Earlier this month, the Chrome Developers held a virtual summit called web.dev LIVE over the course of 3 days that set out to deliver updates and guidance to web developers across the globe regarding all the new features Chrome will have moving forward. For common users, it isn't exactly a simple … [Read more...] about This upcoming Chrome PWA feature will make web apps feel far more native
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Mario Kart Tour update adds landscape gameplay, but there’s something terribly wrong
We've spoken before about how Mario Kart tour was developed by Nintendo in an effort to bolster their mobile games lineup by partnering with developer DeNa. What I always thought odd about the game was that you were forced to play it in portrait mode. Sure, this allowed you to play one handed, and … [Read more...] about Mario Kart Tour update adds landscape gameplay, but there’s something terribly wrong
Save up to $130 on a new Chromebook and score these Jabra Elite TWS earbuds for $20 ($149.99 MSRP)
Robby just dropped his review of Acer's latest flagship, the Chromebook 713. If there are any doubts about how much we like this device, I can tell you that both Robby and myself are working from a 713 as our default Chromebooks at the moment. Coincidentally, the Acer Chromebook 713 just received an … [Read more...] about Save up to $130 on a new Chromebook and score these Jabra Elite TWS earbuds for $20 ($149.99 MSRP)
Save up to $130 on two of the best Chromebooks available right now
Right on the heels of our review dropping for the incredible Acer Chromebook Spin 713, Best Buy has gone and put it on sale already. Dropping $100 off the already-reasonable $629 asking price, we're pretty excited to see this Chromebook go on sale this early in its life cycle. Why? Well, the … [Read more...] about Save up to $130 on two of the best Chromebooks available right now
Don’t miss this chance to score a free Logitech keyboard and mouse
Working from home can be challenging, especially if you don’t have a workspace where you can distance yourself from all the homelife distractions that can quickly derail you from your work. In our interview with John Maletis from Google, one of his tips for people who are working from home was to … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this chance to score a free Logitech keyboard and mouse
Acer Chromebook Spin 713 review: the affordable flagship
The minute I begin to talk about Chromebooks with things like bright high-res displays, 3:2 aspect ratios, glass trackpads, Core i5 processors, 8GB of RAM, NVMe storage, aluminum build and convertible form factors, I'm sure your mind starts tallying up the price tag of those nicer elements. I know … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 713 review: the affordable flagship
Google Store Daily Special: Save $15 on this Nest Mini & Chromecast bundle
After taking the weekend off, Fred Armisen is back with another Google Store daily special. This go-round, we see Fred in the familiar meditating position from the original Nest teaser video that kicked off the month-long promotion. Today's deal consists of a great little streaming bundle that can … [Read more...] about Google Store Daily Special: Save $15 on this Nest Mini & Chromecast bundle
New Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 upgraded configurations starting to go on sale
We knew it was only a matter of time before Lenovo began introducing new configurations of its very-popular, low-priced Flex 5 Chromebook. I honestly thought the first new configuration to go on sale here in the US would likely be the even lower-cost Celeron 5205U version, but it seems smaller … [Read more...] about New Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 upgraded configurations starting to go on sale
Here is the new Chromebook clipboard history manager in action
Thanks to a little bit of testing by Dinsan Francis over at Chrome Story, we are getting our first glimpses of what Chrome OS' newest productivity tool - the Enhanced Clipboard - will look like once it arrives in a future version of Chrome OS. We've talked about the addition of this feature before, … [Read more...] about Here is the new Chromebook clipboard history manager in action
Dual-screen Chromebook in development signals the maturation of Chrome OS
It has been nearly eight months since Robby unearthed details on an upcoming Chromebook codenamed 'Palkia' and in that time, we have seen the addition of dozens of new devices. Some of these new Chromebooks will feature processors from Intel that aren't even released yet. Palkia, on the other hand, … [Read more...] about Dual-screen Chromebook in development signals the maturation of Chrome OS
Deal Alert: Get productive with these Full HD 15.6″ Acer Chromebooks for under $250
Looking for a full-size Chromebook on the cheap? Acer recently dropped a new version of the company's 15.6" Chromebook 315 and they appear to offer a lot of bang for your buck. The 315 builds on Acer's continuing line of 15.6" Chromebooks that began all the way back in 2015 with the OG Acer … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Get productive with these Full HD 15.6″ Acer Chromebooks for under $250
Quick Tip: Create shortcuts for your Chrome Extensions
Chrome extensions are great little tools that can assist users in a plethora of helpful ways. Whether it's saving money with Rakuten, making screen recordings with Loom or binging Netflix with friends, there are extensions for just about any task you can imagine. As useful as these Chrome Web Store … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Create shortcuts for your Chrome Extensions
