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
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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
Life Is Strange and six more games will be free to Stadia Pro subscribers for February
Stadia Pro continues to be a great deal for anyone who subscribes, and February 2022 will be no different. In fact, it may be one of the best months yet, since gamers are getting a total of seven freaking games for their ten bucks this month! Most notable among them are Life is Strange and Life … [Read more...] about Life Is Strange and six more games will be free to Stadia Pro subscribers for February
How to turn off Google Assistant on your Chromebook and why you may want to
Google Assistant is great...most of the time. It's fantastic for over a million actions - many of those which can transform the way we obtain and utilize information. There's no denying that its presence in our lives has completely transformed the way we live, work, and interact with the world … [Read more...] about How to turn off Google Assistant on your Chromebook and why you may want to
It’s okay to tell Google Assistant to self-destruct every once in a while
I've had my ups and downs with Google Assistant in the past, and have even written about how many of you have shared those frustrations. Unfortunately, a handful of users resort to cursing at their smart home speakers and displays in hopes of relieving the pressure of it being wrong in its responses … [Read more...] about It’s okay to tell Google Assistant to self-destruct every once in a while
CTL released a rechargeable USI stylus that’s actually affordable
As we had hoped, the Universal Stylus Initiative has grabbed a foothold in the Chrome OS market and USI pens have now become the standard for stylus-compatible Chromebooks. It has been nearly three years since we first discovered that the fledgling stylus technology was headed to Chrome OS. Since … [Read more...] about CTL released a rechargeable USI stylus that’s actually affordable
The built-in Chromebook screen recorder is getting webcam selfie support
Compared with a just over a year ago, the built-in Chromebook screen capture/recorder utility has come a very, very long way. In fact, I have a hard time remembering the rudimentary nature of it prior to the way it functions now. The feature has become so good that it even has it's own, dedicated … [Read more...] about The built-in Chromebook screen recorder is getting webcam selfie support
Acer tackles tough with 4 new education Chromebooks
BETT is billed as one of the world's largest Education Technology conferences and it has historically taken place around the end of January or the beginning of February. That changed when COVID-19 decided to derail nearly everyone's plans for the better part of two years. Canceled last year, BETT … [Read more...] about Acer tackles tough with 4 new education Chromebooks
