It has been nearly ten months since we uncovered evidence that developers were working on new Chromeboxes based on the 10th Gen Intel Comet Lake family of processors. We are currently tracking no less than three Comet Lake Chromeboxes in development but we've yet to see or hear anything from OEMs … [Read more...] about First-ever Comet Lake Chromebox leaks in HP spec sheet
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New abilities are coming for Chromebook stylus buttons
As we've watched USI pens become more standard in 2020 and finally started seeing some of them actually begin shipping, it is beginning to feel like we'll have a ton of Chromebooks in the next generation that will have pen support baked in. As we've already reported, those devices will all have to … [Read more...] about New abilities are coming for Chromebook stylus buttons
Chromebook Gaming usage explodes as Google paves the way with new certified gamepads and more
"Chromebook" and "Gaming" in the same sentence? Not long ago, the idea of gaming on a Chromebook seemed like a completely foreign concept. Their approach to computing began as a way to simplify a user's access to and consumption of content. Because of this, they weren't really built with gaming … [Read more...] about Chromebook Gaming usage explodes as Google paves the way with new certified gamepads and more
Gaming on Chromebooks grows by 3X and Google is shining a big spotlight on it
Chromebooks and gaming weren't two words you used to be able to put into a single sentence with a straight face. Apart from a few less-than-stellar web games, Chromebooks just didn't have the ability to deliver any real sort of gaming experience until Android apps showed up. Even then, the … [Read more...] about Gaming on Chromebooks grows by 3X and Google is shining a big spotlight on it
Boom! Stadia’s Premiere Edition bundle is now available from Best Buy
Earlier this week, Google and Best Buy quietly teamed up to bring the Stadia streaming game service to retail stores. Best Buy didn't list an official launch date for the Clearly White controller and Chromecast Ultra but it appears that the wait was a short one. I checked this morning and the Stadia … [Read more...] about Boom! Stadia’s Premiere Edition bundle is now available from Best Buy
First Look: New Chrome OS “Holding Space” feature in action
Our pal Dinsan over at Chrome Story recently discovered a new feature that's headed to Chrome OS called "Holding Space." According to the commit, this feature will give users quick access to recent screenshots and downloads via a quick menu that will reside on the Chrome OS shelf. Enables quick … [Read more...] about First Look: New Chrome OS “Holding Space” feature in action
Another next-gen MediaTek ARM Chromebook begins development
It's been quite some time since we've talked about 'Asurada' and what we expect from it. Developed as the main platform for MediaTek's mysterious MT8192 chipset, we've seen plenty of movement on the board's overall development, but very little in the way of 'Asurada' spreading its wings and being … [Read more...] about Another next-gen MediaTek ARM Chromebook begins development
Turn the web into an audio book on iPhone with this new Google App feature
Back in March of this year, Google unveiled one of the coolest software features for Android that we've seen in quite some time. This new feature gave users the ability to listen back to website content with a simple request to the Google Assistant. After requesting, "Hey, Google. Read this … [Read more...] about Turn the web into an audio book on iPhone with this new Google App feature
Get it while you can, Lenovo’s 128GB Chromebook Duet is back in stock
As much as I had hoped that Chromebook inventories would return to some form of normalcy by now, I knew in my gut that it probably wasn't going to happen. The demand for decent and affordable hardware is just as high now as it was when the pandemic started. Import delays, slowed production and a … [Read more...] about Get it while you can, Lenovo’s 128GB Chromebook Duet is back in stock
Google Meet is getting a Zoom-like 50-person grid view and blurred backgrounds
As the pandemic rages on and working from home is still top of mind for millions and millions of individuals, it feels like two services have bubbled to the top of the video chat heap: Zoom and Google Meet. Zoom's insane skyrocket to the most-used video conferencing platform came with a few early … [Read more...] about Google Meet is getting a Zoom-like 50-person grid view and blurred backgrounds
[UPDATE: Available] Google teams up with Best Buy to offer Stadia Premiere Edition bundles
Back in April, Stadia joined the one million download club on the Google Play Store. While that's a relatively impressive feat for an Android app, the app is required to set up a Stadia controller and Chromecast Ultra. While that doesn't give us an accurate idea of how many users are actually … [Read more...] about [UPDATE: Available] Google teams up with Best Buy to offer Stadia Premiere Edition bundles
For new Chromebooks, USI pen support is the rule going forward
A couple weeks ago, we had the pleasure of interviewing Pete Mueller - President/Chairman USI - on The Chrome Cast. The episode was a ton of fun to be a part of and the story behind the emergence of USI pens is not only interesting, it is pretty important to the entire laptop industry moving … [Read more...] about For new Chromebooks, USI pen support is the rule going forward
