Chromebook and Chromebox owners rejoice - Chrome OS 98 is now rolling out and it features several new improvements that I believe you'll welcome with open arms. From system convenience tweaks to new emoji and more, we're going to take a look at what's coming to you when your device updates if it … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 98 offers a screen capture update, a new virtual desk shortcut, and more
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ASUS Chromebook CX9 review: all the specs, none of the charm
It's been a long time coming, but we need to talk about the ASUS Chromebook CX9. When it was announced just over a year ago at the oddly online-only CES 2021, we thought ASUS had done it. We thought they'd built the Chromebook of our dreams with no caveats, no shortcuts, no cut corners. And while … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook CX9 review: all the specs, none of the charm
Chrome revamps its logo for the first time since 2014, customizes it per operating system
It's been eight years since Google Chrome has changed its logo design, and this week, it's finally time! In-house Chrome designer Elvin Hu took to Twitter to show off the new design, and at first blush, you may not realize the differences. First showing off the history of the browser icon, you … [Read more...] about Chrome revamps its logo for the first time since 2014, customizes it per operating system
Yes! The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is $100 off today
Lenovo's latest detachable Chromebook is hands-down the best Chrome OS tablet you can buy at the moment. Granted, there are more powerful devices that will get you the latest 11th Gen Intel CPUs for only a couple hundred dollars more. Still, there's something to be said about having the versatility … [Read more...] about Yes! The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is $100 off today
The calendar widget on Chrome OS will soon open events in the web browser
I've been covering the awesome, new Calendar Productivity Experiment for Chrome OS for some time now. In fact, before it was even announced as a developer flag, I created a mock-up of what it would look and feel like to have exactly that accessible via the quick settings menu and even stumbled … [Read more...] about The calendar widget on Chrome OS will soon open events in the web browser
Google Duo surpasses an impressive milestone with 5 billion Google Play Store installs
Google Duo - Google's "Facetime" alternative for Android and Chrome OS users - just passed an incredible milestone on the Google Play Store. Now sitting at 5 billion user installs, it's likely something that needs no introduction. In fact, over the past year or two, I've seen many of my friends, … [Read more...] about Google Duo surpasses an impressive milestone with 5 billion Google Play Store installs
The Chrome Cast 149: Chromebook sales numbers are down, Pixel sales soar in Q4 of 2021
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show talking through our recent review of the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400. It has become a favorite around the office and there are a lot of reasons why, so we cover those and talk about a few other hardware-related things we're looking forward to form … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 149: Chromebook sales numbers are down, Pixel sales soar in Q4 of 2021
Chromebook owners will soon be able to hand out their Wi-Fi credentials via Nearby Share
We've covered Nearby Share quite a bit since its inception, and even though there was some confusion surrounding how and why Google would add the ability to send things to your own devices when you could already share things directly with your phone or Chromebook if it was, well, 'nearby', more … [Read more...] about Chromebook owners will soon be able to hand out their Wi-Fi credentials via Nearby Share
Google TV getting restricted mode, more free channels, and a watchlist for kids profiles
A few new features are coming to the Google TV for Android app version 1.0.4233, and 9to5Google discovered them during their usual APK insights reports. We're going to go over what was uncovered today, but I just want to state up front that I'm disappointed that User Profiles got pushed back (even … [Read more...] about Google TV getting restricted mode, more free channels, and a watchlist for kids profiles
Stadia reassures fans it’s not going anywhere, commits to releasing 100 more games this year
Yesterday, we published news from Business Insider that stated Google had "deprioritized" Stadia in favor of a white-label streaming platform called "Google Stream". Basically, it's Stadia's infrastructure but for companies that wish to leverage it for cloud gaming without slapping the Stadia label … [Read more...] about Stadia reassures fans it’s not going anywhere, commits to releasing 100 more games this year
Stadia may have been deprioritized in favor of white-label “Google Stream” for companies
According to current and past Stadia employees at Google, the game streaming platform has apparently deprioritized a focus on consumers like you and me and placed most of its efforts on business dealings with companies who want to leverage its technology, if Business Insider's latest exclusive is to … [Read more...] about Stadia may have been deprioritized in favor of white-label “Google Stream” for companies
Behold! A new Tiger Lake Chromebook from… Fujitsu?
You read that right. I was poking around for some information on some Chrome OS devices when I stumbled upon a name that was unfamiliar to me. The FMV Chromebook 14F and Chromebook WM1/F3 were apparently launched in November of last year and come bearing the latest 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake Core i3 … [Read more...] about Behold! A new Tiger Lake Chromebook from… Fujitsu?
