I'll come clean and admit that I don't really use the Google Assistant all that often on my Chromebook. Yes, I know that baking the Assistant into every possible product has been Google's bread and butter over the last few years, but I just don't find a lot of real usefulness when my hands are on … [Read more...] about Google Assistant getting a useful new ability in Chrome OS 85 beta
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This Chrome extension gives you the YouTube floating full screen you didn’t know you needed
It is well known that the YouTube experience on desktop doesn't give you a ton of flexibility when it comes to playback sizes. You get a choice between the default size, theater and full-screen modes out of the box, but in many scenarios, those sizes aren't great. The standard size isn't immersive … [Read more...] about This Chrome extension gives you the YouTube floating full screen you didn’t know you needed
Well, I went and installed Windows 10 on my Chromebook
Parallels will soon bring a full-fledged Windows desktop to Chrome OS for enterprise customers but it appears that won't be only way to skin the proverbial cat. Nesting a virtual machine inside inside another VM on Chrome OS technically isn't supposed to be possible in the current Stable build of … [Read more...] about Well, I went and installed Windows 10 on my Chromebook
What a Pixelbook with Google’s Pixel 4a approach to hardware could look like
Since their inception, the Pixelbook line of Chromebooks has largely stayed in the premium lane. Sure, the Pixelbook Go was a tad bit of a departure from that formula, but not much of one. After all, the top trim of that device costs a cool $1399 and is easily one of the most expensive Chromebooks … [Read more...] about What a Pixelbook with Google’s Pixel 4a approach to hardware could look like
We may see a Pixel 4a 5G or Pixel 5 announcement alongside the Pixel 4a today [UPDATE: confirmed]
UPDATED 8.3.2020 @ 11:30am - Google went live at 11:00am EST to deliver a full blog post about the new Pixel 4a that will start shipping on August 20th. If I'm honest, a two-week availability window feels a tad bit unacceptable at this point with the phone already being delayed by months, but it is … [Read more...] about We may see a Pixel 4a 5G or Pixel 5 announcement alongside the Pixel 4a today [UPDATE: confirmed]
Diablo Immortal gets a new gameplay trailer at ChinaJoy 2020, but does it restore fans confidence in Blizzard’s mobile efforts?
A lot of people gave Blizzard criticism for how Diablo Immortal was revealed at BlizzCon two years ago. Announcing a mobile game at a non-mobile centric conference to gamers who were not there for mobile games was just a bad move. Even though gamers 'HaVe PhOnEs', it doesn't necessarily mean that … [Read more...] about Diablo Immortal gets a new gameplay trailer at ChinaJoy 2020, but does it restore fans confidence in Blizzard’s mobile efforts?
Deal Alert: Save up to $150 when you buy a Pixelbook Go
With schools slowly getting back in session, it's becoming exceedingly more difficult to get you hands on a new Chromebook that's worth its salt. Even more challenging is finding a good deal on some new hardware. Robby covered three devices that you can get for under $300 that are actually worth … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Save up to $150 when you buy a Pixelbook Go
Playing games with the Google Assistant just got a lot more fun
Including your Google smart speaker in on game night is nothing new. Since 2017, the Assistant has offered up an ever-growing list of interactive challenges for the entire family to enjoy. This week, the Assistant has learned some new tricks and this time, smart displays are getting in on the fun … [Read more...] about Playing games with the Google Assistant just got a lot more fun
Benchmark signals Android 11 may arrive on Chromebooks as soon as it launches for phones
While it feels like an eternity ago that we talked about Android 11 coming to Chrome OS via the new method of ARCVM versus the current ARC++ container we currently have, in reality it has only been about 5 months since that all surfaced. You can read more about that in the original post that … [Read more...] about Benchmark signals Android 11 may arrive on Chromebooks as soon as it launches for phones
Budget-friendly Philo adds Chromecast support to streaming service
Streaming services are become a household standard for many consumers that want a curated, content-specific platform to digest media. One of the most budget-friendly options out there is Philo. The streaming television company offers a basic, $20 package that gives users access to 61 channels, … [Read more...] about Budget-friendly Philo adds Chromecast support to streaming service
United Kingdom Chromies, the Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet is available again
We've been fielding a few emails and comments on social media expressing frustration that Lenovo's Chromebook Duet tablet is once again unavailable from Lenovo in the United Kingdom. Just like here in the states, the Duet was on offer from Lenovo for a few days but was quickly marked "temporarily … [Read more...] about United Kingdom Chromies, the Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet is available again
Chrome OS display UI is getting a useful upgrade
If you use an external monitor with you Chromebook, you're likely aware that you can drag windows and apps in between your displays. Nothing new there. However, how you have your extended monitor setup as it relates to your internal display can vary greatly depending on your personal preferences. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS display UI is getting a useful upgrade
