It has been two years since Google debuted the 4K Chromecast w/Google TV. Since that time, the tiny remote-controlled media stick has had its share of updates but the flagship streamer’s core operating system has remained on Android TV 10. At one point in time, it appears that because of the limited storage space of […]
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New Chromecast with Google TV update rolling out
If you have a Chromecast with Google TV, the updated streaming device that replaces the original Chromecast and delivers an Android TV-like experience is finally getting an update this year. As 9to5Google noted, the update comes a full seven months since the last update in December, which improved Dolby Vision playback and freed up some […]
Continue ReadingAnother 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook is inbound as we near CES 2022
As we come to the end of 2021 – just like in year’s past – we fully expect to begin seeing official news of next-gen Intel-powered Chromebooks at any time. With CES 2022 just a few weeks away (crazy, right??), it comes as no surprise that there is a continuous trickle of new 12th-gen Intel […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Fuchsia is rolling out to first-gen Nest Hubs right now, but that doesn’t mean much yet
Google has been working to develop its not-so-secret operating system, Fuchsia, for many years, and only recently made it publicly visible by inviting developers to contribute to the project. It even opened a Discord server for fans and creators alike to discuss it daily. After having rolled out to a few first-generation Nest Hubs months […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 92: eSIM support, enhanced video calling, and more
Chrome OS 92 was slated to release last week but, as you probably know, Google has been a bit busy making preparations to announce the upcoming Pixel 6 and 6 Pro to the world. Regardless, Google has finally taken the wraps off of the latest iteration of Chrome OS and this update brings some very […]
Continue ReadingNest Wifi update tells you why your internet is terrible and further improves work from home
An update to Nest Wifi (13729.57.19) Nest Wifi point (1.54.253765) and Google Wifi (13729.57.15) devices brings several improvements that users should be aware of. M89 not only includes general security, stability, and performance improvements but also expands work from home traffic optimization options. While ‘Preferred activities’ rolled out back in November with support for Google […]
Continue ReadingChromecast with Google TV gets Stadia support update, but don’t get too excited yet
An update to the Chromecast with Google TV is rolling out now to users and it provides some pretty useful fixes for the device. In addition to bug fixes and performance improvements, Google states that advanced video settings will no longer reset after a reboot on some TVs. Additionally, there are some tweaks to Bluetooth […]
Continue ReadingGames made with Unity can now be directly built for Chromebooks
Unity 3D is one of the most popular game development engines in the world. Right next to Unreal Engine and smaller tool kits like Godot, it’s directly responsible for some of the most popular video games in the world. Most games you’ll find on the Google Play Store were created with Unity, but up until […]
Continue ReadingLaCrOS could completely upend Chromebook account switching as we know it
Lacros is Google’s new browser for Chromebooks that is set to become the primary method for browsing the web on Chrome OS. It will likely be directly responsible for extending the life of your device, and with all of the excitement surrounding it, I decided to see how it fit into my workflow in its […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Chromebook launcher is long overdue for some vital changes – here’s our wishlist
If you clicked on this article, then you probably already know what I’m going to say within – the Chromebook launcher is long overdue for an overhaul, and there are several things that it’s needed for quite some time now. However, for one reason or another, Google has not shown it any love even though […]
Continue ReadingHow to update your Chromecast w/Google TV and fix that ‘data may be corrupt’ issue
Late in January, we ran a story on how to fix a recurring issue that has been plaguing many Chromecast w/Google TV users of late. After seeing this problem pop up for a handful of users, I began seeing it not only on our office Chromecast, but on our home device as well. Then it […]
Continue ReadingDrive File Stream becomes ‘Google Drive for Desktop’ in the name of simplicity
Previously “Google Drive Backup and Sync”, Google’s ‘Dropbox’ style solution for allowing you to synchronize your files to your computer via a local folder recently received a major update. Instead of having to download all of your Drive files to your local machine in order to edit them, thus taking up your hard drive space, […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel Buds first ‘feature drop’ coming next month with new features and fixes
Google confirmed to Forbes yesterday that the first of what we all hope will be many ‘feature drops’ will be coming to the Pixel Buds next month. Though a date hasn’t been set in stone at this point, it seems the team is aiming for a late-August time frame. Like the Pixel phones that bear […]
Continue ReadingUpcoming Chrome OS Tablet ‘Kukui’ to feature a high quality screen we’ve seen before
Since we’ve been tracking the new generation of MediaTek-powered Chrome OS devices, we’ve known some would end up as tablets and/or detachables. Of the five (yes, 5) MediaTek 8183 devices we’re tracking, we’re quite sure one is a detachable and another is a tablet. We’ve talked about ‘Kodama’ already and the clear references to its […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 64 Arrives For Those Left Out [Pixelbook, Samsung Chromebook Pro]
Chrome OS 64 isn’t a new revelation in any way, shape or form. As a matter of fact, it came out just over 5 weeks ago at this point. Those of you doing the math have calculated correctly if you’ve deduced that we likely only have a week left before Chrome OS 65 rolls out.
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