We're back with another episode of The Chrome Cast podcast and on this week's show, we discuss some new, interesting hardware we've been testing. If you've been listening to the show or reading the site lately, you know that we have been working hard to get through our reviews of the Chromebook Plus … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 260: We have Lenovo’s pocket-sized Chromebox in the office
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It’s time for Chromebook app streaming to arrive on Samsung phones
With Chromebooks, there's not a ton of pressure on users to own a Pixel phone to get all the best Chromebook+Smartphone features, but there is a little bit of that. Depending on how you utilize something like App Streaming from your phone to your Chromebook, the Phone Hub feature difference between … [Read more...] about It’s time for Chromebook app streaming to arrive on Samsung phones
The Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus extended sale price changes things
Each week that passes, I'm more and more baffled by the long-standing, ongoing sale that is happening for the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus. Frankly, it doesn't make sense for a Chromebook this good to be at a price this low for this long. But here we stand a full 40 days from when this deal … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus extended sale price changes things
Unboxing and trying the new Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk [VIDEO]
We've already talked quite a bit about the new Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk here on Chrome Unboxed and on the Chrome Cast Podcast, but things are a bit different now: it's actually in the office. And in this video, we not only take a look at the design and quality of the components that make up the … [Read more...] about Unboxing and trying the new Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk [VIDEO]
Google Pixel Fold hits lowest price yet: should you fold?
The Pixel Fold, Google's slick folding smartphone, just hit a seriously tempting price point. We're talking $500 off at Best Buy and the Google Store, bringing the 256GB unlocked model down to $1,299. That's the best deal we've seen yet, so if you've been eyeing this unique, folding device, it might … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Fold hits lowest price yet: should you fold?
Chrome is finally optimized for ARM-powered Windows laptops
ARM-powered Windows laptops are about to get a big boost in the browsing performance category thanks to a new collaboration between Google and Qualcomm that has culminated in the release of an optimized version of Chrome built specifically for ARM-based Windows machines. Like we've had with … [Read more...] about Chrome is finally optimized for ARM-powered Windows laptops
Don’t miss out on the best sub-$300 Chromebook you can buy right now
This week there are many fantastic Chromebook deals to be had. From tablets to convertibles to standard clamshell Chromebooks, there is a bit of something for everyone on a budget right now. But that's not exactly new, is it? Every week since mid-2023 it seems we have new deals that show up and … [Read more...] about Don’t miss out on the best sub-$300 Chromebook you can buy right now
Promised ChromeOS 121 feature finally arrives, but in the Dev Channel
I know I've been on this horse a lot lately, but there's a frustrating habit the ChromeOS team has gotten into lately of announcing new features for ChromeOS, shipping the update, and letting those features slide to later versions of the OS. I've said it before and I'll keep saying it: you … [Read more...] about Promised ChromeOS 121 feature finally arrives, but in the Dev Channel
My go-to, favorite Chromebook is back on sale for $200 off
I've made no bones about the fact that the Acer Chromebook 516 GE is my go-to solution for my on-the-go setup. As I'm writing this right now, I'm holed up at a coffee shop out of town with this Chromebook and the new Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk getting a few things done before taking care of some … [Read more...] about My go-to, favorite Chromebook is back on sale for $200 off
Lenovo’s pocket-sized Chromebox Micro arrives at B&H [U: listing updated]
Update 3/29: After posting this article, B&H has since moved the listing for the Lenovo Chromebox Micro. They marked the old listing as "discontinued" and have created a new listing here with a new price tag of $239. Unfortunately, Chromebox (and Chromebook) announcements aren't always the most … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s pocket-sized Chromebox Micro arrives at B&H [U: listing updated]
ChromeOS 123 adds an improved Virtual Desk button to the shelf
A few versions ago, we got a new way to navigate Virtual Desks on ChromeOS. With a small button that now sits to the left of your pinned apps, you can not only see the desk you are on, but click it to see all your desks in a ALT+TAB sort of view or click the small arrows to each side of the desk … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 123 adds an improved Virtual Desk button to the shelf
Last chance to score the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for $349 [U: it’s gone]
UPDATE 11:30am - This deal is now gone. While it is true that deals come and go on Chromebooks across the board, we never really know when they will return. With the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5, I feel quite confident in the fact that the deal that was here last week - $150 off - will return again. … [Read more...] about Last chance to score the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for $349 [U: it’s gone]
