Chrome OS has grown over the years in many ways, but the past 24 months of development have seen most UI changes happen in the tablet side of things. We've talked about the tablet mode of Chrome OS a lot over that time and it looks like we're finally to the place where small tweaks and updates … [Read more...] about This new Chrome OS 85 feature makes your app launcher easier to manage
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Stadia permanently drops the price of its Premiere Edition to $100
Google is doing everything it can to get users on board with its new streaming game platform Stadia. This month alone, Stadia dropped six new titles for Pro subscribers. Around every corner, you can find promos to take advantage of the paid tier at no charge. While "buddy passes" have gone by the … [Read more...] about Stadia permanently drops the price of its Premiere Edition to $100
Xfinity Stream app gets Cast support and yes, it works for smart displays
These days, when I download any sort of streaming app to my phone, I just expect that it will support casting to Chromecasts and cast-enabled devices. For the most part, that is regularly true. One glaring exception has been my cable service. Xfinity, a.k.a. Comcast is the largest cable television … [Read more...] about Xfinity Stream app gets Cast support and yes, it works for smart displays
Chrome OS 83 has fixed a long-standing annoyance with PWAs on Chromebooks
Right up front, let me get this out in the open in the event that you aren't familiar: PWAs (Progressive Web Apps) are fantastic, full-featured, light-weight applications that are delivered via the open web and/or app stores and work on nearly all operating systems from a single code base. They are … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 83 has fixed a long-standing annoyance with PWAs on Chromebooks
Two more flagship AMD-powered Chromebooks are on the way
In the past few weeks, we took a bit of time to round up all the various boards and devices we're currently tracking in development. With the standard work on both large and small core Intel chips ongoing, more 'Hatch' devices (like the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook or Lenovo Flex 5) are still on the … [Read more...] about Two more flagship AMD-powered Chromebooks are on the way
Duo for the web now has group calling for up to 32 users and it is fabulous
Of all the things I've been waiting on Duo to deliver in the web version of the app, group calling is my absolute #1. Is it a little late to the game considering the current, pandemic-riddled circumstances? Yes it is, but in just a handful of test calls I've done with the service, it honestly … [Read more...] about Duo for the web now has group calling for up to 32 users and it is fabulous
Google is working with Parallels to bring Windows applications to Chromebooks
The day is finally here when one of the last reasons not to switch to Chrome OS might finally be eroding. Since the beginning of Chrome OS as an operating system and the start of the Chromebook movement from Google, one of the most oft-asked questions from potential users is, "Can I run Microsoft … [Read more...] about Google is working with Parallels to bring Windows applications to Chromebooks
Chrome OS getting a helpful change in the Files App soon
When we talk about operating systems and the things that they do well and do poorly, things like the UI, settings, notifications, and files come to mind. Outside of those things, the OS is really just a launchpad for applications and the open web if you think about it. I've made this argument … [Read more...] about Chrome OS getting a helpful change in the Files App soon
Can’t sign in to The Elder Scrolls Online for Stadia? Here’s the fix
The day is finally here! The Elder Scrolls Online for Stadia just launched less than an hour ago and adventurers are already gearing up to slay monsters and discover secrets without a download to be seen. Well, some of us, anyway. Many players are having trouble getting logged into the game, but why … [Read more...] about Can’t sign in to The Elder Scrolls Online for Stadia? Here’s the fix
Yes! The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is back in stock at Best Buy, again
If you've been impatiently waiting for the Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet to show back up, today is your day. While many have opted to grab the 64GB variant from their local Walmarts, the 128GB model from Best Buy has been out of stock for weeks but buyers still want the goods and rightfully so. For … [Read more...] about Yes! The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is back in stock at Best Buy, again
Upcoming ‘Zork’ Chromebooks will have an internal stylus option
A new, upcoming line of Chromebooks is coming at some point in the relatively-near future that will likely shake up the competition. We've talked about them for quite some time, but we're still sitting and waiting for higher-end AMD-powered Chromebooks to arrive on the scene. Sure, we've had the … [Read more...] about Upcoming ‘Zork’ Chromebooks will have an internal stylus option
New leak hints at Nest-branded replacement for the original Google Home
Another day, another exclusive look at an upcoming piece of Google hardware from 9to5Google's managing editor Stephen Hall. This time, Mr. Hall's reliable source reports that Google is gearing up to release a new Assistant smart speaker that could be the spiritual successor to the original Google … [Read more...] about New leak hints at Nest-branded replacement for the original Google Home
