Memorial Day has come and gone with little to no Chromebook deals to really speak of but that's okay. We're back with the latest roundup of Chrome OS savings to get you into a new Chromebook and save you a little money. Whether you're looking for your next premium flagship device or just a … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: June 2021 Edition
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Chrome’s ‘Send Tab to Self’ feature finds a new home in the browser so you don’t miss a thing
Spotted by Leopeva64 on Twitter and Reddit, Chrome's Send Tab to Self 2.0 feature now appears to be notifying users of content sent over from other devices via the browser instead of the operating system's native notification delivery system. On Chrome Canary, the dedicated 'devices' icon will … [Read more...] about Chrome’s ‘Send Tab to Self’ feature finds a new home in the browser so you don’t miss a thing
The ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 is now available from Amazon for $329
We have been waiting - rather impatiently - for ASUS to finally release the MediaTek-powered Chromebook Detachable CM3 here in the states. Just this week, listings for both the 64GB and 128GB models popped up on ASUS' storefront but they are still listed as "coming soon" and we still have yet to see … [Read more...] about The ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 is now available from Amazon for $329
Chrome 91 introduces new protections against downloading malicious extensions and files
To continue its war on bad extensions, Google is putting a few new precautions in place as a part of its Enhanced Safe Browsing initiative to ensure that users who visit the Chrome Web Store are only getting extensions that benefit them and respect their privacy. Beginning with Chrome 91, a new … [Read more...] about Chrome 91 introduces new protections against downloading malicious extensions and files
ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Now that we have the ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 review out in the wild, it is time to turn some attention to the Flip CM5 - the all-black, AMD-powered variant that launched alongside it. There's no way to get around the comparisons between these two Chromebooks, so I'm not even going to try. The … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
The Chrome Cast 115: Chrome OS 91 arrives and a foldable Pixel is coming
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by covering down on all the new features available in Chrome and Chrome OS 91. Between updates to the V8 JavaScript engine - dubbed Sparkplug - and the arrival of Nearby Share, version 91 of Chrome OS is a nice, incremental update that should improve … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 115: Chrome OS 91 arrives and a foldable Pixel is coming
Many more Assassin’s Creed games come to Stadia as Ubisoft+ beta expands availability
Ubisoft+ is expanding its beta into Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland. Subscribers in these new countries can get access to tons of the company's titles for just $14.99 USD or €14.99 EUR per month. On top of that, subscribing from directly within the Stadia app … [Read more...] about Many more Assassin’s Creed games come to Stadia as Ubisoft+ beta expands availability
Deal Alert: Grab the Lenovo USI Stylus for your Chromebook for $30
If you've purchased a touchscreen Chromebook in the past year, chances are decent that it may be compatible with the USI stylus platform. Thankfully, we are starting to see more and more pens bearing the Universal Stylus badging and you can score a really good one for less than $50. The great thing … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab the Lenovo USI Stylus for your Chromebook for $30
Google is prepping a foldable device using Samsung’s Ultra-Thin Glass
It has been a few months since we first heard rumors of a Pixel Fold - a folding screen phone with Google's software on the inside - and the internet has been pretty quiet about it since. Jon Prosser was the first to give us a bit of info on the upcoming device, simply proclaiming that the device … [Read more...] about Google is prepping a foldable device using Samsung’s Ultra-Thin Glass
Chrome OS 91 feature highlight: Nearby Share is fantastic [VIDEO]
You can already read all about Chrome OS 91 and all the devices currently getting it (and those who aren't just yet), but we wanted to highlight a few of these new features on video as we do each time a new version of the OS becomes available. While Chrome OS 91 isn't a major overhaul, it does … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 91 feature highlight: Nearby Share is fantastic [VIDEO]
HP debuts first-ever “Works with Chromebook” desktop monitor
Last week, 9to5Google shared an interesting bit of news concerning a new monitor from HP that would carry the "Works with Chromebook" certification. The information reportedly came from a consumer-facing email that HP pushed out to select users but a quick search of the web revealed that the new … [Read more...] about HP debuts first-ever “Works with Chromebook” desktop monitor
Google Sheets adds a dedicated sidebar for reviewing and replying to comments
A new icon found at the top-right of a Google Sheet will now pull up a dedicated sidebar where you can review comments and conversation threads. It also has a filter section where you can find the most relevant comments for getting your work done when there is a lot going on in a document with many … [Read more...] about Google Sheets adds a dedicated sidebar for reviewing and replying to comments
