An update to the Chromecast with Google TV is rolling out now to users and it provides some pretty useful fixes for the device. In addition to bug fixes and performance improvements, Google states that advanced video settings will no longer reset after a reboot on some TVs. Additionally, there are … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV gets Stadia support update, but don’t get too excited yet
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Teaching with Jamboard: A new book by Alice Keeler and Kimberly Mattina
Last month, we wrapped up the first-ever Chrome Unboxed EDU Week and the feedback from the community was overwhelming. As we have grown, it has become our bigger goal to expand our content to offer up content and resources for the ever-expanding list of Google-related products and services and EDU … [Read more...] about Teaching with Jamboard: A new book by Alice Keeler and Kimberly Mattina
Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max now have a built-in keyboard for browsing the web by hand
Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max are receiving a pretty useful update with Cast firmware version 1.54 (gradual rollout). The big difference here is that it brings an updated browser experience complete with a keyboard so that you can manually browse the web when needed. It should be mentioned that using … [Read more...] about Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max now have a built-in keyboard for browsing the web by hand
Pixel Buds A-Series: unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
From rumor to reality, the Google Pixel Buds A-Series have arrived here in the office and we're doing what we do with new tech: unboxing them! This is a full-blown unboxing and first impressions, so there are a few answers I don't yet have for many of you out there. Mainly, I can't speak to … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds A-Series: unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
The Intel Evo-certified Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is officially available
Acer recently unveiled the latest iteration of the popular Chromebook Spin 713 and needless to say, it's making all the right moves. The new 13.5" convertible is the first-ever Intel Evo-certified Chrome OS device on the market and it comes rocking a powerful 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake CPU. When … [Read more...] about The Intel Evo-certified Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is officially available
Xbox Game Pass will be available directly from your web browser in just a few weeks
Back in February, we wrote about Xbox Game Pass coming to the web via a public preview. This preview was invite-only for Game Pass Ultimate members. Now, just four months later, the service is opening up to all Ultimate members without needing to be personally sent an email from Microsoft! This … [Read more...] about Xbox Game Pass will be available directly from your web browser in just a few weeks
Update Chrome Now, new Zero-Day Exploit hits Google’s browser
For the sixth time this year, Google has issued an update to the Chrome browser that contains a patch for a known zero-day exploit. The vulnerability was Reported by Sergei Glazunov of Google Project Zero. While little details are available pertaining to the security issue, the changelog points to a … [Read more...] about Update Chrome Now, new Zero-Day Exploit hits Google’s browser
Chromebooks will soon gain the ability to automate dark mode based on a schedule
To reduce eye strain and save battery, Google has long employed a dark mode for Android phones. With the introduction of the same feature for Chrome OS, many early adopters have wondered why the company has yet to allow it to be automatically toggled on or off based on the time of day or night for … [Read more...] about Chromebooks will soon gain the ability to automate dark mode based on a schedule
Sling TV is now fully integrated into Chromecast with Google TV live tab
Since its launch in the fall of 2020, the new Chromecast has been an absolute smash. From adding a real UI to finally introducing a remote to the Chromecast formula, there's no denying the appeal of Google's affordable, useful streaming dongle. Even with all the good things I have to say about … [Read more...] about Sling TV is now fully integrated into Chromecast with Google TV live tab
The MediaTek-powered Detachable Chromebook CM3 is officially available from ASUS
After popping up at a random Amazon storefront (and quickly selling out), ASUS' detachable Chrome OS tablet has officially arrived at the ASUS store. As reported last week, there are two configurations available with the only difference being the storage options. This Chromebook is clearly aimed at … [Read more...] about The MediaTek-powered Detachable Chromebook CM3 is officially available from ASUS
Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Mozilla band together to make extensions safer
This week, W3C announced that it was launching the WebExtensions Community Group (WECG) in collaboration with several of the largest tech corporations. Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla are banding together to achieve better standardization of web extensions. This means that extensions for … [Read more...] about Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Mozilla band together to make extensions safer
Wacom adds Intuos Drawing Tablet to Works with Chromebook lineup
Wacom is the world's number one producer of pen tablets and pen display solutions. As far as graphics tablets go, Wacom is easily the most commonly known household name in this particular space and the company became the first maker to launch a pen tablet that carries the "Works with Chromebook" … [Read more...] about Wacom adds Intuos Drawing Tablet to Works with Chromebook lineup
