As a Chromebook-first organization, we don't talk that much about phones outside of the Pixel line. Over time, we've expanded to hardware other than Chromebooks, but that also largely stays within the bounds of Google-related products like the Nest Hub, Nest Audio, or other stuff found on the … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Galaxy S23 event is soon and you can reserve your phone before it starts
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This ASUS Vibe gaming Chromebook is a compelling deal at $200 off MSRP
It has been a few months since Google, Acer, Lenovo and ASUS took the wraps off of the world's first gaming Chromebooks. Thus far, the reception to these gaming-focused ChromeOS laptops has been mostly positive. The long-term merit as gaming devices will have to flesh itself out over the coming … [Read more...] about This ASUS Vibe gaming Chromebook is a compelling deal at $200 off MSRP
How to convert images back to the universal JPG or PNG format now that Chrome saves them as WebP
Whether you just found an awesome, new wallpaper for your Chromebook or you're trying to save web images for business purposes by right-clicking them to "save as", you may have noticed that over the last year that Chrome now saves images in a WebP format instead of the traditional JPG or PNG format … [Read more...] about How to convert images back to the universal JPG or PNG format now that Chrome saves them as WebP
Google Chrome’s native screenshot editing tool is being scrapped
Remember that "screenshot editing tool" that Chrome was discussing a year ago? We covered it right when we caught wind of it. Its purpose was to quickly crop and share captures on desktops where one may or may not have native or third-party editing software. Ideally, a Chrome user could do … [Read more...] about Google Chrome’s native screenshot editing tool is being scrapped
PSA: Don’t make the same mistake I did of fully relying on Chrome’s Tab Groups just yet
Ever since Chrome's Tab Groups became a thing, I've been absolutely addicted not only to the idea of them but also to their execution. I believe Google nailed the implementation here. Being able to right-click any browser tab and add it to a group all contained by a color of your choosing, … [Read more...] about PSA: Don’t make the same mistake I did of fully relying on Chrome’s Tab Groups just yet
The Chrome Cast 212: is the consumer world ready for HP’s premium Dragonfly Pro Chromebook?
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the episode by getting the elephant out of the room right off the bat: Robby bought a Tesla. The stars aligned and with a great trade-in, reduced price, and the new federal tax credit, the timing was right. The excitement is obvious, but it gives way to some … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 212: is the consumer world ready for HP’s premium Dragonfly Pro Chromebook?
ChromeOS to receive Android 13 style Themed Icons as a part of the Material You redesign
Google is on a roll with its Material You design language. The beautiful, new visual elements are invading every aspect of the company's ecosystem, and I've written ad nauseam about where it appears, so I'll spare you the details this time around. Essentially, you'll be hard-pressed to visit any … [Read more...] about ChromeOS to receive Android 13 style Themed Icons as a part of the Material You redesign
ChromeOS will add a new integration for Microsoft 365 for easier use on Chromebooks
Cue the grumpy, old tech writer: "Back in my day, you did get to use Microsoft products on a Chromebook. As a matter of fact, we went out of our way to NOT use MS anything!" Yeah, that really was the mindset in the early days of ChromeOS because frankly, there was a distinct line of division … [Read more...] about ChromeOS will add a new integration for Microsoft 365 for easier use on Chromebooks
Chrome’s Safety Check will now make proactive recommendations to help keep you safe
Until today, Safety Check - a feature built directly into the Chrome browser to help you manage and take control of your privacy - has operated only when you clicked on it to use it. While that's still true, Google just announced on its Keyword blog that a new proactive feature will see the tool … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Safety Check will now make proactive recommendations to help keep you safe
Chrome for Android will now let you lock your incognito sessions with your fingerprint
Whether you're doing some secret gift shopping for a loved one or researching a medical concern and simply don't want anyone else to know, Chrome incognito provides you with that extra layer of secrecy. While I will always advocate for setting a biometric, PIN, or password lock on your phone, I can … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android will now let you lock your incognito sessions with your fingerprint
Spigen and Caseology release new high-quality Pixel Watch cases and covers
While we've seen our fair share of Pixel Watch bands released across the internet since the general availability of Google's first smartwatch arrived, we've only seen a few protective cases up to this point. The one we all use around here showed up a couple months ago in the Ringke Slim Case and … [Read more...] about Spigen and Caseology release new high-quality Pixel Watch cases and covers
Reader Poll: What would you pay for a “prosumer” device like the HP Dragonfly Pro?
On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we do an in-depth dive into the high-end Chromebook market. The conversation evolved from a very thoughtful piece that Robby penned earlier this week about that very subject. The proposed scenario is whether or not consumers are truly ready to drop $1,000+ … [Read more...] about Reader Poll: What would you pay for a “prosumer” device like the HP Dragonfly Pro?
