A surprising document that came out of Google's court battle with Epic Games during the whole Fortnite fiasco just surfaced and it reveals Google's ambitious vision for the future of its vast Android games ecosystem. While much of the 70-page document is redacted, there are many things that are not, … [Read more...] about Google’s ambitious gaming future revealed – ‘Play Games’ app on Windows and Mac, more
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The Enterprise-minded 11th Gen HP Pro C640 G2 Chromebook is available for $849
Last year, HP debuted two Enterprise-focused Chromebooks with just about every bell and whistle that Chrome OS had to offer. The HP Elite c1030 and Pro c640 brought a lot to the table but the latter device was probably one of the most difficult reviews I've ever done. The premium clamshell features … [Read more...] about The Enterprise-minded 11th Gen HP Pro C640 G2 Chromebook is available for $849
Nest Hub issue brings home entertainment to a standstill while viewing cameras
Just yesterday, we reported on the fact that Google was rolling out Fuchsia OS to first-generation Nest Hub displays. While this was exciting, we had a feeling it wouldn't be long before we saw some form of issue. Over on the Google Nest Help forum, users are reporting that all of their Nest … [Read more...] about Nest Hub issue brings home entertainment to a standstill while viewing cameras
HP unveils a sweet landing page for the new Chromebook X2 11
We're only a tad over a week out from the official announcement of the HP Chromebook X2 11. It feels like this device has been around for quite some time if you hang around Chrome Unboxed for very long. We've been following the development of this Chromebook since the beginning, and if you search … [Read more...] about HP unveils a sweet landing page for the new Chromebook X2 11
Android Auto for phones drives off into the sunset, Google Assistant takes its parking spot
Google first released the Android Auto app for Android phones two years ago, and since then, millions of users like myself who weren't lucky enough to get the service built into our vehicles have used it as a form of makeshift head unit for long trips. By pairing the app with a nice phone mount and … [Read more...] about Android Auto for phones drives off into the sunset, Google Assistant takes its parking spot
ASUS quietly debuts ruggedized MediaTek Chromebook detachable for the classroom
ASUS is absolutely killing it in the Chrome OS space as of late. With three new 11th generation Tiger Lake Chromebooks and a unique mix of ARM-powered MediaTek 2-in-1 devices, ASUS is quickly becoming an easy recommendation for just about any use-case or budget. One of the most anticipated devices … [Read more...] about ASUS quietly debuts ruggedized MediaTek Chromebook detachable for the classroom
Google Sheets and Slides gain new color theme customization options
Google Sheets and Slides are adding new color themes in their latest update. Now, you can find the 'theme colors section' at the top of the color picker in your toolbar. Instead of simply showing placeholder text, it will now show the name of the theme. Google wants to help make it easier to … [Read more...] about Google Sheets and Slides gain new color theme customization options
Chromebook tablet mode’s goofiest issue needs to be fixed on convertibles
Chrome OS tablets and convertibles have come a long way in just a few years. Starting with the Pixel Slate, launched in late 2018, Chrome OS received a big UI overhaul that squarely focused the entire experience around touch for tablets and convertibles. The centered icons on the shelf, the … [Read more...] about Chromebook tablet mode’s goofiest issue needs to be fixed on convertibles
Deal of the Day: $200 off the Core i3 Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
Premium Chromebooks are everywhere and unlike days gone by, you can choose from the latest generation CPUs or grab a model from last year and still get a premium experience with years of updates. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is a perfect example of the latter. The second iteration of Samsung's … [Read more...] about Deal of the Day: $200 off the Core i3 Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
Ugh, I just ran out of storage on my new Chromecast with almost nothing installed
Posts online began cropping up over the past couple weeks outlining the issue users are having with the new Chromecast with Google TV and it's minute, head-scratchingly small 8GB of onboard storage. When I first saw these, I had a few thoughts. First, I figured those being plagued with the problem … [Read more...] about Ugh, I just ran out of storage on my new Chromecast with almost nothing installed
Google brings its Assistant hotel solutions to Nest Hub displays in LEGOLAND
In April, we reported on a company called Volara that was partnering with Google in order to equip hotel rooms with Nest Hub displays for the convenience of occupants. Volara is the leading provider of voice assistant solutions for hotels. Being able to ask Google right from your room about your … [Read more...] about Google brings its Assistant hotel solutions to Nest Hub displays in LEGOLAND
Google Fuchsia is rolling out to first-gen Nest Hubs right now, but that doesn’t mean much yet
Google has been working to develop its not-so-secret operating system, Fuchsia, for many years, and only recently made it publicly visible by inviting developers to contribute to the project. It even opened a Discord server for fans and creators alike to discuss it daily. After having rolled out to … [Read more...] about Google Fuchsia is rolling out to first-gen Nest Hubs right now, but that doesn’t mean much yet
