We saw some truly great hardware at CES 2023 - some Chromebook, some not - and it is always tempting in the midst of all that new hardware to think things should cool off for a bit. Those feelings are simply not reflective of reality as development presses on regardless of what new toys are hitting … [Read more...] about Amid a flurry of Chromebooks at CES 2023, another 12th-gen Intel device begins development
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CES 2023: HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook hands-on impressions [VIDEO]
I'll go ahead and say it: the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook was my absolute favorite thing I saw at CES 2023. While not the most technologically advanced gadget I ran into, this Chromebook looks to answer the mail for Chromebook users looking for a premium, beautiful, powerful laptop running … [Read more...] about CES 2023: HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook hands-on impressions [VIDEO]
A bleak future: Netflix decides that charging users to show them ads is still worth doing
This past October when I wrote about how Netflix has asked users to trade their dignity to save a few bucks with its new 'Basic with Ads' plan, I got a few comments that shed light on the fact that such an offer wasn't all bad for all people. I get that now. If you're on a budget, you may find … [Read more...] about A bleak future: Netflix decides that charging users to show them ads is still worth doing
Duet deals are back!
CES 2023 is squarely behind us and while we're still cranking out coverage, it's nice to be back at my desk settling into a routine. Before we left for Vegas, most of the good Chromebook deals had gone by the wayside but today, I'm happy to report that some of our old favorites have returned. The … [Read more...] about Duet deals are back!
3 new non-Chromebook devices I saw at CES 2023 that really impressed me
If you've kept up with CES at all over the years, you likely know that the selection of hardware to look at and play with is vast and oftentimes overwhelming. From televisions to laptops to phones to cars, there is enough tech at CES each year (sans the COVID years) to make your head spin. As we … [Read more...] about 3 new non-Chromebook devices I saw at CES 2023 that really impressed me
Acer reveals a new waterproof Assistant-enabled smart speaker at CES called the Halo Swing
Announced at CES this year as a follow-up to its predecessor - the Halo Smart Speaker - Acer has now announced the "Halo Swing". The Swing is a wireless, waterproof (IPX5 rated), Bluetooth (and Wi-Fi 6) speaker with a handle for, well, swinging or hanging! While the name does seem to come from the … [Read more...] about Acer reveals a new waterproof Assistant-enabled smart speaker at CES called the Halo Swing
Best of CES 2023: ChromeOS steals the show
Our first in-person CES in three years is in the books and we're back at the Chrome Unboxed HQ with a boat load of news to share with you. While we were privy to most of the new devices that were on display in Las Vegas, we were pleasantly surprised by a couple of unreleased Chromebooks that we will … [Read more...] about Best of CES 2023: ChromeOS steals the show
Developers are sick of bots installing their apps and the Google Play Store has a solution
Something I never knew before, but should have suspected is that bots (automated programs) often download Android apps from the Google Play Store. You may be wondering why this would be a thing whatsoever, and well, manipulation of download and usage statistics allows listings to reach the top … [Read more...] about Developers are sick of bots installing their apps and the Google Play Store has a solution
Chrome’s “Instance switcher” lets you run two copies of the browser at once on your phone
Have you ever wanted to open multiple Chrome windows - not just tabs - on your Android device at once? Back in the day, people would download "app cloning" apps that would attempt to duplicate the install and keep them separate so that they could do this very thing. However, they've largely gone the … [Read more...] about Chrome’s “Instance switcher” lets you run two copies of the browser at once on your phone
Google Assistant just removed the end time for music sleep timers without telling anyone
Many people who use Google Assistant around the home (those who aren't completely and utterly frustrated and done with it by now) often play music on their Nest Hub, Nest Mini, or other Assistant-enabled devices to fall asleep faster. Putting on your favorite lo-fi or relaxing music as opposed to … [Read more...] about Google Assistant just removed the end time for music sleep timers without telling anyone
Google aims to settle its 12-year class action lawsuit for $23 million over user privacy concerns
After more than a decade lingering, Google has agreed to settle its 2013 federal lawsuit for $23 million, according to Bloomberg. What lawsuit, you may ask? Well, that's exactly how long it's been in motion - 12 whole years is enough for most casual readers to forget. To refresh your memory, … [Read more...] about Google aims to settle its 12-year class action lawsuit for $23 million over user privacy concerns
The January Pixel update screwed up Bluetooth connections to users vehicles for some reason
With the official release of the new Android Auto user interface, features, and improvements, you'd think there would be a few bugs to iron out, but oddly enough, for many users this week, the issue is not Auto's fault. For some odd reason, Pixel users are unable to connect to their vehicle's … [Read more...] about The January Pixel update screwed up Bluetooth connections to users vehicles for some reason
