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
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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
Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet landing page goes live in the US, May launch looking good
"You won't have to wait much longer." That was the response from an undisclosed source when I asked for a ballpark release date for the Lenovo Chromebook Duet. Granted, that's no surprise with how many listings have popped up around the web. Multiple Lenovo websites from various regions all over … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet landing page goes live in the US, May launch looking good
New feature could greatly extend the life of your Chromebook’s browser
Chrome OS has made major strides over the past couple of years in the way of extending the life of devices. Moving forward, Chromebooks on newer platforms will get no less than 8 years of updates from Google and older devices have even seen an extension on their End of Life dates. These updates are … [Read more...] about New feature could greatly extend the life of your Chromebook’s browser
Google Meet will soon be a free video chat service everyone can use
It wasn't that long ago that Google Hangouts Meet became simply Google Meet. We talked about that transition and what it likely means for the remains of Hangouts across the board already, so we're not here to talk about that. Instead, the news of the day is that Google is making its G Suite … [Read more...] about Google Meet will soon be a free video chat service everyone can use
I took a break from playing PUBG on Stadia to tell you PUBG is now on Stadia
I'm not even sure I need to write much more than that title, but I will anyway. If you've been around Chrome Unboxed for any amount of time, you know our affinity for PUBG Mobile. It is almost a work religion for us that we partake in each day during our collective lunch break. We consider it a … [Read more...] about I took a break from playing PUBG on Stadia to tell you PUBG is now on Stadia
Lucky shoppers can grab Google’s Pixel Buds for $125 from U.S. Cellular
Looking for a deal on Google's new Pixel Buds wireless headphones? You might want to check out U.S. Cellular. The mobile carrier isn't that well-known in our area but they are the number 5 carrier in the US in terms of subscribers behind the Big Four as ATT, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint are known. … [Read more...] about Lucky shoppers can grab Google’s Pixel Buds for $125 from U.S. Cellular
Chrome’s Dino-branded QR Code generator working in Dev channel
The line between mobile and desktop continues to blur as both the Chrome browser and the OS add features to move seamlessly between your PC and your phone. Features such as "send to device" and the ability to pick up on your Chromebook where you left off on your phone. All of this is great for … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Dino-branded QR Code generator working in Dev channel
The official Pixel Buds app is available on Chromebooks with a specific spec
Yesterday we woke up to the hype that the official Google-made Pixel Buds app had landed in the Play Store. This was important for two reasons: it signaled the imminent release of the earbuds and it also made it clear that the Pixel Buds experience wouldn't be limited to Pixel users only. As the … [Read more...] about The official Pixel Buds app is available on Chromebooks with a specific spec
Intel’s “hybrid” Alder Lake CPU spotted in Chrome OS development
Chrome OS has matured to the point that development has reached a place of near-parity with other, more-seasoned operating systems. There was something exciting about arriving at CES 2020 and seeing not one but two Chromebooks bearing the torch for Intel's Project Athena initiative. The Samsung … [Read more...] about Intel’s “hybrid” Alder Lake CPU spotted in Chrome OS development
Come watch the latest Stadia Connect with us today at 12PM EST
Google's Stadia gaming platform has now been with us for a little over 5 months at this point, and it has gone from a brand-new, some-times flaky service to a leader in the game streaming space. While there are still some holes in the gaming line up at this point, the library is growing, the player … [Read more...] about Come watch the latest Stadia Connect with us today at 12PM EST
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook review: pulling out all the stops
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is what you get when a company takes a swing at doing everything right, landing all the punches, and delivering on all fronts. When we talk about Chromebooks and what makes them great, the pillars are pretty simple: build quality, screen, keyboard, trackpad, … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook review: pulling out all the stops
