2020 is coming to an end but due to unforeseen circumstances, the "new normal" appears to be here to stay until further notice. For educators, this means facing the challenges that come along with teaching a full curriculum in a virtual environment. The lesson plans may be the same but the delivery … [Read more...] about 3 awesome (and free) resources for your Google Classroom
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Google Maps turns the Explore tab into a social network for local businesses
A while back, Google Maps had begun allowing businesses near you to post updates about their offerings under the 'updates' tab of their listing. However, unless you intentionally visited them on Maps, you wouldn't see this information. Instead of relying on users to seek out new announcements from … [Read more...] about Google Maps turns the Explore tab into a social network for local businesses
HP Chromebook Elite c1030 unboxing and hands-on [VIDEO]
At this point in 2020, the high-end Chromebook segment has really struggled. Other than a couple enterprise Chromebooks that almost no one should buy outside of corporate deployment, the high end of the Chromebook market has not had a great year. The two flagship consumer Chromebooks up in that … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook Elite c1030 unboxing and hands-on [VIDEO]
These new Chromebook perks should help you explore your creative side
Chromebooks are known for being fast, light-weight productivity machines. Normally, when someone unfamiliar with Chrome OS speaks of them in terms of creativity and design, they're dismissed as completely incapable. While they may not be able to run the full-fledged version of Adobe's Creative … [Read more...] about These new Chromebook perks should help you explore your creative side
Get this $350 Harmon Kardon speaker w/Google Assistant for $99
If you're in the market for a really good Google Assistant smart speaker around the $100 price range, I would normally tell you that the new Nest Audio should be at the top of your list. We love the Nest Audio. The sound quality is so far beyond its predecessor, the Google Home, and its $99 price … [Read more...] about Get this $350 Harmon Kardon speaker w/Google Assistant for $99
Youtube is giving away 3 free months of Premium for the holidays
Did you think that just because Black Friday and Cyber Monday were over that we'd stop bringing you holiday deals? Nope! The Youtube Team announced today on Facebook that they are giving away a free 3 months of Youtube Premium to new subscribers as a wrap up to their Cyber Week deals. Yes, Facebook … [Read more...] about Youtube is giving away 3 free months of Premium for the holidays
A bug report just leaked a Core i7 Tiger Lake Chromebook, likely Acer
ICYMI Just in case you haven't caught up on our expanding YouTube content, Robby just mapped out what the next year will look like when it comes to new Chromebook releases and the landslide of CPU options that will be available. At the time of this publication, we are tracking no less than 70 new … [Read more...] about A bug report just leaked a Core i7 Tiger Lake Chromebook, likely Acer
Google wants to inspire your holiday shopping with this awesome gift guide
Are you looking for holiday gifts for your loved ones, but aren't really sure what to get them? There are a ton of widely popular items that will likely be on their wishlist, but if you're unfamiliar with the latest trends, it may be difficult to think them up all on your own - not to mention the … [Read more...] about Google wants to inspire your holiday shopping with this awesome gift guide
New Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is reportedly in the works
As it happens many times, leaks have led to news of a new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook in the works. Most are aware of this year's standout high-end Galaxy Chromebook, it's jaw-dropping looks, and amazing AMOLED display. Held back only by battery woes, this thin, attractive, high-end Chromebook has … [Read more...] about New Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is reportedly in the works
Work is ongoing to make Android 11 app window management far better on Chromebooks
Part of what makes Android apps on Chromebooks a bit frustrating to use is the general jank you can run into when moving things around the screen. From simple resizes to snapping windows to tablet mode conversion, it's no secret that Android apps can get a bit fussy when moving them through the … [Read more...] about Work is ongoing to make Android 11 app window management far better on Chromebooks
[Update: Rolling out] Google Messages to bring message scheduling feature to the masses
Update: Message scheduling is rolling out more widely! Conversation categories have recently started to show up for a select few users of Google's popular Messages app. The feature will soon allow messages to be automatically sorted into labels using AI and machine learning to keep things tidy. … [Read more...] about [Update: Rolling out] Google Messages to bring message scheduling feature to the masses
Get up to $359 off of the massive 4K Lenovo Yoga Chromebook
The Black Friday and Cyber Week deals are quickly winding down but that doesn't mean that you can score a killer deal on a great Chromebook. Comet Lake Chromebooks are at the top of the food chain at the moment but the 8th Gen Kaby Lake models are plenty powerful and still have more than five years … [Read more...] about Get up to $359 off of the massive 4K Lenovo Yoga Chromebook
