Well, that makes two. I'm unsure how many other Chromebooks we'll see hit the development cycle with NVIDIA GPUs inside, but if you told me just a few years ago that we'd have even one, I wouldn't have believed you. Yet, here we are with evidence of a second Chromebook in the works that will come … [Read more...] about Another NVIDIA GPU-equipped Chromebook is in the works
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Lenovo President’s Day Deals: Treat your Chromebook to some awesome accessories
President's Day has officially passed but Lenovo is extending its holiday sale through the end of the week. Now is a great time to grab some new accessories from Lenovo, Logitech, and even Blue microphones to add a little pizazz to your ChromeOS setup. Whether you're looking to upgrade your mouse, … [Read more...] about Lenovo President’s Day Deals: Treat your Chromebook to some awesome accessories
Podcasts are coming to YouTube Music soon, Google Podcasts not merging, but doomed
Well, we've finally received a real look into what Google is doing with its new podcast initiative on YouTube. Just a few days ago, we discussed how the company was testing a new experiment in YouTube Studio that lets content creators not only upload podcast audio but also mark existing video … [Read more...] about Podcasts are coming to YouTube Music soon, Google Podcasts not merging, but doomed
Gmail is refusing to sync Hotmail or Outlook messages due to an authentication bug
Gmail is one of the most popular email clients out there, but some Android users have recently reported a frustrating issue. The Gmail app on Android is refusing to synchronize Hotmail or Outlook emails due to an authentication bug. This means that users are unable to access their Hotmail or Outlook … [Read more...] about Gmail is refusing to sync Hotmail or Outlook messages due to an authentication bug
Android 13 keeps switching to light mode for some when Bedtime mode is disabled
Android 13 is pretty slick. In fact, Google has added many features up until now that for the most part make it feel seamless and comfortable to use. We're to the point where I find it hard to complain about much when it comes to using my Pixel 6 Pro on a daily basis, and that's exactly how … [Read more...] about Android 13 keeps switching to light mode for some when Bedtime mode is disabled
The MediaTek-powered Chromebook tablet ‘Geralt’ is being tested with a great screen
As we unveiled yesterday, work is ongoing with a new baseboard called 'Geralt' that will finally give us a few ChromeOS tablets with internal processors that should be fantastic for work, creativity and consumption as well. While we've had some great detachable devices like the Lenovo Chromebook … [Read more...] about The MediaTek-powered Chromebook tablet ‘Geralt’ is being tested with a great screen
Exclusive: New Chromebook tablets are in the works with powerful MediaTek processors inside
Finally!! I've been scouring the Chromium Repositories for months at this point looking for signs of life in the tablet/detachable Chromebook space. While we have a few nice models available right now, there are some powerful new fanless ARM options out there that would make a great fit in a new … [Read more...] about Exclusive: New Chromebook tablets are in the works with powerful MediaTek processors inside
Chrome may soon let you double-click a tab to close it for added convenience
Since the dawn of internet browsers, tabs have taken the basic functionality of windows insomuch that you need to click a little "x" at the corner of them to close them. I mean, that's just the way it is, right? Well, not anymore. Ever since the invention of the iPhone and other devices, press and … [Read more...] about Chrome may soon let you double-click a tab to close it for added convenience
Chrome’s Energy and Memory Saver Modes are now rolling out to everyone
I've been excited about Chrome's recently announced Energy and Memory Saver modes, but until now, I've had to contend with hundreds of Chrome tabs eating up my RAM. Even in Chrome tab groups that I collapse, which is supposed to save memory by freezing collapsed tabs, I have plenty more issues than … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Energy and Memory Saver Modes are now rolling out to everyone
These immersive 360-degree Google Meet video backgrounds look amazing
Admittedly, this will be a slow start, but Google is rolling out two insanely cool virtual backgrounds for Google Meet on Android and iOS that allow users to not just change their background graphics, but to be seated in that environment from every angle. When I first read about this, I wasn't sure … [Read more...] about These immersive 360-degree Google Meet video backgrounds look amazing
Revolutionizing the digital employee experience: The impact of ChromeOS and Cameyo
Cloud computing is no longer an emerging technology. Even before the onset of the global pandemic of 2020, nearly half of the world’s enterprises had embraced some form of multi-cloud or hybrid infrastructure solution. Fast forward two years and an extraordinary ninety-two percent of global business … [Read more...] about Revolutionizing the digital employee experience: The impact of ChromeOS and Cameyo
Yet another new Chromebox is on the way, this time it might be from Dell
Dell has been wildly quiet on the Chromebook front of late. Since the introduction of a couple high-end, expensive enterprise-focused Chromebooks back in 2020, Dell has been absent in the general Chromebook release cycles that companies like HP, Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo have been quite active in. … [Read more...] about Yet another new Chromebox is on the way, this time it might be from Dell
