Now that Chrome OS is shifting to a 4-week update schedule instead of 6-weeks, we're going to start seeing features and bug fixes roll out much faster than ever before. The development team made this decision believing that they've found a comfortable cadence for pushing the operating system forward … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 94 introduces more human-sounding voices for select-to-speak
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Coming soon: Choose your Chromebook Wallpaper directly from Google Photos
First discovered by 9to5Google, the ability to change your Chrome OS wallpaper directly using Google Photos may soon be inbound as a feature. Kyle Bradshaw discovered a new Chromium Repository feature flag that's being developed that will integrate the popular photo storage and sharing service … [Read more...] about Coming soon: Choose your Chromebook Wallpaper directly from Google Photos
Google’s Pixel Fall Launch live stream is already up on YouTube if you know where to look
The Pixel Fall Launch event can't happen soon enough, am I right? With at least the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro on tap for the event, I don't think I'm alone in my high anticipation of finally being able to get my hands on one of these new phones. We've been over it again and again at this point, so I … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel Fall Launch live stream is already up on YouTube if you know where to look
Google will now show you the estimated carbon impact of your flight
The most impactful way that Google can lower its carbon footprint across the board is to empower its users to make decisions that help the environment. On its sustainability website, the company has pledged to be carbon-free by 2030. As that date is now less than a decade away, we've seen many … [Read more...] about Google will now show you the estimated carbon impact of your flight
Do this, not that: Walmart’s onn. Android TV is where it’s at
Look, we absolutely love Google hardware. Seriously. Collectively, we have owned every single piece of hardware that has come out of Mountain View. (Well, not Clips because... well... Clips.) That said, there are times when it just doesn't make sense to spend money on a brand name when there are … [Read more...] about Do this, not that: Walmart’s onn. Android TV is where it’s at
Be on the lookout for Chrome OS 94: the last 6-week update for your Chromebook
Today is the day. Today, we should start seeing the rollout of Chrome OS 94 as we officially enter the waiting period for Chrome OS 96 and what will be a big shift in the update cycle for Chromebooks. We've talked about it before, but to get you up to speed, starting with Chrome 94, we began … [Read more...] about Be on the lookout for Chrome OS 94: the last 6-week update for your Chromebook
Google launches interactive tool to help you decide on the perfect Halloween costume
Are you trying to decide what you'd like to be for Halloween? Being yourself or the new kid on the block doesn't count, and you've only got a few weeks left! What are you going to do, perform a simple Google search for the most popular costumes? That could take a while. Luckily for you, Google has … [Read more...] about Google launches interactive tool to help you decide on the perfect Halloween costume
Surprising no one, Google Calendar built in a way for you to filter your view, but not a way to undo it
Have I mentioned lately how frustrating it is that Google drops half-baked features into its services and then leaves them to go off on new adventures? Well, in today's edition of 'What Heck Were They Thinking?', I visited my Google Calendar to plan my week only to find that toggling "Display this … [Read more...] about Surprising no one, Google Calendar built in a way for you to filter your view, but not a way to undo it
Deal: Pre-order the new Navi Gaming Chair from AndaSeat and save 10%
Here at Chrome Unboxed, we work hard but we also love to play hard. Whether we're teeing up to the golf simulator or jumping into our daily lunch match of PUBG Mobile, we're all about striking that work-life balance. When you spend as much time in front of a desk as we do, it's important to have a … [Read more...] about Deal: Pre-order the new Navi Gaming Chair from AndaSeat and save 10%
Taking phone calls from your Chromebook could be on the way via Phone Hub
While we've spent way too much time dreaming of the day when we might see a tablet or large phone powered by Chrome OS, it turns out the idea of taking phone calls on your Chromebook might not be that far away. Granted, this won't be courtesy of a Chrome OS phone anytime soon, but could instead be … [Read more...] about Taking phone calls from your Chromebook could be on the way via Phone Hub
Google Assistant turns five years old, celebrates its own birthday, eats its own cake
Google Assistant has drastically increased the quality of life for millions of users, at least in the sense that they are able to access the world's information in an organized way as per Google's mission statement. In a new blog post today, the company recapped its accomplishments with its AI and … [Read more...] about Google Assistant turns five years old, celebrates its own birthday, eats its own cake
Apparently, you CAN buy the powerful ASUS Chromebook CX9 right now
For weeks, the most powerful Chromebook on the planet has eluded me as I daily search for active listings of the ASUS Chromebook CX9. Since its announcement months ago, only ASUS proper has listed the Chromebook as available but the powerful Tiger Lake laptop was quickly sold out with the painful … [Read more...] about Apparently, you CAN buy the powerful ASUS Chromebook CX9 right now
