There was a time when the humble Chrome OS keyboard was the same on every device that came off the production line. To be honest, I loved that. I loved there being yet another unifying factor to the Chromebook experience that didn't change from device to device. I loved that, like MacOS, users … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chromebooks will get a dedicated mic mute keyboard button
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There may be a Google hardware event planned for October 5th, but don’t get too excited [UPDATED]
With all of the excitement surrounding the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, it's understandable that the internet is abuzz with rumors of Google's next hardware reveal. We've seen plenty of speculation, but yesterday, CNET seems to have preemptively given us a peek into what Google actually has planned … [Read more...] about There may be a Google hardware event planned for October 5th, but don’t get too excited [UPDATED]
The Chromebook Calculator app will soon be replaced with a progressive web app
For those familiar with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), you'll be happy to hear that a new Chrome developer flag in the Canary channel is set to test replace the aging Chrome Calculator app with a web-based alternative. For those who aren't sure what a PWA is, you're in for a treat! Progressive Web … [Read more...] about The Chromebook Calculator app will soon be replaced with a progressive web app
Ironically, the one thing the Chromebook Files app is missing on a Workspace account is well, Workspaces
You've heard the term 'Workspace' thrown around an overwhelming amount over the past year, and now that we're all done mispronouncing it as 'Workplace', we've become pretty familiar with Google's rebranded offerings. From Meet to Chat, to Gmail, Drive, and everything in between, the company has done … [Read more...] about Ironically, the one thing the Chromebook Files app is missing on a Workspace account is well, Workspaces
Price Drop: The all-new HP Chromebook x2 11 tablet is now $379 ($220 off)
In the market for a new tablet? You may want to consider a Chromebook before you go dropping money on that new iPad Mini or a pricey Android tablet. Why? You ask. Well, for the second time in less than a month, Best Buy has dropped the price on HP's all-new 11" Chromebook x2 tablet. This time taking … [Read more...] about Price Drop: The all-new HP Chromebook x2 11 tablet is now $379 ($220 off)
Google’s Family Library sharing is a disaster, but only if you make the same mistakes I did
Google's Family Sharing has massive benefits - one subscription for Youtube and Youtube Music without advertisements, separate user libraries for Youtube TV (with ads...), and more under one shared cost. Up to five people in total can use Play Pass and Stadia for gaming, share a Google One storage … [Read more...] about Google’s Family Library sharing is a disaster, but only if you make the same mistakes I did
Hyper adds two new USB-C Works with Chromebook accessories to its lineup
Earlier this year, Hyper - a premium Works with Chromebook partner - announced two Type-C accessories that would allow you to extend the capabilities of your Chrome OS workstation. The HyperDrive 14-port docking station and the HyperDrive 5-port USB-C hub will finally be available in November and … [Read more...] about Hyper adds two new USB-C Works with Chromebook accessories to its lineup
Don’t be fooled: these Pixelbook 2 and Pixelbook Pro leaks look suspicious at best
Today, we were made aware of a couple leaks that just don't make a whole lot of sense. We don't post about these to draw attention to what we feel are unlikely pieces of info; instead we want to help deflate these "leaks" before they become a wider-known set of rumors. There are a few reasons I … [Read more...] about Don’t be fooled: these Pixelbook 2 and Pixelbook Pro leaks look suspicious at best
Reliving History – Chrome Memories will cluster your browser activity into ‘Journeys’
Not long ago, we detailed something called Chrome Memories that had the potential to replace your browser's History page, Google Activity, and more all in one fell swoop. It seemed that as it worked on this tool internally, Google was positioning it as a potential replacement or revamp of History at … [Read more...] about Reliving History – Chrome Memories will cluster your browser activity into ‘Journeys’
Access to ‘Chat suggestions’ is being directly integrated into Google Calendar events
Google recently added Chat suggestions to its revamped Hangouts replacement so that you could easily discuss details of a meeting with participants for up to 10 minutes before and after the call. These suggestions came in the form of chat messages or groups that were intelligently and automatically … [Read more...] about Access to ‘Chat suggestions’ is being directly integrated into Google Calendar events
The Chrome Cast 131: Leaks affirm Pixel 6 launch date and new ARM Chromebooks are coming
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by once again delving into the week's news surrounding the highly-anticipated Pixel 6 launch. With the new rumors swirling, it seems clear that we'll be seeing these new phones up for order on October 19th - less than four weeks from now. We also … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 131: Leaks affirm Pixel 6 launch date and new ARM Chromebooks are coming
Chrome extensions will be much safer by 2023 when Google plans to fully snuff out MV2
At the beginning of the year, Google finally implemented the controversial Manifest v3 for extensions which was created to solve a problem with privacy and data abuse among many other things. After popular tab suspension tool The Great Suspender went rogue after changing hands (this was just one … [Read more...] about Chrome extensions will be much safer by 2023 when Google plans to fully snuff out MV2
