As we roll into the 4th quarter of 2020, many minds are on very serious issues as we continue battling a pandemic and all the other complexities that this year has brought along. Regardless, we all know that holiday shopping is still going to happen, gifts will be given, and tech devices will be … [Read more...] about Acer Store touts multiple sub-$300 Chromebooks back in stock, ready to ship
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The Chrome Cast 84: Acer’s new Snapdragon Chromebook and better Android app support
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're diving into the new ARM-powered Chromebook that Acer just unveiled this week (the Chromebook Spin 513) that just so happens to be running on the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Compute platform. Though this device is still clearly a work in progress, the inclusion of … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 84: Acer’s new Snapdragon Chromebook and better Android app support
Your Google Play Pass deals include 20 new games – Through the Darkest of Times and more
Google has continually increased the value proposition of its app and game subscription service and it's only over these past few months that I've been more excited about it. Google Play Pass offers you over 500 apps and games in an ad-free experience for each entry. It even bundles in all … [Read more...] about Your Google Play Pass deals include 20 new games – Through the Darkest of Times and more
Holiday shopping is officially here with the first-ever sale on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Holiday shopping in 2020 is just as bizarre as everything else that happened this year. Prime Day was late and Black Friday is kicking off weeks ahead of schedule with deal scattered here and there from most major retailers. To kick things off, Best Buy is offering the first-ever discount on the … [Read more...] about Holiday shopping is officially here with the first-ever sale on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
The new Chromecast with Google TV is amazing, but here’s what it can do better
Shortly after I had time to play with Google's new Chromecast with Google TV built-in, I talked about how it was truly the little things that caused it to win me over. Things like a specific feature of the remote and aspects of the live TV feature from Youtube TV, to name a few. While those things … [Read more...] about The new Chromecast with Google TV is amazing, but here’s what it can do better
Are you Chrome OS ready? Google launches testing tool for Enterprise migration
Google is ramping up its efforts to help companies effectively move to Chrome OS and life in the cloud. The recent announcement of Parallels Desktop for Chromebooks will allow enterprise customers to make the shift to the security and flexibility of Chrome OS while still having access to legacy … [Read more...] about Are you Chrome OS ready? Google launches testing tool for Enterprise migration
PUBG Mobile shows app developers are starting to take Chromebooks more seriously
It's no secret that we like to take part in a bit of pew-pew action here at the Chrome Unboxed office via games like PUBG Mobile during our daily lunch breaks. We look at it as a sort of team building exercise where strategy, teamwork, and skill all deftly mix to deliver the prized win: a chicken … [Read more...] about PUBG Mobile shows app developers are starting to take Chromebooks more seriously
Google Fi introduces a new subscription program that is focused on the budget buyer
I've used Google Fi since it launched and I'm pretty happy with it for the most part. That being said, I normally just pay outright for my phones because I hate being locked into an extra contract for the hardware. It looks like Google Fi has started offering a subscription service for those who … [Read more...] about Google Fi introduces a new subscription program that is focused on the budget buyer
Update Now: Google issues patch for a zero-day bug in Chrome and Chrome OS
Chrome and Chrome OS 86 have been out in the world for a couple of weeks now but it appears that the update arrived with a critical weakness. A zero-day vulnerability was discovered that left the browser and the Chrome OS operating system that could result in the corruption of the system's memory. … [Read more...] about Update Now: Google issues patch for a zero-day bug in Chrome and Chrome OS
Google Shopping adds price tracking and insights in preparation for the holidays
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea of a Black Friday event at any store sounds like a complete disaster. Having hundreds of people crammed together, potentially without masks is not how I imagine my ideal holiday. Google doesn't seem to think it's a good idea either, but it will probably … [Read more...] about Google Shopping adds price tracking and insights in preparation for the holidays
How to get 3 free months of GeForce NOW Founders Membership on your Chromebook
One of the fun-yet-oft-forgotten privileges of being a Chromebook owner is the inclusion of perks. These little deals specifically made for Chromebook users can run the gambit from free Google Drive space to deals on sweet games like Doom and Doom 2, so the Chromebook Perks page is always worth … [Read more...] about How to get 3 free months of GeForce NOW Founders Membership on your Chromebook
Stadia closes out their reveal event with Young Souls, a free demo of Immortals: Fenyx Rising, and more
Well, folks, that's it. Stadia just closed off its last day of trailers, reveals, and demos and I've got to say up front that while I'm disappointed to see that no UPlay+ integration (soon to be Ubisoft Connect instead) or Family Sharing was announced, I was a little more impressed with the games … [Read more...] about Stadia closes out their reveal event with Young Souls, a free demo of Immortals: Fenyx Rising, and more
