An email just came through from our pal George E. alerting us to a really sweet deal that Samsung is offering when you purchase a new Galaxy Chromebook. Samsung has already offered to take a wide variety of devices on trade when you purchase the sleek new Galaxy Chromebook but now the company is … [Read more...] about Buy a Galaxy Chromebook and Samsung will toss in a set of Galaxy Buds
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[Giveaway] Win a $100 Visa Gift Card from Rakuten and Chrome Unboxed
We're big fans of Rakuten around our house. We do the majority of our shopping online and with Rakuten's 3,000+ partner stores, it's practically impossible to NOT score cashback every month on everyday purchases. Just last week, I nabbed nearly $35 back on my Big Fat Check when I purchased the … [Read more...] about [Giveaway] Win a $100 Visa Gift Card from Rakuten and Chrome Unboxed
Google Meet is rolling out for everyone and you should be using it
Just as promised, Google Meet has become free for everyone with a Google account to use. What this means is the excellent service that has been available to G Suite customers and was formerly known as Hangouts Meet is now open to all Google users with or without a paid account. With this free … [Read more...] about Google Meet is rolling out for everyone and you should be using it
Google Duo adds family mode, doodles and a much-needed web feature
Just as Google Meet is rolling out for all Gmail users, Google has brought some new features to Duo that could make one of the most well-rounded consumer options for video chats. Google took to The Keyword today to announce the updates that include the new family mode that allows users to doodle … [Read more...] about Google Duo adds family mode, doodles and a much-needed web feature
The Chrome Cast 60: Thoughts on the Pixel Buds and new Chromebooks announced
This week on The Chrome Cast, we delve into what its been like using the Pixel Buds for a week. From the sound quality to the fit and finish, the Pixel Buds deliver a top-notch experience that is unmatched in the Android space in many ways. But there are some down sides as well, and we talk in … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 60: Thoughts on the Pixel Buds and new Chromebooks announced
Acer’s 10th Gen Core i5 Spin 13 Chromebook pops up and it’s priced right
Roughly one month ago, a mysterious new Acer Chromebook Spin 13 was spotted on a handful of European websites but up unto this point, the 10th Gen Comet Lake device hasn't been made official. Today, I received an email from a reader tipping me off to a new listing for the Chromebook on Acer's US … [Read more...] about Acer’s 10th Gen Core i5 Spin 13 Chromebook pops up and it’s priced right
Pixel Buds will get ‘Feature Drops’ just like Pixel phones
If you aren't already familiar, Pixel phones now get updates in addition to the standard, monthly security updates and those updates are dubbed 'Feature Drops.' Things added to the Pixel phones in the latest Feature Drop include things like tap to pause with Motion Sense, Duo AR Effects, Live … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds will get ‘Feature Drops’ just like Pixel phones
How to link and use your Stadia controller over WI-FI on the web
Stadia on the web continues getting more and more new features as the months roll on since November's launch. While I'd still say the most stable version of Stadia is found on the Chromecast Ultra, the pace of feature additions on the web version makes me think Google is spending tons of … [Read more...] about How to link and use your Stadia controller over WI-FI on the web
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet pre-orders now shipping from Best Buy
I figured today or tomorrow would be the day that the coveted Lenovo Chromebook Duet would start to actually ship to customers. We've been alerted by a reader that their Best Buy order that was placed on April 29th has officially been marked as shipped even though there is no apparent tracking info … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet pre-orders now shipping from Best Buy
The Pixel Buds are great, but this flaw is seriously hurting the experience
So far, the Pixel Buds have almost completely lived up to all the hype for me. We'll do a full review soon, but I can already tell you they are my favorite earbuds in nearly every category. The case is fantastic, the battery life has been plentiful for my use, and the sound quality is great. Oh, … [Read more...] about The Pixel Buds are great, but this flaw is seriously hurting the experience
How-to: Installing Calibre E-book manager on a Chromebook
Chrome OS tablets are still finding their place in the consumer market but the pending release of the Duet Chromebook from Lenovo could open the floodgates for the form-factor. With the smaller, tablet-first devices coming, many users may want to use their Chromebook tablets as their primary reader. … [Read more...] about How-to: Installing Calibre E-book manager on a Chromebook
Chromebook cameras being tested with more advanced imaging options for better video chats
The Chrome OS camera has gone through a few changes here and there over the years, but most things in it remain the same. The camera is functional at best and can be leveraged to snap a selfie or participate in a video chat when needed, but there's really no one using this setup to capture memories … [Read more...] about Chromebook cameras being tested with more advanced imaging options for better video chats
