The haze of Black Friday took about a week to wear off, but we all know the story: sales will continue off and on from now until the end of the year. Even the last week of December will likely bring about multiple end of the year sales to get products off shelves before the year's end. … [Read more...] about Who Needs Black Friday? Six Great Chromebook Deals From Best Buy
News
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.
Intel Comet Lake Arrives In Chrome OS Development
The latest generation of 8th gen Kaby Lake Chromebooks and Chromeboxes are just getting settled into the consumer market but as always, development marches on. Less than a month ago we uncovered the inclusion of Intel's Whiskey Lake Platform in the Chromium Repository. Today it appears that Chrome … [Read more...] about Intel Comet Lake Arrives In Chrome OS Development
Chromebooks Officially Getting Virtual Desktop Workspaces In A Future Update
I've long lamented the lack of virtual desktops (or virtual workspaces) on Chrome OS. After all, this concept is a reality on Mac OS, Linux and Windows. Sure, Microsoft just added the feature a couple years ago, but users had been clamoring for it for years up to that point. … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Officially Getting Virtual Desktop Workspaces In A Future Update
Linux Apps on Chromebooks Getting Google Drive, Play Store File Access Support
Linux apps on Chromebooks are slowly but surely gaining their legs. Sure, we're still missing a few things here and there, but progress on this front is moving along at a nice, swift pace and today we are happy to be talking about another progression that will help the overall user experience in an … [Read more...] about Linux Apps on Chromebooks Getting Google Drive, Play Store File Access Support
Google Pixel Slate: Impressions After A Week
Product releases like the Pixel Slate don't come around every day. With this Chrome OS device, Google is introducing a new form factor and paradigm for Chromebooks moving forward and this one is unlike anything that has come before it. … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Slate: Impressions After A Week
New Chromebook For The Holidays? Google’s Got Some Freebies For You
So, you got a new Chromebook during the flurry of Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. From the Chrome Unboxed team, great choice and we hope you or the intended recipient are overjoyed with your new Chrome OS device. When the time comes to take the wrapping of your Chromebook, Google has some … [Read more...] about New Chromebook For The Holidays? Google’s Got Some Freebies For You
Pixel Slates Are Now Shipping
It has been a month and a half (7 weeks, to be more precise) since the Pixel Slate was unveiled at Google's hardware event. When we ventured up to NYC for the event, I was hopeful that we'd not only see 'Nocturne' in the flesh, but that we'd also be rolling out of the event with a review unit. … [Read more...] about Pixel Slates Are Now Shipping
Get Acer’s Pixelbook-Matching Core i5 Chromebook Spin For $699
Black Friday is now behind us, but we are in the midst of the newer, sleeker shopping holiday now known as Cyber Monday. Sure, the deals aren't quite as expansive and the list of retailers bending over backwards to get you to shop their wares isn't as long, but Cyber Monday annually surprises us … [Read more...] about Get Acer’s Pixelbook-Matching Core i5 Chromebook Spin For $699
Unbelievable Deal From Hulu, But It Ends Soon
If you're like us, you're just starting to wake up from the dizzying reality of Black Friday. For the past week, deals and markdowns have been all the rage. While it makes sense and it is simply that time of year, all the sales and offers get a little tiring after a while. As much as I wanted … [Read more...] about Unbelievable Deal From Hulu, But It Ends Soon
Chromecast Video And Smart Displays Can Now Join Speaker Groups
Multi-room audio is nothing new, especially if you are a seasoned Chromecast user. All around our office we have Chromecasts and Cast-enabled speakers and each is assigned to various speaker groups to fit whatever audio needs that may arise. It's a great feature and likely underused by most … [Read more...] about Chromecast Video And Smart Displays Can Now Join Speaker Groups
Black Friday Buying Guide: Chromebooks, Chromecasts, Google Home And More
The big day is here and we've got a list a mile long to save you some serious dollars on your favorite Chrome OS devices, Chromecasts and more. As in recent years, most retailers are offering the same discounts on most Google-related products so I'll save you my usual long-windedness and dive right … [Read more...] about Black Friday Buying Guide: Chromebooks, Chromecasts, Google Home And More
With A Core m3, The Samsung Chromebook Plus v2 Gets A Massive Upgrade
The Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 showed up basically out of nowhere. I still remember getting the press release from Samsung back in June and being a bit taken aback by the abrupt arrival of this new Chromebook. After looking through the changes on offer, I was a little on the fence about the … [Read more...] about With A Core m3, The Samsung Chromebook Plus v2 Gets A Massive Upgrade
