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Three ways to install Blender 3D software on your Chromebook
We've talked a lot lately about Linux apps on Chrome OS and the plausibility that Chromebooks could eventually be able to run resource-hungry applications such as full-fledged video editors like Davinci Resolve. Now, we're still a little ways out from that becoming a reality but if and when Crostini … [Read more...] about Three ways to install Blender 3D software on your Chromebook
Two new, 3D FPS puzzler games announced for Stadia
While the titles I'm waiting for haven't arrived just yet on Stadia, there's no doubt that the cadence of releases is picking up steam in a big way. In the past few weeks alone, we've seen the announcement or release of 7 new games for Stadia. While they aren't titles that will single-handedly … [Read more...] about Two new, 3D FPS puzzler games announced for Stadia
New certifications means Google’s Pixel Buds must be getting close to release
Not too long ago, Google's upcoming Pixel Buds passed through the Bluetooth SIG as expected. The SIG (special interest group) is the standards group that oversees the development of Bluetooth standards and the licensing of the Bluetooth technologies and trademarks to manufacturers. Products that … [Read more...] about New certifications means Google’s Pixel Buds must be getting close to release
New Google Assistant feature turns the entire internet into your personal audio book
I'll be the first to tell anyone that I don't use virtual assistants all the time. I don't rely on the Google Assistant or Alexa to do simple tasks I can routinely do for myself and it isn't because I don't like them or think they don't work: I simply don't want to get in the habit of utilizing … [Read more...] about New Google Assistant feature turns the entire internet into your personal audio book
How to watch Netflix picture-in-picture on your Chromebook without the Android app
Earlier this week, Robby wrote an article about the delayed rollout of Chrome OS 80 and the new features that are coming to Chromebooks. One of those new features is Netflix picture-in-picture (PiP), but we weren't able to test it due to Netflix disappearing from the Play Store. I was hopeful the … [Read more...] about How to watch Netflix picture-in-picture on your Chromebook without the Android app
The latest Stadia app is hiding a ton of new features we’ve all been waiting for
Thanks to a comprehensive app teardown by the guys over at 9to5 Google, the latest version of the Stadia app has been laid bare and the stuff found on the inside hints at an avalanche of upcoming features. Some of these things we've been waiting for and some of them we didn't even know were coming. … [Read more...] about The latest Stadia app is hiding a ton of new features we’ve all been waiting for
HP Chromebook x360 12b unboxing and initial hands-on [VIDEO]
Back in the fall of 2019, HP unveiled a few new Chromebooks in the x360 line and, if I'm honest, the ones that quickly became available were a bit of a bore. They took design queues directly from the existing (and fantastic) x360 14, but put in worse screens, worse build quality, and worse … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x360 12b unboxing and initial hands-on [VIDEO]
One of the best Chromebooks available is $200 off right now
Though we are all ready to enter into the new wave of Chromebooks coming in 2020 - what with all their fingerprint scanners, 4K AMOLED screens, WiFi 6/Bluetooth 5 capabilities, and fantastic form factors - there are also still a ton of amazing last-gen Chromebooks well worth your time and … [Read more...] about One of the best Chromebooks available is $200 off right now
Google I/O 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
In what simply feels like the latest public-facing event to hit the chopping block, Google's largest and most important conference has officially been cancelled due to rising issues from the COVID-19 coronavirus. In the event you've been living under a rock and don't know, COVID-19 is spreading now … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
Google Assistant broadcast to specific speakers is finally on the way
A QUICK WORD: In all the years we've been doing this, we've had a few times where Gabriel and I accidentally began working on the same topic for an article. In those times, we've always caught it before publishing. This time I missed it. Our schedules get hectic, we work in-office and remotely, … [Read more...] about Google Assistant broadcast to specific speakers is finally on the way
Chrome OS 80 reverted to 79: should you downgrade? [Update: Chrome OS 80 is back]
Update: Shortly after publishing this article, the release server for Chrome OS has updated again and it looks like Chrome OS 80 has returned. Whatever the problem was, I presume Google has addressed it and the update contains a fix. Shortly after posing the question "What happened to Chrome OS … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 80 reverted to 79: should you downgrade? [Update: Chrome OS 80 is back]
