If you've had the time to watch or read our review of the fantastic Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, one of the things you'll likely note is the fact that this next-gen Chromebook gets nearly everything right. From build quality to screen to keyboard and trackpad, this device is the closest we've had to … [Read more...] about Samsung acknowledges Galaxy Chromebook battery issues and is working on a fix
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The Chrome Cast 59: Lenovo Chromebook Duet and Pixel Buds can be ordered and the Chromecast gets a remote
This week has been pretty insane around the Chrome Unboxed office. From the arrival of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet at Best Buy to the Pixel Buds official launch to PUBG on Stadia, there has been something new every day for us to try, talk about, and digest. We expect this type of action in the … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 59: Lenovo Chromebook Duet and Pixel Buds can be ordered and the Chromecast gets a remote
Facebook group offers support and community for Chromebook users
Chrome OS is enjoying some well-deserved popularity among consumers and businesses alike and with that notoriety has arrived the need for more reliable sources of support for Chromebooks. Don't get me wrong, Google's volunteer-staffed Chromebook Support Forum is a treasure trove of information and … [Read more...] about Facebook group offers support and community for Chromebook users
Lenovo Chromebook Duet preorder is back with a new shipping date
We're still waiting on an "official" release date for Lenovo's elusive Chromebook Duet tablet but if Best Buy's website is correct, May 6 could be the big day. Just one day after preorders for the 128GB model of the Duet went live on Best Buy's site, the electronics retailer updated the listing to … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet preorder is back with a new shipping date
Instagram DMs for the web are official and here’s why it matters
In the last couple of months, you have probably heard a lot about digital messaging platforms trying their best to keep people connected. A couple of weeks ago, Instagram joined the fray and started rolling out direct messages on the web to all global users, something the company has been testing … [Read more...] about Instagram DMs for the web are official and here’s why it matters
A new Chromecast Ultra with remote running Android TV could be coming very soon
For nearly as long as the Chromecast has been around, there have been questions about the need or availability of a remote. As casting from a device slowly became a more normalized activity, many of us simply moved past the notion that our video source required a remote to go along with it. After … [Read more...] about A new Chromecast Ultra with remote running Android TV could be coming very soon
Just like that, Best Buy pulls down the Lenovo Chromebook Duet pre-orders
I warned about this possibility in the post yesterday, but it seems the pre-order status of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet has already shifted to a "coming soon" status. If you search for the device on Best Buy's website, you'll still see the option to pre-order in the search result, but clicking that … [Read more...] about Just like that, Best Buy pulls down the Lenovo Chromebook Duet pre-orders
Google Pixel Buds back in stock at these retailers
Well, our second pair of Pixel Buds should be arriving within the hour and if you were one of the lucky ones that pulled the trigger, you should have them in hand by the end of the week. We could speculate all day as to why the Pixel Buds sold out within 48 hours at practically every retailer that … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Buds back in stock at these retailers
Unboxing and setting up the new Google Pixel Buds
Yesterday was finally the day! We've been waiting since October of 2019 to get our hands on Google's latest take on the truly wireless earbuds and after over 6 months of anticipation, they are finally here and ready to get the unboxing treatment. The Pixel Buds bring a lot to the table in terms … [Read more...] about Unboxing and setting up the new Google Pixel Buds
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet has a ship date and pre-order available: UPDATED
UPDATE 4/30/2020 @ 2:15pm - It looks like Best Buy has pulled down the pre-order status and replaced it with 'coming soon.' We're unclear about why, but you can read more about it here. I guess its just going to be that sort of week, huh? Monday started off with the Pixel Buds app showing up, … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet has a ship date and pre-order available: UPDATED
[UPDATED] There’s still one place you can pick up Google’s wireless Pixel Buds but you better act fast
Monday - Pixel Buds launch and the internet goes wild as the highly-anticipated #MadeByGoogle TWS earbuds go on sale at multiple retailers including Best Buy and a range of wireless carriers. Tuesday, reports begin rolling in that inventory has been depleted at most retailers and that the Google … [Read more...] about [UPDATED] There’s still one place you can pick up Google’s wireless Pixel Buds but you better act fast
Google’s Pixel Buds are already sold out everywhere
Well, that didn't last long. In less than a day, the highly-anticipated Google Pixel Buds went from finally being available for order to sold out on the Google Store. Only the white version was even available to begin with, but it is now alongside all the other colors as a waitlist-only accessory, … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel Buds are already sold out everywhere
