One of the very last Google apps that I ever expected to receive a logo refresh just got one, and it's just...bad. I'm not a pessimist by any stretch of the imagination (the glass is always also half-full of air too, right?) and when it comes to the company's new unified branding logos, I've largely … [Read more...] about The Google Arts and Culture app has a new icon, and it’s anything but classy
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The Chrome Cast 209: All about our time at CES 2023
This week on The Chrome Cast, we discussed all the things we saw and tried at CES 2023 in Las Vegas last week. It goes without saying that there were a ton of new ChromeOS devices from Chromeboxes to Chromebooks and it was our busiest CES yet. We've published videos for all of it and for this … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 209: All about our time at CES 2023
Google Meet will now let you view presentation speaker notes without having to switch tabs
You may already know that you can present Google Slides directly in your Google Meet calls, but have you ever tried to use this feature before? It's not exactly "feature complete", per se. In saying this, I'm referring to your speaker notes. Currently, you are forced to open the Slide up in another … [Read more...] about Google Meet will now let you view presentation speaker notes without having to switch tabs
ChromeOS 109 rolling out with battery saving improvements, custom annotation color picking
Your Chromebook is getting an update again! Yep, it's already that time thanks to Google's more frequent rollouts. With OS 108, the company added sharper emoji, a battery saver mode, and more. Over the next few days, you may notice that you're ready to update your own device, so let's talk about … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 109 rolling out with battery saving improvements, custom annotation color picking
Has Dell abandoned the Chromebook space?
Once upon a time, in another day and age, there were Dell Chromebooks. If you're new to the ChromeOS world, that may come as a bit of a surprise since Dell hasn't put out a new Chromebook in more than two years. Even then, the last few devices from Dell have been solely focused on education and … [Read more...] about Has Dell abandoned the Chromebook space?
Stadia says farewell with a beautiful parting gift for its players
Update: You can now unlock your Stadia controller and enable Bluetooth mode. Learn more. So, I bought my kids a Nintendo Switch for Christmas. Prior to that, the only real gaming that went on in our home was mobile apps on Chromebooks and, of course, Stadia. While there wasn't a huge selection … [Read more...] about Stadia says farewell with a beautiful parting gift for its players
CES 2023: Hands-on with Acer’s inventive Add-in-One Chromebox [VIDEO]
There's a reason we don't make many videos about Chromeboxes: they are all basically the same. That's both a good and bad thing, I suppose, but at the end of the day, any Chromebox we talk about is a collection of internal specs and external ports. Some are better looking than others, but they all … [Read more...] about CES 2023: Hands-on with Acer’s inventive Add-in-One Chromebox [VIDEO]
Minecraft for Chromebooks may just be in the works
Based on the sheer volume of readers that find their way to my Minecraft on ChromeOS article (it's our #11 article for all of 2022), I think it's safe to say that playing Minecraft on a Chromebook is a hot topic. Unfortunately for Chromebook users, there's no simple way to play the beloved 3D … [Read more...] about Minecraft for Chromebooks may just be in the works
The next Google TV remote will charge by itself using the light in your living room
Google TV has done much to revolutionize the living room and how we use it for entertainment as one central hub that's both approachable and simplified. It doesn't get everything right, I dislike the heavy advertising, and Google certainly takes years to add what's needed for the core experience, … [Read more...] about The next Google TV remote will charge by itself using the light in your living room
Get the powerful, convertible, slim Acer Chromebook Spin 513 for $499
Of all the Chromebooks that have been released in the last year, there were few I enjoyed as much as Acer's thin, light, and powerful Spin 513. While there was a bit of bickering with the choices Acer made regarding the Spin 714, the Spin 513 struck a perfect balance of price, ability, and … [Read more...] about Get the powerful, convertible, slim Acer Chromebook Spin 513 for $499
Don’t miss this $200 discount on the solid HP Chromebook x360 14c
A month ago, this deal would be one of many and likely lost in a sea of savings we tend to drown in every November and December around here at Chrome Unboxed. However, as things shift away from the gift giving holiday season, we not only start to see new hardware on the cusp of release, but a … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this $200 discount on the solid HP Chromebook x360 14c
Google Chat makes it much faster and easier to create group conversations on the fly
In the past, creating a group chat required you to spin up a conversation with one individual co-worker or colleague and then add everyone else afterward via the "Start group conversation" button on that person's DM. The problem with this is that it wasn't just annoying and tedious, it made … [Read more...] about Google Chat makes it much faster and easier to create group conversations on the fly
