It is no secret or surprise that we are all investing far more time than before in video calls. Whether you use Zoom, Google Meet, Facetime, Google Duo, WhatsApp, Messenger Rooms, or something else, there are constants that exist between every single video chat platform. When it comes down to it, … [Read more...] about This new Chrome OS 81 feature will help tame your microphone in video calls
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Chromebook deals for work, school or whatever
In this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we discussed the ins and outs of the current Chromebook market and why getting your hands on a good device at a decent price could be a challenge for the foreseeable future. While inventory is thin and sales are tough to find, that doesn't mean you have to … [Read more...] about Chromebook deals for work, school or whatever
The next generation of Chrome OS tablets will have fast UFS storage options
We haven't even begun to scratch the surface of what the Chrome OS tablet landscape will look like in the upcoming months, but our unboxing of the first current-gen tablet to actually arrive in stores gives us a bit of a look at what this new breed of Chromebook could be like to own. Small, light, … [Read more...] about The next generation of Chrome OS tablets will have fast UFS storage options
The Chrome Cast 58: Chromebooks deals are scarce, Lenovo 10e impresses, and the open web is awesome
This week on The Chrome Cast, we have a pretty packed show from this week's news. As the weeks begin to pile up in our new-normal pandemic lives, one of the results is a massive dip in available Chromebooks for purchase at sale prices. From supply chain halts to international commerce stalls, it … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 58: Chromebooks deals are scarce, Lenovo 10e impresses, and the open web is awesome
Google Duo video calls are about to be much better even with your stressed internet connection
Google has taken to its blog to announce a few great new features coming to Duo soon, but the biggest and most important change will come by way of a new video codec that promises to deliver much higher-quality video fidelity even over crummy connections. The other features (photos in call, … [Read more...] about Google Duo video calls are about to be much better even with your stressed internet connection
Chrome OS is adding extensions to Family Link controls
In light of recent events that have driven many of us into our homes, Google recently added the ability to install a handful of extensions on Chromebooks that are managed by Family Link. This has been especially beneficial for students needing to leverage platforms such as Google Meet and Zoom while … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is adding extensions to Family Link controls
Unboxing & hands-on with the rugged version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Today is kinda the day, folks: a device that is very, very similar to the Lenovo Chromebook Duet is in the house and we're doing an old-fashioned unboxing for you to see. The Lenovo Chromebook 10e is in many ways a re-skinned version of the Chromebook Duet with an education focus in its approach to … [Read more...] about Unboxing & hands-on with the rugged version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Help fight disease with Folding@home on Chrome OS
Distributed computing is at the core of many of the technologies that we use on a daily basis without even realizing it. To simplify it into terms I can understand, the process involves multiple systems performing the same tasks in conjunction with each other but not dependent on any one device. The … [Read more...] about Help fight disease with Folding@home on Chrome OS
PWAs installed from the Play Store have a few tricks up their sleeve that add to their native feel
We spent a bit of time last week talking about the arrival of two apps in the Play Store for Chromebooks that have been there for a while, but are now in a new form: the PWA (progressive web app). On a Chromebook, if you head to the Play Store and attempt to download the Twitter or YouTube TV apps, … [Read more...] about PWAs installed from the Play Store have a few tricks up their sleeve that add to their native feel
This PWA is a simple Apple Airdrop replacement built for the web
We've talked about Google's plan to release an upcoming feature called Nearby Sharing and I don't want to undermine how exciting that will be when it does arrive. However, in the meantime, there's a PWA out there that does much of what Apple's much-loved Airdrop does and you can use it today, right … [Read more...] about This PWA is a simple Apple Airdrop replacement built for the web
Numerous new Lenovo Chromebook Duet landing pages signal massive, widescale roll-out
At this point, we're all ready for the Lenovo Duet Chromebook to just show up already. With all the landing pages and product pages and pre-order pages already out there, we are likely not far off from a launch at this point. While future Chromebooks and other electronics may get delayed due to … [Read more...] about Numerous new Lenovo Chromebook Duet landing pages signal massive, widescale roll-out
‘Hey Google’ gets sensitive with new responsiveness setting
We've all had it happen. You're sitting in your living room, minding your own business and a random conversation with your spouse triggers a 'Hey Google' moment. Generally, it's little more than an irritating inconvenience but the annoyance is real and sometimes you just want the Assistant to mind … [Read more...] about ‘Hey Google’ gets sensitive with new responsiveness setting
