Google TV is awesome. It could use some changes, but overall, it's proven to be a viable and attractive replacement for Android TV, and TV manufacturers are starting to take notice of the buzz surrounding it. Ever since Google came out with its Chromecast with Google TV built-in, OEMs have been in … [Read more...] about Everyone loves Google TV – TCL joins Sony in adding the popular new interface to its 2021 devices
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Installing Signal for Desktop on your Chromebook (2021 Edition)
Well, it seems that 2021 is shaping up to be the year of "mass exodus" to and from various tech platforms. I'll save the politics for other websites but we are here to help users get the most out of Chromebooks and that has spurred this latest how-to. Thanks in part to a simple, two-word tweet from … [Read more...] about Installing Signal for Desktop on your Chromebook (2021 Edition)
CES 2021: Intel Evo Chromebooks made official at with one Acer model teased
During Intel's 30-minute CES 2021 keynote, the company highlighted quite a few new things we should be on the lookout for in the enterprise, education, and consumer markets. One of the big focus points of the event was the Evo-branded devices that will be hitting shelves this year and some of the … [Read more...] about CES 2021: Intel Evo Chromebooks made official at with one Acer model teased
Run a variety of virtual machines on your Chromebook with Gnome Boxes
Now that Chrome OS is offering an official Windows Desktop via Parallels, Enterprise customers have a fully-supported and very viable way to access legacy applications while still embracing the cloud. That's all fine and well for companies that have the means to purchase high-end Chromebooks along … [Read more...] about Run a variety of virtual machines on your Chromebook with Gnome Boxes
LG’s new TVs will natively offer Stadia and GeForce Now, but not until later this year
As a part of CES, LG has announced that several of its TVs - namely its 2021 lineup of NanoCell, OLED, and QNED devices which launch in the spring - will natively support Google Stadia and GeForce NOW for gaming, but not right away. As much as I love Stadia, it looks like they'll be late to their … [Read more...] about LG’s new TVs will natively offer Stadia and GeForce Now, but not until later this year
Future Google TV remotes may get ‘Watchlist’ buttons thanks to Collections
I know, I know - "Michael needs to stop talking about Google Collections. It's getting a bit ridiculous and he's not really on to anything here", I hear you saying, but Google has been leaning more heavily into the idea of letting users curate content via its new bookmark icon that's been popping up … [Read more...] about Future Google TV remotes may get ‘Watchlist’ buttons thanks to Collections
Take $200 or more off of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
We're hot off of Samsung's official announcement of the Galaxy Chromebook2 and while many shoppers may have their eyes set on the budget-friendly refresh, the original Galaxy may be worth a second look. On last week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we talked a bit about why Samsung's decision to "dumb … [Read more...] about Take $200 or more off of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
You can get the AMD Ryzen 5 Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook and save $170
Lenovo's AMD-powered ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook is officially on the market and available in a number of configurations that range from the entry-level Athlon Gold to the beefy Ryzen 7 3700C. Acer just debuted their first Ryzen-powered Chromebook at the virtual 2021 CES event and we know that the … [Read more...] about You can get the AMD Ryzen 5 Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook and save $170
Google Calendar just moved its search button, possibly hinting at PWA support
If you're using the Google Play version of Google Calendar on your Chromebook, you may notice that your search icon is a lot easier to find now. A new update to the app takes it out of the left side hamburger menu in the app and places it nicely at the top right of your screen. To see this change, … [Read more...] about Google Calendar just moved its search button, possibly hinting at PWA support
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 gets a flashy landing page and pre-order signup
Well, CES 2021 is technically and officially underway today. Though some announcements have already happened, this week should still be full of all sorts of new gadgets and great tech all around. For us here at Chrome Unboxed, a couple of the big announcements we're excited for have already … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 gets a flashy landing page and pre-order signup
Vita Fighters is a fun, gamepad-enabled brawler for your Chromebook that was created by one person
Vita Fighters is being developed for the Playstation Vita and mobile - yep, the Vita ain't dead yet, and there are many people who still believe in its potential. Either way, I installed this game on my Chromebook and ended up having so much fun with it that I thought you all should know about it. … [Read more...] about Vita Fighters is a fun, gamepad-enabled brawler for your Chromebook that was created by one person
Cadbury does something besides Easter – makes your Google Assistant rebel against you
I've heard my whole life the joke that Cadbury - yes, the Easter chocolate company that makes Cadbury Eggs - only ever comes out of hiding during the holiday, so it's odd to see them pop up sometimes during their campaigns. They have a candy bar called '5 Star' that's pretty popular in India right … [Read more...] about Cadbury does something besides Easter – makes your Google Assistant rebel against you
