Apple has long since provided a way for its users to send and receive text messages across their laptops and phones, but without something like Pushbullet, Android users have been stuck communicating with their friends and family only through their handsets. Google doesn't have any sort of … [Read more...] about How to send and receive text messages on your Chromebook with Google Messages
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RGB keyboards signal Google’s high hopes for Chromebook gaming
I gotta be honest. I was starting the think that, perhaps, Google had abandoned its aspirations to make Chrome OS a viable gaming platform. For months, we have been digging and tinkering with the hopes of getting 'Borealis', a.k.a. Steam for Chrome OS up and running on one of the latest 11th Gen … [Read more...] about RGB keyboards signal Google’s high hopes for Chromebook gaming
Unthreaded Google Chat Spaces will now let you know when someone deletes a message
One of the most frustrating things for me about the new Google Chat and its Spaces is that several core functionalities are missing that were present in Hangouts. I mean, if you use it at all, you're probably already painfully aware of the fact that you can't edit messages, you only recently became … [Read more...] about Unthreaded Google Chat Spaces will now let you know when someone deletes a message
Chrome OS to further extend battery life capabilities with “Adaptive Charging” feature
Leaving your laptop plugged in can cause its battery to degrade over time, and while your device will remain charged for the duration it's tethered, it will fare worse off while on the go down the line. Chromebooks are well known for their incredible battery life. Sure, you could make the case … [Read more...] about Chrome OS to further extend battery life capabilities with “Adaptive Charging” feature
Google Docs users can now insert text or image watermarks to protect their work
What's one of the features that Google Docs is missing in your opinion? What's that, you say the ability to add a watermark to your document? I thought that was already available! Wasn't that something that most services have had since the early 2000s? Nope. Google Docs is actually adding it in … [Read more...] about Google Docs users can now insert text or image watermarks to protect their work
CTL debuts Works with Chromebook wireless keyboard and mouse
With the launch of Google's Works with Chromebook program, we are finally starting to see more Chrome OS-compatible and Chrome OS-specific accessories that are tested and/or designed specifically from Chrome OS hardware. Third-party makers such as Logitech have hopped on the bandwagon and given us … [Read more...] about CTL debuts Works with Chromebook wireless keyboard and mouse
Chrome OS 97: 5 new feature flags you should try right now
Now that Chrome OS updates every 4 weeks, it feels like we're finding new flags more frequently than ever. Though the features we'll cover today aren't new to those who spend a lot of time around Chrome Unboxed, they are generally new to the Stable Channel of Chrome OS 97 and are usable in their … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 97: 5 new feature flags you should try right now
The mid-range MediaTek 828 SoC shows out in new benchmark comparison
Late last year, MediaTek released some early benchmark comparisons of the company's new Kompanio 820 SoC for mid-range Chromebooks. Those results were based on a variety of benchmark tests where the Arm-based processor went head-to-head with Intel's latest small-core Jasper Lake N4500 CPU. While the … [Read more...] about The mid-range MediaTek 828 SoC shows out in new benchmark comparison
MediaTek officially unwraps the new Kompanio 1380 for premium Chromebooks
It has been about three weeks since Acer blindsided the Chrome OS world with an all-new Arm-based Chromebook that's powered by a previously unannounced MediaTek 1380 SoC. Up unto that point, the only high-end MediaTek SoCs we knew of were the Kompanio 1200 series and the 1300T that MediaTek … [Read more...] about MediaTek officially unwraps the new Kompanio 1380 for premium Chromebooks
Google introduces FLoC replacement called Topics, will serve ads based on local device data
Just last year, Google introduced something called "FLoC", or the "Federated Learning of Cohorts" in which it would group people based on different criteria for ad targeting. This was set into "incubation" where it would be tested to see if it would be a viable replacement for the long-standing … [Read more...] about Google introduces FLoC replacement called Topics, will serve ads based on local device data
The folding Pixel Notepad gets an aggressive, rumored price tag
It's no secret that we're pretty excited to see what Google has cooking in the foldable Pixel Notepad. Everything is rumor up to this point, so be sure you take that into consideration any time we make mention of this unreleased, unverified, and still unknown phone. But don't let that take away a … [Read more...] about The folding Pixel Notepad gets an aggressive, rumored price tag
[UPDATE: Now $30] Blurams Dome Lite 2: Budget-friendly PTZ Works with Google smart camera
UPDATE: Shortly after publishing my thoughts, the Blurams Dome Lite 2 went on sale on Amazon. You can now pick up this versatile smart camera for only $29.98 if you are an Amazon Prime Member. Blurams Dome Lite 2 on Chrome Shop Just in case there was any doubt in your mind about the validity … [Read more...] about [UPDATE: Now $30] Blurams Dome Lite 2: Budget-friendly PTZ Works with Google smart camera
