Out of what feels like nowhere, a new Google event has surfaced and it is completely focused on things that work with "Hey Google." In the opening paragraph of the landing page for the event, Google says the following: COVID-19 has made it difficult for us to meet you at I/O, Global Developer … [Read more...] about New Chromecast and Google Home announcement possible at upcoming “Hey Google” event
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Upcoming Tiger Lake Chromebooks will leverage 4K screens
While we have fantastic, new, 10th-gen Comet Lake Chromebooks showing up with decent frequency at this point in 2020 (see the just-released Acer Chromebook Spin 713 and Lenovo Flex 5 as great examples), our eyes are also still set on the future of what we'll see from Intel-powered Chromebooks by the … [Read more...] about Upcoming Tiger Lake Chromebooks will leverage 4K screens
The best Chromebooks of 2020 so far [VIDEO]
In what is now becoming a semi-annual event around here, the time has come once again to name our favorite Chromebooks of 2020 so far. We like doing this twice a year for some pretty obvious reasons and dead-center in the calendar usually lands us in a place where the first wave of Chrome OS … [Read more...] about The best Chromebooks of 2020 so far [VIDEO]
The Acer Spin 713 was delivered 48 hours after being announced and it should always be this way
I haven't fully reviewed the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 in the customary way we normally do because it has only been official as a publicly-announced Chromebook for a little over 3 days at this point. Our hands-on video gets across much of what I'm still feeling about this device and my time with it … [Read more...] about The Acer Spin 713 was delivered 48 hours after being announced and it should always be this way
Mark my words, Chromebook makers are missing the Chrome OS tablet boat
Chrome OS tablets have suffered a painful birth and an even more excruciating existence. The initial launch of the OP1, RockChip-powered Acer Tab 10 brought heightened anticipation for the platform but the tablet and its subsequent clones failed miserably in delivering a good tablet or Chromebook … [Read more...] about Mark my words, Chromebook makers are missing the Chrome OS tablet boat
The Chrome Cast 67: Google’s upcoming hardware and the importance of the Acer Spin 713
This week on The Chrome Cast, we kept things relatively tight from a discussion topic perspective. The show really stays in two main sections: Google's upcoming hardware releases and Acer's excellent new Chromebook Spin 713. First up, for Google's hardware, we get into some of the upcoming … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 67: Google’s upcoming hardware and the importance of the Acer Spin 713
One step closer: Android 11 Preview reveals Google’s Android/Chromecast TV dongle
If the rumors are anywhere near accurate, Google should be getting very close to announcing a new Android TV/Chromecast dongle that carries the code name 'Sabrina'. The question is, when? We've already seen marketing videos of the device but Google's hardware launches have been delayed and … [Read more...] about One step closer: Android 11 Preview reveals Google’s Android/Chromecast TV dongle
Latest Minecraft Android update breaks compatibility for all Chromebooks except one
Let me be clear right up front on this: I don't play Minecraft at all. Talking about this game puts me far - FAR - outside my depth and leaves me feeling a bit vulnerable. So, if I miss a detail here or there about the intricacies of Minecraft as a whole, please forgive me. I'm not here to talk … [Read more...] about Latest Minecraft Android update breaks compatibility for all Chromebooks except one
Deal Alert: Spirit Roots, Unbroken Soul and 60 more Google Play games on sale this week!
It's that time again! Another week and more great games on sale in the Google Play Store for you to play on your Android device or Chromebook. This week, our favorite three games are Spirit Roots, Unbroken Soul and Goat Simulator! Let us know in the comments section below what you've decided to pick … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Spirit Roots, Unbroken Soul and 60 more Google Play games on sale this week!
New Acer Chromebook Spin 713 hands-on and first impressions
Hopefully you joined us virtually for Acer's Global Press Conference and saw all the cool stuff that was announced and unveiled today. It was a jam-packed presentation, but you know what we were here for, right? The Chromebooks! This year, Acer released a couple new devices and one in particular … [Read more...] about New Acer Chromebook Spin 713 hands-on and first impressions
How to watch Apple’s WWDC live on a Chromebook and why you might want to
Look, I know many of you that stop by our little corner of the web are here precisely because you are turned off or alienated by all things Apple. I used to be that way, too, and to a certain degree I still am. Love or hate the company, it needs to be recognized that Apple holds a very integral … [Read more...] about How to watch Apple’s WWDC live on a Chromebook and why you might want to
GameClub subscription launches on Android, but why exactly does it exist? Here’s our review
Edit: We want to acknowledge that while GameClub's goal is clear, we feel it's a difficult buy in for many who may be comparing it to Play Pass at this time. We've amended the article to reflect this and will do better to make our point clear in the future. A new subscription service called … [Read more...] about GameClub subscription launches on Android, but why exactly does it exist? Here’s our review
