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
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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
Join us here and watch the 2020 next@Acer Global Press Conference Live
2020 has been one of the strangest years in recent history. The global pandemic has changed the way we do even the most rudimentary of tasks and the majority of tech gatherings and events have shifted to virtual press conferences and live streams. One such event that we have had the honor of … [Read more...] about Join us here and watch the 2020 next@Acer Global Press Conference Live
Monster Hunting game Dauntless delayed for mobile after developer acquisition
After Dauntless made its way to the consoles last year, they were bought out by one of their early investors in January, Sea Garena. Garena is the platform owned by the Sea Group and is responsible for running and localizing games like League of Legends, Blade & Soul and Arena of Valor for … [Read more...] about Monster Hunting game Dauntless delayed for mobile after developer acquisition
Apple’s Macbooks are taking a page out of Google’s Chromebook playbook
I tuned in to the Apple WWDC event today for one very specific reason and ended up getting a little surprise I wasn't' expecting. For me, the draw of the keynote today had nothing to do with iPhones, iPads, iOS or iPadOS. Instead, I was there to hear about the transition to ARM silicon in upcoming … [Read more...] about Apple’s Macbooks are taking a page out of Google’s Chromebook playbook
New report implicates domain registrar in massive ring of malicious Chrome Extensions
Another day, another cartload of random Chrome Extensions removed from the Web Store due to malicious activity. Only this time, the extensions may have more in common than meets the eye. Unlike many mass extension removals that share similar types of attacks or multiple extensions that all have the … [Read more...] about New report implicates domain registrar in massive ring of malicious Chrome Extensions
How to watch Apple’s WWDC live on a Chromebook and why you might want to
Look, I know many of you that stop by our little corner of the web are here precisely because you are turned off or alienated by all things Apple. I used to be that way, too, and to a certain degree I still am. Love or hate the company, it needs to be recognized that Apple holds a very integral … [Read more...] about How to watch Apple’s WWDC live on a Chromebook and why you might want to
Intel Tiger Lake Xe GPU will dramatically elevate what is possible for upcoming Chromebooks
Chrome OS as an operating system has never really been overly concerned with pushing the latest, greatest, graphics-driven software. With a clear focus on all things web, lower-powered integrated graphics have always been just fine for Chromebooks and all we've ever really had to use. With rumors … [Read more...] about Intel Tiger Lake Xe GPU will dramatically elevate what is possible for upcoming Chromebooks
Deal Alert: $100 off the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
When the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook was unveiled at CES back in January, we didn't bat an eye at the $999 price tag. Honestly, we expected the ultra-premium flagship to flirt with, if not exceed, the thousand dollar range and rightfully so. Everything about this Chromebook was purposely and … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $100 off the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Core m3 Not Pink Pixelbook Go finally appears for preorder
It only took a couple of months after the initial release for Google to offer the Not Pink variation of the premium Pixelbook Go. Unfortunately, the model that is probably most desired by many consumers never made an appearance. The Core m3, 8GB/64GB version of the Pixelbook Go comes in at $649 and … [Read more...] about Core m3 Not Pink Pixelbook Go finally appears for preorder
Google routers updated to improve performance on slower connections
A stable connection to the internet has never been more important than it is today. Before the pandemic, most home Wi-Fi networks were used for streaming Netflix, playing some mobile games, browsing social media, or casually checking some work email. But now, our home routers are being pushed to the … [Read more...] about Google routers updated to improve performance on slower connections
GameClub subscription launches on Android, but why exactly does it exist? Here’s our review
Edit: We want to acknowledge that while GameClub's goal is clear, we feel it's a difficult buy in for many who may be comparing it to Play Pass at this time. We've amended the article to reflect this and will do better to make our point clear in the future. A new subscription service called … [Read more...] about GameClub subscription launches on Android, but why exactly does it exist? Here’s our review
