Google's Chrome Experiments are among some of the best and most creative instances where we see the open web at its strongest. Particularly in the Google Arts and Culture scene, they've placed a lot into crafting unique experiences that you can enjoy just by clicking on a link. Their latest … [Read more...] about Try out Google’s strangely mesmerizing Blob Opera – and don’t say I never got you anything for Christmas
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Zoom wants to build its own ecosystem of apps for email, calendar, and messaging because why not?
Any company that gets big enough and amasses enough users always ends up wanting to build their own ecosystem. It's understandable, because having everything tie in for users in a way that's cohesive is desirable, and let's be honest - it's just a natural progression of a company's growth, I think. … [Read more...] about Zoom wants to build its own ecosystem of apps for email, calendar, and messaging because why not?
New Chromecast? How to stream Wonder Woman 1984 free on Christmas Day
Well, this bizarre trainwreck of a year that we call 2020 will soon be coming to an end. Here's to hoping that 2021 will get started off on the right foot and that the recovery of the masses will be swift and sweet as we do our best to put the bad behind us. On the bright side, tomorrow morning many … [Read more...] about New Chromecast? How to stream Wonder Woman 1984 free on Christmas Day
New Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 leak reveals battery gains, processor, and more
Another day, another Galaxy Chromebook 2 leak. This one comes hot on the heals of the press renders that just showed themselves less than two days ago, but it comes with far more info about Samsung's new addition to the Galaxy Chromebook lineup. Included in this press slide is a bit more … [Read more...] about New Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 leak reveals battery gains, processor, and more
Chrome OS adds “now playing” ticker to lock screen
As I mentioned yesterday, the Chrome OS developer team is putting in some serious work on updating the overall UI of the Chrome operating system and recent updates to the Canary channel have surfaced a treasure trove of goodies for us to unearth. I'm still trying to get some more details on the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS adds “now playing” ticker to lock screen
Get a fresh start for the new year by cleaning and managing your cloud storage with Unclouded
This isn't a sponsored article, but I did want to take a bit of time out of the day to share something really cool with you all. By the end of each year, I start to think about all of the garbage I've collected in the cloud throughout it in an effort to clean it up so that my new year feels like a … [Read more...] about Get a fresh start for the new year by cleaning and managing your cloud storage with Unclouded
Adobe Flash will officially be dead next week – here’s what Chromebook owners need to know
It's common to worry about whether or not the death of Adobe Flash will affect you and your Chromebook experience. When I worked in stores, I got the question almost weekly. As of December 31, 2020 - just a week from now - a web technology that's been around for two decades is meeting its maker. … [Read more...] about Adobe Flash will officially be dead next week – here’s what Chromebook owners need to know
[UPDATE: VIDEO] How to control your TV with the new Chromecast remote
For a variety of reasons, if you picked up a new Chromecast with Google TV you may have skipped out on setting up the TV controls during your initial out of box experience. I know I did initially (we unboxed and set up on camera, so I bypassed that part) and had to figure out how to go back and get … [Read more...] about [UPDATE: VIDEO] How to control your TV with the new Chromecast remote
Check out this massive Square Enix Christmas sale and other high-quality Google Play game discounts
Oh yes, it's that time again! Every now and then, Square Enix drops bombshell deals and I always encourage people to scoop them up before they end. They're so well known for timeless, high-quality content that it would almost be a shame for any self-respecting roleplaying game fan to pass them up. … [Read more...] about Check out this massive Square Enix Christmas sale and other high-quality Google Play game discounts
‘Woomax’ and ‘Delbin’ look to be upcoming ASUS flagship Chromebooks
While we expect to find out more specifics in the coming weeks at CES 2021 - virtually, of course - it looks like we might be in for at least two flagship-level ASUS Chromebooks in the early parts of 2021 in the form of 'Woomax' and 'Delbin'. In the event you are unaware, Chromebooks come with code … [Read more...] about ‘Woomax’ and ‘Delbin’ look to be upcoming ASUS flagship Chromebooks
Take $50 off the 128GB 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook 4+
Samsung's latest budget-friendly Chromebook isn't going to win any awards for premium features or performance but the fact remains that low-cost Chrome OS devices are highly sought after. Samsung's Gemini Lake-powered Chromebook 4 and 4+ offer one of the better overall experiences, when we're … [Read more...] about Take $50 off the 128GB 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook 4+
Google Photos lets you have your Nickelback, but not your quarter back
There are two kinds of people in this world - those that love Nickelback and those that hate them. Regardless of which camp you fall in - and we're only silently judging - it's hard to deny that they've been an influential part of rock history. Now, Google Photos has partnered them for a promotional … [Read more...] about Google Photos lets you have your Nickelback, but not your quarter back
