Chromebook users rejoice! The Chrome Release Blog just announced the arrival of Chrome OS version 64 and along with it a list of new features.
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Chrome 51 Released for Android
Last week Google released Chrome OS 51 for Windows, Mac and Linux. The most recent update includes a truck load of bug fixes, added security features as well as the much discussed Credential Management API. Chrome 51 touts page rendering and performance improvements that will increase page load speed as well as battery life improvement with […]
Continue ReadingSave $200 on the HP x360 14c Chromebook Plus
For this post, I went to the storage room and pulled out one of the first Chromebook Plus models we reviewed just to reacquaint myself a bit. And the moment I picked it up, I quickly remembered why the HP x360 14c Chromebook Plus was both awesome and frustrating at the same time. It is […]
Continue ReadingUnboxing the new ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable tablet [VIDEO]
CES 2024 is here in full force, but we’re clearly not out in Vegas this year for the festivities. Thanks to Asus, however, we got our hands on their latest Chromebook tablet – the Chromebook CM30 Detachable – well before its official release. So, let’s jump in the box and get into the good and […]
Continue ReadingOur favorite gear that we actually used in 2023
It’s the time of the year once again where we take a look at some of our favorite gear that we here at Chrome Unboxed have been not only enjoying this year, but using as well. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for that tech-minded person on your list or want to treat yourself, […]
Continue ReadingHere are 5 great ways to save battery on your Chromebook
Contents Why it matters With all of the incredible technological advancements we have these days, it’s a wonder how device battery is still one of the greatest struggles. I dream of a day when we have graphene batteries in all of our devices since they last five times longer than lithium-ion batteries, but we’re not […]
Continue ReadingPixel Watch gets Wear OS 4 update: Why it matters
If you own the original Pixel Watch, you have an important update coming your way. Google announced this Tuesday that its first Pixel Watch will soon receive the Wear OS 4 update (build: TWD4.2301005.002). The phased rollout has already begun and will extend “over the coming weeks,” according to Google. This update is packed with […]
Continue ReadingIntroducing Chromebook Plus: the new standard for fast, capable, fun-to-use devices [VIDEO]
Let’s face it: more and more Chromebooks are arriving every day, and finding the perfect device that will balance performance and affordability can be tough. Back when there were only a couple new Chromebooks introduced each year, it was far less difficult to sort the more-capable devices from the rest of the pack. These days, […]
Continue ReadingNFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube is delivering better subscriber numbers than ever
Most people know by now that the NFL Sunday Ticket package has found a new home away from DirecTV for the first time in over two decades. Its new residence is found over on YouTube and YouTube TV, and early indications suggest that this move and the performance of the service is going quite well. […]
Continue ReadingNFL Sunday Ticket goes off without a hitch on YouTube for opening week
It’s a new chapter for NFL fans as the Sunday Ticket service – after nearly 30 years with DirecTV – made its much-anticipated debut on YouTube and YouTube TV over the weekend. Sports fans in general tend to be notorious for their reluctance to embrace change, so there were naturally a lot of eyes on […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks set to get diagnostic widgets in the launcher just as Nvidia GPUs get canceled
Thanks to a keen eye and some tinkering by our friend C2 Productions over on ‘X’, it looks like Google is adding some much-needed diagnostic improvements to your Chromebook. Currently only in the Canary channel, the ChromeOS Launcher is set to introduce a slew of new widgets that provide essential information at your fingertips – […]
Continue ReadingMore details leak for the Pixel Watch 2, including UWB support
Google’s first Pixel Watch may have had a few shortcomings, but it gave them a stellar launch pad for future iterations. In just a couple months, Google is prepping to unveil the Pixel Watch 2; and though we won’t know all the details until its actual launch sometime in October, there are some new details […]
Continue ReadingBoth excellent Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablets are on sale now for Back to School
If you’ve been eyeing one of the two only real options in the Chromebook tablet market, today could be your lucky day. Right now as part of their Back to School Deals, Best Buy has both the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 and Duet 5 on sale for up to $130 off retail. Both of these […]
Continue ReadingGoogle may soon launch a Wear OS Beta Program for your Pixel Watch
During this year’s I/O conference, Google announced the upcoming release of Wear OS 4 for the Pixel Watch and other smartwatches. As the launch date draws nearer, Google may soon introduce a ‘Wear OS Beta Program’ to provide you with the opportunity to maximize your device’s potential before updates are rolled out to the general […]
Continue ReadingNew Pixel 8 leaks detail faster charging, bigger batteries, and next-gen Wi-Fi
As we are now firmly in the summer months, details and leaks surrounding Google’s Pixel lineup for the fall hardware event are basically inevitable. As we turn the corner on the 8th generation of Google’s own in-house phones, we fully expect to know the whole story leading up to the now-standard launch event at some […]
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