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
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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
Here’s a sneak peek at HP’s upcoming ‘Chromebook of the Future’
In a bit of a shocking move, HP has decided to make its upcoming Chromebook-focused virtual event into a public affair, issuing not only an open invite for anyone to attend, but also a sign up form to get a feel for the number of attendees expected for the event. From what we can tell at this … [Read more...] about Here’s a sneak peek at HP’s upcoming ‘Chromebook of the Future’
Boom! Clearly White Pixel Buds now available from Google, Best Buy and T-Mobile
As we discussed this morning's news about the Google Pixel Buds app showing up in the Play Store, the inevitable topic of "when will they drop" hit the table. Ben Schoon had already tweeted that his expectations were high that we'd see the long-anticipated wireless earbuds arrive today. Given the … [Read more...] about Boom! Clearly White Pixel Buds now available from Google, Best Buy and T-Mobile
As Facebook takes aim, Zoom bolsters security and adds a killer feature
Necessity is the mother of invention. Well, maybe not an invention in this case but the battle for best video conferencing platform is heating up and companies like Google and Facebook are doing their best to put some pressure on the now-giant that is Zoom. Google has recently upgraded the abilities … [Read more...] about As Facebook takes aim, Zoom bolsters security and adds a killer feature
The full Pixel Buds 2 experience won’t be limited to just Pixel users thanks to the Pixel Buds app
In the ongoing saga of the Google Pixel Buds, a new wrinkle has emerged today that lends some serious credence to the idea that we may finally see the arrival of the diminutive #madeByGoogle accessories in the very near future. With the history of these headphones, I think it wise to exercise a … [Read more...] about The full Pixel Buds 2 experience won’t be limited to just Pixel users thanks to the Pixel Buds app
Teach from Home: Google’s all-in-one hub for remote teaching
Like many, we received word last week that our daughter's school district would continue NTI (non-traditional instruction) or remote learning all the way to the end of the school year. These decisions are tough to make but if it means curbing the spread of illness, it is the best decision. The move … [Read more...] about Teach from Home: Google’s all-in-one hub for remote teaching
After using the Lenovo Chromebook 10e tablet for a few days, I have one big request
Later this week, we're planning a video out about the thoughts I've put together around the Lenovo Chromebook 10e tablet. My time with this device has completely been about experiment and trial, not really about suggesting you buy it or skip it. You see, this device will likely never be a tablet I … [Read more...] about After using the Lenovo Chromebook 10e tablet for a few days, I have one big request
This new Chrome OS 81 feature will help tame your microphone in video calls
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
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
