This week on The Chrome Cast, we attempt to begin the show by talking through the two groups of Chromebooks in development that recently got the axe - those powered by the Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 and a couple Chromebooks that were set to have NVIDIA GPUs inside. We divert into some discussion about … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 235: Discontinued development Chromebooks left and right
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Google takes a step toward mending its reputation with a new Transparency Center
Google's had a rocky go of it lately. With issues over data privacy and the company being accused and even taken to court many times over monopolistic behavior, it's safe to say the tech giant's shiny image has taken a hit over the years. In a move to restore its relationship with users, Google has … [Read more...] about Google takes a step toward mending its reputation with a new Transparency Center
UWB (Ultra Wide Band) is coming to Chromebooks
Not to be reduced to just the mmWave tech that companies like Verizon use as part of their 5G strategy, Ultra Wideband for localized devices is a technology that is just starting to really get its legs. From unlocking car doors to secure wireless payments, indoor location tracking to smart home … [Read more...] about UWB (Ultra Wide Band) is coming to Chromebooks
Chromebooks set to get diagnostic widgets in the launcher just as Nvidia GPUs get canceled
Thanks to a keen eye and some tinkering by our friend C2 Productions over on 'X', it looks like Google is adding some much-needed diagnostic improvements to your Chromebook. Currently only in the Canary channel, the ChromeOS Launcher is set to introduce a slew of new widgets that provide essential … [Read more...] about Chromebooks set to get diagnostic widgets in the launcher just as Nvidia GPUs get canceled
Yes, it’s true: NVIDIA GPU Chromebooks are no longer in development
So, yeah; this isn't the greatest news. While I don't think this is a cause for great alarm or concern, it definitely isn't the type of thing you want to hear on the heels of Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Chromebooks also getting canned last week. Alas, that's where we are, and I've known about it for over … [Read more...] about Yes, it’s true: NVIDIA GPU Chromebooks are no longer in development
I love YouTube Music’s new Samples feature, but its it has one seriously annoying issue
YouTube Music's new "Samples" feature is an absolutely genius idea. It's like having YouTube Shorts-style music discovery – and I'm obsessed with it. Short, 30-second excerpts of high-quality music videos and artists are the perfect fix for my never-ending thirst for new tunes. But as much as I've … [Read more...] about I love YouTube Music’s new Samples feature, but its it has one seriously annoying issue
Unboxing the slim, MediaTek Kompanio 520-powered ASUS Chromebook CM14 Flip [VIDEO]
During our time at CES 2023 in Las Vegas all the way back in January, the ASUS Chromebook CM14 Flip showed up in a pretty unexpected fashion. As it turned out, this new Chromebook wasn’t just showcased by ASUS, but by MediaTek in their booth as well. While we knew devices with the new Kompanio 520 … [Read more...] about Unboxing the slim, MediaTek Kompanio 520-powered ASUS Chromebook CM14 Flip [VIDEO]
How to cast to any Chromebook like a Chromecast with the CastReceiver app
Casting content from one device to another has become an expected behavior with our devices for a little while now. Google's proprietary version of this action - Google Cast - powers the well-known Chromecast devices and has been at the forefront of content casting for years at this point. But what … [Read more...] about How to cast to any Chromebook like a Chromecast with the CastReceiver app
Netflix game streaming is coming to your Chromecast with Google TV, PC, and more
I've been critical of Netflix's attempts to transition from a movie streaming service to a game publisher and provider. I stand by my feelings on that, but I can at least admire the company's efforts over the past few years. It's been no slouch in its attempts to build its catalog and its features … [Read more...] about Netflix game streaming is coming to your Chromecast with Google TV, PC, and more
YouTube is adding useful new features and more payment methods to NFL Sunday Ticket
The 2023 NFL season is just around the corner, and for fans like myself that don't want to miss a single minute of a single game (watching my Tennessee Titans, that is), the anticipation is real. With NFL Sunday Ticket now being on YouTube and YouTube TV, the experience is only set to get better … [Read more...] about YouTube is adding useful new features and more payment methods to NFL Sunday Ticket
Chrome’s Safety Check feature will soon tell you if your browser extensions are compromised
Starting with Chrome 117, Google's Safety Check feature will flag extensions that are no longer safe for you to keep installed. Here's how it works - Chrome will proactively highlight extensions that have been unpublished by the developer, have been taken down for violating the Chrome Web Store … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Safety Check feature will soon tell you if your browser extensions are compromised
Google introduces ‘SGE while browsing’ to summarize web articles and kill your attention span
Okay, obviously the title is a joke, but I feel the need to state it outright. If you're someone who gets bogged down with long web articles (I know I tend to ramble sometimes), then you'll probably be happy to hear that Google is introducing an AI-powered summaries feature for you. As a part of its … [Read more...] about Google introduces ‘SGE while browsing’ to summarize web articles and kill your attention span
