We talked a few months ago about the fact that Google looked to be going all in at CES this year, and from the early reports we’re seeing from folks already on the ground in Las Vegas, Google has shown up in a much bigger way than we previously expected.
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Chromebooks, Meltdown, and Spectre: Most Are Already Patched
Put frankly, it has been a scary couple days to start 2018 when it comes to computing in general. If you’ve been around basically any tech site on the internet, you’ve likely come across the latest mega-issue plaguing what seems to be every device on the planet. The bad news? It’s incredibly widespread. The good […]
Continue ReadingSave Up To $100 On Select Chromebooks From Best Buy
Still looking to grab a new Chromebook for the new year? Best Buy’s got you covered with deals on a couple dozen devices for every walk of life. From budget to rugged-built and even the Samsung twins, you can save up to $100 on select Chromebooks and start 2018 off right. Here are a few […]
Continue ReadingAndroid Parallel Tasks Incoming With Chrome OS 64 [VIDEO]
Thanks to some reader input, we’ve been made aware that a missing feature we discussed not long ago that is now coming soon to a Chromebook near you. That feature? Android Parallel Tasks. So, let’s take a minute and break down what this is, why it is needed, and what it does when working as […]
Continue ReadingUpcoming Detachable Samsung Chromebook ‘Nautilus’ To Have Stowable Stylus
Last month, Gabriel published a fantastic article outlining the reasons we are quite sure the upcoming detachable Chromebook only known at this point as ‘Nautilus’ is made by Samsung. Today, we have yet another really fun tidbit about Samsung’s latest foray into the Chromebook world.
Continue ReadingChrome Unboxed: Top Stories Of 2017
2017 has been an eventful year here at the Chrome Unboxed office. We’ve witnessed a new generation of Chrome OS devices, the launch of a new #madebygoogle hardware lineup, numerous changes to our beloved operating system and countless additions to the world of Chromebooks, Google Assistant and the entire ecosystem covered by our site. First […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast: The Chrome Unboxed Podcast, Episode 5
In this episode of The Chrome Cast, we discuss some new Chromebook features, Progressive Web Apps, Santa and more.
Continue ReadingChromebook Deals: Year End Round Up
Tomorrow is the big day. Families around the globe will gather together to gorge on holiday fixings and marvel as billions of dollars in Christmas presents are unwrapped in a frenzy of anticipatory madness. If you’re still looking for the perfect laptop for yourself or a belated gift for that special someone on your list, […]
Continue ReadingKaby Lake Detachable Chromebook ‘Lux’ Surfaces
2018 could be shaping up to be a monumental year for the world of Chrome OS. Google’s Pixelbook has laid the foundation for a new generation of Chromebooks and the flagship device is just the tip of the iceberg. Tablets, a long-awaited Chromebox and even detachable Chromebooks could soon be the latest and greatest devices […]
Continue ReadingQualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chromebook? Meet Cheza
While we are certainly expecting Chrome OS to continue to expand into a much larger mainstream market, news today of a Snapdragon Chromebook in development came as quite a surprise to me. We’re still anxiously awaiting AMD devices to be officially announced but a Chrome OS device powered by Qualcomm was really a back-burner project […]
Continue ReadingFree Google Home Or Home Mini With Select Chromebooks From Best Buy
It looks like Google and Best Buy’s relationship has gone to another level with some more exclusive deals on Chromebooks. Google is pretty much giving away the Home smart-speaker every chance they get. Some would cite poor sales but in my opinion, Google just wants to get their foot in the proverbial door wherever they […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Deals: Free $50 Gift Card On Select Models From Amazon
Looking for some last minute Christmas gift ideas? Amazon’s may have a deal for you. Right now, you can score a $50 Amazon gift card with the purchase of select Chromebook models when you shop Amazon. There are a few minor caveats to the deal and orders are subject to availability.
Continue ReadingGoogle Home Max Officially Made Available
This afternoon, Google made the official announcement that the Google Home Max is now available for purchase both from the Google Store and participating retailers like Best Buy, Verizon and Walmart. Not surprisingly, Amazon isn’t on this list and likely won’t be anytime soon. Still, the fact that most of us can now head over […]
Continue ReadingChrome 63 Brings Site Isolation And Extension Blocking
It’s that time again! Sometime in the next week or so, Chrome OS will receive the latest milestone update and version 63 will begin rolling out to Chromebooks and Chrome devices everywhere. Per the natural order of things, the desktop version of Chrome updated this week and brought with is some stability and security enhancements […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks, SD Cards & Android Do Work Together: But It Needs Work
One of the ongoing pain points of the entire Android apps on Chromebooks venture has long-been SD card support and access. Early on, there simply wasn’t any support for this. Your favorite app that you wanted to save and load files with via the SD card slot on your Chromebook simply wouldn’t cooperate. The situation […]
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