We had official word arrive from Google this morning and are already hearing murmors of Chromebook Plus showing up for certified devices that happen to be in the Beta Channel of ChromeOS 118. As we highlighted previously, there are quite a few devices on the market already that qualify as … [Read more...] about Chromebook Plus is rolling out to certified devices right now: how to try it
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The Chrome Cast 243: New Chromebook Plus models, software features, and AI tools
Today on The Chrome Cast podcast, we get into all of the hardware and software details from the Chromebook Plus announcement that we didn't have time to cover in our episode last week. If you listened to that episode, you know that the Chromebook Plus certification represents the biggest change to … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 243: New Chromebook Plus models, software features, and AI tools
How to use the Emoji Picker on your Chromebook
Emoji has woven its way into the fabric of our culture, and not everyone is happy about that. Despite this, it's no surprise why they’re so prevalent, given their ability to convey emotions and ideas in a concise, visual manner. Google, understanding this, has incorporated them as a means of … [Read more...] about How to use the Emoji Picker on your Chromebook
6 new Chromebook Plus models arrive for purchase today
Though we were hoping for all 8 new Chromebook Plus models to show up today, it looks like we're not getting every model in stock at this point. Still, we have 6 of them now live and ready for purchase if you have been waiting on one of these new devices to make a purchase decision. As a quick … [Read more...] about 6 new Chromebook Plus models arrive for purchase today
We have almost every new Chromebook Plus model: some early thoughts [VIDEO]
It's been a little over a week since the official launch of Chromebook Plus, and we're still reeling a bit from all that was unveiled at the event. From new hardware specifications to new software inclusions, Chromebook Plus is one of those changes to the Chromebook ecosystem that will likely … [Read more...] about We have almost every new Chromebook Plus model: some early thoughts [VIDEO]
Silent Hill: Ascension coming to Android, is interactive and episodic, but it’s hardly a game
If you love psychological horror games, and you're already getting your fix this month with Google's new content for Play Games and Google TV, then you'll be happy to hear that everyone's favorite horror game, Silent Hill, is coming to Android soon! However, you may then be disappointed to hear that … [Read more...] about Silent Hill: Ascension coming to Android, is interactive and episodic, but it’s hardly a game
Google Drive gets new ‘Activity’ tab so you can quickly manage file changes
Over on the Google Workspace Updates blog today, Google announced that it's adding an 'Activity' tab to the left-hand side bar of Drive. This new tab will help you quickly access and track comments, approvals, and access requests. It's actually split into separate groupings once you click on it. … [Read more...] about Google Drive gets new ‘Activity’ tab so you can quickly manage file changes
Why Chromebook Plus has me excited to return to the Pixel 8 Pro
If you've been around Chrome Unboxed for any stretch of time, you know that part of what started this whole thing in the first place was my propensity to change phones. Over time, my phone swapping was replaced with Chromebook swapping, I started making content, and here we are today. And for the … [Read more...] about Why Chromebook Plus has me excited to return to the Pixel 8 Pro
This Chrome extension lets you export your Google Bard AI chats for safekeeping
Google just announced that it's injecting Bard into Assistant to improve the once-amazing digital helper.Access will first be given to Pixel 8 and 8 Pro owners when the phones ship out, but for now, we're stuck with regular ol' Bard. That's fine though since it's recently gained extensions, can see, … [Read more...] about This Chrome extension lets you export your Google Bard AI chats for safekeeping
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 hits an all-time low price at $170 off
UPDATED - October 6, 2023: If you asked me on Monday when I shared this deal if it would last through the week, I'd have told you not to bet on it. But here we are on Friday morning and the best-ever deal on arguably the best-ever Chromebook tablet is still going strong. I'd wager it may last … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 hits an all-time low price at $170 off
Pixel 8 Face Unlock is a massive feature addition that I totally missed
Ever since Apple introduced FaceID on the iPhone and Google attempted to follow along with the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 Pro, I've been waiting for this feature to make a comeback on Google's phones. The Pixel 4 iteration worked fine, but no developers got on board, so there were no apps outside of … [Read more...] about Pixel 8 Face Unlock is a massive feature addition that I totally missed
The Chrome Cast 242: Google’s Pixel 8 hardware event recap
For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we dive into all the announcements from Google's 10/4 hardware event. From a keynote that announced everything from the Pixel 8 Pro to the Pixel Watch 2 and generative AI everywhere, there's clearly a lot to talk about. Although we did not attend the keynote … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 242: Google’s Pixel 8 hardware event recap
