This is truly worth a bit of celebration! With Google and Amazon fighting like children for years over streaming services and hardware, we are finally at the end of the longstanding dispute and are getting not one, but two major shifts in the Google/Amazon video delivery services. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Support Coming To Amazon Prime Video & YouTube Is Back On Fire TV
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.
New Chromebook ‘Hatch’ To Get 3:2 Pixelbook-Like Screen
In the history of Chromebook devices since the original Samsung Chromebook Plus launched, there have been a few Chromebooks that leveraged a screen similar to what we see on the Pixelbook. That screen - for those unaware - is bright, colorful, and 3:2 in its aspect ratio and has been used on the … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Hatch’ To Get 3:2 Pixelbook-Like Screen
Google I/O 2019 Schedule Unveils Numerous Chrome OS Sessions
Just a few years ago, we wouldn't expect to hear much about Chromebooks at Google's annual developer conference. As the years have gone on since their first I/O back in 2008, the digital landscape has changed quite a bit with Chrome and Chrome OS (and, by extension, Chromebooks) becoming much more … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2019 Schedule Unveils Numerous Chrome OS Sessions
New Chromebook ‘Hatch’ Getting Stowable Stylus, Backlit Keyboard
More and more details are arriving for the upcoming Chromebook known only as 'Hatch' at this point. We already knew it is being based on the Comet Lake 9th-gen Intel chipset and that it will have a fingerprint scanner, but today we've found full evidence that 'Hatch' will also employ a garaged … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Hatch’ Getting Stowable Stylus, Backlit Keyboard
Chrome Incognito Mode Getting Even More Private in Version 75
There are plenty of users who leverage Chrome's Incognito mode on a daily basis, but for many people, Incognito Mode isn't nearly as secure or private as you would think. As a matter of fact, lots of websites can still leverage cookies while you are on the site and track you as long as the browser … [Read more...] about Chrome Incognito Mode Getting Even More Private in Version 75
New 8-core MediaTek Chromebook In The Works: Meet ‘Krane’
Still no sign of the elusive Qualcomm Chromebook 'Cheza' after months of anticipation and speculation but it looks as though MediaTek may come out swinging in the race to become the first next-generation ARM-powered device on the market. It has been nearly a year since MediaTek's octa-core … [Read more...] about New 8-core MediaTek Chromebook In The Works: Meet ‘Krane’
Upcoming Chromebook ‘Hatch’ Getting A Fingerprint Scanner
After seeing the new Acer Chromebook 714 and 715 at Acer's event this week, we can finally use the plural Chromebooks when talking about Chrome OS devices with fingerprint scanners. Up to last week, we'd only had the Pixel Slate as the lone Chromebook with biometric support. Now with the addition … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chromebook ‘Hatch’ Getting A Fingerprint Scanner
Hands-On With The New Acer Chromebook 715 and 714 [VIDEO]
Today in Brooklyn, Acer unveiled the newest Chromebooks in their growing lineup: the Chromebook 714 and 715. We were at the event and got to spend a bit of time with both devices after the crowds thinned out a bit. From those few minutes we were able to really spend with both Chromebooks, I have a … [Read more...] about Hands-On With The New Acer Chromebook 715 and 714 [VIDEO]
Sneak Peek With Acer’s New Chromebooks For Enterprise [VIDEO]
We're here at the Next@Acer global press event and we're taking a quick peak at the two new Chromebooks on offer from Acer. We'll spend some more time with them soon and get more in-depth hands-on videos at that point, but we wanted to share our initial thoughts from the keynote with you now. … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek With Acer’s New Chromebooks For Enterprise [VIDEO]
Acer Drops Two Durable Premium Chromebooks Built For Work
As we expected, Acer brought along some new Chrome devices to the Next@Acer event here in Brooklyn, NY. We'll be getting some hands-on shortly and will bring you video coverage of our initial impressions but in the meantime, here's a closer look at Acer's Enterprise-focused Chromebook 714 and … [Read more...] about Acer Drops Two Durable Premium Chromebooks Built For Work
It Will Soon Be Much Easier to Edit Microsoft Office Files in Google Docs
There's a ton of action coming out of Google's Cloud Next 2019 event. Though we're currently in New York covering Acer's Global Press event, there's so much newness coming out of Google's cloud-centric conference that we're forced to pay attention there as well. … [Read more...] about It Will Soon Be Much Easier to Edit Microsoft Office Files in Google Docs
Join Us At 11 a.m. For The Next@Acer Live Stream Here
We're back in New York for the annual Next@Acer event and we'd love for you to join us as Acer unveils their latest products. Last year saw the debut of the Acer Chromebook 13 and Spin 13 along as well as the premium variation of Acer's popular Chromebook 15. While Acer premiers a variety of … [Read more...] about Join Us At 11 a.m. For The Next@Acer Live Stream Here
