Welcome to our first Google Play Store sale! 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 Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, Titan Quest and Her Story. There are other great deals below, so be sure to … [Read more...] about DEAL ALERT: Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, Titan Quest, Her Story and More on Sale on Google Play
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Check out our new site Gaming Unboxed and win a custom Chromebox [VIDEO]
If you happen to listen to The Chrome Cast, you're already privy to the new project that we've been quietly working on for a few weeks now. If you weren't aware that we have a podcast, that's okay, you are now. Every Friday, we dive deeper into the week's news and spend a couple of hours rambling … [Read more...] about Check out our new site Gaming Unboxed and win a custom Chromebox [VIDEO]
End-to-end encryption for Google Messages is coming, but it still needs one more thing to take on iMessage
If you haven't heard already, Google is paving the way for end-to-end encryption for Google Messages. This is a big move as one of the big gripes with RCS versus Apple's iMessage or WhatsApp is the fact that it doesn't have end-to-end encryption. By getting this in place, Google takes away a huge … [Read more...] about End-to-end encryption for Google Messages is coming, but it still needs one more thing to take on iMessage
Lenovo’s USI Pen passes through FCC
As the name implies, the Universal Stylus Initiative, or USI, is looking to make PC pen tech more "universal". Our first experience the HP's USI stylus that works with Chromebooks equipped with USI tech in the digitizer was, well, less-than-favorable. Because our pen was an early pre-production … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s USI Pen passes through FCC
Deal Alert: Braveland Pirate, Rogue Hearts, Icewind Dale and More on Sale in the App Store
Welcome to our first App Store sale! Let's keep it short so you can get to the games, shall we? This week, we've rounded up a handful of interesting games for you to play on your iPhone or iPad. A few of our favorite games this week include Aralon: Sword and Shadow, Rogue Hearts, Braveland Pirate … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Braveland Pirate, Rogue Hearts, Icewind Dale and More on Sale in the App Store
With Krita, it may finally be time for desktop-class Android apps to arrive on Chromebooks
Let's get this out of the way: I'm no artist. At least not with a pencil, pen, chalk, or a brush in my hand. I'd love to be and I spent a good deal of time re-sketching comic book frames of Batman when I was younger, but my drawing/painting abilities on my own have always been limited. I'm just … [Read more...] about With Krita, it may finally be time for desktop-class Android apps to arrive on Chromebooks
OPINION: Kingdom Hearts Dark Road Sums Up How I Feel About the Franchise
This Happens When? I have a love-hate relationship with Kingdom Hearts and I never thought that I would be writing a post that isn't in favor of the series. The original captivated me with characters and stories that I became obsessed with, but the controls were terrible. The second game had … [Read more...] about OPINION: Kingdom Hearts Dark Road Sums Up How I Feel About the Franchise
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook now available for order in some European markets
Though our launch of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet has already happened here in the US, we've long known that this tablet was slated for availability across the world in many markets. Don't worry, our review will be out very soon and I can already tell you that at this price point, there's a ton to … [Read more...] about Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook now available for order in some European markets
Google Stadia UI and Controller Fixes Help, But This Chrome Extension Goes the Extra Step
Google's Stadia cloud gaming service flexed its muscles this week by pushing various bug fixes to the web in the blink of an eye - something hardware based game consoles simply can't do without a downloaded hot fix. The first and most important update and the one most worthy of talking about is the … [Read more...] about Google Stadia UI and Controller Fixes Help, But This Chrome Extension Goes the Extra Step
I was wrong: the Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook could be the most important Chromebook of 2020
When we first laid eyes on the Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook in Las Vegas back in January at CES 2020, it was so easy for it to get pushed aside in favor of the more-flashy, more attention-grabbing devices like the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, ASUS Chromebook Flip C436, and the surprisingly-affordable … [Read more...] about I was wrong: the Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook could be the most important Chromebook of 2020
Google Needs to Give Play Pass Subscribers a Better Way of Discovering Games
What Is Google Play Pass? Since Google launched 'Google Play Pass' last September, it's hardly created a buzz. 350+ apps and games for $1.99 per month for the first year and then $4.99 thereafter sounded like a great deal and was even the same price as Apple Arcade at launch. On top of that, … [Read more...] about Google Needs to Give Play Pass Subscribers a Better Way of Discovering Games
An intriguing new Acer Chromebook 314 just surfaced at CDW
When Acer debuted the new Chromebook 514, I was on the edge of my seat with anticipation that the company would place in my hands a true and worthy successor to my beloved Chromebook 14 (Edgar). On paper, they did just that. Unfortunately, spec sheets do not the machine make. Apart from a few, minor … [Read more...] about An intriguing new Acer Chromebook 314 just surfaced at CDW
