, we covered its specifications like its Wifi 6E capability for faster speeds, longer reach, and more simultaneously connected devices. However, something I completely missed and am just now realizing is that […]
Continue ReadingLogi’s new cloud gaming handheld seemed overpriced, but then I remembered Chromebooks
Recently, a new gaming handheld from Logitech leaked online, and since then, it’s become public knowledge that the company has put together a fairly decent package for those looking to play AAA-quality cloud games. The device also plays Google Play Games, meaning that anyone who goes this route will have plenty of great stuff to […]
Continue ReadingI really hope these new Microsoft Edge features don’t come to the Chrome browser
I’ve continued experimenting with Chromium Edge for fun and to see how it differs from Google’s Chrome browser, and I’ve found things I like both more and less. It’s certainly interesting, that’s for sure, and I’ve noticed that while Microsoft adds features quicker and earlier than Chrome, Google tends to wait longer, but implement Chromium-based […]
Continue ReadingI wish Chrome would steal this Microsoft Edge feature for managing multiple PWA profiles
I’ve spent years on ChromeOS attempting to separate my work life and personal data as well as my creative endeavors through the use of profiles on my laptops, but unfortunately, the solution has never worked perfectly to my liking. As it turns out, so much segregation of data ended up making me less productive, and […]
Continue ReadingWhy I canceled my Play Pass subscription and how Google can win me back
Back when Google Play Pass first launched, I was starry-eyed about the idea. One small price per year or per month for hundreds of apps and games. Normally, you’d have to spend cash on each and every one of those paid experiences, and you’d still get ads and in-app purchases shoved in your face. Play […]
Continue Reading5 improvements Google Keep can make for a better notetaking and journaling experience
I tend to use Google’s apps and services in unique ways. In fact, how I gravitate towards productivity tools oftentimes completely flies in the face of how they’re designed, and refactoring them to work better for me has both positive and negative effects. On the one hand, they’re much more useful in other areas of […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Chat Spaces Tasks are completely inaccessible offline, making them useless
This past week, I took a trip out of the state and traveled by plane, where I got some much-needed time to decompress and disconnect from all of my devices. During the flight back, I decided to attempt to plug back in and organize my thoughts as I re-integrated into society like a normal person […]
Continue ReadingHere’s why I wish Google Keep notes and Google Docs would merge or at least share features
Google Keep is and always probably will be my absolute favorite Google service. The ability to quickly jot down ideas as I experience and become inspired by things around me in life is invaluable. While other note-taking applications do exist, Keep’s simplicity remains the reason I choose it over its competitors. That’s not to say […]
Continue ReadingIf the Pixel Buds Pro ship with latency issues, I might cry a little bit
There’s no denying it at this point: I’m terribly excited for the Pixel Buds Pro. So excited, in fact, that I’ve started using the Pixel Buds A-Series around the office just to remind myself of how good the experience is when using Pixel accessories with a Pixel phone. I keep looking back at the announcement […]
Continue ReadingMy AirPods Pro are great, but here’s why I’m seriously ready for Pixel Buds Pro
The last time I hopped into a match of Apex Legends Mobile, I grabbed my trusty AirPods Pro, connected them to my Pixel 6 Pro, and readied myself for a match. As the load screen roared to life, I realized something wasn’t quite right and quickly figured out that my AirPods made a valiant effort […]
Continue ReadingTiktok’s PWA is a great example of how to leverage modern web technology
As we begin leaning into more short-form video here at Chrome Unboxed, we’ve started utilizing apps like Instagram, YouTube and TikTok on Chromebooks a bit more often than we did prior. With TikTok specifically, there was something just today I wanted to check out with the web version of the app. It has been quite […]
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