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Google Play Pass for June kicks it up a notch with Crashlands, Infamous Machine and more!
Two months ago when we discussed how Google was undervaluing their Play Pass service, we mentioned how they could offer higher value games. While the service is aimed at providing a bit of content each month for every type of gamer, we felt that the selection was a bit weak. For the month of June, … [Read more...] about Google Play Pass for June kicks it up a notch with Crashlands, Infamous Machine and more!
The excellent new Acer Chromebook Spin 713 can be purchased right now
We haven't even really begun the review process for the just-announced Acer Chromebook Spin 713 and it turns out the device is already available and shipping from Best Buy. At the exact $629 as announced just yesterday, the high-end, rugged Spin 713 brings an absolute ton of desirable features to … [Read more...] about The excellent new Acer Chromebook Spin 713 can be purchased right now
3-months of Disney+ returns to Chromebook Perks
2020 has been one of the most unusual years most of us have ever experienced and the second half will likely continue to look very different than the status quo. As online living becomes that norm and streaming service step in to take their share of the market, Disney is looking to grab a few more … [Read more...] about 3-months of Disney+ returns to Chromebook Perks
New Chrome animation will greatly assist in organizing your pinned tabs
Users are just now beginning to get familiar with the new tab strip UI in Chrome for tablets. This new UI is one of the ever-expanding tablet mode additions we've been tracking over the course of the past 12 months in the lead up to the launch of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet. For now, the new tab … [Read more...] about New Chrome animation will greatly assist in organizing your pinned tabs
Select YouTube TV subscribers just scored a $50 Nest Hub smart display
Last month, Google treated some YouTube Premium members to a Nest Mini on the house. This month, the folks in Mountain View are sending out a hefty discount to select YouTube TV subscribers. If you live in the United States and have or had a paid YouTube TV subscription between January 1, 2020, and … [Read more...] about Select YouTube TV subscribers just scored a $50 Nest Hub smart display
Attack of the Tiger Lake boards: more new Chromebooks in development
Of all the boards and types of Chromebooks we are currently tracking, the fastest-growing group easily belongs to the 'Volteer' family of devices. These Chromebooks will have some very interesting tools at their disposal like 10nm Intel chips, a far more powerful Xe GPU built in, and better battery … [Read more...] about Attack of the Tiger Lake boards: more new Chromebooks in development
Deal Alert: Spirit Roots, Unbroken Soul and 60 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 three games are Spirit Roots, Unbroken Soul and Goat Simulator! Let us know in the comments section below what you've decided to pick … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Spirit Roots, Unbroken Soul and 60 more Google Play games on sale this week!
[Update: Now available!] Stadia Surprises Everyone by Announcing Two More Metro Games
Back in November, A4 Games and Deep Silver released Metro Exodus on Stadia and made it free for Pro subscribers on February 1, 2020. Today, two more Metro games have been announced and will land on Stadia in due time - That's right, no release date was given aside from 'later this year'. Metro 2033 … [Read more...] about [Update: Now available!] Stadia Surprises Everyone by Announcing Two More Metro Games
Acer unveils Project Athena Chromebook Spin 713 and MediaTek Spin 311
Intel's Project Athena initiative feels custom-made for Chrome OS and as expected, we now have another premium Chromebook that adheres to Athena specifications of instant wake, internals, and battery life. Acer took to the virtual stage this morning to take the wraps off of the company's latest … [Read more...] about Acer unveils Project Athena Chromebook Spin 713 and MediaTek Spin 311
Pixel Slate with keyboard is back on sale and worth your money
The oft-maligned Pixel Slate is an odd Chromebook. It is equal parts awesome and frustrating, but much of that consternation comes from the price point Google opted for at its launch. With the Core m3 model coming in at $800 for just the tablet and the Core i5 model starting at $1000, it was a … [Read more...] about Pixel Slate with keyboard is back on sale and worth your money
New Acer Chromebook Spin 713 hands-on and first impressions
Hopefully you joined us virtually for Acer's Global Press Conference and saw all the cool stuff that was announced and unveiled today. It was a jam-packed presentation, but you know what we were here for, right? The Chromebooks! This year, Acer released a couple new devices and one in particular … [Read more...] about New Acer Chromebook Spin 713 hands-on and first impressions
