I'll admit, that title is a little misleading. You see, for those of you reading this right now, you likely come by the site with a decent bit of regularity. Others are here all the time and some of you are here for the first time. For any of the not-new folks, the name Gabriel Brangers isn't new … [Read more...] about New Faces At The Chrome Unboxed YouTube Channel
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.
8GB ASUS Chromebook C434 Now Available For $599
For a time, 4GB of RAM was the sweet spot for Chrome OS devices but times are changing rapidly thanks to the addition of Android and Linux apps. Combine that with the fact that more and more "traditional" computing experiences are now being delivered via the browser. As far as budget Chromebooks … [Read more...] about 8GB ASUS Chromebook C434 Now Available For $599
Advanced External USB Camera Controls Coming To Chromebooks
All Chromebooks come with a camera or two, so Chrome OS is no stranger to handling camera inputs. While the camera software on Chrome OS is still a bit of a work in progress across the board, the general camera functions are there and have been there for quite some time. What we are currently … [Read more...] about Advanced External USB Camera Controls Coming To Chromebooks
CTL’s Budget-Friendly Bundle: Chromebook Tablets, Chrome License and Charging Station
Chromebook tablets are still struggling to come into their own as a true replacement for the dying Android tablet platform but one place the emerging form-factor definitely shines is in the education sector. Portability, versatility and relatively low costs make "Chromeblets" an awesome … [Read more...] about CTL’s Budget-Friendly Bundle: Chromebook Tablets, Chrome License and Charging Station
Pixel Slate vs. HP Chromebook x2: The Best Detachable Chromebook
In the realm of detachable Chromebooks, there are few at this point. Two, specifically, and we've been asked time and again to pit them against one another to determine which is the best purchase. Between the Pixel Slate and the HP x2, there are lots of similarities and just as many differences. … [Read more...] about Pixel Slate vs. HP Chromebook x2: The Best Detachable Chromebook
How To Get Free YouTube Music Playback on Google Home Speakers
When you buy a smart speaker or smart display, listening to music is one of the primary uses, right? There are tons of services out there already that offer a bit of playback for free, and to be fair, they already work just fine with the family of Google Assistant speakers. … [Read more...] about How To Get Free YouTube Music Playback on Google Home Speakers
Meta Key Mapping For Google Assistant Shows Up In Chrome OS
If you're like many, you may use an external keyboard for your Chrome device. While there are plenty of third-party options out there that work just fine with Chrome OS, the ability to remap certainly is a must-have for many users. For the most part, keyboards like my Logitech k360 is the perfect … [Read more...] about Meta Key Mapping For Google Assistant Shows Up In Chrome OS
Big Changes Coming To Declutter Your Chrome Extensions
If you've been a Chrome user on any platform for any amount of time, you know how quickly those Chrome Extensions can start to add up in the space to the right of your URL bar, slowly but surely encroaching on your URL bar's horizontal real estate. Sure, you can hide those extensions pretty easily, … [Read more...] about Big Changes Coming To Declutter Your Chrome Extensions
Samsung Prepping 9th-Gen Intel Comet Lake Chromebook: Pro V2?
Robby has been busy chasing down every little detail he can find on the new Comet Lake Chromebook codenamed 'Hatch'. Even though Intel's 9th Gen processors aren't expected until mid-year, we've now identified one manufacturer that is working on a Comet Lake device and it should be exciting news for … [Read more...] about Samsung Prepping 9th-Gen Intel Comet Lake Chromebook: Pro V2?
Disney+ Will Fully Support Chromecast Out Of The Box
Last week, Disney announced their much-anticipated streaming service in Disney+. While the name isn't the best or most creative thing in the world, make no mistake: this will be a content service to be reckoned with. When you think about the vast properties under the Disney umbrella, it becomes … [Read more...] about Disney+ Will Fully Support Chromecast Out Of The Box
You Will Soon Be Able To Launch Google Assistant With All Sorts Of 3rd Party Accessories
As it currently stands, there are limited ways to call on the Google Assistant. With your voice or click of a button, you can pull up the Assistant on lots of different hardware. Google has even been seen working to bring the Assistant to Chrome on all platforms, so that would further increase the … [Read more...] about You Will Soon Be Able To Launch Google Assistant With All Sorts Of 3rd Party Accessories
Don’t Buy The Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 Until You Watch This
It's been six months since Samsung unveiled the surprising update to the popular Chromebook Plus in what we now know as the Chromebook Plus V2. At first, it only shipped in a Celeron version, but it wasn't long before a proper Core m3 version became available to truly give this successor a leg up … [Read more...] about Don’t Buy The Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 Until You Watch This