Since the surprise arrival of GeForce NOW a few weeks ago, the game streaming services has been through quite the roller coaster. From high-praise and a very open-armed welcome to some game studios flexing their right to pull down games, it's been a mix of good and bad for NVIDIA so far on this … [Read more...] about NVIDIA GeForce NOW loses some games but still gaining momentum
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On the run to 100K: the biggest giveaway in Chrome Unboxed history
As many of you are aware, Chrome Unboxed is more than just this website. In fact, all of this started with YouTube and that channel has been continually growing alongside our website. We also produce a weekly podcast as well that fleshes out our offerings as a media production company. We've come … [Read more...] about On the run to 100K: the biggest giveaway in Chrome Unboxed history
The ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 resurfaces on Amazon for pre-order
As Robby shared a couple of weeks ago, ASUS shared with us that their timeline for the Flip C436 launch had hit some bumps in the road. While an Amazon listing originally slated the availability of the highly-anticipated convertible to be Feb. 24, ASUS stated that some minor delays would have the … [Read more...] about The ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 resurfaces on Amazon for pre-order
Chrome for Android is getting a custom share sheet, mysterious screenshot and image editor tool
While we've not written about it previously, the Chrome developer team has been hard at work designing a new share sheet specifically for Chrome on Android. It isn't exactly clear why the standard Android share sheet isn't good enough for Chrome, but the addition of a couple new features being … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android is getting a custom share sheet, mysterious screenshot and image editor tool
The new Google Assistant is finally coming to phones of G Suite users
When Google officially began shipping the new and updated Assistant on the Pixel 4 and 4 XL in October of last year, users were able to take advantage of the new, faster reactions of the Google Assistant on their phones. There were some caveats to the deal, however, and it turned into a bit of a … [Read more...] about The new Google Assistant is finally coming to phones of G Suite users
Linux apps on Chromebooks may be reason enough for external GPU support
We've been tracking a device known only as 'Mushu' for about a month at this point, and it brings with it a very specific and interesting addition to the Chrome OS ecosystem: a discrete GPU (or dGPU for short). When we first reported on this device being in development, I suggested that I don't see … [Read more...] about Linux apps on Chromebooks may be reason enough for external GPU support
The Chrome Cast 49: New devices around the corner & Chrome OS phones
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're discussing all the latest devices that have shown up in various places around the internet, including the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436, and the Pixel Buds. We have a release date for the Galaxy Chromebook, updated release info for the … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 49: New devices around the corner & Chrome OS phones
Google pulls a Microsoft and warns Edge users to switch to Chrome
Companies using warnings to disuade people from using competing software isn't exactly a new thing. After all, Microsoft did this for years for anyone choosing to use Chrome or Firefox instead of the built-in Internet Explorer. Regardless of whether or not there is any real-world ramifications of … [Read more...] about Google pulls a Microsoft and warns Edge users to switch to Chrome
New ‘Nightfury’ device hints at second Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
We spend a lot of time tracking new devices in the Chromium repositories. As of late, that has become a full-time job with dozens of new Chromebooks in development and more being added every week. While each and every new device is exciting, occasionally a Chromebook pops up that literally puts us … [Read more...] about New ‘Nightfury’ device hints at second Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
This new change will make searching in Gmail far better experience
For a long time, searching in Gmail has been a decent, sometimes-frustrating experience. There is a ton of flexibility and utility available, but I'd be the average user doesn't even realize any of it exists. For instance, did you know that you can type 'older_than: 2d' in your search query and it … [Read more...] about This new change will make searching in Gmail far better experience
Google Photos testing subscription service that picks your best photos and prints them
Google Photos has quickly become a popular app for both Android and iOS users. It's great for storing and backing up your photos, but the machine learning and extra features built into the service are what really set it apart. The machine learning is used to magically fix photos with a simple click … [Read more...] about Google Photos testing subscription service that picks your best photos and prints them
As Stadia Pro trials are ending, here’s what happens if you cancel
Stadia launched back in November of 2019 with a few hiccups here and there. In the months since, Stadia has done a decent job of adding more features and games, though we still think there's much work to be done. The platform currently feels like the best way to stream games from a general … [Read more...] about As Stadia Pro trials are ending, here’s what happens if you cancel
