When it comes to price versus specs, the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 is leading that pack at the moment thanks to a 10th Gen Intel CPU, great screen, and $409 price tag. That said, Acer's latest flagship device comes in at $629 but it offers what is arguably the best Chrome OS experience to ever arrive … [Read more...] about Productive power on a budget: The 15.6″ Lenovo Chromebook C340 is $150 off
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Latest Minecraft Android update breaks compatibility for all Chromebooks except one
Let me be clear right up front on this: I don't play Minecraft at all. Talking about this game puts me far - FAR - outside my depth and leaves me feeling a bit vulnerable. So, if I miss a detail here or there about the intricacies of Minecraft as a whole, please forgive me. I'm not here to talk … [Read more...] about Latest Minecraft Android update breaks compatibility for all Chromebooks except one
Google is finally fixing one of my biggest complaints about Assistant speakers
The Google Assistant does a great job of making your smart home a little smarter. From controlling your smart bulbs to commanding your favorite content to whichever smart display you happen to be near at the moment, the Assistant can do so many things and is always ready and willing to assist. One … [Read more...] about Google is finally fixing one of my biggest complaints about Assistant speakers
Our Gaming Unboxed giveaway is coming to an end
In case you haven’t heard already, we launched a new website called Gaming Unboxed that is all about mobile gaming and gaming on-the-go. To celebrate the launch of this new project, we’ve partnered with CTL to give away a custom Chromebox on every Friday in the month of June. It has been a really … [Read more...] about Our Gaming Unboxed giveaway is coming to an end
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
