While we're all stuck at home, our little ones are becoming increasingly bored and as a result of that, antsy. My son can only watch so many episodes of Nick Jr. shows. During the pandemic, we've built forts out of household objects, gone outside and rode a new scooter and a bike and played pretend … [Read more...] about Top 10 Games Your Kids Must Have on Their New Chromebooks in 2020
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Steam Cloud Play Could One Day Let You Play Your Steam Games On Your Chromebook…Without Steam
Back in January, we heard word from the Director and Product Manager of Chrome OS, Kan Liu, that the Chromebook team would be working with Valve to bring Steam to Chromebooks. This came as a surprise to pretty much everyone because even though Chrome OS could run the Linux version of Steam and even … [Read more...] about Steam Cloud Play Could One Day Let You Play Your Steam Games On Your Chromebook…Without Steam
Lenovo Chromebook Duet Review: unreal value
Let's get this out of the way up front: Chrome OS on tablets has been pretty bad up to this point. Whether it was the lack of a proper tablet UI, the poorly considered first attempt at a new tablet UI on the Slate, or simply the fault of slow, cheap hardware, the overall experience has been really … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet Review: unreal value
Smart Deal: Today only, grab the Lenovo Smart Clock for $39.99
Assistant smart displays have become more and more common over the past year and there are now devices to fit most anyone's wants or needs. If you know me, you know that my favorite digital smart display is the Lenovo Smart Clock. It isn't the most full-featured display on the market but when you … [Read more...] about Smart Deal: Today only, grab the Lenovo Smart Clock for $39.99
A very unique unboxing video from Chrome Unboxed
If you aren't aware, YouTube does a very cool thing for content creators when they hit certain milestones. At 100,000 subscribers, creators get a special plaque that commemorates the acheivement and they do the same for 1,000,000 subs and 10,000,000 as well. The plaques are silver followed by gold … [Read more...] about A very unique unboxing video from Chrome Unboxed
Chrome OS 83 brings persistent Virtual Desks
One of the most exciting features to recently land in Chrome OS, in our opinion, has been the addition of Virtual Desks. Known as virtual desktops in general computer-speak, Chrome OS Virtual Vesks simply creates additional "desktops" where users can organize their work and keep various projects … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 83 brings persistent Virtual Desks
The Chrome Cast 63: Chrome OS 83, Desktop-class apps, and tons of Chromebooks in the works
This week on The Chrome Cast we have so much to talk about that we actually had to bump a few things over to next week's episode. We'll obviously be discussing those things and more next week, but for this week we talked about the impact Krita could have on desktop-class applications on Chrome OS … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 63: Chrome OS 83, Desktop-class apps, and tons of Chromebooks in the works
Google’s Duo can now be used on tablets and Chromebooks without a phone number
Google has been putting in work when it comes to adding new and necessary features to the company's various messaging platforms. Just recently, Google expanded its enterprise-focused Meet video conferencing to include any and all users with a Gmail account. This came at a pinnacle point in time as … [Read more...] about Google’s Duo can now be used on tablets and Chromebooks without a phone number
Stadia will deliver a whopping six new free games for pro subscribers in June
As Stadia continues to mature, I keep finding more and more I love about the service. More titles keep pouring in and better functionality continues to show up month after month as the team builds the streaming game platform into the most cohesive, best-performing online game service you can … [Read more...] about Stadia will deliver a whopping six new free games for pro subscribers in June
Google Play Store Begins Showing Gameplay Videos for Listings and Why That’s a Big Deal
Today, Google Play listings for games started to show Youtube content in a section simply titled 'Watch Others Play'. This feature doesn't yet show on any of our devices and seems to be some sort of A/B testing for now. Here's why this is a big deal for mobile gamers! The team over at Android … [Read more...] about Google Play Store Begins Showing Gameplay Videos for Listings and Why That’s a Big Deal
Pew, pew! Show me your PUBG Mobile setup
Hey there! I can't tell you how excited I am that you're here. On behalf of our entire team, we sincerely hope that Gaming Unboxed will become your #1 source for gaming on the go. I know we're excited to get this new endeavor underway and we're ecstatic that you've chosen to come along for the ride. … [Read more...] about Pew, pew! Show me your PUBG Mobile setup
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet’s performance proves it is time for a new Chromebit
Anyone remember the Chromebit? As in the singular, one-time, tried-once Chromebit? It's OK if you don't. Quite a few years ago, though, ASUS worked with Google and devised a small HDMI dongle with just enough guts inside to run Chrome OS and marketed it as a Chromebit. The thing was the size of … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet’s performance proves it is time for a new Chromebit
