Just as I predicted, Google decided to shutter its podcasting service in favor of its new favorite child, YouTube Music. At the time this was announced, many who relied solely on the RSS import feature of Podcasts for the listening experiences that weren't on Google's platform were pretty perturbed … [Read more...] about You can now add your favorite podcasts to YouTube Music via RSS feeds
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Why Google needs to add Chromebook Plus to listings for those that meet the criteria
Contents For a bit over a month, we've talked a lot about Chromebook Plus. While I love what Google is doing with this new campaign, it's not without its difficulties right now. Chief among those problems is branding for devices that are Chromebook Plus certified through-and-through, but don't … [Read more...] about Why Google needs to add Chromebook Plus to listings for those that meet the criteria
Google tried to get Fortnite on the Google Play Store for $147 million
If you're a gamer or at all interested in Fortnite, then you'll be no stranger to the fact that Google has had an ongoing battle with Epic Games to get the popular title on the Google Play Store so that Chromebook and Android users can enjoy it. Today, it's been discovered by The Verge that Google … [Read more...] about Google tried to get Fortnite on the Google Play Store for $147 million
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 drops to its lowest-ever price once again
Not to be outdone by all the fuss over Chromebook Plus, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 has once again dropped to its lowest-ever price of just $329, down a full $170 once again from its MSRP. We saw a deal like this just about a month ago, and from what we could tell at that point from the response … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 drops to its lowest-ever price once again
Google Chat rolls out its new logo and ‘Home’ tab, making it easier to find everything but the app
As with all Google updates, they take about six months to a year to materialize after being announced. The same can be said of Google Chat's new four-colored Workspace-oriented logo and revamped homepage. Luckily, today is the day I can officially announce they're going live. Let's take a look at … [Read more...] about Google Chat rolls out its new logo and ‘Home’ tab, making it easier to find everything but the app
Chrome is working to let you easily reinstall all of your web apps on a new device upon setup
Ever found yourself switching to a new phone and missing all those web apps you had installed since they were more convenient or readily available than apps? Google apparently knows the struggle and seems to be cooking up a solution that could make transitioning your web applications or 'PWA's to a … [Read more...] about Chrome is working to let you easily reinstall all of your web apps on a new device upon setup
The Acer Spin 714 is $130 off and Chromebook Plus through-and-through
I won't go on a diatribe about Chromebook Plus branding right now (I did that already today), but it's a real shame that devices as fantastic as the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 aren't publicly labeled as Chromebook Plus right now. Sure, devices like this one will never get the new logo on the lid, but … [Read more...] about The Acer Spin 714 is $130 off and Chromebook Plus through-and-through
There’s a small chance Snapdragon X Elite Chromebooks could become reality
Contents Not long ago, we reported on the removal of all development on the once-upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Chromebooks. Though we were tracking a handful of these devices in development for quite some time, they all were abandoned and there's been no real movement in the Chromium … [Read more...] about There’s a small chance Snapdragon X Elite Chromebooks could become reality
StarTech’s USB-C Docking Station gives me the 3 monitor Chromebook desktop I’ve been begging for
Contents Anyone who knows me will know that while I missed the Chromebox boom and craze, I'm addicted to the idea of daily driving my Chromebook as a desktop workstation. It can't run Unreal Engine 5 just yet, and may not for quite a while, but I can do pretty much everything else on it and I … [Read more...] about StarTech’s USB-C Docking Station gives me the 3 monitor Chromebook desktop I’ve been begging for
Clearance deal: HP 15.6-inch Chromebook (Plus) is $149 off and on the way out
It wasn't too long ago that a bunch of Chromebooks like the HP 15.6-inch went on clearance. There's a good reason for it, too. With the new, Chromebook Plus-branded versions hitting the shelves, it was time for these non-branded ones to get their final markdowns and make way for the new guys. … [Read more...] about Clearance deal: HP 15.6-inch Chromebook (Plus) is $149 off and on the way out
Clearance deal: get the non-branded HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c for $250 off
As we expected moving into the middle parts of November, the non-Plus-branded Chromebooks in the new Chromebook Plus lineup that have newer, branded counterparts are all seeing clearance prices at Best Buy. That includes devices like the HP Chromebook x360 14c, the ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip, and … [Read more...] about Clearance deal: get the non-branded HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c for $250 off
Clearance deal: score this non-branded ASUS Chromebook Plus for $199 off [UPDATED]
UPDATED - 11/8/23: Once again, the ASUS CM34 Flip is marked as clearance, and it really does feel like we're nearing the end of the line for the devices that have newer, Chromebook Plus-branded versions on the shelves. Now that the Chromebook Plus models are not on sale (that will come back), these … [Read more...] about Clearance deal: score this non-branded ASUS Chromebook Plus for $199 off [UPDATED]
