Attention Gotham City residents and everyone else around the world: Batman has hit Google Search in the form of an easter egg ahead of the movie premiere of "The Batman" next week. Typing in the words "Gotham City", "Bruce Wayne" or “Bat-Signal” into a Google Search will reveal an animated bat … [Read more...] about Google Search Easter Egg honors “The Batman”
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Pixel 7 design renders leak and it looks like we’d expect it to
It feels a tad bit early for Pixel 7 leaks, right? Either way, they are already starting and with the CAD renders we're seeing on Twitter, there are very few surprises in the way of design language for this year's Pixel phones if these leaks are to be believed. The first images come via the … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 design renders leak and it looks like we’d expect it to
Stadia Pro subscribers can try Assassin’s Creed Valhalla for free starting today
Google has been running something called "Free Play Days" for a while now, and games like Madden NFL 22, F1 2020, and Rainbow Six Siege have been up for grabs for a weekend in an effort for Stadia to whet gamer's appetites and inspire them toward purchasing more content on the cloud gaming … [Read more...] about Stadia Pro subscribers can try Assassin’s Creed Valhalla for free starting today
New Pixel 6 bug breaks Wi-Fi for some, Google says fix coming in March update
Is it just me, or is this becoming a way-too-common occurrence? Following the February Pixel update earlier this month, several Pixel users took to Reddit to report issues with the Wi-Fi shutting off constantly and randomly. Quick fixes that the community came up with included restarting the phone … [Read more...] about New Pixel 6 bug breaks Wi-Fi for some, Google says fix coming in March update
This emulator wants to let you play your PlayStation 2 games directly through the web browser
I'm always excited to check out new web technologies, and it truly blows me away how powerful and capable the browser has become. In many instances, it can do everything a traditionally downloaded software can do. While it's no replacement - at least, not yet, it's coming along really … [Read more...] about This emulator wants to let you play your PlayStation 2 games directly through the web browser
Cameyo joins Chrome Enterprise Recommended Program
Virtual App Delivery has become a very hot topic over the past couple of years as thousands have shifted to a remote or hybrid workflow. For many businesses, the shift to Chrome OS and the Chrome Enterprise Platform means finding a way to embrace Google's cloud-centric services while still being … [Read more...] about Cameyo joins Chrome Enterprise Recommended Program
How to unlock your Chromebook with your Android phone using Smart Lock
So, you've heard of this Chromebook feature called Smart Lock, but you've either not set it up because you don't know how, or this is your first time catching wind of it and want to know the benefits. Well, you've come to the right place! Today, we're going to be covering what this helpful feature … [Read more...] about How to unlock your Chromebook with your Android phone using Smart Lock
Opinion: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra would make a stellar Chromebook
With all the buzz around Chrome OS Flex the past week or so, you can forgive me for dreaming a bit about all sorts of hardware with Chrome OS on board. We've obviously been tinkering with putting Chrome OS on all sorts of stuff (more content coming on that front soon) with Chrome OS Flex, and that … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra would make a stellar Chromebook
Your 5 Stadia Pro games for March include Adam Wolfe, Darksiders Genesis, and more
Stadia Pro subscribers are receiving five free games for the month of March, and while there are some odd choices like Race with Ryan Road Trip Deluxe, which has pretty terrible reviews, there are some real gems like Darksider's Genesis. The title I'm most excited to try is Adam Wolfe, but that's … [Read more...] about Your 5 Stadia Pro games for March include Adam Wolfe, Darksiders Genesis, and more
Chromebook Tablet “Twosday” Deals
Well, in case you totally missed the news, it is officially "Twosday." What's all the fuss about? That really depends on who you ask but the tl:dr is that today is February 22, 2022. If you write this in its simplest form, it becomes 2/22/22. That's a lot of deuces. In some parts of the world other … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablet “Twosday” Deals
Google Search dark theme testing black-out look
Google Search's dark theme first appeared in the form of an A/B test on some users' desktop screens towards the end of 2020. After about a year of testing, a wider rollout began prompting users with the option to turn on "Dark theme" at the top of a web result. This dark theme changed your Google … [Read more...] about Google Search dark theme testing black-out look
Officially announcing the all-new chromeunboxed.com v4.0
Believe it or not, there are plenty of viewers in our YouTube audience who watch our videos and have never ventured over to the website. And while I'm sure plenty of you watch our YouTube videos here, chances are many of you aren't subscribed over there, either. I wouldn't have believed it without … [Read more...] about Officially announcing the all-new chromeunboxed.com v4.0
