We've known for some time the day would come where we would review the world's first Chrome OS-powered tablet. We weren't exactly sure who would make it or what it would look like in the end, but we knew it was coming. With both convertibles and detachables making it to market before it, the Acer … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Tab 10 Review
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Chromebooks Get Real Video Editing With Adobe Project Rush: Coming Soon
You read that title correctly: a solid video editing option is coming to Chromebooks with a new initiative from Adobe called Project Rush. The details are a little scant at the moment as they've just unveiled the whole thing to the public at this year's VidCon, but from what we can see thus far, the … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Get Real Video Editing With Adobe Project Rush: Coming Soon
Hands On With New Acer Chromebook Spin 13 & 15 [VIDEO]
Well, another tech event has come and gone and we managed to spend some quality time with Acer's newest Chromebook offerings. As you can read over in Gabriel's last article, Acer has done some pretty interesting stuff with this latest batch of Chromebooks we're expecting to see in the coming … [Read more...] about Hands On With New Acer Chromebook Spin 13 & 15 [VIDEO]
Google Home Max: 2 Months Later
For most products, most of the time, we unbox them when they show up at the office, spend some time with them, and then create a review. The Google Home Max has been a bit of a different beast, though. Without having a slew of new, undiscovered functionality or a unique set of specs, this speaker … [Read more...] about Google Home Max: 2 Months Later
The Meltdown And Spectre Saga Continues With Intel’s First Move
The Verge reported yesterday that Intel is now claiming that it is currently developing and rolling out updates for Intel-based devices that will make those devices immune to the Meltdown and Spectre attacks that have cropped up in the first week of 2018. … [Read more...] about The Meltdown And Spectre Saga Continues With Intel’s First Move
Chrome OS 63 Arrives For Pixelbook, Samsung Chromebook Pro And Plus
Amidst the chaos that is “Meltdown” and “Spectre,” Google has released an official statement about the status of the vulnerability as it pertains to their many products and platforms. Thankfully, the majority of Chromebook users are already protected by steps implemented in version 63 of Chrome … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 63 Arrives For Pixelbook, Samsung Chromebook Pro And Plus
Chromebooks, Meltdown, and Spectre: Most Are Already Patched
Put frankly, it has been a scary couple days to start 2018 when it comes to computing in general. If you've been around basically any tech site on the internet, you've likely come across the latest mega-issue plaguing what seems to be every device on the planet. The bad news? It's incredibly … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, Meltdown, and Spectre: Most Are Already Patched
Yes, Google Is Running Fuchsia On The Pixelbook: Calm Down
By now, you may have heard the news that Google has released documentation on how to install their in-development operating system Fuchsia on the Pixelbook. Before we delve into the dirty bits around this news, lets back up a bit and look at what Fuchsia is, what it isn't and what it could … [Read more...] about Yes, Google Is Running Fuchsia On The Pixelbook: Calm Down
Confirmed: ‘Nautilus’ Is A Detachable Chromebook Made By Samsung, Will Equip Sony IMX Camera
First off, sorry about the long title. There is a commit in the Chromium Repositories that points to the main point of this article, and we'll get there shortly. However, in the middle of the commit, there is additional language that clearly points to the fact that 'Nautilus' is without doubt a … [Read more...] about Confirmed: ‘Nautilus’ Is A Detachable Chromebook Made By Samsung, Will Equip Sony IMX Camera
The Pixelbook Internals Are An Engineering Feat
The Pixelbook, by pretty much any standard, is a brilliant piece of hardware. It is slim, light, fast, and has superior construction. I'd put it up against any other laptop hardware and guarantee it stands toe-to-toe with it. The outer workings of the device can be checked out in their fullness in … [Read more...] about The Pixelbook Internals Are An Engineering Feat
Google Pixelbook vs. Samsung Chromebook Pro
Arguably the most-requested comparison we've ever had is between the Samsung Chromebook Pro and the newly-released Pixelbook. For good reason, these two devices make a very, very interesting comparison. With their similar screens, fast internals and dedicated pens, a comparison video was … [Read more...] about Google Pixelbook vs. Samsung Chromebook Pro
ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Review
Oh how a couple years changes things. Just over two years ago, Chrome Unboxed (as a website news outlet) didn't exist, our videos were simple cellphone-on-a-tripod shots, and the landscape of Chromebooks was much, much different. For instance, The ASUS Chromebook Flip C100 came on the scene as … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Review
