Updates January 15, 2021: According to Android Police, the ACCC has reached out to them to issue a statement on Google's claims regarding the finalization of the Fitbit acquisition. Despite Google placing a large banner across its store welcoming the Fitbit family, investigations are ongoing and … [Read more...] about [Updated: Uh oh.] Google claims it has finalized its acquisition of Fitbit
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All 3 new ASUS Chromebooks get awesome landing pages
With the official announcement of 3 new Chromebooks by ASUS yesterday, we now have a lot more to look at and generally fawn over in the form of 3 new landing pages on ASUS' website for each of their new Chrome OS offerings. Each page is distinct and full of flare, lending even more excitement to … [Read more...] about All 3 new ASUS Chromebooks get awesome landing pages
[U: Now testing] Google wants to turn Youtube into a more successful shopping destination
Update: Youtube has not begun to test this feature. They updated their Features and Experiments page to reflect the following: [January 14, 2021] Testing a new way to shop on YouTube: We’re testing a new way for people to easily discover and purchase products featured in YouTube videos. … [Read more...] about [U: Now testing] Google wants to turn Youtube into a more successful shopping destination
[U: Available] Sweet, coins! Scott Pilgrim vs. The World returns to the face of the earth thanks to Ubisoft
Update: Now available. You can buy Scott Pilgrim vs. The World using the button at the bottom of this article. It costs $14.99 USD or €14.99. Go fight those evil exes! In 2014, the world saw an example of the implications which all-digital games could have. After being delisted from the Xbox … [Read more...] about [U: Available] Sweet, coins! Scott Pilgrim vs. The World returns to the face of the earth thanks to Ubisoft
Deal Alert: The Lenovo Duet is on sale right now, but you’ll have to act fast if you want one
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is one of the most popular tablet-style Chromebooks. It's pretty much uncontested and has little to do with the fact that it's one of the only tablet-style Chromebooks on the market, in my opinion. While that does play into the equation a bit, it has rock-solid performance … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: The Lenovo Duet is on sale right now, but you’ll have to act fast if you want one
Chrome support for MacOS Screen Time is coming
As technology continues to evolve and take more and more of a place in our daily lives, we need tools to help us manage it. Different companies offer different solutions with differing levels of success, but every device maker that attempts to help users manage screen time all have the same goal in … [Read more...] about Chrome support for MacOS Screen Time is coming
UK Deals: £150.00 off of the Core i5/8GB Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
Earlier this week, I received a Facebook message from a reader in the UK who was looking for the best deal on a Chromebook in the €500 - €600 range. I nearly had to admit defeat as most of the premium Chromebooks in the United Kingdom are priced so high that they simply aren't worth considering. … [Read more...] about UK Deals: £150.00 off of the Core i5/8GB Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook
ASUS quietly releases fanless Comet Lake Chromeboxes
Yesterday, ASUS dropped a bombshell with the announcement of not one but two 11th Gen Intel Chromebooks featuring Tiger Lake CPUs and Intel's Xe graphics. With them, the company also debuted its first AMD Ryzen Chromebook with a unique look that sets it apart from any Chromebook we've ever seen. … [Read more...] about ASUS quietly releases fanless Comet Lake Chromeboxes
CES 2021: Hands-on with the Acer’s Ryzen-powered Chromebook Spin 514
Day 3 of CES 2021 and we have a little surprise for you thanks to a little package that Acer sent our way. Alongside the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook2, the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 is the second Chrome OS device to come out of this year's virtual tech event and we have our hands on a pre-production … [Read more...] about CES 2021: Hands-on with the Acer’s Ryzen-powered Chromebook Spin 514
ASUS unveils 3 new Chromebooks at CES 2021 with Intel Evo and AMD on board
Just when you thought CES 2021 wasn't delivering too much on the Chromebook front, ASUS shows up and blows down the doors with not one, not two, but three new Chromebooks for the upcoming year. Two of them are rocking the latest 11th-gen Tiger Lake processors from Intel and the other is a first … [Read more...] about ASUS unveils 3 new Chromebooks at CES 2021 with Intel Evo and AMD on board
Nest Hubs and Assistant-enabled speakers are receiving a Guest Mode
We've heard rumors of a Guest Mode on Nest Hub and assistant speakers for some time now, but it had yet to materialize. Today, Google announced that it was, in fact, a real thing and it's already becoming available. Guest Mode allows other people in your home - be they family members or just friends … [Read more...] about Nest Hubs and Assistant-enabled speakers are receiving a Guest Mode
How to install the newest version of Firefox on your Chromebook (2021)
Consumers love options. It's just a fact and it's what makes our buying decisions as unique and diverse as we are. For Chromebook users, the Google ecosystem is likely the first stop when it comes to finding and using applications on Chrome OS. That said, a little variety is nice and there are some … [Read more...] about How to install the newest version of Firefox on your Chromebook (2021)
