Computex 2017 is underway in Taipei and we’ve already heard news of the new ASUS Flip C101. It’s not too surprising to see new Chrome OS devices announced at the annual technology show. At the same time, we weren’t expecting any jaw-dropping Chromebooks to show up here either. Acer apparently, had other plans. Suzuki Akifumi […]
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Original ASUS Flip Successor Unveiled At Computex
After a long, 2 year wait, the original Chromebook Flip finally has a successor. The ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 is upon us, and there are a few changes here and there, but ASUS has stayed inside the lines set by the first Flip – the C100. Thanks to winfuture.de for getting some early hands-on time […]
Continue Reading99 Cent Rentals From Google Play Movies, Caveats Apply
Google likes to do this from time to time, giving users access to a handful of rentals for a Redbox-like price. They are at it again, but there are some things you need to know about it this time around. First and foremost, this offer is not extended to all Google users. Yeah, that stinks, […]
Continue ReadingChromebook “Night Mode” Adds Color Temperature Feature
A recent update to the Developer channel of Chrome OS has added a night mode or “Night Light” as it is labeled on Chrome devices. This feature has been a long-awaited addition for many Chromebook users and now it looks like it’s getting some tweaks. Wednesday of last week, an incremental update to Chrome OS […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Pro Launches Early With Unexpected Price: **UPDATED, Price Fixed**
Well, we are a few hours early, but it looks like the Samsung Chromebook Pro has gone up for pre-sale on Amazon. Not surprising as it is not unusual to see highly-anticipated devices show up days, if not weeks before their official launch. What is surprising is the price. Samsung’s official statement earlier this week […]
Continue ReadingChrome Home: New Features Come To Canary
Much like Chrome OS, Chrome for Android has multiple builds or “channels” where developers introduce, test and enhance new features and functions. Some of these features may never see the light of day but many will eventually make their way to the Stable channel of Chrome for millions of users around the world. One feature […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Support Comes To Cartoon Network App
The ability to share my favorite apps with my Chromecast is becoming so common I almost expect this feature to just be there. One particular application, however, has surprisingly lacked the support. That is, until now. Cartoon Network recently updated their mobile app and have added native support for Chromecast. Now I can share my […]
Continue ReadingFormer Mozilla CTO: Chrome Won The Browser Wars
In what is likely no mistake by Google, my Google Now feed offered up an article from a blog I didn’t know existed until this morning. That blog’s name? Andreas Gal. As in Andreas Gal, former Mozilla CTO. The blog’s title? Chrome Won. Depending on the news sources you frequent, you may or may not […]
Continue ReadingChrome Coming To Daydream VR and AR
Along with a ton of other fun stuff detailed at Google I/O last week, a tasty update for both VR and AR efforts from Google looks to bring the goodness of Chrome into both of those experiences.
Continue ReadingCTL Chromebook Bundle: 15-pack For Educators
“We Know Chrome” A tagline that CTL takes very seriously. The Portland based hardware manufacturer may not ring a bell, but they have been in the business of making PCs, laptops, displays and more since the late 80’s. In 2015 CTL entered the Chromebook market with their enterprise-focused model and since that time have become […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Network Notifications Will Soon Be Able To Be Turned Off
We’ve written about this ‘feature’ at Chrome Unboxed a few times and the responses are always polarized: love and hate. If you are unsure what I’m talking about, you can read more about it here. In a nutshell, Chromecast and Chromecast Audio sessions put a notification on any Android device on the shared network.
Continue ReadingChromebook Pro: Samsung’s Official Release Statement
It’s no secret that the Samsung Chromebook Pro will soon be out in the wild. The premature Amazon listing gave us a release date of May 28th which was then confirmed by Dieter Bohn of The Verge last Thursday. In all of this, Samsung themselves have been very quiet on the whole subject, until Friday […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Home Expands Its Territory
Google Home received a major shot in the arm this week at I/O. In addition to a laundry list of new abilities, Google is expanding the market for the smart-home speaker. Just recently, Google Home launched in the United Kingdom. Google is now expanding their global smart-home market with the inclusion of 5 new countries. […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Unveils Chromebook Emulator For Android Developers
As of late we have been tracking a lot of movement in the area of Chrome OS running as a virtual machine. While I am sure there will be multiple applications for an emulated version of Chrome OS, yesterday’s I/O developer session revealed one particular use that is coming very soon.
Continue ReadingGoogle Offers Huge Discount On Samsung Chromebook Pro For I/O Attendees
Yesterday wrapped up the last day of Google’s I/O developer conference. For those lucky enough to be in attendance at the Chromebook session for optimizing Android Apps for larger screens, Google threw in a pretty sweet deal on the upcoming Samsung Chromebook Pro.
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