The new Chromebook Plus models are coming in hot and heavy, and this week's addition is a new, updated Spin 714 from Acer that has the Chromebook Plus branding right on the lid. In the new listing over at Best Buy, we get to see all the specs, all the product images, and basically anything else … [Read more...] about A new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 shows up at Best Buy
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The Acer Chromebook 516 GE drops to $449 as new model looms
The new, improved Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is out and available for purchase as of last week, and that means discounts should be expected on the outgoing model. While many times we see new versions of Chromebooks that are leaps and bounds better than the prior versions, I get the sense that we … [Read more...] about The Acer Chromebook 516 GE drops to $449 as new model looms
A new enhanced 720p resolution may be coming to YouTube TV
YouTube TV looks to be taking another angle towards enhancing its video quality for subscribers. After the introduction of "1080p Enhanced" earlier this year - which has had limited availability thus far - the platform is now experimenting with a new "720p Enhanced" to go along with it. While … [Read more...] about A new enhanced 720p resolution may be coming to YouTube TV
ChromeOS 125 Beta has a full Game Dashboard with user-mapped keys
This is a feature we've been waiting on for quite some time, and in the What's New in ChromeOS session at Google I/O, we got a good look at what the final version of the new Game Dashboard will finally deliver for Chromebook users. It's a pretty awesome smattering of features for use while in-game, … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 125 Beta has a full Game Dashboard with user-mapped keys
The ‘Find my remote’ feature is coming to more than just Walmart’s Onn. 4K Pro
Tired of searching for your Google TV remote in the couch cushions? Google might finally have a solution for you with a new feature called "Find my remote." While this feature has actually already made its debut on Walmart's new Onn. 4K Pro streaming box, we hadn't seen anything to suggest it would … [Read more...] about The ‘Find my remote’ feature is coming to more than just Walmart’s Onn. 4K Pro
Google Lens may soon be built into the Chromebook Gallery app
As an extension of the ChromeOS Files app, you may not think too much about the Media Gallery on your Chromebook. After all, I know I don't take that many photos from my Chromebook that need to be referenced, so unlike something like Google Photos or the Samsung Gallery app on my phone, I simply … [Read more...] about Google Lens may soon be built into the Chromebook Gallery app
Cast volume controls for speaker groups finally coming back on Pixel phones
Google's latest Android 15 Beta 2 release brought a slew of anticipated features, but the real surprise was the quiet return of the cast volume controls for speaker groups for Pixel users. You might recall that this feature was abruptly stripped away a few years ago due to a legal case with Sonos, … [Read more...] about Cast volume controls for speaker groups finally coming back on Pixel phones
Tabbed PWAs for Chromebooks will be a game-changer for web apps
At Google I/O this month, the ChromeOS team shared some cool stuff on the way for Chromebooks, and this particular feature is definitely one to keep an eye on. Tabbed Mode for PWAs is something you may not know you need until you have it, and once you do, you'll never want to go without it. … [Read more...] about Tabbed PWAs for Chromebooks will be a game-changer for web apps
My favorite sub-$200 Chromebook deal is back again
My favorite low-cost deal on the Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook is back again! This always budget-friendly device proves you don't need to spend tons of cash for a solid Chromebook experience. While it may not be the fastest or flashiest, it nails the basics and delivers a nearly unbeatable value at just … [Read more...] about My favorite sub-$200 Chromebook deal is back again
Get $50 off the new 8GB ASUS Chromebook CM30 tablet
Back at the beginning of the year, ASUS unveiled a new ChromeOS tablet to deliver on a needed upgrade to its first ChromeOS tablet released a few years back. We got an early one in the office for a look, but at the time it was still a few months away from officially launching. Here in May 2024, … [Read more...] about Get $50 off the new 8GB ASUS Chromebook CM30 tablet
The new ‘Add to Chromebook’ badge supercharges PWA installs
In the session from Google I/O 2024 called What's new in ChromeOS, the team outlined a few features that are on the way and one in particular that is going to fundamentally change the way you deal with web app/PWA installs. And I love this! First, let's talk about what this new badge is. The … [Read more...] about The new ‘Add to Chromebook’ badge supercharges PWA installs
Here are a few new ways Google’s AI will be truly helpful
Google has recently announced a series of new features and expansions for Gemini that will further enhance its capabilities across Google Workspace apps. While I'm clearly a bit anti-AI in Google core search product, that doesn't mean I don't see the utility it can provide in countless other areas. … [Read more...] about Here are a few new ways Google’s AI will be truly helpful
