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
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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
Parallels videos show off seamless Windows and Chrome OS integration
Parallels, the company responsible for bringing a full Windows desktop experience to Chrome OS, has just released a handful of quick videos highlighting the seamless integration between the two operating systems. Quick history lesson for the uninitiated. For nearly 20 years, Parallels has focused on … [Read more...] about Parallels videos show off seamless Windows and Chrome OS integration
Google Play Music’s not dead yet for everyone, but the end has begun for some
We've known this was coming for quite some time. If you are like me, you've gone through rejecting the idea of moving away to embracing it to rejecting it again several times over. It's been a solid year since Google made it clear that their older (and somewhat beloved) Play Music service would be … [Read more...] about Google Play Music’s not dead yet for everyone, but the end has begun for some
Google’s super secret Collections feature will mean the death of bookmarks one way or another
Bookmarks are dead. Okay, now that I've ruffled a few feathers, allow me to explain myself. Bookmarks aren't necessarily dead, because we still need to store and organize information from around the web, but bookmarks, as we know them, are coming to an end. You see, the human brain is terrible at … [Read more...] about Google’s super secret Collections feature will mean the death of bookmarks one way or another
Nest Hub smart displays are testing the ability to trigger Google Assistant just by standing within range of them
If you have one of Google's smart displays, you may soon be able to invoke the Assistant just by getting close to it. I have to admit, it seems really convenient to not have to constantly say "Hey Google" each time I want to perform an action. Sure, Assistant already has a continued conversation … [Read more...] about Nest Hub smart displays are testing the ability to trigger Google Assistant just by standing within range of them
Don’t miss this not-so-obvious Chromecast remote shortcut to quickly remove apps
Now that the new Chromecast with Google TV is fully rolled out and available online and in stores, there are many of us learning our way around a new UI and Chromecast experience. For those who used Android TV prior, some of the same shortcuts and workarounds are still present, but that group is a … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this not-so-obvious Chromecast remote shortcut to quickly remove apps
