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?
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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?
Boosteroid cloud gaming platform arrives for Chromebooks
Google has officially closed the doors to its in-house streaming game service Stadia but the company has doubled down on presenting Chromebooks as a viable option for game lovers. With the recent advent of gaming Chromebooks and official collaborations with big-name services like GeForce NOW and … [Read more...] about Boosteroid cloud gaming platform arrives for Chromebooks
First look: Chrome’s 2023 design refresh is full of rounded corners and text fields
You may recall that not long ago that Google teased a not-so-subtle "super secret" design refresh for its Chrome browser user interface. At the time, we had no visuals on what it would look like, but the developer documentation did allude to it being a redesign for the radius of components like … [Read more...] about First look: Chrome’s 2023 design refresh is full of rounded corners and text fields
ASUS Chromebook CX5601 review: bigger isn’t always better
The story of ASUS' 16-inch Chromebook - the CX5601 - is a bit of a strange one. From a surprise announcement one year ago at CES 2022 to a delayed arrival in stores and a lukewarm reception upon arrival, this Chromebook has made me wonder time and again just why ASUS made it in the first place. As … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook CX5601 review: bigger isn’t always better
Amazon is offering ex-Stadia users a new cloud to call home with two free months of Luna [USA]
Now that Google Stadia is gone but not forgotten, refugees from the defunct cloud gaming platform are desperately seeking a new place to call home. Sure, they could go back to lengthy download and update times via traditional PC or console gaming, but most of them still have the desire to see cloud … [Read more...] about Amazon is offering ex-Stadia users a new cloud to call home with two free months of Luna [USA]
GIFs are coming to the ChromeOS emoji picker
Do I need to say more? As a communication medium, the GIF is an absolute staple when it comes to messaging platforms across the board. Need a witty, lighthearted-yet-thoughtful reply to an email? The perfect GIF carries the message intent along with a level of comedy and/or meaning that mere … [Read more...] about GIFs are coming to the ChromeOS emoji picker
