Thanks to a pretty cool find by @cajl_jbmm over on X (formerly Twitter), we've been made aware of a small-but-important new feature on the way for Chromebooks. While adding keyboard backlight controls in the main settings app doesn't sound super important, it makes a lot of sense from a standard UI … [Read more...] about New keyboard brightness controls on the way to Chromebooks
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Save $200 on the HP x360 14c Chromebook Plus
For this post, I went to the storage room and pulled out one of the first Chromebook Plus models we reviewed just to reacquaint myself a bit. And the moment I picked it up, I quickly remembered why the HP x360 14c Chromebook Plus was both awesome and frustrating at the same time. It is awesome … [Read more...] about Save $200 on the HP x360 14c Chromebook Plus
Find My Device on Android just got a massive upgrade
It's finally here – Google has started rolling out its revamped Find My Device network, and it's looking seriously powerful. This update is basically Android's equivalent to Apple's Find My network, letting you track stuff down even when it's not connected to the internet. The magic of this … [Read more...] about Find My Device on Android just got a massive upgrade
Exclusive: Google demoed the new Chromebook Plus AI features for us [VIDEO]
I've been a bit tough on the ChromeOS team of late. From updates with ghost "new features" to the missing AI toys we were promised all the way back in October as Chromebook Plus was launched, I've not been shy about calling out Google on these things. As an independent media outlet, we sometimes … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Google demoed the new Chromebook Plus AI features for us [VIDEO]
The best all-around Chromebook Plus is down to just $389 right now
As far as the new Chromebook Plus models go, I clearly have my favorites. The Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus would go down as my personal favorite overall in this new wave of Chromebooks, but there are also two well-rounded devices that sit right behind it in my eyes: the ASUS CM34 (which is on … [Read more...] about The best all-around Chromebook Plus is down to just $389 right now
Testing Lenovo’s tiny Chromebox Micro to see if it supports a touchscreen
In a world where Chromebooks have matured and gotten really good over the last few years, something like the Lenovo Chromebox Micro has been a breath of fresh air. This little powerhouse is about the size of a smartphone, yet it packs a full desktop ChromeOS experience, which has my wheels turning … [Read more...] about Testing Lenovo’s tiny Chromebox Micro to see if it supports a touchscreen
Google TV is providing totally free coverage of the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Today is the day, folks! The highly anticipated total solar eclipse of 2024 is set to be a major event, and even if you're not planning a road trip to the path of totality, you can still have a front-row seat. Google - via Google TV - is offering a fantastic way to watch the spectacle with free live … [Read more...] about Google TV is providing totally free coverage of the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Don’t miss this incredible deal on the ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34
This week, we've seen the number of Chromebook deals on offer take a pretty sharp decline. It was destined to happen, though, given the fact that we've had 8-10 devices on sale for months at this point. While all the deals didn't dry up, literally every single one we had posted last week went away … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this incredible deal on the ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34
YouTube for Android TV bug won’t let you adjust video quality
In what has become a frustrating new development, the YouTube app for Android TV (and Google TV by extension) will no longer let users adjust simple things like playback speed or video quality. I thought it was just happening to me on my single Chromecast with Google TV, but after removing and … [Read more...] about YouTube for Android TV bug won’t let you adjust video quality
More proof that multiple next-gen Chromebook tablets are coming
If it feels like we've been talking about the next wave of powerful Chromebook tablets for quite some time now, there's a good reason. We have. Traces of work for these new devices crept up as early as September 2022, so there's been conversations around them for over a year and a half now. … [Read more...] about More proof that multiple next-gen Chromebook tablets are coming
The Chrome Cast 261: The real reason we’re taking a break from YouTube
This week on The Chrome Cast podcast, we took a break from our normal news roundup and decided to explain some of how we got here, where we're heading, and why we've decided to take a few weeks off from publishing on YouTube. And no, Chrome Unboxed isn't going anywhere and we aren't quitting … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 261: The real reason we’re taking a break from YouTube
Future 15th-gen Intel ‘Arrow Lake’ Chromebooks begin development
While we're a solid year and a half into the current 12th and 13th-gen Intel-powered Chromebook story, the future is always looming. We've only had eyes on a single 14th-gen Intel Core Ultra Chromebook up to this point, and that device - the upcoming ASUS ExpertBook Chromebook Elite CX54 - is still … [Read more...] about Future 15th-gen Intel ‘Arrow Lake’ Chromebooks begin development
