Since CES 2021 earlier this year, we've been anticipating Samsung's latest flagship, consumer Chromebook in the Galaxy Chromebook 2. With the same Fiesta Red color, pared-back stats and a scaled down pricing structure, Samsung definitely went in a bit of a different direction with this latest … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO]
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You can pick up the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 today at Best Buy
Since Samsung shared that the Galaxy Chromebook 2 would officially launch on March 1st 2021, we've been collectively waiting for it's arrival. With a bit of a different take on the Galaxy Chromebook formula the company laid out with 2020's original take on the premium Chromebook, we've been anxious … [Read more...] about You can pick up the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 today at Best Buy
You can no longer listen to these Disney books on your Nest and Google home devices
One of my son's favorite features of the Nest Hub during bedtime was the ability to say "Hey Google, let's read along with Disney". Upon doing so, he's been able to have Google read with him and play sound effects to the classic Disney stories that we've purchased and keep in his Google Play Books … [Read more...] about You can no longer listen to these Disney books on your Nest and Google home devices
Google Calendar Adds Option for Repeating Out of Office and Split Working Hours
Google Workspace users will soon be getting a couple of very helpful features added to Google Calendar - the ability to add repeating out of office entries and to split their working hours. These new features should come in very handy now that the pandemic has forced many to work remotely and get … [Read more...] about Google Calendar Adds Option for Repeating Out of Office and Split Working Hours
[U] Stadia was apparently working with Kojima Productions on a horror game before it was canceled
Update 2/28: A Google representative told GamesRadar that the VGC report we mentioned in the article below was "inaccurate and reported hearsay as fact". Apparently, Google does not "have anything, nor have announced anything, with Kojima or Yu Sazuki." If we learn anything more on this topic, we'll … [Read more...] about [U] Stadia was apparently working with Kojima Productions on a horror game before it was canceled
The Chrome Cast 101: Google SVP’s tweet stokes the Chromebook hardware flame
This week on The Chrome Cast, we start our conversation out by highlighting the very-excellent Simplify Gmail Chrome extension that just hit version 2.0. We reported on this earlier in the week and many, many people seemed very interested in the service and we get into a few of the reasons why this … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 101: Google SVP’s tweet stokes the Chromebook hardware flame
Youtube TV hits another home run by adding support for MLB.TV
If you're a Youtube TV subscriber, you'll probably have noticed that there are plenty of additional services being added in a la carte over the past year. Just last week, it added the Entertainment Plus package which gives subscribers access to HBO Max, Showtime, and STARZ for just $29.99 per month. … [Read more...] about Youtube TV hits another home run by adding support for MLB.TV
Two new Final Fantasy VII games are coming to “mobile” but Chromebooks can run them too
The success of the original Final Fantasy VII game took the world by storm and paved the way for the Final Fantasy VII Remake to dominate the charts last year. Now, two new games in that universe are coming to "mobile", which means that Chromebook owners will be able to enjoy them so long as Square … [Read more...] about Two new Final Fantasy VII games are coming to “mobile” but Chromebooks can run them too
Google TV takes the ‘smart’ out of Smart TV with new Basic mode
Google TV has taken the world by storm this year - so much so that Google hopes to completely replace Android TV with it over the next two years. TV manufacturers have already begun to work with the tech giant to create hand-crafted experiences just for their devices, and TCL and Sony have already … [Read more...] about Google TV takes the ‘smart’ out of Smart TV with new Basic mode
After feedback, Simplify Gmail v2 has a simple pricing structure that looks great
Simplify Gmail v2 is interesting to many users, it would seem. I posted about the service just a few days ago and the interest has been through the roof. That made me feel a tad bit sad, honestly. I've been using Simplify Gmail for quite some time and only mentioned it in passing in an article … [Read more...] about After feedback, Simplify Gmail v2 has a simple pricing structure that looks great
There’s another detachable Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet in the works
If you can't already tell, I'm pretty enamored by the idea of what 'Coachz' will likely become. Who doesn't get excited by an 11-inch, 3:2, QHD detachable Chromebook with the Snapdragon 7c, a kickstand, and a wireless charging USI stylus that will likely connect via magnets on the outside? OK, so … [Read more...] about There’s another detachable Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet in the works
Chrome OS sharing Hub could bring easier sharing to Chrome and PWAs
The upcoming "nearby sharing" feature for Chrome OS has made its way to the Stable channel, albeit, behind a flag. While the feature appears to be working fairly well, it looks like Chromium developers are looking to give users, even more, sharing options on Chrome OS. The new flag turned up in the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS sharing Hub could bring easier sharing to Chrome and PWAs
