It wasn't that long ago that the ASUS Detachable Chromebook CM3 showed up and became the first real competition to the very-popular Lenovo Chromebook Duet. While we still don't know exactly which Chromebook the ASUS CM3 is, I have a strong suspicion that it is 'Kakadu' mainly because that baseboard … [Read more...] about Another MediaTek Chrome OS tablet is coming to battle the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
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The ASUS Chromebook CM3 tablet is headed to Costco for $369
ASUS is being rather tight-lipped about the release date and pricing of its new Chromebook Detachable CM3 tablet. While we may have to wait a bit longer to hear it from horse's mouth, a little birdy told us that the highly-anticipated rival to Lenovo's Chromebook Duet should be arriving on Costco's … [Read more...] about The ASUS Chromebook CM3 tablet is headed to Costco for $369
Kids Profiles for Google TV brings a family-friendly experience and parental controls to the big screen
Just shy of a month ago, we discussed how Chromecast with Google TV was set to receive dedicated 'Kids Profiles' which would transform the living room experience to be safer and more fun for younger viewers. Today, in a Keyword post, Google has officially come forward with further details on how … [Read more...] about Kids Profiles for Google TV brings a family-friendly experience and parental controls to the big screen
Six more Chromebook apps to receive refreshed iconography
We reported in September on a slew of new icon designs coming to Chromebooks in the wake of a system-wide light and dark themes. The device Files app along with Settings, Keyboard Shortcuts, and the Wallpaper picker all received stylish, new graphics with subtle, muted colors. I personally think … [Read more...] about Six more Chromebook apps to receive refreshed iconography
Acer’s Snapdragon 7c Chromebook Spin 513 is now available for purchase in the UK
We've been waiting quite some time for this to show up, but I'm happy to report that as of today, the new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 and it's Snapdragon 7c processor are ready to order - at least for some. For now, the Acer Spin 513 that rocks the yet-unproved Qualcomm ARM processor is now available … [Read more...] about Acer’s Snapdragon 7c Chromebook Spin 513 is now available for purchase in the UK
How to control your Chromebook with only three buttons using Switch Access
The Chromebook team has gone out of its way to make their devices extremely accessible over the years, and it has plenty in the way of new features coming soon. One such feature called Switch Access is already widely available. It allows you to control your entire Chromebook with just three keyboard … [Read more...] about How to control your Chromebook with only three buttons using Switch Access
How to upgrade RAM on the CTL Chromebox CBx2
Earlier this week, I made the case as to why a new Chromebox could be the perfect home PC option for a lot of consumers. Shortly thereafter, I received an email from a reader that was interested in CTL's "Buy and Try" program that offers deeply discounted devices for eligible customers so that they … [Read more...] about How to upgrade RAM on the CTL Chromebox CBx2
[U: Official] New clock face designs now available on Nest Hub devices
Update 3/6/21: In a tweet today, Made by Google officially announced the new clock face designs! A Redditor by the name of cermoe just happened upon some new clock faces for their Lenovo smart clock while digging in its Photo Frame settings. They appear here in Spanish for this particular … [Read more...] about [U: Official] New clock face designs now available on Nest Hub devices
Your Chromebook will soon receive a native emoji picker for text input
Back in my day (yes, I get to say that now), we used to have to Google Search emoji and then copy and paste them into a message (MSN instant messenger anyone?) or save them to our computer and upload them into a chat box as an image instead. Needless to say, we've come a long way and emoji have … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook will soon receive a native emoji picker for text input
The Chrome Cast 102: Early Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 thoughts and 4-week Chrome updates
This week on The Chrome Cast, we start our conversation around the beautiful and slightly-confounding Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2. As I thought when entering my review period with this device, this is a tough Chromebook to review. With such a striking similarity to its predecessor, it is … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 102: Early Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 thoughts and 4-week Chrome updates
DocuSign joins the Chromebook Perks lineup – claim 2 free months now
DocuSign is pretty much the go to service for signing and sending papers electronically these days. It allows you to choose a document that needs to be endorsed, select which individuals should be responsible for doing so, place custom signature and field tags, and send it off. The recipient then … [Read more...] about DocuSign joins the Chromebook Perks lineup – claim 2 free months now
Out with the old, in with the new – Google Pay leaves early access while old experience winds down
The new Google Pay app is an incredible innovation that takes its previous iteration and completely flips it on its head. As we discussed back in November, it was built to effectively try to replace your wallet and has pretty much done so in India where it debuted and gained popularity before coming … [Read more...] about Out with the old, in with the new – Google Pay leaves early access while old experience winds down
