A question I get on a very regular basis is, "What watch are you wearing in this video?" Most times that watch is mistaken for an Apple watch and opinions become divided between being appalled that I would wear an Apple-made product to wondering how well an Apple Watch works with a Chromebook. … [Read more...] about After buying Fitbit 7 months ago, Google is bringing the Assistant to the Versa 2
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How the humble Chromecast could save Quibi during the pandemic
Quibi, if you aren't familiar, is a different take on the streaming media genre. Instead of full-blown episodes, Quibi takes a more snackable approach to new shows, breaking things into 10-minute-or-less episodes that are meant in every way to be viewed on your phone, on the go. You can even watch … [Read more...] about How the humble Chromecast could save Quibi during the pandemic
Gods and Monsters accidentally leaks on Stadia before being taken down
Update: Stadiasource has received a DMCA takedown notice for posting video footage to their twitter! Ubisoft's open world RPG, Gods and Monsters seems like a cross between Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It looks incredibly beautiful and fun. With its release date set as … [Read more...] about Gods and Monsters accidentally leaks on Stadia before being taken down
First Look: Live Captions on Chrome are mind-blowing
Live Captions for Chrome and Chrome OS has been in the works for a few months now but today we're finally getting our first look at the accessibility feature in action. The features, which will greatly mimic Live Captions found on Pixel Phones and other, select Android devices. While it is still a … [Read more...] about First Look: Live Captions on Chrome are mind-blowing
The Chrome Cast 65: Pixelbook 2 speculations, affordable Chromebooks, and a new Chromecast
As always, this week's episode of The Chrome Cast is simply jam-packed with fun stuff. It has been a busy week around the Chrome Unboxed office, but a few stories were worth some more in-depth discussion. First up, we talk about a couple upcoming Chromebooks: one that was falsely rumored and one … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 65: Pixelbook 2 speculations, affordable Chromebooks, and a new Chromecast
Dell has multiple Chromebooks in development, and one could be an XPS
Right up front, I want to make it clear that this is a bit of conjecture on our part. There are some facts here that make a compelling story, but there are also some hopes mixed with some guesses that get us across the finish line when talking about Dell's upcoming Chromebook lineup. What we know … [Read more...] about Dell has multiple Chromebooks in development, and one could be an XPS
The best built-in Chromebook webcams you can buy now [VIDEO]
Let's face it, when it comes to built-in webcams on Chromebooks, the standard fare is less than desirable. For years, webcams have honestly been a basic commodity that have received very little attention, but the pandemic has obviously shed a massive spotlight on laptop webcams across the board and … [Read more...] about The best built-in Chromebook webcams you can buy now [VIDEO]
Hyper-threading disabled for VMs (Linux) on Chrome OS
Remember, more than two years ago, when Intel's CPUs were exposed to a critical security flaw that practically turned the PC industry on its head? No? No worries. You aren't alone. Still, the severity of the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities was real and the potential harm they carried was of … [Read more...] about Hyper-threading disabled for VMs (Linux) on Chrome OS
As new Pixelbook 2 release rumors swirl, let’s take a look at some actual facts
Yesterday, a post went up on Tom's Guide titled Google Pixelbook 2 release date, specs and rumors and, despite the fact that I'm insanely eager to find anything remotely resembling a link to a Google-made Chromebook for 2020, this post is simply misleading. Yes, the Chromebook they mention is in … [Read more...] about As new Pixelbook 2 release rumors swirl, let’s take a look at some actual facts
Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook Review: the new measuring stick
Chromebooks have come a long way in the decade they have existed. In the early days, it was all about delivering a cheap, affordable device to house Chrome OS on since the software really wasn't up to the task of being a full-blown replacement for something like Windows, Linux or MacOS. In a lot of … [Read more...] about Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook Review: the new measuring stick
‘The Academy: The First Riddle’ is Professor Layton meets Harry Potter and you can play it soon!
We were holding off on writing about this game because we wanted to tell you all about it the day you could snag it, but we're just too excited to wait! The Academy is an upcoming action puzzler game which the developer, Pine Studio, describe as "Professor Layton meets Harry Potter" in the tweet … [Read more...] about ‘The Academy: The First Riddle’ is Professor Layton meets Harry Potter and you can play it soon!
CTL launches affordable “work from home” video conferencing kits
Google recently teamed up with ASUS and CTL to brings premium video conferencing hardware to enterprise users. While this hardware is top-of-the-line, it's overkill if you're looking for a home or classroom solution. With price tags pushing $5K, these powerful and versatile hardware kits will find … [Read more...] about CTL launches affordable “work from home” video conferencing kits
