The cord-cutting revolution continues. This time YouTube is up to bat and is joining the ranks of DirectTV Now, Sling, PlayStation Vue and others. Announced in February, YouTube TV will be offering a moderate lineup of around 50 streaming channels but the big selling point for the service, in my opinion, is the unlimited, cloud-based […]
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We talk about a ton of stuff here at Chrome Unboxed. From Chromebooks to Chromecast to Google Assistant, the world of Chrome OS is pretty far-reaching. We save our News section for the things that are breaking news to our readers.
Samsung Chromebook Pro Release Date: What We Know
We have received an inordinately high number of questions about the release date for Samsung’s upcoming Pro version of the already-released Chromebook Plus. While we’ve talked about the availability in the past in different articles, we wanted to put a very clear post up stating what we know about the release window for this device.
Continue ReadingLenovo’s First ARM-powered Chromebook, ‘Hana’ Is The N23 Yoga
I’ll start off by saying, I completely dropped the ball on this particular product. Lenovo’s latest additions to their educational Chromebook lineup was announced back in late January and I completely overlooked the fact that there was a MediaTek MT8173 among them. It has now come to our attention the Lenovo is, in fact, the […]
Continue ReadingThe Untimely Demise Of The Chrome OS Lenovo Yoga Book: ‘Pbody’ Is Dead
It’s been some time since we talked about our old friend ‘Pbody’. What was expected (and for the most part confirmed) to be the upcoming Chrome OS version of the Lenovo Yoga Book unveiled at IFA Berlin in September of last year, ‘Pbody’ appeared to be getting all its loose ends tied up in preparation for […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Wifi: Scheduled Pause Helps Meter Time Online
Nowadays, being responsible about time spent surfing the web can be easier said that done. With a society inundated with social media, internet shopping and countless other ways to spend hours online, some might find it hard to imagine extended periods actually disconnected from the world wide web.
Continue Reading‘Nasher’ Joins The List Of Upcoming Apollo Lake Chromebooks
A new week, a new Chromebook finds its way to the ever-growing list of new devices coming in the very near future. The latest addition is another Apollo Lake-based convertible built off of the ‘reef’ baseboard.
Continue ReadingChromebooks Work With Apple TV For Screen Sharing
Walled gardens. They make beautiful things but they insist that you stay in them. Everyone is guilty to an extent, but Apple is clearly the front-runner when it comes to proprietary hardware and software.
Continue ReadingYouVersion Brings The Bible To Google Home
It’s been four months since developers were given access to the Actions on Google platform. In that time third-parties have already released over 150 commands for devices and services for our favorite smart speaker, Google Home. A lot of these actions help to assimilate your smart-home while others corral all of your entertainment options into […]
Continue ReadingA Chromebook User With A $329 iPad
I’ve been a Chrome OS users for years now. Surprise, surprise, right? You don’t start YouTube channels and websites around an OS if you only use that OS occasionally. It goes without saying that I’m a HUGE fan of the platform.
Continue ReadingSoundCloud For iOS Now Works With Chromecast
In a long over due move, SoundCloud has announced that iOS users are now able to steam their full library via Chromecast and Cast-enabled devices. Integration with Android/Chromecast devices has been a thing for a while now.
Continue ReadingChromebook Accessories: Google’s Got Jokes
Google Cardboard for your new Samsung Chromebook Plus? Yeah, Google’s got you covered. Their new line of Chromebook accessories showed up on the Keyword Blog this evening and there’s really only one thing to be said;
Continue ReadingGoogle Gnome: The Backyard Buddy To Your Google Home
Ok, so maybe this ruse is an obvious April Fool’s Day prank from Google in a long line of Easter Eggs from the search giant. But, you have to admit, this is pretty stinking funny. When I first spotted the post on the Keyword Blog, I will admit I wasn’t completely sure it wasn’t legit.
Continue ReadingUrbanears New Speakers: Colorful, “Humanized” and Chromecast Built-in
Urbanears by Zound Industries may not be a brand you’re familiar with but the Scandinavian headphone maker has been making audio products since 2009 with the simple purpose; making great headphones for anyone who enjoys music. In their own words: Urbanears promotes a deeper connection to color, form and people while providing the freedom to […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Home Support Comes To August Smart Lock
Big news from the world of smart-home devices this week. August, makers of smart locks, doorbell cams and accessories, announced this week the addition of support for the Google Assistant to the 1st and 2nd generation August Smart Locks.
Continue ReadingUse A Chromebook As A Square Register
If you own a coffee shop, gift store, or some other small business that exchanges money on a daily basis, it turns out a Chromebook with a touch screen could be your next option as a point of sale.
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