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
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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
Get 5% off the Lenovo 10e Chromebook Tablet and 15% cashback
Yesterday, Robby made a very good case as to why most shoppers will want to wait for Lenovo's Chromebook Duet tablet as opposed to opting for the ruggedized 10e version designed for education. While I agree with his points, some of the very things that may make the 10e tablet unappealing to the … [Read more...] about Get 5% off the Lenovo 10e Chromebook Tablet and 15% cashback
The Lenovo Chromebook 10e is a flawed preview of the upcoming Chromebook Duet [VIDEO]
A few weeks ago we reported that the Lenovo Chromebook 10e was available for purchase from a few different outlets and proceeded to go out and buy one for ourselves. While I never thought for a second that I'd rather have this version of Lenovo's tablet over the still-unreleased Duet, I did … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook 10e is a flawed preview of the upcoming Chromebook Duet [VIDEO]
Resizeable, moveable screenshots are coming to Chrome OS
It always amazes me that some of the smallest refinements can equate to massive boosts in productivity. Features such as virtual desks or the new tab strip UI may feel like minor changes but they can massively enhance the way you move around your Chromebook and in turn, your entire workflow can see … [Read more...] about Resizeable, moveable screenshots are coming to Chrome OS
Lenovo Chromebook Duet is prepping to ship before May 11th for some
The pre-launch saga of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet is coming to an end soon, but for some early buyers, it looks like it will be sooner than the rest of us. If you don't recall, the Chromebook Duet went up for pre-order at Best Buy last week on April 29th and came with a few small surprises. For … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet is prepping to ship before May 11th for some
Rick Osterloh teases Twitter with screenshot likely from Google Pixel 4a
It appears that Google’s Senior VP of Hardware, Rick Osterloh, is currently using the unreleased Pixel 4a. Yesterday on Twitter, Osterloh shared a screenshot and if you look closely, there are a couple of hints that this image was captured on Google's upcoming mid-range phone, the Pixel … [Read more...] about Rick Osterloh teases Twitter with screenshot likely from Google Pixel 4a
