Sure, Smart Displays were all the rage at CES back in February, but that doesn’t mean the biggest display in your home isn’t getting in on some of the Google Assistant love as well. Not long ago, Google rolled out a feature for Chromecast and Google Home that can give all of us a bit […]
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Split Screen Android Apps Working On Chromebooks in Canary [VIDEO]
In the past few weeks, we’ve seen more and more work being done on Chrome OS’ handling of side-by-side apps when in tablet mode. We’ve tracked this from early development of the feature to initial implementation to Stable Channel deployment. In the midst of all that work, we’ve seen signs that Android apps will soon […]
Continue ReadingSplit Screen Tablet Mode In Stable Channel For Chromebooks
We have a few articles now talking about this much-anticipated feature finally making it to Chromebooks. We’ve tracked it from a commit to the Dev Channel to the Beta Channel and now on the Stable Channel. There’s nothing really new going on here, but it is notable that the feature works perfectly on my Pixelbook […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Assistant For Chromebooks Draws Near
Last October, Google’s Pixelbook launched as harbinger for what will be the next evolution of Chrome OS devices. With it, we witnessed the first Chromebook with the Google Assistant built in and a physical Assistant key to boot.
Continue ReadingVortex: High Quality Chromebook Cloud Gaming Without Apps Or Plugins
Just yesterday, we talked about Google prepping a streaming, cloud-based gaming platform. This new service, codenamed Yeti, is nothing more than a pile of rumors at this point. Signs are certainly pointing to this whole initiative being real and hopefully coming soon, but for the time being it is really just vaporware.
Continue Reading4K Chromebooks Are Coming
Yeah, you read that right. We have some interesting stuff happening in the world of Chromebooks right now, and this development is right at the top of the heap. In the event that we have some readers who haven’t really cared enough about marketing speak to figure out what 4K is, let’s cover that very […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast: The Chrome Unboxed Podcast, Episode 6
In this episode of The Chrome Cast, we discuss a ton of new Chrome devices both announced and rumored, the first Chrome OS tablet sighting, Google Assistant, and more.
Continue ReadingChromebook Deals: 64GB Samsung Pro $120 Off, Core M5 ASUS And More
In the deal of the day department, Best Buy takes the prize this week with a killer deal on the 64GB Samsung Chromebook Pro. Regularly priced at $599 (or higher depending on the day), Best Buy’s Deal of the Day is offering the Core m3 Chromebook at a $120 discount. That brings the total to […]
Continue ReadingDisplay Size For External Displays Incoming For Chrome OS
In general, Chrome OS is an operating system that just works and gets out of your way. Sure there are limitations and there are things that don’t work from time to time, but for the most part, if your workflow can exist inside a Chromebook’s limitations, you will find yourself loving the experience of operating […]
Continue ReadingA Closer Look At The Stylus Spotted With Acer’s Chrome OS Tablet
Last week we got an unexpected nugget from London’s BETT show: a limited sighting of the first-ever Chrome OS tablet. The tweet has been pulled down since that time, but we have the photo and what little we know about the device in a post over here. One of the things we do know about […]
Continue Reading3D Gaming On Chromebooks With Unity and WebGL
One of the constant knocks on Chromebooks is the lack of gaming options. The Chrome Web Store was never really much help and the web-based nature of the OS in general has made the implementation of 3D games quite slow. As Android has now invaded the Chromebook space, gaming has picked up considerably but still […]
Continue ReadingOWC Docks And Drives: Perfect Chromebook Companions
For nearly 30 years, OWC has been a mainstay when it comes to storage and docking solutions across a number of platforms. With an initial focus on Mac-compatible products, Other World Computing has expanded their reach to include Windows certified products for personal as well as enterprise users. We had a chance to catch up […]
Continue ReadingThrowback Thursday: Chrome Browser Brings Back Side Tabs
A long time ago, in an internet world all but forgotten, having your browser tabs aligned vertically along the side of the screen was a thing. Okay, so it wasn’t that long ago and for many, having your tabs on the side of your browser is still your daily workflow.
Continue ReadingChromebook Deals: $50 Off ASUS C213 Plus A $50 Gift Card
Looking for a rugged, convertible Chromebook with Android apps and the latest Apollo Lake processor from Intel but don’t want to spend more than $300? Amazon’s got you covered. Right now, you can pick up the ASUS Chromebook Flip C213 for $50 less the retail price and Amazon will throw in a $50 gift card […]
Continue ReadingRazer & Project Linda: A Glimpse of What Chrome OS and Android Could Be
If you’ve not seen the Razer’s first foray into the handset world, head over to YouTube and do some looking. Most major tech vloggers have covered this slightly-unconventional phone from just about every angle. Overall, it is a device that lives in extremes: huge battery, crazy-smooth 120Hz refresh on the screen (most phones are 60Hz), […]
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