This week on The Chrome Cast, our discussion revolves almost completely around our picks for Best Chromebooks of 2022. We just recently published a video and post rounding all these devices up, so you should definitely hit the show notes and watch that. For the podcast, we list those devices, but … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 205: Picking our favorite Chromebooks of 2022
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Google Pixel Recorder app update adds Speaker Labels
During its Made by Google hardware event back in October, Google promised many new features that would be coming soon to Pixel phones. One of these promised, future features was an update to the famously excellent Recorder app, beneficial for those that use it to transcribe conversations involving … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Recorder app update adds Speaker Labels
Our picks for Best Chromebooks in 2022 [VIDEO]
For quite a few years at this point, we've put out our list of the best Chromebooks released in that calendar year. While that is useful information for sure, the situation here at the end of 2022 is a bit different than it was in years prior. Though we've moved on from the pandemic in many ways, … [Read more...] about Our picks for Best Chromebooks in 2022 [VIDEO]
[U: Statement] Google Engineers have restored Wear OS 2 support for Keep and Maps
Update December 2, 2022, at 3:09 PM EST: Previously, we reported that Wear OS 2 smartwatches were no longer able to use Google Keep or Google Maps from the Play Store. Today, a Google spokesperson has reached out to let us know that while both were temporarily removed, they have once again been … [Read more...] about [U: Statement] Google Engineers have restored Wear OS 2 support for Keep and Maps
Sunbird app to bring iMessage and unified messaging to Android
A new app is promising to bring iMessage to Android users, and its name is Sunbird Messaging. The Sunbird Messaging app has initiated a closed and limited beta, and it touts itself as the first and only one of its kind to offer a fully functional version of iMessage for Android. According to the … [Read more...] about Sunbird app to bring iMessage and unified messaging to Android
Android 13 arrives on Android TV OS with performance and accessibility improvements
Today, Google announced that Android 13 is coming to Android TV OS. This most recent update includes additional performance and accessibility enhancements that will assist TV app developers in creating interesting applications for the next generation of televisions. This announcement comes just … [Read more...] about Android 13 arrives on Android TV OS with performance and accessibility improvements
Grab the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 w/Google Assistant and wireless charger and save $47
It's no secret that Lenovo makes some of my favorite Google Assistant smart displays. From the 7" model that has lived on my kitchen counter forever to the tiny smart clock essential that I used for the longest time as my alarm clock, Lenovo's family of Assistant-enabled smart displays offers a … [Read more...] about Grab the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 w/Google Assistant and wireless charger and save $47
The Chrome Cast 204: How VIZOR helps school districts manage thousands of Chromebooks
Today on The Chrome Cast podcast, we are back with another interview episode with Dean Bates and Jeff LaLonde from VIZOR, a Chromebook and IT asset management solution designed specifically for school districts. These folks have been a great partner of Chrome Unboxed for a while now - including a … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 204: How VIZOR helps school districts manage thousands of Chromebooks
Google Stadia begins the process of refunding your hardware and controller purchases
If you've been a long-time Google Stadia cloud gaming fan, you're no doubt heartbroken at the current state of the platform. Well, what's left of it, anyway. In January, the service is shutting down its consumer-focused games, and instead focusing on the white-label offering for B2B infrastructure. … [Read more...] about Google Stadia begins the process of refunding your hardware and controller purchases
Chromebooks to ditch the “Tote” for a user-friendly “Quick Files” section in a future update
On Halloween day, Google moved the Productivity Launcher's "Suggested Files" section out of the way and instead shoved it into the "Tote" found at the bottom-right of your Chromebook's shelf. Many users were happy about this as the suggested files appeared in the launcher just above their recently … [Read more...] about Chromebooks to ditch the “Tote” for a user-friendly “Quick Files” section in a future update
Upcoming ChromeOS video conferencing tools gain background blur and replace
Last month, a new feature appeared in the Canary channel of ChromeOS that seems to be adding native video conferencing controls for Chromebooks. The video conferencing controls are still in early development but a recent update adds even more functionality to this upcoming feature. The video … [Read more...] about Upcoming ChromeOS video conferencing tools gain background blur and replace
Payable: Take secure payments in Google Forms.
Setting up online payments can be an absolute nightmare. First, you have to figure out which payment processing platform best suits your needs. There’s Stripe, Square, PayPal, and even more, depending on the eCommerce platform you’re using. Honestly, picking a payment provider is an easy step. Where … [Read more...] about Payable: Take secure payments in Google Forms.
