In the middle of 2024, we have more streaming content to pick from than ever before, so having a good streaming device is critical. While there are several options on the market, there are really two contenders that you should be considering if you want a solid, 4K streaming device: Walmart's Onn. … [Read more...] about Onn 4K Pro vs. Chromecast with Google TV: Which $50 streaming device is better?
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Get Chromebook Plus features for just $299 with the Acer Vero 514
Of all the Chromebooks that have come across my desk over the years, the Acer Chromebook Vero 514 is by far one of the most unique. With a clear and present message around sustainability, the Vero lineup of laptops deliver a unique look and feel that isn't matched by anything else in the … [Read more...] about Get Chromebook Plus features for just $299 with the Acer Vero 514
I dismissed the Poly P5 Webcam, but you absolutely shouldn’t
Some time ago, either Plantronics (or Poly as they re-branded to) or HP (who now owns Poly) sent us the Poly P5 Webcam to check out. As these things go sometimes, it got shuffled to the side and forgotten about. As those in our Chrome Unboxed Plus community know, we've recently rearranged our … [Read more...] about I dismissed the Poly P5 Webcam, but you absolutely shouldn’t
Gemini takes over more Assistant duties with routines integration
Assistant Routines have been one of the things I've missed most while trying out voice commands with Gemini on my Pixel. The idea of Assistant Routines is simple. With a simple voice command, you could trigger a chain reaction of smart home magic – dimming the lights, setting the thermostat, and … [Read more...] about Gemini takes over more Assistant duties with routines integration
Chrome’s “Listen to this page” replaces yet another Google Assistant feature
I remember it like it was yesterday. A new Google Assistant feature had rolled out in 2020 that allowed users to simply ask for a page to be read aloud to them and promptly delivered a very human-like recitation of that page's content. It had a playback menu, voice options and everything, and I … [Read more...] about Chrome’s “Listen to this page” replaces yet another Google Assistant feature
Two of my favorite ultra-affordable Chromebooks are on sale
If any company out there has really figured out the affordable Chromebook equation, it's Lenovo. Think about it for a second. They have the high-quality-yet-reasonable tablets in the Duet family of devices. They have the Flex 5 line that has always been priced below similarly-spec'd devices. And … [Read more...] about Two of my favorite ultra-affordable Chromebooks are on sale
This leaked change to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 may win me over
I've covered this over the past year or so, but I've largely transitioned over to Samsung devices for my non-Chromebook needs. I don't have anything against Google's Pixel lineup, but I was interested in seeing what Samsung had to offer a little over a year ago when the Galaxy S23 Ultra arrived, … [Read more...] about This leaked change to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 may win me over
The Chrome Cast 269: The intrigue of ChromeOS running on Android
On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast podcast, we give an update on the Chrome Unboxed studio and then dive deep into the "Ferrochrome" project which allows ChromeOS to run in a VM on Android. The bulk of the discussion revolves around the Ferrochrome project but we did want to take some time to … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 269: The intrigue of ChromeOS running on Android
AI video chat backgrounds on Chromebook Plus are pretty sweet [VIDEO]
Over the past couple weeks, I've been in more video calls than normal. Normally I have those types of communications just here and there, but the past few weeks have really ramped up the number of times I've been sat at my desk and staring into a webcam. And with the power of Chromebook Plus, it's … [Read more...] about AI video chat backgrounds on Chromebook Plus are pretty sweet [VIDEO]
ChromeOS running on Android phones is still in the cards, it seems
Just over a month ago, a strange report hit the internet of Google testing out the ability to run ChromeOS in a container on Android. It was an odd proposition, but one that makes some serious sense when you stop and think of it. For Android phone users (maybe just Pixel users at first), having an … [Read more...] about ChromeOS running on Android phones is still in the cards, it seems
Renders of the larger 45mm Pixel Watch 3 make me so happy
A few weeks back, we got the first leaked renders of the Pixel Watch 3. While these images and a short video confirmed the slightly thicker body of Google's upcoming watch, there was not a lot to talk about from a new design perspective. And unless you looked really hard, I'd bet you'd have a … [Read more...] about Renders of the larger 45mm Pixel Watch 3 make me so happy
Why I’m considering a dual-screen USB Type-C portable monitor
At Computex 2024 last month, ASUS debuted a bunch of new monitors for creatives and gamers, but the one that caught my eye was a bit different. Though nowhere near the first to release a dual-screen USB Type-C travel monitor, I have to admit that I didn't even think about something like this until … [Read more...] about Why I’m considering a dual-screen USB Type-C portable monitor
