Tick, Tock. Tick, Tock. Here on the Eastern side of the country, we are a mere five hours away from ringing in the New Year. As we celebrate the arrival of 2023 and look back on the good times of 2022, we wanted to take a moment to remind you that we’ve teamed up with […]
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CU 2022: A look back at the top 5 articles of the year
Well, tomorrow is the big day. The day that we bid farewell to another year as we prepare to usher in 2023. Personally, 2022 has been a great ride and a distinct improvement over the uncertain chaos that stemmed from the pandemic that gripped the two years prior. I certainly hope that your 2022 was […]
Continue ReadingCU Rewind: Top 5 YouTube Videos of 2021
The time has finally arrived. The world has officially bid a not-so-fond farewell to the year that was 2021. We’ll save the solemn reminiscing for another day because, despite the negative, there has been a lot to be thankful for this year. I recently shared the Top 10 articles of 2021 from Chrome Unboxed and […]
Continue ReadingYear in Review: A look back at the top 10 articles of 2021
It is almost time to put 2021 to rest and say goodbye to yet another unusually tumultuous year. While we reflect on the difficult times of the past year, we would be remiss if we didn’t take some well-spent time to focus on all of the good that has been birthed out of so much […]
Continue ReadingWelcome to Upstream: Your questions answered by industry experts
In May, we debuted our first-ever EDU Week series which will be an ongoing section on Chrome Unboxed dedicated to the education space. It is our goal to do this series twice a year around the time that teachers, admins, students, and parents are looking for timely information as it pertains to Google in the […]
Continue ReadingLast Call: Two days left to win a $250 Visa Gift Card from Rakuten and Chrome Unboxed
The Big Day is nearly upon us and in less than 24 hours, we’ll be able to watch Santa take flight as he starts his global gift-giving trek. If you’re still in the holiday shopping mood, there’s still time to score some serious cashback and a chance at winning a $250 Visa Gift Card from […]
Continue ReadingGiveaway: Win a Solo NY bag full of mystery goodies from Chrome Unboxed
It won’t be long before Chrome Unboxed packs up to head to the Big Apple for Google’s upcoming hardware event. New York has become our favorite destination for these types of events for so many reasons. October weather in Manhattan is perfect for a long stroll through Central Park. Coffee shops are plenty and there […]
Continue ReadingExclusive: Samsung to launch Chromebook 4 with company first 15.6″ model
We have been tracking the Chromebook ‘Kohaku’ for months and wholeheartedly expect to see Samsung release it as a new flagship-caliber Chromebook in the very near future. As excited as I am to see a true successor to the Chromebook Pro, ‘Kohaku’ isn’t the only project Samsung has up their sleeves. Just last month, we […]
Continue ReadingT-shirts, Get Your Chrome Unboxed T-shirts!
A few months back, we asked if you, our readers would be interested in purchasing Chrome Unboxed t-shirts. The response and was overwhelming and after getting through the holidays and CES, we’re finally ready to offer our first run of official Chrome Unboxed shirts. Initially, we set the pricing at $24 plus approximately $6 for […]
Continue ReadingWatch The October 4th Google Pixel Event Here
Looking for a spot to watch Google’s Pixel launch on Wednesday? We’ve got you covered. Bookmark this page and join us live from the SFJAZZ Center October 4th as Google unveils their second-generation of #madebygoogle products.
Continue ReadingGoogle Patents New Type Of Laptop: Is This Eve?
You read that correctly. Google has apparently patented a new laptop design based on the image you see above. Many are calling this the next-generation Pixel C. What it truly is remains a mystery. What could it be? While others are pointing towards the rebirth of the Pixel C, we here at Chrome Unboxed immediately […]
Continue ReadingChromebook News: Bullitt County Expands Access 24 1:1 Initiative
August 9 marks the start of a new school year for students in Bullitt County, Kentucky. Like many schools around the country, BCPS has a Chromebook pilot program with the long-term goal of 1:1 access for all of its students from 6th grade all the way to Senior year. The 2017-2018 school year begins the […]
Continue ReadingHow To Teach With Chromebooks
“How can I use Chromebooks in my classroom? There must be more than just Google Docs and math games!” This is a question that I hear a LOT. The Chromebook is an amazing classroom tool, but most teachers are only using a fraction of their potential. Starting July 15, 2017 I am leading three virtual […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Eve’ To Utilize Faster NVMe SSD Storage
Just recently, in a commit to the Chromium Repositories, we are seeing references to NVMe SSD storage for ‘Eve’. If you have no idea what NVMe means, you are in the vast majority. The technical specifications surrounding NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) aren’t the easiest to understand for most people, so I’ll boil down what I […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Pro Back In Stock At Amazon
Much like its cohort the Samsung Chromebook Plus, the Core m3 Pro has seen some frustrating stocking and shipping obstacles since its release back in late May. For many who were able to place their orders a week early at Amazon, shipping notifications are just now hitting their emails. Aggravating indeed considering Samsung and Best […]
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