I just wrote a piece earlier today about the standardized nature of the relatively-unchanging Chromebook keyboard. When it comes to consumer-focused Chromebooks, we've had very few changes over the years to the expected layout. Tiny changes in the top row are usually the types of variations we've … [Read more...] about The Chromebook search key could be moving for some future devices
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Holiday shopping is already underway as Prime Days was pushed back to October and many retailers are now ramping up "Early Black Friday" deals to substitute the in-person shopping madness that arrives after Thanksgiving. Whatever you may be shopping for this season, you probably want to get the most … [Read more...] about Save on your favorite tech and enter to win a $100 Visa Gift Card
The pointer stick on Lenovo’s new Chromebook matters more than you think
Since the beginning of my journey with Chrome OS and Chromebooks, there have been a few constants that simply haven't changed very much. At the top of that list is the Chrome OS keyboard and trackpad that have both largely remained unchanged through the years. Sure, we've had a few extra keys on … [Read more...] about The pointer stick on Lenovo’s new Chromebook matters more than you think
The first signs of Dark/Light mode finally arrive in Chrome OS Canary
Nearly two years in the making, the much-discussed and highly-anticipated Dark/Light Mode has finally made it officially arrived in the latest version of Chrome OS Canary. 9to5Google's resident genius Kyle Bradshaw recently got the new Dark Mode flag enabled through some tinkering with the Chrome OS … [Read more...] about The first signs of Dark/Light mode finally arrive in Chrome OS Canary
Chromebook owners can play 11 more Nvidia Geforce Now games as service expands its offerings
GeForce Now is shaping up to make quite the case for cloud gaming. The ability for Chromebook owners to play AAA quality games via the browser using titles they already own from their Steam and the Epic Games libraries is an incredibly unique value proposition. With an ever-expanding library of … [Read more...] about Chromebook owners can play 11 more Nvidia Geforce Now games as service expands its offerings
Why Apple TV will most likely arrive on the new Chromecast with Google TV
We're prepping our full review of the new Chromecast with Google TV and will have it together soon, but there's no way to deny the awesomeness of Google's latest smart TV player. Retaining all the charm and flexibility of the original Chromecast while adding a dedicated UI and remote, the new … [Read more...] about Why Apple TV will most likely arrive on the new Chromecast with Google TV
Deal Alert: Great Chromebooks starting at $149
Prime Day has passed but that doesn't mean it's too late to score a good deal on a great Chromebook. Best Buy's inventory seems to have returned to near-normal levels and this weekend, the retailer is offering discounts on three Chromebooks to fit just about every budget. Whether you're looking for … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Great Chromebooks starting at $149
Deal Alert: Google surprises Chromebook owners with a free three months of Youtube Premium
Chromebook Perks are amazing. Every time we think we have Google figured out for what they will offer new Chromebook owners, they throw something else in the mix. Recently, they've even added a free three months of Stadia Pro so that you can feel what it's like to play 29 high-quality games through … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Google surprises Chromebook owners with a free three months of Youtube Premium
The Chrome Cast 83: ARM is coming for your laptop
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're peeling back the onion a bit to take a deeper look at why the laptop industry's transitions over the ARM-based chips is so important for Chrome OS. While Chromebooks have run fine on both ARM and x86 processors alike for years, it's never quite felt like Google … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 83: ARM is coming for your laptop
Ubisoft is bringing a back catalog of their games to Stadia, likely to make a UPlay+ announcement during upcoming event
Ubisoft is taking a hold of the cloud gaming model and riding with its wave. Just hours ago, the Stadia team announced that they will be bringing eight more Ubisoft titles to their service. Now, 15 Ubisoft games are slated to release between now and the first half of next year! Here is a full … [Read more...] about Ubisoft is bringing a back catalog of their games to Stadia, likely to make a UPlay+ announcement during upcoming event
The Chromebook “Trash Can” emerges in Chrome OS Canary
Less than two weeks ago, Robby discovered a new commit that seeks to bring a proper Trash Can folder to Chrome OS. For long-time Chromebook users, the absence of a trash can may not seem like a big deal at all. Most of us live the cloud-centric life and we keep important files backed up in their … [Read more...] about The Chromebook “Trash Can” emerges in Chrome OS Canary
Google Chat tries to clean up the mess Hangouts left, prepares to go free for everyone next year
Google just made a big announcement regarding Hangouts...I mean Chat which resides inside of G Suite...I mean, Google Workplace.... erm, Workspace. What I mean to say is that in the first half of next year, Google will begin to migrate all regular Hangouts users over to their newly created Google … [Read more...] about Google Chat tries to clean up the mess Hangouts left, prepares to go free for everyone next year
