If you read our posts on a regular basis, you may note that I wrote just yesterday about the fact that a Chromebook with a great keyboard and trackpad largely negates needing a touchscreen on a clamshell-only Chromebook. Yet, here I am advocating for better, faster tablets that will of course … [Read more...] about We need Chromebook tablets with MediaTek’s best Kompanio 1380 inside
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Google may have improved its ad policy, but these mobile game practices should still be illegal
On September 30, 2022, Google made effective its new Developer Program Policy which - among other things - stated that developers could no longer shove a full-screen ad in your face at random times during the gameplay experience of your favorite apps. Full-screen video "interstitial ads", as they're … [Read more...] about Google may have improved its ad policy, but these mobile game practices should still be illegal
Score this powerful Lenovo Gaming Chromebook for under $500
Gaming Chromebooks are the latest craze to land in the ChromeOS ecosystem and the first entrants into the segment are, for the most part, very solid machines. ASUS' 11th gen Intel convertible Vibe Chromebook remains the outlier with a 144Hz display that is interesting but honestly doesn't offer any … [Read more...] about Score this powerful Lenovo Gaming Chromebook for under $500
So that Google can be the only way you sign into Fitbit, Google sign-in is being removed
I know, I know, off the rip it makes literally no sense, and I felt the same way. Just bear with me for a second though, alright? Because Fitbit has traditionally utilized Google Sign-in to let users manage their accounts in addition to the standard Fitbit login that was required for new device … [Read more...] about So that Google can be the only way you sign into Fitbit, Google sign-in is being removed
New Chromebook? You have a ton of gaming options
Have you or someone you know recently become the proud owner of a shiny, new Chromebook? Perhaps you cashed in on one of the countless ChromeOS deals over the past few weeks and now, you're poking around the web to see what exactly your new laptop can do. Based on the buzz around the internet, it's … [Read more...] about New Chromebook? You have a ton of gaming options
Opinion: A great trackpad and keyboard makes a Chromebook touchscreen nearly unnecessary
Before I begin, let's get the most obvious caveat out of the way: a touchscreen is going to be necessary for certain Android apps for certain users. I'm in no way trying to say that touchscreens are completely unnecessary, but my time spent with devices like the Acer Chromebook 516 GE has changed … [Read more...] about Opinion: A great trackpad and keyboard makes a Chromebook touchscreen nearly unnecessary
Windows 11 is beta testing Android 13 while many Chromebooks are still stuck with Android 9
Yeah, this one is pretty frustrating. I'll be clear right off the bat, here; I've not used Android apps on a Windows laptop yet. The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) only went live this fall, so it's one of those things that has been on the radar for a while but hasn't felt essential to try … [Read more...] about Windows 11 is beta testing Android 13 while many Chromebooks are still stuck with Android 9
How to broadcast to your smart speakers from your Chromebook
If I'm being transparent, I don't use the Google Assistant for a ton of things on my Chromebook. Searching the web, starting some music, checking the weather and doing some quick calculations are top of mind when I think about things I routinely do with the Assistant on any Chromebook I use. But … [Read more...] about How to broadcast to your smart speakers from your Chromebook
I’m not saying Google Assistant is dumb, but it doesn’t seem as smart as I used to think it was
Google Assistant has fundamentally changed the way we all live our lives. From a convenience standpoint, intelligence and learning, and even a social aspect play a role in how it's shaped and shifted the landscape of how we interact with technology and one another. Ever since the global COVID-19 … [Read more...] about I’m not saying Google Assistant is dumb, but it doesn’t seem as smart as I used to think it was
Highlight the relationships that mean the most to you with new Google Contacts features
To wrap up 2022 and usher in the new year, the Google Contacts app is receiving a few new tools. In order to help bring attention to the relationships that matter most to you, the team behind its development has implemented a new "Highlights" tab (kudos for the find, 9to5Google). Before, the … [Read more...] about Highlight the relationships that mean the most to you with new Google Contacts features
It looks like Acer is the first to be working on a new Intel 13th-gen Raptor Lake Chromebook
By this point late in the year, I really expected there to be more 13th-gen Intel Chromebooks in the works. Last year around this time, I was tracking 13 total 12th-gen Intel-based Chromebooks in some form of development. At this point in 2022 - before this post - I only had eyes on the main … [Read more...] about It looks like Acer is the first to be working on a new Intel 13th-gen Raptor Lake Chromebook
Grab this HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook with a 1000-nit display and save over $1,000
If you're done with the holiday shopping but you're still eyeing the perfect laptop for your own need, have we found a deal for you. The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is hands-down the most well spec'd out ChromeOS laptops on the market. From its ultra-premium build quality to its segment-exclusive … [Read more...] about Grab this HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook with a 1000-nit display and save over $1,000
