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
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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
Why this Chromebox could be the best solution for working at home
We've been putting in some extra work as of late hunting down the few available Chromebook deals still to be found around the web. With so many working and learning from home, a good deal on a good device is tough to find and this morning, it occurred to me that there's another option out there that … [Read more...] about Why this Chromebox could be the best solution for working at home
Deal Alert: Act fast and score $50 off of the ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 w/8GB RAM
As of late, good Chromebooks are getting hard to find and scoring a deal on anything worth buying is even more of a challenge. Many retailers are simply out of inventory and if you do happen to find the device you're looking for, you're lucky if you can pick it up at MSRP. We've seen listings for … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Act fast and score $50 off of the ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 w/8GB RAM
TMO Tuesday: T-Mobile is giving away Samsung Galaxy Chromebooks and more
T-Mobile customers always have good reason to rejoice when Tuesday rolls around. If you aren't in the know, T-Mobile has long offered freebies, discounts and giveaways via the T-Mobile Tuesday app available via the Google Play and iTunes stores. All you have to do to get in on the goodies is to one, … [Read more...] about TMO Tuesday: T-Mobile is giving away Samsung Galaxy Chromebooks and more
You can buy the Lenovo Chromebook Duet’s rugged brother right now from multiple retailers
Just yesterday I was lamenting a bit about the current state of affairs in the Chromebook world: specifically, the lack of device inventory across the board likely caused by the movement of so many workers performing their jobs at home in combination with students participating in remote learning. … [Read more...] about You can buy the Lenovo Chromebook Duet’s rugged brother right now from multiple retailers
Amazon’s “Most Wished For” list foreshadows massive success for Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet tablet
For the past couple of years, it hasn't been unusual to find one or more Chromebook models on Amazon's top-seller lists or see a Chrome device carrying the coveted Amazon Choice badge that denotes a very popular product. Ever since the days of the ASUS Chromebook Flip C302, Chromebooks have grown in … [Read more...] about Amazon’s “Most Wished For” list foreshadows massive success for Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet tablet
Opinion: Chromebook makers need to launch devices as soon as humanly possible right now
I won't spend any time setting this premise up, because the setup is a reality you and I are already living in and dealing with. COVID-19 has fundamentally changed so many parts of our society and collective existence, but its effect on the Chromebook market is one I honestly did not see coming. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Chromebook makers need to launch devices as soon as humanly possible right now
Chromecast Ambient Mode takes a hit to help save internet bandwidth
We need our internet connections more than ever as people around the world are working from home and many students are distance learning. All of this usage is starting to put a strain on local internet resources, though. To help prioritize internet bandwidth for learning and working, Google … [Read more...] about Chromecast Ambient Mode takes a hit to help save internet bandwidth
Chromebooks will soon have at-a-glance info widgets on the Ambient Mode lock screen
We've been talking about a new feature coming to Chromebooks for about 9 months at this point that will extend the usability of your Chromebook for those time you aren't...well...using it. First spotted back in July of 2019, Ambient Display is a feature that Android has had for quite some time that … [Read more...] about Chromebooks will soon have at-a-glance info widgets on the Ambient Mode lock screen
Another IdeaPad branded Chromebook surfaces from Lenovo and it’s GOLD
If I didn't know better, I'd think Lenovo was playing with my emotions. Every morning, I spend a few minutes poking around the web to see if there are any updates or new listing for the Chromebook Duet tablet that so many Chrome OS users are anxious to purchase. I have yet to find what I've been … [Read more...] about Another IdeaPad branded Chromebook surfaces from Lenovo and it’s GOLD
