My son is a big fan of playing games like Mad Libs and Lucky Trivia on our Nest Hub. Funny enough, he actually discovered them for himself thanks to Google's efforts to put them in the spotlight for families over the past year. While we haven't seen many new games as of late, however, I was recently … [Read more...] about Magic Word is a new word puzzle game for smart displays that uses GIFs as clues
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Latest Chrome update places privacy and security at your fingertips
Today is the day that Google has scheduled the next milestone release of the Chrome browser for desktop. While we haven't seen Chrome 92 on our non-Chromebook devices as of yet, I suspect that the update will begin rolling out to users as the day progresses. With this update, Google is bringing more … [Read more...] about Latest Chrome update places privacy and security at your fingertips
Android TV resembles Google TV even more with its latest update
Android TV has slowly begun morphing into something that more closely resembles Google TV over the past few months. Google has previously stated that its intention is to phase out the Android TV interface over the next two years across all devices, so this is not unexpected. Just a few weeks ago, it … [Read more...] about Android TV resembles Google TV even more with its latest update
Chromebook Dark Mode Scheduler gains ‘sunset to sunrise’ and ‘custom’ options
Last month, Android Police uncovered evidence we discussed that Google was looking to implement a scheduler for dark mode into Chrome OS that would see the user's theme automatically change appropriately during the day or night. Now, 9to5Google has discovered direct verbiage regarding this upcoming … [Read more...] about Chromebook Dark Mode Scheduler gains ‘sunset to sunrise’ and ‘custom’ options
Don’t take that update! Latest Chrome OS version locks users out of Chromebooks
It has been less than a week since Google re-rolled out version 91.0.4472.147 of Chrome OS. When the incremental version was initially released, it contained a CPU-crippling bug that left many devices all but useless with processing power maxed out at 100% for no explicable reason. As critical as … [Read more...] about Don’t take that update! Latest Chrome OS version locks users out of Chromebooks
Google Chat to replace Hangouts for Workspace users this August
On August 16, 2021, Google is going to be swapping Workspace users over automatically from "Chat and classic Hangouts" to "Chat preferred" unless organizations opt-out. This means that the next phase in the company's shutdown of classic Google Hangouts is going to be in full effect before the end of … [Read more...] about Google Chat to replace Hangouts for Workspace users this August
Back to School Chromebook deals are here!
It's hard to believe but it's that time of year again. The back-to-school shopping season is upon us and the return to the classroom is right around the corner for many students. That means that it is time for some Chromebook deals and Best Buy has dropped a few that can save you up to $200 on a new … [Read more...] about Back to School Chromebook deals are here!
Google Tasks comes to more Workspace tiers to increase user productivity
Over the next week, Google will continue to roll out access to its popular (and awesome) Google Tasks service to Workspace Essentials and Workspace Enterprise customers with no extra hit to their wallet. Tasks will be enabled by default for everyone within these two new tiers, and there is nothing … [Read more...] about Google Tasks comes to more Workspace tiers to increase user productivity
More confirmation that HP is making the Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet ‘Coachz’
If you've spent any time at all here at Chrome Unboxed, you've likely read all about 'Coachz'. This upcoming device sports an absolute litany of features, with the highlight being a detachable form factor and Snapdragon 7c processor inside. Addtionally, 'Coachz' will come with a 3:2 high-res … [Read more...] about More confirmation that HP is making the Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet ‘Coachz’
Your Chromebook is getting a new emoji picker this month and 992 new emoji later this year
Later this month, Google will be releasing a shiny, new emoji picker for Chromebook users in alignment with its release on Android 12, Gmail, and Youtube. Many very well-known emoji are also being updated to be more inclusive and diverse in light of World Emoji Day. There are currently over 3,521 … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook is getting a new emoji picker this month and 992 new emoji later this year
Lenovo’s Core i3 Tiger Lake Flex 5i Chromebook is now available
Last month, Lenovo unveiled its latest Chrome OS devices powered by Intel's 11th Gen Tiger Lake CPUs. While we were surprised by the all-new 14" Chromebook 5i, we knew that a refreshed version of the popular Chromebook Flex 5 would be in the mix. Just recently, the Pentium version of the new Flex 5i … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Core i3 Tiger Lake Flex 5i Chromebook is now available
Chrome OS may receive a new two-tone window design with rounded corners
Hot off of the heels of Windows 11 with its shiny, new, rounded window corners, Chrome OS now seems to be testing a similar user experience. Over the past few weeks, I've encountered two separate instances where a new look appeared for my Chromebook's windows which had not only rounded corners, but … [Read more...] about Chrome OS may receive a new two-tone window design with rounded corners
