It's that time again! Today, we'll go over a bunch of games on sale on the Google Play store for your android device or Chromebook. Some of the below games are still on sale from last week and may expire within the next 7 days. Our favorite games this week include Meganoid, The Inner World and … [Read more...] about DEAL ALERT: Meganoid, Bridge Constructor Portal and more Google Play Games on sale this week!
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Google’s virtual event is now happening at 10PM this evening and we’ll be there
Today, as I was opening the quick preview email Google sent out ahead of it's virtual 'Hey Google' event, I was pleasantly reminded of the fact that I'd sort of forgotten the event was happening so soon. I saw the email subject and quickly remembered that tomorrow, we're hoping to see some new … [Read more...] about Google’s virtual event is now happening at 10PM this evening and we’ll be there
“Borealis” may be the key to bringing Steam to Chromebooks but what is it?
For months, we have been digging and theorizing about exactly how Google and Valve would bring "official" Steam support to Chrome OS. Based on conversations with Google's product manager for Chrome OS, the developers at Google were working closely with Valve to build a Steam package that would … [Read more...] about “Borealis” may be the key to bringing Steam to Chromebooks but what is it?
How to make Chrome’s new tab page display an animated GIF background
This is a really fun trick that, when done right, can give you a very interesting, very cool new tab page each time you open up your Chrome browser. For quite some time now, users have had the ability to add customization to Chrome to change the color of the main elements and add custom images to … [Read more...] about How to make Chrome’s new tab page display an animated GIF background
This upcoming update to Chrome could save hours of battery life
It is no secret that one of the primary complaints against Chrome as a browser across most operating systems is the fact that it can be a bit of a resource and battery hog. Google has done things in the past to help remedy this issue, but it is still a reality that Chrome does more damage to your … [Read more...] about This upcoming update to Chrome could save hours of battery life
Why I Ditched My Google Pixel Buds for the Apple AirPods Pro [VIDEO]
For reasons that go deeper than I care to get into, that title was a tad bit hard to write. I don't hate Apple. On the contrary, I actually appreciate a lot about Apple's hardware on a regular basis. I know, for instance, that they are responsible for the smartphone as we know it. They pioneered … [Read more...] about Why I Ditched My Google Pixel Buds for the Apple AirPods Pro [VIDEO]
Upcoming AMD-powered Chromebooks will internally stow and charge a USI stylus
Make no mistake: the USI (universal stylus initiative) pen movement in the Chrome OS world is well underway. Sure, there's only one USI pen you can actually buy right now with HP's solution, but we're assured that more are on the way from companies like Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo, so we'll eventually … [Read more...] about Upcoming AMD-powered Chromebooks will internally stow and charge a USI stylus
The beautiful New HP Chromebook x360c is now available and you can save $100
HP has quite the lineup of Chromebooks launching over the next few months when you consider what they announced the first week of May. At that virtual event - one that was totally geared towards the enterprise sector - HP announced a lower-end, rugged Chromebook in the 14 G6, a high-end Comet Lake … [Read more...] about The beautiful New HP Chromebook x360c is now available and you can save $100
The IdeaPad Duet Chromebook tablet just arrived on Lenovo’s UK website for £280
When this email came through a few minutes ago, I admittedly got a little more excited than one would expect over a $300 tablet. Since the debut of the tiny Chrome OS tablet, we have been anxiously awaiting its arrival and now, the 64GB and 128GB models can both be found at third-party retailers … [Read more...] about The IdeaPad Duet Chromebook tablet just arrived on Lenovo’s UK website for £280
Opinion: It’s time for Google to bring “a la carte” pricing to YouTubeTV
If you're a YouTubeTV subscriber and you missed the email, August is going to bring yet another price increase for Google's cable alternative streaming platform. Yes, the cord-cutting, price-friendly, cable alternative is raising its prices for the third time in three years and it's not what I would … [Read more...] about Opinion: It’s time for Google to bring “a la carte” pricing to YouTubeTV
Deal Alert: This is the Police, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories and 33 more Google Play games on sale this week
It’s that time again! Another week and more great games on sale in the Google Play Store for you to play on your Android device or Chromebook. This week, our favorite games include This is the Police, Lovecraft's Untold Stories and Siege of Dragonspear, but there are lots of other great games too! … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: This is the Police, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories and 33 more Google Play games on sale this week
The Chrome Cast 68: Q&A leads our discussion through Google’s current hardware mess
This week we've tried out a Q&A format where we let the questions guide our discussion. From additional colors for the Pixel Buds to odd, questionable decisions Google is making in the phone space, we spend quite a bit of time talking about all the ways Google is fumbling through hardware right … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 68: Q&A leads our discussion through Google’s current hardware mess
