With the new school year right around the corner, a new laptop may be in order and man, have we found a killer deal. The 15.6" ASUS Chromebook CX5 was branded "near-perfect" in Robby's full review and for good reason. The new 11th Gen Tiger Lake Core i3 processor is an absolute beast and most users … [Read more...] about Grab the powerful ASUS Chromebook CX5 for as little as $419 ($150 off)
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Samsung teases Galaxy Chromebook Go with LTE and another surprise feature
Last month, Samsung took the wraps off of the all-new Galaxy Chromebook Go. While there was little fanfare around the announcement, the response from our readers tells me that the hype over this 14" budget-friendly Chromebook is real. With its muted silver chassis and starkly contrasting black … [Read more...] about Samsung teases Galaxy Chromebook Go with LTE and another surprise feature
Google is doing a double-take on its FLoC timeline and will split rollout into two phases
Google's Federated Learning of Cohorts - or FLoC - is a transition the company is making to move away from third-party cookies in its browser and towards an approach that groups individuals together based on different interest groups for advertising as opposed to targeting them specifically. Upon … [Read more...] about Google is doing a double-take on its FLoC timeline and will split rollout into two phases
You’ll soon be able to change your Chromebook’s name so it’s easier to identify
A hostname is used to distinguish devices within a local network. Not only that, but computers can be located by others this way, and can interface with them through a network. You've long since been able to change your hostname on other operating systems, and for those who don't use their devices … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to change your Chromebook’s name so it’s easier to identify
Google is factory resetting its Wear OS efforts, details upgrade eligibility and devices
Over on the Wear OS by Google Help center, a community manager detailed what Wear OS 3, the company's big upgrade to its struggling smartwatch operating system, will mean for users. We heard back in May that a new version of the OS would be released, but we had not heard details on exactly when or … [Read more...] about Google is factory resetting its Wear OS efforts, details upgrade eligibility and devices
The Chrome Cast 122: ASUS is back in the premium Chromebook game
This week on The Chrome Cast, we discuss Google's latest Chrome OS update bugs, how to fix them, and why in the end these bugs aren't nearly as big of a deal on Chrome OS as they are on competing operating systems. For the second half of the show, we dig into all the new hardware on the way from … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 122: ASUS is back in the premium Chromebook game
Spam, block, delete – Google’s solution to Drive file sharing abuse is practical but short term
Over the past few years, users have been receiving spam in Google Drive - files that are shared with them that they didn't ask for from people they don't know. Until now, the company hasn't really had a solution to this, but now, it's implementing something that should help cut down on the abuse - … [Read more...] about Spam, block, delete – Google’s solution to Drive file sharing abuse is practical but short term
Chrome’s Dino game gets an Olympic-themed overhaul
If you use Chrome or Chrome OS, you're likely no stranger to the built-in Dino game that greets you when your connection to the wider internet is busted. Whether its a downed router, a pre-connection hiccup, or on purpose, the Dino game in Chrome has been a constant time-killing companion for years … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Dino game gets an Olympic-themed overhaul
Verizon offers free Samsung Chromebook to new Fios customers
If you live in one of a few select cities and you've been shopping around for a new internet provider, Verizon may have a deal for you. The country's largest mobile provider is offering some freebies when you make the switch to its high-speed fiber-optic network known as Fios. From now until … [Read more...] about Verizon offers free Samsung Chromebook to new Fios customers
Get 3 free months of HBO Max when you buy a Chromecast with Google TV
Google's new Chromecast with Google TV needs no introduction at this point. Practically everyone has heard of it or owns it and it's quickly become an immensely popular successor to the company's previous dongle. Not long ago, a Netflix bundle that included the device and 6 months of the streaming … [Read more...] about Get 3 free months of HBO Max when you buy a Chromecast with Google TV
Stadia is preparing to let you use your phone as a game controller on Android TV devices
In addition to being able to use third-party game controllers on your TV with Stadia to play your favorite titles, Google's game streaming platform is now adding the option to connect up your phone as a controller for Android TV users, according to 9to5Google's latest APK teardown of the app. With … [Read more...] about Stadia is preparing to let you use your phone as a game controller on Android TV devices
ARM and NVIDIA Gaming Chromebooks are in the works
One day soon we will see serious Arm gaming Chromebooks. With realistic ray-traced graphics. Rendered on a NVIDIA graphics card. Pinch me, I must be dreaming! A few months ago, our very own Gabriel Brangers reported on an official announcement from NVIDIA about them combining an Arm CPU with an … [Read more...] about ARM and NVIDIA Gaming Chromebooks are in the works
