This week on The Chrome Cast, we take a look back at the tentpole moments of 2023 and how things changed over the last 365 days not just for us here at Chrome Unboxed, but for ChromeOS, Chromebooks and Google, too. From Chromebook Plus to the Dragonfly Pro to AI and more, we spend a good bit of … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 252: a look back at 2023
Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is written by real people, for real people—not search algorithms. Join Chrome Unboxed Plus for just $2 a month to get an ad-free experience, access to our private Discord, and more. Learn more about membership here.
START FREE TRIAL (MONTHLY)START FREE TRIAL (ANNUAL)
The new Chromebook Global Media Controls look great and change how you Cast
Hiding in ChromeOS 119 (just behind a feature flag or two) are the new Global Media Controls that don't just have a new look and feel, but actually change the way you go about casting your video or audio to nearby devices. It's a pretty big change that I noticed out of the box in the Developer … [Read more...] about The new Chromebook Global Media Controls look great and change how you Cast
Finally, Google adds a ‘select all’ toggle to Gmail for Android
In a move that is so overdue that most of us forgot all about it, Google has finally added a simple 'select all' toggle in the Gmail app for Android that is now widely rolling out. I know, you're likely thinking to yourself, "This wasn't a thing, yet?" And other than the fact that this omission … [Read more...] about Finally, Google adds a ‘select all’ toggle to Gmail for Android
Here’s an early look at the Google Assistant with Bard
The launch of Google's new AI-enhanced Assistant with Bard might be right around the corner. As we've seen the current Google Assitant get less and less capable, the promise of a new Assitant with the AI smarts of Bard is something that has me excited about a digital personal assistant again. The … [Read more...] about Here’s an early look at the Google Assistant with Bard
Apple TV+ has become a fantastic streaming service that you should try
When it was first announced a few years back, I wasn't quite sure what would come of Apple TV+. Having watched a few fantastic shows on the streaming service since then, however, I've become a big fan. There is genuinely great content on Apple's platform, and not only am I glad it exists; I'm also … [Read more...] about Apple TV+ has become a fantastic streaming service that you should try
HP’s larger Chromebook Plus model is just $299 right now
Though we've fully emerged from the holidays, it's nice to know Chromebook deals don't seem to be going anywhere. While perhaps not quite as prolific as they were a month or so ago, there are still great deals to be found if you are in the market for a great Chromebook at a great price. Today, … [Read more...] about HP’s larger Chromebook Plus model is just $299 right now
Google is taking its time splitting Chrome from ChromeOS, and I’m glad
It's pretty hard to believe, but we've been talking about Lacros - the new Chrome browser that will be split away from the ChromeOS operating system - since September of 2020. I wouldn't have believed you if you told me, but I just took a look and our first post about Lacros was on September 11th, … [Read more...] about Google is taking its time splitting Chrome from ChromeOS, and I’m glad
Kickstart 2024 with lightning-fast internet: Google’s Nest WiFi Pro hits record-low price
Welcome to 2024, where slow internet speeds are a thing of the past. With plenty of 6e routers on the market, it's time to say goodbye to those frustrating buffering icons and ring in the new year with high-speed connectivity in your home. Best Buy is now offering the single-node Google Nest WiFi … [Read more...] about Kickstart 2024 with lightning-fast internet: Google’s Nest WiFi Pro hits record-low price
First signs of an Intel Core Ultra Chromebox emerge with connections to HP
One of the segments of ChromeOS devices that continues to plug along without drawing too much attention to itself is the humble-but-powerful Chromebox. These devices don't get a ton of press mainly because they are the most distilled, simple expressions of ChromeOS you can buy. As their name … [Read more...] about First signs of an Intel Core Ultra Chromebox emerge with connections to HP
How to adjust your Chromebook’s color scheme
Over the last year, you've probably heard us talk about Material You and how it brings a new level of personalization to ChromeOS. Since the introduction of ChromeOS 117, we've seen Material You take over most facets of the general user interface, changing your Chromebook's color scheme to match … [Read more...] about How to adjust your Chromebook’s color scheme
Proof that multiple new MediaTek MT8188 Chromebook tablets are coming
I'm not going to lie to you: there was a real part of me that began wondering if 'Ciri' would be the only new, upcoming Chromebook tablet with the new MediaTek MT8188 inside. We saw a similar situation with the MediaTek Kompanio 1380 and the Acer Chromebook Spin 513, and that exact SoC only made it … [Read more...] about Proof that multiple new MediaTek MT8188 Chromebook tablets are coming
There are two more requirements I’d love to see in Chromebook Plus
When Chromebook Plus launched in October of 2023, I was really hopeful that this new segment of Chromebooks would solve some of the long-standing issues that tend to plague mid-range Chromebooks. In many ways, that hope was realized and for the most part here in the early parts of 2024, if you want … [Read more...] about There are two more requirements I’d love to see in Chromebook Plus
