With Google Tasks rolling out to more Workspace tiers, gaining inline editing on the web, and more importantly, adding landscape mode to its app on Chromebooks, you'd think Google would refrain from providing yet another task management solution to its users. Even though Chat has its own Google … [Read more...] about Google Tasks is getting rid of its unintuitive navigation drawer and will let you star entries
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The detachable HP Chromebook x2 11 is now up for pre-order, ships Saturday
HP could possibly have a major hit on its hands with the company's latest Chromebook. The Chromebook x2 11 tablet was announced earlier this month and we have every reason to believe that it is the mythical 'CoachZ' tablet that Robby has been tracking for nearly a year. While I really wish that this … [Read more...] about The detachable HP Chromebook x2 11 is now up for pre-order, ships Saturday
‘What’s New in Chrome’ page now live – keeps you informed on the latest browser features
It wasn't long ago that a Chromium Repository commit discovered by Chrome Story pointed to a potentially upcoming 'What's New' page specific to the Chrome browser surfaced. Chromebooks already have their own version of this page showing what new features are available to users in one centralized … [Read more...] about ‘What’s New in Chrome’ page now live – keeps you informed on the latest browser features
Opinion: Google needs to fix Android app auto-installs when logging into a new Chromebook
Stop me if you've heard this one. You open up a new Chromebook or sign into a friend or family member's Chrome OS device to use it for a short time and upon getting logged in, you are bogged down by the installation of what feels like every Android app you've ever installed on any Chromebook ever … [Read more...] about Opinion: Google needs to fix Android app auto-installs when logging into a new Chromebook
A new wave of 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromeboxes and Chromebases are coming
Increasingly, Chromeboxes are becoming a smart purchase for a ton of consumers, students, and enterprise customers alike. With their small form factor, reduced price versus a standard Chromebook with the same internal specs, and ease of setup/use, a Chromebox can be the perfect desktop companion in … [Read more...] about A new wave of 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromeboxes and Chromebases are coming
Chrome’s Global Media Controls add a mute button and may bring back one-click tab mute
Google introduced a Global Media Control center to both Chrome and Chrome OS late last year, and then went on to add several important features to it so that users could control all audio and video from one central location on their devices. From fast forward and skip buttons, to displaying nearby … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Global Media Controls add a mute button and may bring back one-click tab mute
Lenovo launches rugged AMD-powered Chromebook 300e with LTE on AT&T network
Once upon a time, it really felt as if LTE-enabled Chromebooks and laptops, in general, were living on borrowed time. In a time when most everyone has a smartphone and access to a mobile hotspot, having a separate data plan dedicated to one particular device just didn't make a lot of sense. That all … [Read more...] about Lenovo launches rugged AMD-powered Chromebook 300e with LTE on AT&T network
Deleted Pixel 6 screenshot from Google SVP tweet just might hint at an announcement date
In a now-deleted tweet from Google SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer, an image was shared that likely came directly from a Pixel 6 Pro, thanks to some eagle-eyed pixel peeping frome the folks over at XDA and a bit of previous knowledge about Google's upcoming phone hardware. Though the image has since been … [Read more...] about Deleted Pixel 6 screenshot from Google SVP tweet just might hint at an announcement date
The Tiger Lake Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is on sale, again
Acer's Evo Certified Chromebook Spin 713 is about as near perfect of an iteration as you could want in a premium laptop line. Acer has taken what was a great device in the first generation Spin and two life cycles later made a flagship Chromebook that is perfect for just about any use case. The 2021 … [Read more...] about The Tiger Lake Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is on sale, again
Here’s a little trick to score the 128GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet and Pen for only $225
Yesterday, I shared a killer deal on the 11th Gen Tiger Lake HP Chromebook x369 14c. That $200 discount is still available today and it presents some serious savings on a seriously awesome Chromebook. I mentioned that we are in that time of year when Chromebook deals are dropping almost daily and … [Read more...] about Here’s a little trick to score the 128GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet and Pen for only $225
Nest Hub Max can now read web pages out loud using text-to-speech technology
In June, it was found that the Nest Hub and the Nest Hub Max would have a built-in keyboard for browsing the web by hand as opposed to doing so by voice. These devices also gained several new browser tools to make quickly navigating around the web much more accessible. Paired with the recently … [Read more...] about Nest Hub Max can now read web pages out loud using text-to-speech technology
Google Meet will now help you identify and eliminate echoes echoes echoes echoes
Welcome to the Workspace Sessions. Workspace Sessions brings you the latest from Google Workspace, the Google Admin Console, and all things related to Enterprise and Education from the world of Google. Google Meet can't stop - won't stop - with its updates. In order to turn itself into the … [Read more...] about Google Meet will now help you identify and eliminate echoes echoes echoes echoes
