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
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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
Google Maps reminds you of how many places you couldn’t visit this year due to the pandemic
Google is sending out their annual Map Timeline update via email right now and it's a sad reminder of all of the places you couldn't visit thanks to COVID. To be clear, it actually shows you all of the places you did visit this year, but you'll notice that compared to last year, your timeline is … [Read more...] about Google Maps reminds you of how many places you couldn’t visit this year due to the pandemic
Chromebooks will soon report stylus battery levels
The relationship between Chromebooks and accessories has advanced exponentially over the past couple of years thank, in part, to Google's "Works with Chromebook" initiative. The relatively new branding is a way for peripheral makers to market products such as portable storage, mice, webcams, and … [Read more...] about Chromebooks will soon report stylus battery levels
Watch classic monster movies like ‘Dracula’, ‘The Mummy’, and more for free on Youtube next week
The 'Fear: The Home of Horror' Youtube channel by Universal will be providing special showings of classic horror movies next week, but only for a limited time. Beginning on January 15, 2021, you'll have a chance to feel a bit nostalgic (or educate yourself on the classics) with full-length viewings … [Read more...] about Watch classic monster movies like ‘Dracula’, ‘The Mummy’, and more for free on Youtube next week
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 receives praise from early hands-on reactions
At this point, there is a small group of individuals who've actually spent some hands-on time with the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2. As a matter of fact, there are only 4 total in-person videos about the new Chromebook from Samsung on YouTube at this point. This is obviously due to the … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 receives praise from early hands-on reactions
