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
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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
Chrome will soon let you perform a ‘Privacy review’ similar to its ‘Safety check’
First spotted by Dinsan over at Chrome Story, Chrome Canary will soon have a new developer flag for enabling what's called 'Privacy Review'. Once toggled, it shows a new subpage in the Chrome settings area that lets you step through each privacy setting provided so that you can stay up to snuff on … [Read more...] about Chrome will soon let you perform a ‘Privacy review’ similar to its ‘Safety check’
Chromebook notifications to be reworked with intelligent grouping and new UI
Chrome OS notifications take a shotgun approach to information delivery. To this day, it's still using the old school Android-style setup where every single notification card is from an individual source - no grouping, no AI or machine learning implemented to make visually digesting the information … [Read more...] about Chromebook notifications to be reworked with intelligent grouping and new UI
Finally, YouTube on Chromecast with Google TV lets you control playback speed
Over the past few months, I've become a golf addict again. I say again because its been 15 years or so since I last played more than a few rounds of golf per year. Spurred on by my son's newfound interest in one of my favorite sports, I've gone all-in and spend quite a bit of time these days … [Read more...] about Finally, YouTube on Chromecast with Google TV lets you control playback speed
Google Duplex expands its usefulness by letting you book restaurants on your Nest Hub
Duplex is Google's mesmerizing, yet terrifying Artificial intelligence software that not only transcribes books, but sets haircut appointments, automatically changes your Chrome passwords for you in a single click, and more. It was first shown off a few years ago, and since then, Google has a mind … [Read more...] about Google Duplex expands its usefulness by letting you book restaurants on your Nest Hub
CTL launches a monster Chromebox with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage
I've spilled quite a bit of digital ink pleading the case for Chromeboxes and still believe that the tiny mini PC form-factor has way more potential than it is given credit for. Whether you need a budget-friendly desktop for your home office or you're deploying a fleet of high-powered devices for … [Read more...] about CTL launches a monster Chromebox with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage
Google Meet’s video backgrounds begin rolling out to web and mobile
In addition to swapping your background with a static image - something Google Meet could already do for some time now - the video backgrounds the company previously announced are finally beginning to roll out. Over the next week, Chrome users running M87 or later who are set up with a Rapid Release … [Read more...] about Google Meet’s video backgrounds begin rolling out to web and mobile
What’s new in Chrome OS Canary 93
Chrome OS 91 has officially arrived for most eligible Chromebooks and with it, a handful of cool new features. Most notably, Nearby Share is now available to Chrome OS users and transferring files to and from your device with other users is easier than ever. In case you missed it, here's a quick … [Read more...] about What’s new in Chrome OS Canary 93
How to wipe a Chromebook (A.K.A – Powerwash) and return it to factory settings
For various reasons, we all need to reset our devices from time to time. You may be handing your Chromebook off to someone else for an extended period, returning your Chromebook, or simply looking for a completely fresh start. Regardless of the intent, I'm here to tell you that doing this on a … [Read more...] about How to wipe a Chromebook (A.K.A – Powerwash) and return it to factory settings
Don’t miss this huge deal on the fastest Chromebook you can buy right now
It's no secret that I really, really love the ASUS Chromebook CX5. From the sweet white-on-black exterior to the screaming-fast internals, there aren't too many downsides with this Chromebook. Sure, it's a tad bit large and a little heavy (that's just part of owning a 15.6-inch laptop), but the … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this huge deal on the fastest Chromebook you can buy right now
