It was only a matter of time. With the oncoming arrival of Steam games on Chromebooks, we knew that we'd see at least a few ChromeOS devices show up not just with a gaming aesthetic, but with the internals to back up that look as well. While we felt 100% sure of this future, we'd not had any firm … [Read more...] about An Nvidia GPU-enabled Chromebook is on the way for some serious Steam gaming
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I’m now officially addicted to high refresh rate screens when using a Chromebook
Last week, I made a purchase that I think is going to forever change the way I interact with Chromebooks. While I've loved my LG Ultrawide QHD display for years, it has caused me a few issues here and there when reviewing certain ChromeOS devices. With a resolution of 3440x1440, my old extended … [Read more...] about I’m now officially addicted to high refresh rate screens when using a Chromebook
Chrome nixes Download Schedule feature, adds drag and drop support to new download bubble
All the way back in 2020, Google began creating the ability for Chrome users to schedule downloads for a later time and date for convenience and bandwidth management. Today, Leopeva64-2 on Reddit, a trusted feature reporter has discovered that Google is now canning this entirely. Previously, it was … [Read more...] about Chrome nixes Download Schedule feature, adds drag and drop support to new download bubble
Google prods Apple to support RCS using Drake’s “Texts go Green” song lyrics
In another chapter of the "Why won't Apple support RCS?" drama, this weekend, Google found yet another opportunity to urge Apple into adopting the RCS standard on their highly popular iMessage instant messaging service and took to Twitter to share their thoughts. The cheeky post involved the … [Read more...] about Google prods Apple to support RCS using Drake’s “Texts go Green” song lyrics
Google Calendar to rely on Tasks instead of Assistant-based reminders going forward
According to a new APK Insights report by 9to5Google, Google could be moving away from Assistant for reminders inside of its Calendar app. Instead, it's looking like it could be replaced by the official Google Tasks system - you know, that app that we all thought the company forgot about, but … [Read more...] about Google Calendar to rely on Tasks instead of Assistant-based reminders going forward
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook unboxing and impressions [VIDEO]
It's not every day that you get the chance to unbox what could end up being the best Chromebook of the year. While we had a chance to play around with an early, pre-production model of the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook all the way back in January, it was clear that things were definitely not ready … [Read more...] about HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook unboxing and impressions [VIDEO]
Chromebook Deals: $200 off the 11th Gen HP Chromebook x360 14c
Father's Day has come and gone but it's not too late to score some awesome new hardware for dear old dad while simultaneously saving some hard-earned cash. Don't worry. You can nab one of these discounted Chromebooks for yourself or someone other than your dad and I'm sure that pops will still be … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: $200 off the 11th Gen HP Chromebook x360 14c
HP’s Dragonfly Chromebook convinces me it’s time for a Bluetooth haptic trackpad for ChromeOS
Years ago, my go-to desktop setup involved a lovely Bluetooth trackpad made by Logitech called the T650. If you ever had/used one, you know the brilliance contained in that wireless wonder. It was huge, glass, smooth, and had a supremely satisfying click mechanism. Early on, Google saw it as … [Read more...] about HP’s Dragonfly Chromebook convinces me it’s time for a Bluetooth haptic trackpad for ChromeOS
Companion site for Pixel Recorder app adds playback speed controls
One of the apps that sets Pixel phones apart from others is its Recorder app. Not because recording apps are unique to these phones at all, but because the one on the Pixels manages to outdo the competition by leveraging Google's best-in-class Live Transcribe feature. While many know the app and … [Read more...] about Companion site for Pixel Recorder app adds playback speed controls
The Chrome Cast 173: Cursive, USI 2.0, and the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend the first part of the show discussing Google's Cursive handwriting PWA and the improvements that have come along with ChromeOS 102. With the full introduction of Cursive to the wider Chromebook audience, we're seeing some solid usability for the first time … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 173: Cursive, USI 2.0, and the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3
Google TV Profiles have arrived, will allow each user to have their own personalized experience
Happy Monday! I want to get up, head over to your Google TV, and click the profile image at the top right of the screen. Now, click "Switch account". Today marks the first day where massive amounts of people are actually seeing the update for Google TV Profiles, as reported by … [Read more...] about Google TV Profiles have arrived, will allow each user to have their own personalized experience
Chromecast with Google TV still sometimes shows ads on YouTube Kids even with Premium
For months now, my son has been receiving advertisements on YouTube Kids while watching his favorite channels on our Chromecast with Google TV in the living room. Whether we're casting or not, on his profile or mine via the Kids app, the result is the same. Intermittently, an ad or two will show and … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV still sometimes shows ads on YouTube Kids even with Premium
