There's a lot going on in both the Android and ChromeOS worlds right now. As we brace for the inevitable merger between Android and ChromeOS and continue to wonder what that will look like, what it will be called, and how it will function altogether, there's an underlying thread my brain keeps … [Read more...] about Why I think a desktop-class Chrome browser for Android would change the whole game
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I’m sad Chromebooks never made it to their experimental form factor stage
As we look toward 2026 and the inevitable shift toward "Aluminium OS" - Google's ambitious project to re-baseline ChromeOS on the Android kernel - it’s hard not to feel a slight sense of melancholy. We are standing on the precipice of a massive convergence that promises a unified ecosystem and … [Read more...] about I’m sad Chromebooks never made it to their experimental form factor stage
The new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebooks are the only ones I want to use
I’ve realized something about my daily carry of late - I only seem to gravitate to one of two MediaTek Kompanio Ultra devices. Where I usually end up moving back to something like the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE once my reviews are finished up - thanks to that large, bright display and extra … [Read more...] about The new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebooks are the only ones I want to use
Why I’m hopeful the ChromeOS/Android merger will finally bring browser profiles to Chromebooks
When I use the MacBook that we have around for video editing, I live and die by browser profiles. I have one for my personal life with all my personal bookmarks, credit cards, and history. I have another for Chrome Unboxed with our work-related bookmarks, the business credit card, and specific … [Read more...] about Why I’m hopeful the ChromeOS/Android merger will finally bring browser profiles to Chromebooks
This hidden port on the Galaxy XR might be the key to a virtual Chromebook display
As the dust settles from the exciting launch of the Samsung Galaxy XR headset, my mind keeps circling back to one big question: Is it possible to make this headset work with my Chromebook? While Samsung and Google showcased a lot of impressive features powered by the new Android XR platform, a … [Read more...] about This hidden port on the Galaxy XR might be the key to a virtual Chromebook display
Yep, Chromebooks are super boring right now
It wasn't that long ago that it felt like any given day could be the day I found some new, mind-boggling feature or piece of hardware in the Chromebook and ChromeOS space. From uncovering upgraded screens, new keyboard keys, fun new features, future-proof internal hardware, brand-new form factors … [Read more...] about Yep, Chromebooks are super boring right now
Why I think the Android/ChromeOS merger may be the reason the Pixel Tablet 2 never happened
Remember the Pixel Tablet 2? When rumors surfaced late last year that Google had pulled the plug on its second-gen tablet, the unofficial reason cited was concerns about profitability. At the time, it felt like a bit of a letdown and perhaps even a sign that Google was wavering on its tablet … [Read more...] about Why I think the Android/ChromeOS merger may be the reason the Pixel Tablet 2 never happened
The ChromeOS and Android merger is coming, but how will Google brand it?
Now that the dust has settled from the announcements at last month's Snapdragon Summit, we're left with two solid facts: the Android and ChromeOS merger is real, and it's coming next year. But beneath those confirmations lies a massive, convoluted branding problem that Google now has to solve. For … [Read more...] about The ChromeOS and Android merger is coming, but how will Google brand it?
All of a sudden, I never leave home without the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk
When I first unboxed the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk over a year and a half ago, I was immediately impressed. I thought it was a brilliant, well-crafted, and thoughtfully designed set of accessories. But if I'm being honest, it didn't immediately find a permanent place in my daily workflow. At the … [Read more...] about All of a sudden, I never leave home without the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk
The Pixel 10 Pro XL is a fantastic phone, it just wasn’t made for me
After the unboxing and the initial excitement of a new flagship Pixel 10 review period, I’ve now spent about a week with the Pixel 10 Pro XL as my primary device. And in that time, I’ve come to a strange and unexpected conclusion: I don't think these phones from Google are made for people like me at … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10 Pro XL is a fantastic phone, it just wasn’t made for me
The desire for a new Made By Google Pixelbook is palpable
Last week, I wrote a bit of an editorial piece that made the case that for the first time in years, a new, Google-made Pixelbook actually makes perfect sense thanks to the impending shift of ChromeOS to the Android kernel. It was a speculative, forward-looking article based on connecting a few dots … [Read more...] about The desire for a new Made By Google Pixelbook is palpable
Return of the Pixelbook: why it finally makes sense again for the first time in years
The desire for a new, Google-made Pixelbook never really goes away, does it? The original Pixelbook and the Pixelbook Go that followed were iconic, beloved devices that still represent a high watermark for Chromebook hardware (yes, I'm leaving the Pixel Slate out of this part of conversation). Yet, … [Read more...] about Return of the Pixelbook: why it finally makes sense again for the first time in years
