In an effort to draw more attention to the importance of users controlling their own privacy and data, Google introduced new tools and settings for both at its I/O conference yesterday. While the company sure does have a desire to increase awareness for these features, the constant updates … [Read more...] about New advanced privacy and security controls arrive for your Google account
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New MediaTek MT8192 Chromebooks look to outperform existing Snapdragon 7c devices
We're still early on in the newer ARM-powered Chromebook race with the Snapdragon 7c Chromebooks only just now starting to arrive. Sure, they seem to be a good bit faster than the older MediaTek MT8183 devices already on the market like the Lenovo Chromebook Duet, but in our review of the Acer … [Read more...] about New MediaTek MT8192 Chromebooks look to outperform existing Snapdragon 7c devices
The Tiger Lake HP Chromebook x360 14c is available at Best Buy but you shouldn’t buy it
HP quietly refreshed its popular Chromebook x360 14c a few weeks ago and from the looks of it, the 14" convertible should look and feel just like its 10th Gen Comet Lake predecessor. The two notable changes are the 11th Gen Core i3 processor that is proving itself to be a powerhouse and an upgrade … [Read more...] about The Tiger Lake HP Chromebook x360 14c is available at Best Buy but you shouldn’t buy it
Google’s new Material You design language is coming to Chromebooks, too
While the Google I/O Keynote was chock full of new services, AI progress, and and amazing tech like LaMDA that allows for conversations with Pluto, there were hidden nuggets in there for Chromebook users if you were paying attention for the full 2 hours. One of the biggest consumer-facing sections … [Read more...] about Google’s new Material You design language is coming to Chromebooks, too
Google Workspace introduces Smart Canvas features to radically transform collaboration
Now 15 years old, Google Docs and Sheets have seen a lot of transformation over time that has led them to be the number one choice for collaboration among schools, consumers, and many businesses. During Google I/O, the company announced Smart canvas - a reimagined approach to working with others in … [Read more...] about Google Workspace introduces Smart Canvas features to radically transform collaboration
Google I/O Keynote shows Chromebook Phone Hub getting a great new feature
The first Google I/O 2021 Keynote has wrapped up and there wasn't really a whole lot on offer from a hardware perspective. With a clear focus on AI and services, Google I/O wasn't too concerned with showing off minute, new features on Chrome OS or Android, but one upcoming feature did slip in as … [Read more...] about Google I/O Keynote shows Chromebook Phone Hub getting a great new feature
Avoid these common pitfalls when shopping for an affordable Chromebook
For many of you out there, when it comes time to buy a Chromebook, price is the main thing that informs your ultimate decision. Sure, we can talk about processors and storage and RAM all day long, but at the end of the day, we all know that money talks. If two Chromebooks look … [Read more...] about Avoid these common pitfalls when shopping for an affordable Chromebook
The detachable ASUS Chromebook CM3 has finally surfaced
ASUS has flipped the Chromebook market on its head with its latest flagship, the Chromebook Flip CX5 and while we're still anxiously awaiting the 14" CX9, there are a couple of other devices from ASUS that are still strangely absent from retail shelves. The MediaTek-powered ASUS Chromebook CM3 Flip … [Read more...] about The detachable ASUS Chromebook CM3 has finally surfaced
A new version of Wear OS will be announced during Google I/O today
In just a few hours, during Google's I/O conference, the company will unveil updates to its products and services as well as talk at length about the future roadmap for each. According to the conference website, an update to Wear OS - the company's smartwatch operating system that they've all but … [Read more...] about A new version of Wear OS will be announced during Google I/O today
It’s Google I/O day!! Here’s where you can watch the opening keynote
Well everyone, today is the day! Google I/O is back and it kicks off with the main keynote at 1PM EST today. We've already covered where you can go to watch all of the sessions, demos and other keynotes, but let's be honest: the opening keynote from I/O is always the biggest and the best. We're … [Read more...] about It’s Google I/O day!! Here’s where you can watch the opening keynote
[U: Renders] The Google Pixel 6 & 6 Pro allegedly leak again ahead of tomorrow’s event
Update: According to TechScoreNY on Twitter, these are not official leaks - obviously - and as I predicted are renders created by an artist. Everything I stated below regarding the placement of the phones being face down and such tipped me off. After leaker extraordinaire John Prosser of … [Read more...] about [U: Renders] The Google Pixel 6 & 6 Pro allegedly leak again ahead of tomorrow’s event
OpenShot brings official Linux video editor to Chromebooks
Seeing how the foundation of Chrome Unboxed is built very much on Chrome OS and cloud computing, we are huge fans of the open web and ever-evolving tools that come with the territory. That said, there is one particular area that Chrome OS is still lacking and I'm afraid that we are still a few years … [Read more...] about OpenShot brings official Linux video editor to Chromebooks
