Google has come a very long way when it comes to what Chromebooks are capable of. Just the other day, I was stating how the company has subverted many expectations by helping users unlock the full potential of creative activities on Chrome OS with Perks, and the public perception - outside of … [Read more...] about 5 exciting features that I predict will eventually come to Chromebooks
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‘Got it, but first, you’ll have to unlock your phone’ – even though you’re at home
I just took my Pixelbook Go out on the porch to spend a lazy Saturday morning with my family over some Lofi hip hop and coffee, so naturally, I told Assistant to turn off my lights to conserve energy. In addition to doing what I asked via my Nest Mini speaker, my phone jumped to life and spoke that … [Read more...] about ‘Got it, but first, you’ll have to unlock your phone’ – even though you’re at home
5 things Google News can do to make me hate it just a bit less, but probably won’t
Listen, I have a love-hate relationship with Google News, and until now, I've bit my tongue. It does provide a simple and easy-to-use experience for aggregating current events and by all accounts, it's doing just 'fine' at that. However, as with other Google services like Gmail, I feel that all they … [Read more...] about 5 things Google News can do to make me hate it just a bit less, but probably won’t
Just like that, USI styluses are everywhere
Hard to believe that it has been more than two years since we uncovered the first signs of the Universal Stylus Initiative in the Chromium repositories. Since that time, Google has gone all-in on USI pen technology and presented Chrome OS as a massive springboard for the universal protocol that … [Read more...] about Just like that, USI styluses are everywhere
The Chrome Cast 130: Apple’s misleading Chromebook jab and more Pixel 6 Tensor hype
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend some time unpacking the recent - and frankly surprising - jab Apple chose to take at Chromebooks during their latest keynote presentation. In very non-Apple fashion, the company chose to quickly mention Chromebooks when talking about their latest, entry-level … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 130: Apple’s misleading Chromebook jab and more Pixel 6 Tensor hype
Google TV is working to inject free, ad-supported streaming channels into your experience
According to a new report by Protocol, Google is in the process of creating or adding native TV channels to Google TV devices like Chromecasts and set-top boxes running the software. These channels will be referred to as 'F.A.S.T.' - Free, Ad-Supported, streaming television and come from companies … [Read more...] about Google TV is working to inject free, ad-supported streaming channels into your experience
A mysterious new MediaTek SoC shows up in development for future Chromebooks
Alright, this one is a head-scratcher. In searching for some info surrounding another upcoming, new reference board that we'll talk about in a future post (very soon, I promise) I came across not only another new development board, but an entirely new SoC being tested for upcoming Chromebooks, … [Read more...] about A mysterious new MediaTek SoC shows up in development for future Chromebooks
Samsung Deals: Up to $300 off a new Chromebook
It won't be long before the holiday shopping season is upon us but Chromebook deals know no season and this week is a good time to pick up a new device and save some serious cash. Whether you're looking for the best of the best or just a budget-friendly device to kick around the house, we've rounded … [Read more...] about Samsung Deals: Up to $300 off a new Chromebook
Create stop motion animation videos in the cloud with this new Chromebook Perk
Chromebooks are capable of anything the average user would want to do on a daily basis, but Google has continually refused to stop there. It's gone well out of its way to display creative tools and resources one could use to perform a litany of advanced tasks and defy the normally accepted … [Read more...] about Create stop motion animation videos in the cloud with this new Chromebook Perk
Just point and shoot – Your Chromebook camera will soon be able to scan documents
While this update has been a long time coming, it's yet to make an official appearance until today. On Chrome OS 96 Canary, the camera app on my Pixelbook Go displayed the message you see below, indicating that instead of having to scan through the traditional built-in 'Scan' app, I could … [Read more...] about Just point and shoot – Your Chromebook camera will soon be able to scan documents
[Updated] Chrome OS for Kids – Here’s an early look at Google’s initiative for aspiring creators
Update: Fixed app links! There are already a billion ways in which kids and young adults can make use of Chromebooks for creativity, school, and even home life. Unfortunately, there hasn't yet been a way to explore all of those ways to date, aside from maybe perusing the Family apps and games … [Read more...] about [Updated] Chrome OS for Kids – Here’s an early look at Google’s initiative for aspiring creators
More 11-inch Snapdragon tablets are on the way to take on the HP x2 11
Lenovo recently announced the new Chromebook Duet 5, an OLED-toting, 13.3-inch Chromebook tablet that takes what many loved in the original Duet and expands on it in nearly every way. The screen is bigger/better, the keyboard is full-size, there's a pen included (with a place to keep it) and the … [Read more...] about More 11-inch Snapdragon tablets are on the way to take on the HP x2 11
