When it comes to premium, consumer-facing Chromebooks, two models have dominated the space for the past few years. One being the Spin Chromebook lineup from Acer and the other is HP's wildly popular Chromebook x360 14. In years past, Acer has annually launched a 13.5" convertible with the latest … [Read more...] about HP quietly released a new Chromebook x360 with 12th Gen Intel CPU and 16:10 display
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Google will be much more strict on task killer apps starting with the release of Android 14
Google just hinted that it may start implementing stricter measures against "task killer" apps with the release of Android 14. These apps are designed to force-stop background processes in order to free up memory and save battery life. However, they can often do more harm than good. Android … [Read more...] about Google will be much more strict on task killer apps starting with the release of Android 14
Fitbit is giving you free access to your Health Metrics Dashboard without Premium
Good news for Fitbit users! Google, the new parent company for that health-centric wearable on your wrist, has announced that they're making the Health Metrics Dashboard feature available for free to all users, without the need for a premium subscription! Normally, users would have to pay a monthly … [Read more...] about Fitbit is giving you free access to your Health Metrics Dashboard without Premium
Chrome Flags: What are they and how to enable them
If you've followed Chrome Unboxed for any amount of time, you're likely aware that I'm the tinkerer of the family. Whether I'm looking for new features in the Canary channel of ChromeOS or trying to install unofficial software via the Linux container, I'm always trying to push the boundaries of our … [Read more...] about Chrome Flags: What are they and how to enable them
Chromebook tablet ‘Geralt’ is being tested with at least one pretty solid camera
As promised, more details are bubbling to the surface for 'Geralt' - the detachable ChromeOS tablet reference board that is breathing new life and excitement into the Chromebook tablet world once again. Though a period went by where we weren't certain that we'd see any new tablets, 'Geralt' (and … [Read more...] about Chromebook tablet ‘Geralt’ is being tested with at least one pretty solid camera
New info says the Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a release dates will be in June
According to a recent bit of intel obtained from a retailer by a very reliable leaker - Roland Quandt (@rquandt) - WinFuture is reporting that we should expect to see Google release their first-ever folding phone as early as June 2023. While the Pixel Fold has leaked all over the place in the past … [Read more...] about New info says the Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a release dates will be in June
Pixel 8 Pro renders have already leaked out two months prior to Google I/O 2023
Here we sit in March - about 7 months from the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro's likely release date - with full-blown renders of what the latest phone from Google will look like. Since the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, things have been iterative on Google's end, so there's not a lot of differentiation anyone … [Read more...] about Pixel 8 Pro renders have already leaked out two months prior to Google I/O 2023
The first Pixel Drop of 2023 has arrived with faster Night Sight, Fall Detection and much more
BOOM! Pixel Drop. The first batch of new Pixel-specific features has finally arrived for 2023. Past Pixel Drops generally focused on new features for the latest Pixel phones but this time around, Google has plonked down a plethora of updates for older devices and even some new tricks for the Pixel … [Read more...] about The first Pixel Drop of 2023 has arrived with faster Night Sight, Fall Detection and much more
Google Play Games for PC is receiving six new titles and is headed to Japan and Europe
Ladies and gentlemen, hold on to your hats because Google Play Games for PC is expanding and it's bringing six new games to the service! That's right, during the Google for Games Summit, the company announced that it would launch beyond its current availability and land in Japan and Europe over the … [Read more...] about Google Play Games for PC is receiving six new titles and is headed to Japan and Europe
Google is adding Generative AI to Docs and Gmail to help you get started writing
Google is always looking for ways to help its users work smarter and more efficiently. In recent years, the company has made great strides in using AI and machine learning to give users features like Smart Compose, Smart Reply, Docs Summaries, and more. Now, it's taking things to the next level with … [Read more...] about Google is adding Generative AI to Docs and Gmail to help you get started writing
AMD is still in the mix as new Ryzen 6000 Chromebooks begin development
You'd be forgiven for forgetting that there are more AMD-powered Chromebooks on the way at some point in the future. Thus far, AMD Chromebooks haven't really caught on and have continually been eclipsed by devices with silicon from Intel, MediaTek, and Qualcomm on the inside. It's not that AMD … [Read more...] about AMD is still in the mix as new Ryzen 6000 Chromebooks begin development
The powerful Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is $230 off and that’s a steal
Apparently, Monday is a great day to buy a new Chromebook! I've already highlighted two killer deals on two powerful gaming Chromebooks along with some serious savings on the best ChromeOS tablet on the market. If those deals don't tickle your fancy, you're in luck. I have one more deal up my sleeve … [Read more...] about The powerful Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is $230 off and that’s a steal
