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
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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
A MediaTek Kompanio Ultra version of the Chromebook Duet 5 is the thing of dreams
The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 has established a bit of a new reality for ChromeOS: we now have a proven, high-performance ARM chip that delivers both incredible speed and staggering battery life. The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra is an absolute beast, and it has me thinking about what's next. Now that … [Read more...] about A MediaTek Kompanio Ultra version of the Chromebook Duet 5 is the thing of dreams
Why I think Lenovo already has the Chromebook of the Year locked up
I know, I know. It's only July. We still have nearly half a year to go, and there are surely more Chromebooks set to be released before 2025 is a wrap. Making a "best of the year" declaration right now might seem a bit premature, and honestly, it probably is. But after spending significant time … [Read more...] about Why I think Lenovo already has the Chromebook of the Year locked up
Once again, The Masters shows everyone how to build a masterful web app
The azaleas are blooming, the patrons are already in their spots at Augusta National, and The Masters tournament is once again upon us. While the golf itself is always captivating, for tech enthusiasts and fans of web tech like myself, the return of The Masters also means the return of one of the … [Read more...] about Once again, The Masters shows everyone how to build a masterful web app
