Thanks once again to Leopev64-2 on Reddit, we have new information about Chrome's new built-in screenshot tool that we initially covered a few weeks ago. Basically, instead of being operating system-dependent, Chrome is finally building in its own screenshot tool that can be accessed via the top … [Read more...] about Chrome’s new screenshot tool will now let you edit your images post-capture
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Chrome OS Productivity Launcher adds Assistant, drag and drop for apps, and cleans up nicely
Google has been quietly creating and testing what's known as the Productivity Launcher Experiment on the back end of Chrome OS via the Canary channel, and it's awesome. When enabled, instead of your Chromebook's launcher taking up the entire width and height of your screen when opened, the updated … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Productivity Launcher adds Assistant, drag and drop for apps, and cleans up nicely
Unannounced LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go passes through FCC
Samsung made a bit of a splash by folding its budget-friendly Chrome OS offering into the Galaxy Chromebook family. Not long after the announcement, Samsung released the first model in the Galaxy Chromebook Go lineup in the form of an Intel Jasper Lake-powered clamshell with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of … [Read more...] about Unannounced LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go passes through FCC
Google is cleaning up Lacros account management on Chromebooks before it launches
One of the defining characteristics of a Chromebook is the way users can add and remove accounts at will. Whether it is signing in a completely different, sandboxed user or adding additional Google accounts to a main, signed-in user, account management on Chrome OS is pretty flexible and very … [Read more...] about Google is cleaning up Lacros account management on Chromebooks before it launches
Your Chromebook camera is set to get a fun, useful upgrade
When it comes to system-level apps, Chromebooks don't get a ton of surprises. Things like the Files app, Settings app, and camera tend to linger in the background, getting updates when needed and generally stay out of the way. For the camera app on Chrome OS, there's even less of an incentive to … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook camera is set to get a fun, useful upgrade
Google Discover begins showing Athletes in 3D to celebrate the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Due to the global pandemic, the 2020 Summer Olympics have been delayed until this year. Now that they're in full swing (Friday, July 23, 2021 - Sunday, August 8, 2021), Google is adding fun little Easter eggs and nods toward the games throughout its products. Now, in Google Discover, you can happen … [Read more...] about Google Discover begins showing Athletes in 3D to celebrate the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Take 50% off the AndaSeat Marvel Series gaming chairs
In the market for a new gaming chair or just something unique for your home office? AndaSeat has a deal for all you Marvel fans out there and you can save more than $200 on a premium gaming chair that's as comfortable as it is awesome. We've been using AndaSeat chairs for quite some time now and I … [Read more...] about Take 50% off the AndaSeat Marvel Series gaming chairs
Workspace admins can now disable file and photo sharing in Google Chat
Because some files can be considered confidential or sensitive in nature depending on the person viewing them, especially in regulated industries, Google is now allowing Workspace admins to completely disable file and photo sharing in Google Chat. Admins will also have the option of enabling just … [Read more...] about Workspace admins can now disable file and photo sharing in Google Chat
More configurations of the upcoming 14-inch ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400 appear
We're still a bit out from the official arrival of the new ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400, but it shouldn't be much longer before this Chromebook begins hitting store shelves. With all the new ASUS hardware on the menu, it is easy to lose track of which is which, so let's take a second for a quick … [Read more...] about More configurations of the upcoming 14-inch ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400 appear
[U] Virtual Google Pay cards now rolling out to some users for tap to pay in stores
Update 7/27/21: Virtual card now rolling out to some users! According to 9to5Google, Google Pay users who have the new application installed on their devices will soon be able to utilize their Pay balance to buy things in brick and mortar retail locations via NFC. Previously, one could only use … [Read more...] about [U] Virtual Google Pay cards now rolling out to some users for tap to pay in stores
Google Docs improves braille mode with detailed inline suggestions
Google is improving its support for braille mode in Docs so that those using screen readers and refreshable braille displays can interact with suggestions in their documents easier. Basically, inline detailed suggestion information will be audible out loud alongside the rest of the text in the … [Read more...] about Google Docs improves braille mode with detailed inline suggestions
Upcoming MediaTek ARM Chromebooks are faster than a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
We've been hearing quite a bit about MediaTek, ARM, and Chromebooks for the past few months. And for good reason: MediaTek has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years and their interest in Chromebooks has ballooned in that same time. With the MT8183 in devices like the Lenovo Chromebook … [Read more...] about Upcoming MediaTek ARM Chromebooks are faster than a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
