Progressive web apps are becoming the new standard for Chromebook owners - slowly, but surely. With more PWAs appearing on the Google Play Store seemingly by the week, Chrome OS users will eventually know exactly where to go in order to get new experiences for their device once they unbox it. Now … [Read more...] about Chrome will soon inform users when Progressive Web Apps update their icon or name
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The Chrome Cast 124: Pixel 6, Tensor chips and all the ASUS Chromebooks
This week's episode of The Chrome Cast should probably be renamed "The Pixel Show". In case you missed the news, Google officially unveiled its upcoming flagship phone earlier this week. Needless to say, we are excited and there's a lot to talk about. While we spend quite a bit of the podcast … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 124: Pixel 6, Tensor chips and all the ASUS Chromebooks
Leaked document shows Google fired dozens of employees for accessing and abusing user data
According to a report on Motherboard, a document leaked out of Google that shows the company fired dozens of employees over the past few years - 36 of them in 2020 alone - for illegally and unethically accessing user and employee data and sharing it outside of the workplace. Between 2018 and 2020, … [Read more...] about Leaked document shows Google fired dozens of employees for accessing and abusing user data
Eureka! Playing Vulkan Games in Crostini
Today is a day I’ve been waiting for for a long time: Vulkan support in Crostini is a reality. Technically, it's been available in the default "termina" virtual machine since Chrome OS 93. The catch was that the Debian container inside the virtual machine needs an updated and experimental graphics … [Read more...] about Eureka! Playing Vulkan Games in Crostini
Chromebooks are receiving native Google Calendar integration directly on the shelf
A few months ago, I created a mock-up showing what a dedicated Calendar widget would look like baked directly into the Chromebook shelf. This would allow users to have quick access to see what date falls on what day of the week, and even potentially see any upcoming events on their agenda. I also … [Read more...] about Chromebooks are receiving native Google Calendar integration directly on the shelf
Debian 11 ‘Bullseye’ is headed to Chrome OS
I'm honestly not sure if the Linux environment on Chromebooks is actually being embraced by the masses but the fact remains that "Crostini" adds an entirely new level of productivity and capability to the Chrome operating system. In March of last year, Google updated the Linux container on Chrome OS … [Read more...] about Debian 11 ‘Bullseye’ is headed to Chrome OS
Google Nest reveals its new doorbell and cameras which include offline support
After 'accidentally' leaking its new Nest hardware on its own store yesterday, Google has finally announced revamped and long-awaited vision for the future of its products. On The Keyword today, several new devices were announced and are now available for pre-order. Here's the list of what we can … [Read more...] about Google Nest reveals its new doorbell and cameras which include offline support
ASUS Chromebook CX9 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
I have been waiting for this day for months. Not since October of 2017 and the announcement of Google's Pixelbook have I been this excited to get my hands on a flagship Chromebook. No, it isn't a new Pixelbook. Nor is it a new premium device from Samsung. The Chromebook that has had me on the edge … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook CX9 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Google Slides, Sheets, and Drawings add Smart Compose to make commenting faster
Smart Compose - Google's AI and machine learning implementation of autocomplete in Android and Gmail made its way to Google Docs last year so users would be able to quickly and efficiently complete comments and cut back on wasted time. Not only that, but the feature also helps reduce grammatical and … [Read more...] about Google Slides, Sheets, and Drawings add Smart Compose to make commenting faster
Grab a first-gen Google Nest Hub for only $50
We love smart displays and one of the best things about Assitant-enabled devices in this form factor is the fact that there are options to fit just about every use-case, decor, and budget. For compact design and basic smart speaker functionality, the Lenovo Smart Clock series is a solid choice. If … [Read more...] about Grab a first-gen Google Nest Hub for only $50
Chrome OS should make it easier to move apps and web apps between displays
With the introduction of Virtual Desks and the ability to move Android and Linux apps between them on Chromebooks, I've spent a lot of time attempting to construct the perfect productivity flow on Chrome OS. One of the primary ways I've come to use my device is with an external display - docked into … [Read more...] about Chrome OS should make it easier to move apps and web apps between displays
Google Store ‘accidentally’ leaks upcoming Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell products
We all know by now that hardware and software 'leaks' that 'accidentally' get out by the company the products originate from are usually less so leaks and more so clever marketing strategies of our modern age. Taking advantage of a common problem in the industry in order to build hype is nothing … [Read more...] about Google Store ‘accidentally’ leaks upcoming Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell products
