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
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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
Look back on the good old days with Google Photos “Memories” on Nest hubs
Now that Nest Hub owners can speak to their display in Spanish - a feature that has long been sought after - Google is shifting its focus to the past. Well, sort of. In the same vein as the new Google Photos Memories widget that you can now place on your Android 12 home screen to get that "picture … [Read more...] about Look back on the good old days with Google Photos “Memories” on Nest hubs
Just-announced Acer Chromebook 515 hands-on and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Acer has unveiled a healthy selection of Chromebooks at their latest Global Press Event and we have hands-on with one of those devices here in the office. The Acer Chromebook 515 is the company's latest stab at a larger 15.6-inch device and they aren't holding back on the internals this time. In … [Read more...] about Just-announced Acer Chromebook 515 hands-on and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Acer unwraps four Chromebooks and new Works with Chromebook accessories
Acer just wrapped up the latest next@acer global press event. This year's theme, Made for Humanity, features a plethora of products to fit the needs of creators to consumers and everyone in between. For those looking for all of the new goodies from Acer, I'll drop the full press release at the end … [Read more...] about Acer unwraps four Chromebooks and new Works with Chromebook accessories
Where to watch the next@acer Global Press Event: Made For Humanity
This morning, Acer is set to host their latest Global Press Conference titled 'Made for Humanity'. At the event, we expect to see new consumer devices ranging from laptops to desktops, Chromebooks to gaming PCs and maybe even some peripheral hardware. Acer's events are always jam-packed with new … [Read more...] about Where to watch the next@acer Global Press Event: Made For Humanity
Stadia’s iOS web application gains Direct Touch gameplay support
Direct Touch brought the ability to directly touch your device's screen to affect gameplay in Stadia earlier this year to Android. Today on the Stadia Community Blog, Google announced that this feature is now available on iOS via the Stadia web application. Direct touch allows players to … [Read more...] about Stadia’s iOS web application gains Direct Touch gameplay support
Google SVP ‘offers to help’ Apple bring RCS messages to iMessage
With the impending arrival of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, there's more talk of iPhone users thinking about trying out Android than I've seen in a long time. Don't get me wrong, it won't turn into much of a tide shift in the end, but the fact remains that Google has a compelling phone launch on its … [Read more...] about Google SVP ‘offers to help’ Apple bring RCS messages to iMessage
Chromebook Deals: Save on this 17.3″ Acer, $300 off a Samsung Galaxy and more
The holiday shopping season is waiting in the wings and soon, we'll start seeing Black Friday ads EVERYWHERE. Lucky for us, Chromebook deals aren't hard to find and this week, we have a new round of devices that have been knocked down as much as $300. Whatever your use-case or personal taste, … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: Save on this 17.3″ Acer, $300 off a Samsung Galaxy and more
