With so many children and students picking up Chromebooks these last few months, I wanted to take some time to highlight something important. Google has an awesome initiative for helping kids be safe, confident explorers of the online world. Through Be Internet Awesome, they seek to educate children … [Read more...] about Be Internet Awesome! Interland is a fun game that teaches your kids about online safety
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Nearby Share fully functional in latest Chrome OS Canary build
It has barely been two months since Google formally announced Android's Nearby Sharing feature that allows users to quickly share files via Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, WebRTC, and peer-to-peer Wi-Fi between Android devices. This feature is pretty much Android's answer to Apple's AirDrop For a few weeks … [Read more...] about Nearby Share fully functional in latest Chrome OS Canary build
Lenovo’s Essential Smart Clock w/Google Assistant just arrived at Best Buy
At the end of August, Lenovo announced a variety of new devices, and in the mix was a new addition to the company's smart home lineup. The Lenovo Smart Clock Essential forgoes an interactive display in favor of a smaller, more discrete design than its larger Smart Clock sibling. Like the original … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Essential Smart Clock w/Google Assistant just arrived at Best Buy
The Chrome Web Store could become the ultimate destination for web apps by doing this
Websites are slowly but surely becoming the new software by offering a multitude of functionalities right through your browser. There's no need to download big, bulky packages or to install them. Don't get me wrong - downloadable software has tons of benefits for power users and it will probably be … [Read more...] about The Chrome Web Store could become the ultimate destination for web apps by doing this
One night in a hotel completely sold me on the new Chromecast with Google TV
For personal reasons, I found myself with my family in a nice, comfortable hotel last night. I'll be there tonight as well and I'm already dreading the final few hours of the evening we'll inevitably spend winding down in the room together after a busy day. Why? Don't worry. It's not from the … [Read more...] about One night in a hotel completely sold me on the new Chromecast with Google TV
Deal Alert: Steal this $230 Assistant speaker from Harmon Kardon for $80
We haven't had the pleasure of reviewing Harmon Kardon's Citation One speaker with Google Assistant but some reviewers tout it as a more affordable alternative to the $300 Google Home Max. The only major nits found by most reviewers are the speaker's lack-luster listening abilities when attempting … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Steal this $230 Assistant speaker from Harmon Kardon for $80
[Update: Preorder Live] CTL unveils 10th Gen Comet Lake Chromebox CBx2
We knew that more 10th Gen Intel Comet Lake Chromeboxes would eventually hit the market and it looks like CTL is the next one on the list. This comes on the heels of HP being the first out of the gate with the next generation of Chrome OS desktop devices. CTL, however, is doing what they do best and … [Read more...] about [Update: Preorder Live] CTL unveils 10th Gen Comet Lake Chromebox CBx2
Try these Youtube experiments for a limited time before they disappear
The Youtube team has begun to roll out what are called Youtube Experiments. These features are a glimpse into what the service may or may not offer in the future and are only available to Premium subscribers. There are currently three experiments and one in particular could make using the video … [Read more...] about Try these Youtube experiments for a limited time before they disappear
Nest Audio unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Well, the true successor to the original Google Home smart speaker is officially available from various retailers. It has been a while since we added a new smart speaker to the list of smart devices around the office. So, we went and picked one up. We're going to spend a little time with the new … [Read more...] about Nest Audio unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Here’s what’s new in Chrome 86. Background tab throttling, Focus Highlighting and more
Your Chrome browser on Windows and Mac should be receiving an update shortly which adds some nice polish. Chrome 86 begins rolling out today. Just visit More (three dots menu) > Help > About Google Chrome to check manually. Reset compromised passwords easily You can now click one button in … [Read more...] about Here’s what’s new in Chrome 86. Background tab throttling, Focus Highlighting and more
Google’s new(old) Wifi router quietly shows up at retailers
Google's Launch Night In hardware event has come and gone but one item that was seemingly left off of the list of expected products was the somewhat confusing update to the Google Wifi router. As 9to5Google discovered in late September, Google has been working on some sort of refresh for its … [Read more...] about Google’s new(old) Wifi router quietly shows up at retailers
One of the most powerful Chromebooks available just showed up at Best Buy
Back at CES 2020 (which feels like it was 5 years ago at this point), one of the big Chromebook releases that we were very excited by at the time was the new ASUS Chromebook Flip C436. In every way, this Chromebook looked like the clear successor to the very-popular C434 that came before it and … [Read more...] about One of the most powerful Chromebooks available just showed up at Best Buy
