Google has announced that beginning next week, it will start rolling out the "search in Live View" feature that it teased back in September, which uses the existing Live View technology found in Google Maps but makes it more interactive. This feature can help you find what's around you by simply … [Read more...] about Google Maps rolls out more AR and accessibility-focused features
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Win one of 5 Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebooks
We're just finishing our giveaway to celebrate 6,000 subscribers on The Chrome Cast podcast YouTube channel but we're not stopping there. The holidays are upon us and we want to give you a chance at getting a shiny new Chromebook for you or that special someone. I mean, seriously. What's better than … [Read more...] about Win one of 5 Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebooks
Score this one-of-a-kind ChromeOS all-in-one for only $399
If you're an 80's kid like me, you may have memories of a desktop PC strategically placed in your home for all the family to use. Whether doing school work, playing Tetris, or chatting on message boards, the home PC became a staple for many households in the late eighties and early nineties. These … [Read more...] about Score this one-of-a-kind ChromeOS all-in-one for only $399
Google is preparing a “super secret” Chrome UI refresh for next year
Sometimes, Chrome's development team has a little bit of fun with the way it words things on the code commits. I honestly think they do this because they know publications like Chrome Unboxed are watching what they post and hoping to find new features earlier than they're announced. This week, … [Read more...] about Google is preparing a “super secret” Chrome UI refresh for next year
Luna may become the next Google Stadia thanks to Amazon’s 10,000-person job cut rampage
I don't need to remind you of the travesty that befell Google's Stadia cloud gaming platform this year. While it's still available for the time being, we're coming up on the literal "deadline" for its shutdown, and cloud gaming as a whole is taking a massive blow. Many people never took it seriously … [Read more...] about Luna may become the next Google Stadia thanks to Amazon’s 10,000-person job cut rampage
Deal of the Day: Grab this portable Lenovo ChromeOS tablet for only $189
Don't let its age fool you. Lenovo's original MediaTek-powered Chromebook Duet tablet is still an excellent little device for various tasks. If you're looking for a secondary device for the kids or just something for content consumption, the 10.1" ChromeOS detachable is a solid choice if you can … [Read more...] about Deal of the Day: Grab this portable Lenovo ChromeOS tablet for only $189
One Chromebook with the new MediaTek Kompanio 520 is already entering production
Just last week, MediaTek officially unveiled a couple new Kompanio chips that should find themselves in affordable Chromebooks to be released in the coming months. These two new SoCs - the Kompanio 520 and 528 - should be pretty substantial upgrades over the original Kompanio 500 that we first saw … [Read more...] about One Chromebook with the new MediaTek Kompanio 520 is already entering production
Google TV has me convinced that ChromeOS needs a unified app store
Do you know what I love about Google TV? I'm not talking about the Chromecast. I mean that actual Google TV platform. Even before the Chromecast with Google TV was a thing, the Google TV app and its predecessor Play Movies and TV were my go-to to find not only the content I wanted to watch but where … [Read more...] about Google TV has me convinced that ChromeOS needs a unified app store
Google Drive will now suggest who to share documents with within your organization
A new Google Workspace update is rolling out that will begin to make suggestions on who to share your files with within Google Drive. As a result of this functionality, potential recipients will be displayed within the sharing dialog, which will help to expedite collaboration throughout your … [Read more...] about Google Drive will now suggest who to share documents with within your organization
It looks like Pixel 7a will fix my biggest gripe with the Pixel 6a
There have already been a slew of leaks that have surfaced for the Pixel 7a, but details about the screen were assumed with the first round of rumors. To get you caught up, those earlier leaks suggest a flagship-like A-series phone from Google on the way with the same Tensor G2 SoC inside that the … [Read more...] about It looks like Pixel 7a will fix my biggest gripe with the Pixel 6a
Here are all the Black Friday Deals on your favorite Google products
It's that time again to start preparing for the holidays and get our wallets ready for gifting. As is customary in the U.S., the day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday, a commercial holiday when retail stores discount items heavily. Luckily, we no longer have to wait until the day of to … [Read more...] about Here are all the Black Friday Deals on your favorite Google products
The Google Play Store is about to open the floodgates with new content for kids and families
In an effort to expand upon its Teacher Approved content via the Kid's Tab of the Google Play Store, Google is now allowing all apps that meet the Play Families Policy to be shown on that Kid's tab of the storefront. As a reminder, one of the most important qualifications a developer must meet with … [Read more...] about The Google Play Store is about to open the floodgates with new content for kids and families
