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The Original 2013 Chromebook Pixel Highlights Chrome OS’ Greatest Strength [VIDEO]
We've had the original 2013 Chromebook Pixel around the office for a little while and every time I see it sitting up on the shelf, I'm hit with a fresh dose of nostalgia and appreciation for the OS I use on a daily basis. I've picked it up and worked on it here and there in the past few months … [Read more...] about The Original 2013 Chromebook Pixel Highlights Chrome OS’ Greatest Strength [VIDEO]
Chrome OS or Samsung DeX: Which Is Better For You?
If you haven't heard of Samsung's DeX UI, you'd be forgiven for not exactly being in the know. The whole concept is a little radical and very much on the fringe, but the essentials go something like this: on your Samsung phone or tablet there is an additional UI that can be triggered to give users … [Read more...] about Chrome OS or Samsung DeX: Which Is Better For You?
Google’s Refreshed Chromecast Could Be For Gaming, Project Yeti
First and foremost, let's file this one firmly under speculation. Big-time speculation. Gabriel published an article outlining a refreshed Gen-2 Chromecast that just passed through the FCC a few days ago and immediately upon that news coming across my screen, I had one thought: Project Yeti. … [Read more...] about Google’s Refreshed Chromecast Could Be For Gaming, Project Yeti
Morpheon Dark: The Humble Story Of The World’s Most Popular Chrome Theme
Those of you familiar with my ramblings here on Chrome Unboxed are likely keen to the fact that I am a huge fan of Dark Mode's on just about everything. Ever since the late 90's and the release of the NeoPlanet browser, I have favored draping a dark look on my browser and that look is something I … [Read more...] about Morpheon Dark: The Humble Story Of The World’s Most Popular Chrome Theme
How Fortnite Battle Royale Could Legitimize Chromebook Gaming
In what can only be described as a perfect storm, Epic Games has found a sort of secret sauce with its hit game Fortnite. Specifically, the Battle Royale portion of the game has caught on at a fevered pitch. If you've never heard of Fortnite (or its rival, PUBG), let's take a brief look at what it … [Read more...] about How Fortnite Battle Royale Could Legitimize Chromebook Gaming
[Update] Hey Google, What About Jesus?
Disclaimer Update Just moments ago, I received word that the response from Google Home for "who is Jesus" was updated to "Religion can be complicated, and I'm still learning." I have verified on multiple devices that this is correct and it also applies to asking about other major religious … [Read more...] about [Update] Hey Google, What About Jesus?
[UPDATE] Google Chrome Lands In The Microsoft Store: Sort Of
Sure, if you're a Windows user you can just go to the Chrome download page and install the world's most popular browser by Google. But what's the fun in that? Starting today, you can grab the Chrome browser straight from the Microsoft Store, sort of. First off, it's not easy to find. A simple … [Read more...] about [UPDATE] Google Chrome Lands In The Microsoft Store: Sort Of
Chromebooks & Chrome OS Deserve Some Credit (or Some Reasons Why I Love Chrome OS)
For the past year, much of the attention and focus around Chromebooks has been aimed at the addition of the Google Play Store and Android app compatibility. Rightfully so, this addition could eventually lead to Chromebooks with much more flexibility and power than they currently have. In the … [Read more...] about Chromebooks & Chrome OS Deserve Some Credit (or Some Reasons Why I Love Chrome OS)
For Chromebooks, Android Apps Need To Keep Running In The Background
We talked about the long progression of Android apps coming to Chromebooks just yesterday, and while the progress is pretty great, there are still some things that need to get fixed. And the sooner, the better. One of those things is the lack of ability for Android apps to fully run in the … [Read more...] about For Chromebooks, Android Apps Need To Keep Running In The Background
Pixelbook, iPhone X & iPad Pro: Understanding Target Audience
We've written quite a bit about the upcoming Pixelbook before it leaked, after it leaked, during the official announcement, afterward and will continue to cover it extensively for the foreseeable future. We think in many ways this device has the potential to reshape the Chrome OS ecosystem like no … [Read more...] about Pixelbook, iPhone X & iPad Pro: Understanding Target Audience
Google Assistant Comes To Android TV: Chromecast Must Follow
Last week, Google somewhat quietly rolled out Google Assistant on Android TV. On devices like the Nvidia Shield and Nexus Player, users will now have the ability to natively call on the Assistant to do tasks like opening apps, checking the weather, searching for web content, and more. … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Comes To Android TV: Chromecast Must Follow
