Developers from healthcare organizations, government agencies, and organizations authorized by public health authorities to distribute COVID vaccines and tests officially gained access to an updated Passes API this past week. This will allow them to begin creating a digital version of vaccine and … [Read more...] about Android devices now have the ability to store digital COVID vaccination cards when they arrive
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Pick up this Lenovo USI pen for your Chromebook for only $26
USI pens are awesome. As the name infers, the Universal Stylus Initiative means your pen will work exactly the same no matter which compatible device you happen to be using. Some USI pens offer some additional features such as barrel buttons that perform specific functions. Some models are … [Read more...] about Pick up this Lenovo USI pen for your Chromebook for only $26
Tested: Intel’s Jasper Lake delivers big performance gains for affordable Chromebooks
It hit me just yesterday that we've been previously unable to share performance numbers on the one Jasper Lake Chromebook we have in the office right now. The Acer Chromebook 317 is a monster device in numerous ways, but hiding inside that massive 17-inch chassis is the first Japser Lake Intel chip … [Read more...] about Tested: Intel’s Jasper Lake delivers big performance gains for affordable Chromebooks
How to install Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor on a Chromebook
Respondus is a company that creates products that allow schools to deliver online assessments to their students while ensuring the integrity of the results by wrapping the test environment in a learning management system. It's become known as the "gold standard" for securing online exams in … [Read more...] about How to install Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor on a Chromebook
AT&T subscribers can score 6 months of Stadia Pro and a $20 gaming bundle
The future of Stadia and the strategy behind its roadmap still eludes me but whatever the plan, Google appears to be pulling out all the stops to get the streaming service in front of more users with every passing day. General users can claim a month of Stadia Pro on the platform's website at any … [Read more...] about AT&T subscribers can score 6 months of Stadia Pro and a $20 gaming bundle
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is now available on Stadia with excellent action RPG combat
Fans of the Ys series can now pick up Ys IX: Monstrum Nox on the Stadia Store for more action RPG goodness! For those unfamiliar, Ys is a long-running action RPG developed by Nihon Falcom that began in 1987 alongside series like Star Ocean, Final Fantasy, and the Tales Of series' and chronicles a … [Read more...] about Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is now available on Stadia with excellent action RPG combat
The 10th Gen HP Chromebook x360 14c is $200 off with free GeForce now and controller
HP's latest entry into the Chromebook space is a solid choice at $699 with just enough upgrades over the previous iteration to condone the modest price bump of $70. Not only do you get the significantly more powerful 11th Gen Tiger Lake Core i3, but HP also did us a solid and doubled the storage to … [Read more...] about The 10th Gen HP Chromebook x360 14c is $200 off with free GeForce now and controller
ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
We now have one of two of ASUS' new MediaTek-powered Chromebooks in the office in the form of the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3. We're still patiently waiting on our review unit of the detachable CM3 tablet by ASUS, but this 12-inch 3:2 convertible is definitely a close relative to that more … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Chrome’s New Tab Page modules testing drag and drop capabilities for some reason
Chrome Cart - Google's early initiative to integrate Google Shopping content into your browser's new tab page has expanded quite a bit since the company began toying with the idea. Not only did it also gain Recipe cards, but Google Tasks and Drive modules as well. Now, according to a new Chrome … [Read more...] about Chrome’s New Tab Page modules testing drag and drop capabilities for some reason
Get 1 year of GeForce NOW free with a controller when you buy a Chromebook at Best Buy
This morning, Best Buy ignited an insane deal that you can go and pick up right now - Anyone who buys a Chromebook valued at $299 or more can pick up a free SteelSeries Stratus Duo controller at no additional cost. However, that's not all - the biggest news here is that you'll also get a full year … [Read more...] about Get 1 year of GeForce NOW free with a controller when you buy a Chromebook at Best Buy
Chrome OS 91 busted? You’re not alone
If you recently updated to the latest version of Chrome OS 91 and you're experiencing some unsettling performance degradation, you are not alone. As first reported by Android Police, users have taken to Reddit and the CR Bug tracker to report devices that are experiencing maxed out CPU usage after … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 91 busted? You’re not alone
Google Chat will now automatically suggest quick sync groups based on your Calendar
Adding to its ability to suggest 1:1 chat groups based on your meetings in Google Calendar, Google Chat will now suggest chat groups based on your Calendar that contain multiple people. It's an expansion of an already useful feature, and Google hopes that by making it more diverse, you and your … [Read more...] about Google Chat will now automatically suggest quick sync groups based on your Calendar
