We're still waiting on the promised next-gen MediaTek-powered Chromebooks to show up, but to be fair, that promise was made for Q4 of 2021. We've not quite made it to Q4, so Chromebooks powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 820 and 1200 aren't technically due out just yet, but we should be getting very … [Read more...] about New MediaTek Kompanio 1200 Chromebook ‘Dragonfruit’ begins development
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Google Meet on the web will now automatically fix your camera’s brightness and visibility
Low-light mode in Google Meet on mobile has been around for almost a year now and it's improved the quality of user cameras everywhere. Instead of having to compensate for a dark environment or less than ideal lighting conditions of any kind, even on the other end of the spectrum like sunlight blow … [Read more...] about Google Meet on the web will now automatically fix your camera’s brightness and visibility
Grab the portable Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet and save $70
The Chrome OS tablet space is finally starting to expand and we will soon see more and more high-end, premium devices in this growing niche. Now that OEMs are finally starting to produce Snapdragon-powered devices and MediaTek is gearing up to launch newer, more powerful SoCs for Chromebook tablets, … [Read more...] about Grab the portable Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet and save $70
Chrome will begin showing you Knowledge Graph style site information on its padlock icon
A new Chrome developer flag discovered by Leopeva64-2 on Reddit was recently added into the Canary channel of the browser that displays additional site information when the padlock icon is clicked. For those unfamiliar, the padlock icon is a lock that appears at the top of the browser wrapper to the … [Read more...] about Chrome will begin showing you Knowledge Graph style site information on its padlock icon
The Pentium-powered 17.3″ Acer Chromebook 317 is now available for $499
It's hard to believe but it has been more than three months since we unboxed the world's first-ever 17.3" Chromebook. Personally, I just can't convince myself to even consider a device of this size but clearly, there's a market for these oversized Chromebooks and I totally understand that many want … [Read more...] about The Pentium-powered 17.3″ Acer Chromebook 317 is now available for $499
Trusted leaker says a foldable Pixel (‘Passport’) is still set to arrive in 2021
With all the hype surrounding Google's upcoming phones - the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro - it's easy to basically forget about the other hardware that has been leaked, teased and talked about in the past few months that is supposed to launch alongside the duo of new handsets. While I'm extremely … [Read more...] about Trusted leaker says a foldable Pixel (‘Passport’) is still set to arrive in 2021
5 exciting features that I predict will eventually come to Chromebooks
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
‘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
