A few days ago, Lenovo finally brought the Core i5 IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook to US markets and while it is a formidable device, I was not excited to see the $800 price tag it was carrying. Don't misread what I'm saying. I have no issue paying a premium price for a premium Chromebook. That said, it's … [Read more...] about Stack some deals and grab the Core i5 Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook for $647
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The Chrome Cast 202: Chatting new Kompanio SoCs for entry-level Chromebooks with MediaTek’s Victor Tyan
Today on The Chrome Cast Podcast, we have a special in-person interview episode with Victor Tyan from MediaTek. I was recently out in Sonoma, California for the MediaTek Executive Summit and Victor was kind enough to sit down with me to chat about the announcement of the company's next-gen Kompanio … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 202: Chatting new Kompanio SoCs for entry-level Chromebooks with MediaTek’s Victor Tyan
CTL Black Friday: $99 Chromebooks, 50% off accessories and more
Thanksgiving Day is upon us and that means family, feasting, and of course, more Black Friday deals. Oregon-based CTL has jumped on the early Black Friday bandwagon and is offering some stellar savings on a variety of rugged ChromeOS devices and accessories to help you ring in the New Year. The … [Read more...] about CTL Black Friday: $99 Chromebooks, 50% off accessories and more
Google allegedly paid game developers millions of dollars to block Play Store competition
Do you ever wonder why there aren't more Google Play Store competitors sprouting up over the past few years? Well, wonder no more! Google has allegedly paid 24 big app developers to avoid doing exactly this, and they consist of some of the largest companies in the gaming space. As per Reuters, … [Read more...] about Google allegedly paid game developers millions of dollars to block Play Store competition
Don’t miss this deal on convertible Lenovo Chromebooks for less than $100
As Thanksgiving approaches and the thoughts of awkward family dinners loom, so too does the Black Friday deal machine continue lurching closer. Though the technical Black Friday date doesn't arrive until a couple of days from now, that fact does little to stop retailers from rolling out the price … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this deal on convertible Lenovo Chromebooks for less than $100
Google is adding more Material You touches to Nearby Share
Ever since Nearby Share arrived on Chromebooks back with version 91 and on Android in mid-2020, Google's answer to Apple's Airdrop has become perhaps one of the most important features that exists right now as part of the Google Ecosystem. Nearby Share has gone through several iterations and … [Read more...] about Google is adding more Material You touches to Nearby Share
Your Chromecast with Google TV should become much better at saving you space next year
I honestly don't have to recount to you how laggy and slow the Chromecast with Google TV can be at times. It clearly doesn't have enough RAM to perform the tasks it needs to, and don't even get me started with the storage issue. Actually, as much as I don't want to go there, I think I need … [Read more...] about Your Chromecast with Google TV should become much better at saving you space next year
Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
For the most part, unboxing a new Chromebook is a pretty standard thing. You usually get a Chromebook in some sort of paper-like sleeve, a charger, and a big cardboard box. While I fully support recyclable packaging for Chromebooks, I also appreciate when companies like Acer - with their … [Read more...] about Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
2022 FIFA World Cup: Where to stream it in the US
The FIFA World Cup kicked off this past weekend in Qatar, with 32 countries battling it out for the title of who is the best at Soccer, or as it is known everywhere else but the United States, Football. The 32 teams are divided into eight groups of four, with the top two finishers in each group … [Read more...] about 2022 FIFA World Cup: Where to stream it in the US
Nearby Share comes to the Android 13 Clipboard Manager
Android 13 arrived with significant updates, one of which includes a new copy/paste behavior in which the system displays a visual confirmation when content is added to the clipboard. This overlay makes it easier for users to know that copying has been successful, as well as gives the option to edit … [Read more...] about Nearby Share comes to the Android 13 Clipboard Manager
Chrome’s upcoming Power Bookmarks to receive a new ‘Visual view’ so you can find things faster
It may seem odd that I'm so infatuated with Chrome's upcoming "Power Bookmarks" feature, as it's just a rework to the overall design of a traditional system. However, I find that this redesign-in-development is exactly what Google should have done years ago. Instead of focusing all of its efforts on … [Read more...] about Chrome’s upcoming Power Bookmarks to receive a new ‘Visual view’ so you can find things faster
This deal on the HP Chromebase 22 is insane
Last week, I shared a deal on the unique and highly versatile HP Chromebase 22. With its rotating touch-enabled display, this one-of-a-kind ChromeOS all-in-one is perfect for home use by the entire family. Yet, it can also be a formidable device for office or enterprise applications. the 21.5" … [Read more...] about This deal on the HP Chromebase 22 is insane
