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
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We told you so: the affordable Intel Jasper Lake Chromebook flood continues
It doesn't seem like it was that long ago that we took a look at the coming Intel Jasper Lake Chromebook flood that is on the way. Back in March we talked through the possible impact of Intel's latest small-core processors in Chromebooks, and back then we only knew of 20 devices in development and … [Read more...] about We told you so: the affordable Intel Jasper Lake Chromebook flood continues
Following the trend, Google will not include a charger in the box for the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro
Possibly one of the most controversial hardware decisions by Apple in the past few years has been to refrain from including the charging brick for its iPhone in the box when consumers purchase it. At first, there was a lot of confusion and anger as a result, but the company came out and explained … [Read more...] about Following the trend, Google will not include a charger in the box for the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro
Youtube is giving Premium subscribers 3 free months of Stadia Pro
If you're already a paid Youtube subscriber (Premium individual, student, or family plan) and have yet to activate a Stadia Pro subscription or trial, you can soon snag a free three months of Google's cloud gaming service at no additional cost. Normally, Stadia Pro comes with a 30-day free trial, … [Read more...] about Youtube is giving Premium subscribers 3 free months of Stadia Pro
On the Run to 200K: We’re halfway there! [VIDEO]
A few months ago, we began one of our largest giveaways in the history of Chrome Unboxed as we began the Run To 200K. This journey has been sponsored by MediaTek all the way and we've been so grateful that they've helped us collect many of the MediaTek-powered goodies we've been able to give away … [Read more...] about On the Run to 200K: We’re halfway there! [VIDEO]
Unboxing the Pixel 5a that is here to basically replace the Pixel 4a 5G [VIDEO]
Today, Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 5a and in the simplest terms, it is here to replace the generally-unavailable Pixel 4a 5G. If you remember back to just under a year ago, Google announced the Pixel 4a a bit later than expected, teased the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G, and then proceeded to … [Read more...] about Unboxing the Pixel 5a that is here to basically replace the Pixel 4a 5G [VIDEO]
Chrome’s incognito mode alters verbiage to clarify its purpose for users
Google has taken a sweeping pass across many of its services and tools lately, and just this week, Chrome's incognito mode was the focus. After adding new reauthentication requirements in order to access incognito tabs, the company is now revamping the verbiage for it so that users are less confused … [Read more...] about Chrome’s incognito mode alters verbiage to clarify its purpose for users
Take $100 off the 11th Gen Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i
In the market for a late-model Tiger Lake Chromebook? You're in luck. Your options are expanding almost weekly and some of the 11th Gen Intel Chromebooks are already enjoying some tasty discounts if you know where to look. The crowd-favorite ASUS Chromebook CX5 has dropped to as little as $419 in … [Read more...] about Take $100 off the 11th Gen Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i
Chrome may be adding a shopping list feature even though Google Keep was already perfect
Google Keep used to be the perfect place to store your shopping list items. You could add them via Assistant by voice, and your smart home devices would just know to add them to a note labeled 'Shopping'. Then, Google decided to mess up a good thing and shift everything over to Google Shopping - a … [Read more...] about Chrome may be adding a shopping list feature even though Google Keep was already perfect
Google Chat ‘Rooms’ are great for families looking to crush their goals together
Google Tasks has become instrumental in my productivity, and I know I’m not alone - having all of my to-do items in one place, and instantly synchronize between a list and my calendar allows me to have ultimate visibility into the things that are most important to me across all areas of my life and … [Read more...] about Google Chat ‘Rooms’ are great for families looking to crush their goals together
HP is refreshing the awesome Chromebook c1030 with 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake
It's no secret that one of the best Chromebooks you can buy right now is the somewhat-expensive HP Chromebook c1030. Launched first as an enterprise-focused device and followed up as the consumer-facing Chromebook x360 13c, this device is one of the best-built Chromebooks we've ever laid hands on. … [Read more...] about HP is refreshing the awesome Chromebook c1030 with 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake
PSA: Google Meet will stop working with IE11 very soon
Earlier this year, Microsoft officially dropped support for the aging IE11 and Edge Legacy browsers in favor of the company's new Chromium-based Edge browser. This wasn't a massive surprise and, for the most part, users have long since migrated to the newer version of Edge or an entirely different … [Read more...] about PSA: Google Meet will stop working with IE11 very soon
