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
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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
Beyond Light, Destiny 2’s new expansion will bring Jupiter’s moon and the power of darkness to Stadia
If The Turing Test for Stadia didn't impress you with their rendition of Jupiter's icy moon, Europa, strap yourselves in, becuase Destiny 2's new expansion, Beyond Light has just been revealed as a part of the Season of Arrivals during the Summer Games Fest. It also takes place on Europa, but of … [Read more...] about Beyond Light, Destiny 2’s new expansion will bring Jupiter’s moon and the power of darkness to Stadia
Far better Wi-Fi security is coming to Chromebooks with WPA3
Whether you realize it or not, the security on your Wi-Fi connection right now is likely based on a protocol from 2004. WPA-2, or Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, is the follow up to WPA that was introduced in 2003. Since then, WPA2 arrived to correct many of the problems and vulnerabilities with the … [Read more...] about Far better Wi-Fi security is coming to Chromebooks with WPA3
Well, well, well. Look who just got Linux apps in Beta
For months, Chromium developers have been working the the 'kernelnext' project that intends to bring Linux app support to older devices. Despite the number of Chromebooks that have been added to the list, one particular family of devices is still missing out on the Crostini train. Intel's Skylake … [Read more...] about Well, well, well. Look who just got Linux apps in Beta
Why Google’s new Chromecast/Android TV dongle could be a massive hit
There have been more than enough leaks, rumors and speculative thoughts around the upcoming media streaming dongle Google plans to release in the next few weeks that I'm not here to attempt to add to that. In fact, I'll link you to the latest XDA article about this mystery dongle that covers most … [Read more...] about Why Google’s new Chromecast/Android TV dongle could be a massive hit
DEAL ALERT: 101 Google Play Games on sale this week including Reventure, Beholder 2 and Doom & Destiny Advanced
Welcome back! This week, we have 101 Google Play games to share with you which are on sale or free because, well, let's face it, who does 100 anymore? These are games you can play on your Android phone or Chromebook. Let's not waste any time getting to the games. Our favorites this week include … [Read more...] about DEAL ALERT: 101 Google Play Games on sale this week including Reventure, Beholder 2 and Doom & Destiny Advanced
Ambient Mode on Chromebooks now has Chromecast-like clock and weather widgets
Ambient Mode for Chrome OS has been a long development process. After all, we began discussing this new, upcoming feature all the way back in July of 2019, so it's been on the radar for nearly a year at this point. The concept is pretty simple, giving Chromebooks a lock screen that feels a bit … [Read more...] about Ambient Mode on Chromebooks now has Chromecast-like clock and weather widgets
Here’s the current list of Premium Play Store games that work well on your Chromebook
Just last week we saw Google taking a new approach with particular games on Chromebooks, giving them a dedicated section for potential users to easily find and identify them as apps that work great with Chromebooks. This came not long after we saw the beta launch of the desktop-class painting app … [Read more...] about Here’s the current list of Premium Play Store games that work well on your Chromebook
HP refreshes the popular Chromebook x360 14 with 10th Gen CPUs and biometrics
In early May, HP launched a pair of Comet Lake-powered Chrome OS devices that appear to offer everything a discerning Chromebook user could want. The convertible HP Chromebook c1030 features the best screen-to-body ratio of any device on the market, a webcam privacy shade switch, HP Sure View … [Read more...] about HP refreshes the popular Chromebook x360 14 with 10th Gen CPUs and biometrics
