A couple weeks ago, Acer held their regularly-scheduled press event - next@Acer - and there was a bunch of new tech shown off in the roughly one hour presentation. Notably, however, there was a distinct lack of Chrome OS hardware on display. As is customary, we knew about the Chromebook … [Read more...] about Why the lack of Chromebooks in Acer’s recent press event is actually a good thing
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Here’s what Android apps running on Windows means for Chromebooks
When Microsoft first announced Android app support for Windows 11, beginning with its Insider Preview, many people got excited, myself included. Understandably so, right? There's literally an app for almost everything, and over the past two decades, they've taken the world by storm as utilities to … [Read more...] about Here’s what Android apps running on Windows means for Chromebooks
Take $170 off these premium 11th Gen convertible Chromebooks
Well, here we are. Haloween is officially behind us and we are heading into the holiday homestretch. Before you know it, it'll be time for family get-togethers, football, turkey, the Macy's Parade, and yes, Black Friday shopping. Thankfully, recent years have seen the decline of the in-store madness … [Read more...] about Take $170 off these premium 11th Gen convertible Chromebooks
With Android 12L, it feels like we can now set a timeframe for the upcoming Pixel Fold
With the recent announcement of the Android 12L update in the works, there's no way to take in all this new version of Android brings to the table and not be fairly confident that it is arriving with a very particular phone in mind. While many of the Android 12L optimizations will make life a lot … [Read more...] about With Android 12L, it feels like we can now set a timeframe for the upcoming Pixel Fold
Virtual Desk Templates will allow you to launch dedicated apps and workspaces with ease
Virtual Desks in Chrome OS are extremely useful. Having the ability to organize your windows and apps into various workspaces means a more collected and less chaotic day for those who manage multiple projects or personas. Some users prefer this method over multi-sign in, and I can't blame them. … [Read more...] about Virtual Desk Templates will allow you to launch dedicated apps and workspaces with ease
Google changes its ‘This Week on Stadia’ updates to a bi-weekly schedule
In a new Stadia subreddit post, Grace Yang the game streaming platform's community manager (A.k.a. Grace from Google) took some time to detail an important change to the 'This Week on Stadia' news release. Effectively, it will no longer be posted each week. Instead, it's moving to a bi-weekly … [Read more...] about Google changes its ‘This Week on Stadia’ updates to a bi-weekly schedule
Google Fi goes anti-Watergate with end-to-end encryption update
I'm not old enough to have lived during the Watergate scandal of the Nixon era, but I was taught about it growing up. End-to-end encryption has become an industry standard for real-time communications as a result of this and other past incidents, and the fact that Google Fi hasn't had it up until … [Read more...] about Google Fi goes anti-Watergate with end-to-end encryption update
The Chrome Cast 136: Pixel 6 benchmarks, video editing on Chromebooks with LumaFusion
This week, we open the show with some review-type thoughts on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. With our video recently going out that highlights our collective conflict over which Pixel to buy, there's a lot to talk about now that we've had these phones in our hands for well over a week. With some of … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 136: Pixel 6 benchmarks, video editing on Chromebooks with LumaFusion
Your Google Stadia games for November include Saints Row IV, DIRT 5, and more
With the introduction of Dragon Ball Z Kakarot, Hello Engineer, Heist Simulator, Rider's Republic, Child of Light, Fire Commander, and more on Google Stadia this month, there are now over 100 titles available to cloud gamers, and about 30 of those at any given time are included in Stadia Pro for … [Read more...] about Your Google Stadia games for November include Saints Row IV, DIRT 5, and more
Google One VPN expands to include 10 more countries
Now that Android and Chromebook users can connect up their Google One VPN to protect their browsing traffic from hackers and eavesdroppers, Google is looking to expand its availability with the addition of 10 new countries. As a reminder, you'll need the 2TB Premium plan or higher in Google One in … [Read more...] about Google One VPN expands to include 10 more countries
Why I’m struggling to choose between Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro [VIDEO]
This year with Google's new phones - the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro - I'm finding myself in a strange and unforeseen dilemma: I can't decide which one to buy. Look, I get it. I'm in a privileged position of having both of these new phones in my hand and have spent the last week or so getting to know both … [Read more...] about Why I’m struggling to choose between Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro [VIDEO]
Android 12L is coming for your large screen devices but what is it?
The 2021 Android Developer Summit took place earlier this week and with it came the announcement of a new flavor of Android that is aimed at devices with larger screens. Branded Android 12L, this version of Google's mobile OS is being presented as a feature drop that will launch in Beta in December … [Read more...] about Android 12L is coming for your large screen devices but what is it?
