As we round out 2020 and begin looking to 2021, we're in a very interesting time in the Chromebook story. Coming up on 10 years of existence, Chromebooks have hit a stride that I only dreamed of a few years ago. Back then, getting one 'nice' Chromebook in any 6 month period was cause for … [Read more...] about Why 90hz or 120hz displays on Chromebooks would be awesome
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Gmail introduces new smart feature and personalization settings
Gmail is home to many 'smart features' which help you get to zero inbox quickly. These machine learning and AI innovations created by Google - like Tabbed inbox, Smart Compose, Smart Reply and spam, phishing, and malware protection - help you focus on what matters so you can get back to your day. In … [Read more...] about Gmail introduces new smart feature and personalization settings
Finally – The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is on sale for $549
This month-long version of Black Friday means deals are coming and going fast enough to make your head spin. While I'm sure that we're in store for more significant Chromebook deals as the actual Black Friday draws near, one particular device has gone on sale today that you may want to consider. … [Read more...] about Finally – The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is on sale for $549
Stadia adds player profile pages with useful features, but no vanity URLs
Stadia gamers now have a dedicated profile page featuring a number of the platform's most useful features. To visit it, just click on your profile image at the top right of the website and click on the larger version of the image that pops up. Once there, you will see your username, status, games, … [Read more...] about Stadia adds player profile pages with useful features, but no vanity URLs
ASUS joins the fray with a new Comet Lake Chromebox
Intel's 11th Gen Tiger Lake CPUs could very well usher in the next monumental evolution of Chrome OS but the current 10th Gen Comet Lake Chrome OS devices are where it's at and that's perfectly fine. Until Chrome OS and its companion operating systems, Linux and Android can fully leverage GPU … [Read more...] about ASUS joins the fray with a new Comet Lake Chromebox
You can now pin Google Chat messages in Gmail on the web
Within the next two weeks, Google Workspace users will be able to pin Google Chat messages in Gmail. By clicking the three dots 'more' menu on a message in the left-hand side panel of Gmail, you'll soon see the option. Pinning will keep the message at the top of your list, even if other … [Read more...] about You can now pin Google Chat messages in Gmail on the web
Chromebook growth explodes in Q3 2020 as Google shapes the future of computing
Since the pandemic began and because of it, it's been tricky to find many Chromebooks in stores for quite some time now. According to a report by Canalys analyzing the total PC market growth (including tablets) for this year, Chromebook shipments have grown by 122% at a total of 9.4 million units in … [Read more...] about Chromebook growth explodes in Q3 2020 as Google shapes the future of computing
How to control your Chromecast with Google TV if you’ve lost your remote
One of the biggest gripes surrounding the Chromecast over the years has clearly been the lack of a remote. While Amazon, Roku and Apple were all pushing smart, connected streaming solutions that had an interface and remote, Google was finding a different success in the simplicity of the Chromecast … [Read more...] about How to control your Chromecast with Google TV if you’ve lost your remote
3 Lenovo smart devices with Google Assistant under $60
I told you I'd be back and here I am for round two of today's early Black Friday deals. Today, we found some serious discounts on our three favorite Google Assistant smart devices from Lenovo. Regardless of your budget or personal needs, there is a device on this list for just about everyone and you … [Read more...] about 3 Lenovo smart devices with Google Assistant under $60
50 incredible Google Arts & Culture experiences you can try as Expeditions shuts down
Educators love Google Expeditions - it lets them take their students on virtual field trips across the world and through time right from their classrooms by way of virtual reality. They can experience different cultures and learn about history in a magical way and it's been a tool that's transformed … [Read more...] about 50 incredible Google Arts & Culture experiences you can try as Expeditions shuts down
The Chrome Cast 87: ARM, MediaTek, Apple M1, and Chromebooks
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're talking about ARM yet again. There's a reason we find ourselves in this lane week in and week out, and it is because ARM is finally emerging in the market as a viable counterpart to Intel's desktop dominance. We see this more clearly than ever with both the … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 87: ARM, MediaTek, Apple M1, and Chromebooks
Deal Alert: Dead Cells is dirt cheap on the Google Play Store right now and it’s worth every penny
The popular 'roguevania' from publisher Playdigious is on sale on the Google Play Store right now for just $5.99 and for that price alone, you get over 30 hours of gameplay! For those of you who didn't get it for free as a Chromebook perk a few months ago, now is the best time to grab the game and … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Dead Cells is dirt cheap on the Google Play Store right now and it’s worth every penny
