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
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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
Our favorite ChromeOS tablet is on sale again
I will never, ever tire of sharing this deal with our readers. The Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook remains the gold standard for ChromeOS tablets. While not the most powerful Chromebook in the world, the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 SoC is zippy enough to make the Duet 5 a dual threat. The beautiful 13.3" OLED … [Read more...] about Our favorite ChromeOS tablet is on sale again
Are consumers ready for a high-end Chromebook like the HP Dragonfly Pro this time around?
HP is all set to release the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook this spring, and my bet is we'll see something in the neighborhood of a $999 price tag along with that official arrival. At that price, the question has to be asked: is the consumer Chromebook market ready for this sort of attempt at a big, … [Read more...] about Are consumers ready for a high-end Chromebook like the HP Dragonfly Pro this time around?
Don’t miss this deal on the amazing Acer Chromebook Spin 714
When it comes to reasonably priced consumer Chromebooks with tons of features, Acer has pretty much nailed it with the Spin 713/714 family that sells from Best Buy. You'll always get a powerful Core i5 processor, plenty of RAM and storage, and numerous extra features you'd expect from flagship … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this deal on the amazing Acer Chromebook Spin 714
This new Chrome for Android experiment will let you quickly pick up where you left off browsing
In an effort to surface previous search queries for users to continue shopping, researching, and more, Chrome for Android is now testing a method of including visited tabs at the top of the new tab page. As you can see below, I was shopping for a Secretlab gaming chair and had closed that tab the … [Read more...] about This new Chrome for Android experiment will let you quickly pick up where you left off browsing
Google Messages is set to get WhatsApp-like profile creation
Google Messages is an app that I find very intriguing. On one hand, it has a massive user base thanks to its SMS/MMS roots and is worth the continued investment from Google. On the other hand, it is still not an app that most people would flock to as an instant messaging option, even with the … [Read more...] about Google Messages is set to get WhatsApp-like profile creation
ChromeOS adds Material You volume sliders, quick setting tiles, and separates notifications [Canary]
Google has been absolutely crushing it with its Material You redesign efforts across all of its apps, services, and products lately. On top of the growing list of updates it's pushed out over the past year in this space, it also just revamped its web-based account switcher to utilize Material … [Read more...] about ChromeOS adds Material You volume sliders, quick setting tiles, and separates notifications [Canary]
More organizations are adopting Chromebooks, thanks to Cameyo
In recent years, the push for cloud-based solutions for enterprise and small businesses has expanded exponentially. As companies look to break free from the lock-in of legacy software and antiquated infrastructure, bridging the gap between physical, on-device applications and fully web-based … [Read more...] about More organizations are adopting Chromebooks, thanks to Cameyo
Finally, a deal that makes the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 worth looking at
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 was a bit of an oddity when it was released. After the eager reception of the original Galaxy Chromebook and the subsequent downfall of that audacious device, we were all a little hesitant and confused when Samsung unveiled a Chromebook that appended a "2" to the … [Read more...] about Finally, a deal that makes the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 worth looking at
