As we move closer and closer to the spring, we know that a few big Chromebook releases are looming large in the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook and the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436. We're also anticipating the arrival of the Pixel Buds 2 at any time now, so the next few weeks are shaping up to be a fun time … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook gets a new landing page, release date and LTE option
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Google Pixel Buds 2 show up briefly at B&H, signaling imminent release
When Google announced the next version of the Pixel Buds, I was entranced. They put up a very alluring video at the October hardware event and just as my earbud dreams were coming true, my hopes were shattered with the 'coming in Spring of 2020' announcement. It honestly felt like a gut … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Buds 2 show up briefly at B&H, signaling imminent release
Bulk Password Checkup to be integrated into Chrome Settings Menu
Google is continuing to put in a lot of work towards making the Chrome browser more secure for its users. As of late, the Chrome team has taken their password checking extension and baked it directly into the browser so that users are alerted when a password is potentially compromised. … [Read more...] about Bulk Password Checkup to be integrated into Chrome Settings Menu
User manual for the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 reveals magnetic USI pen holder
Though the release of the ASUS Chromebook Flip has been pushed back a bit from the initial listing we found over on Amazon, it is still one of the most anticipated Chromebook releases for 2020 and it is only a month away at this point. There's little left to learn about this Chromebook aside from … [Read more...] about User manual for the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 reveals magnetic USI pen holder
Install these popular desktop apps and more on your Chromebook with Flatpak
When Google announced that Chrome OS would officially support Linux apps via the Crostini project, I expected that developers and tinkerers like me would be the only ones genuinely excited. On the flip side, I've long theorized that the masses could benefit from Crostini if Google could find a way … [Read more...] about Install these popular desktop apps and more on your Chromebook with Flatpak
How to ring your phone with Google Assistant
No one likes to lose their phone. I am the type of person that will even become anxious when someone else has misplaced their phone. Google's Find My Device service is a great tool to help with this problem and you can use it to find, lock or erase your device. But there is another quick trick that … [Read more...] about How to ring your phone with Google Assistant
Chrome OS floating virtual keyboard will soon be resizable
If you've not used a convertible Chromebook, you may not be too familiar with Chrome OS' virtual keyboard. At one point, we all thought it was going to be replaced by Gboard, but it seems Google is sticking with the Chrome OS virtual keyboard and is continuing to add features to the built-in input … [Read more...] about Chrome OS floating virtual keyboard will soon be resizable
Stadia is now available on these non-Pixel phones
Stadia is still our favorite platform for streaming games around the office. Sure, I've been a little down on Google's gaming service for the past few weeks, but let's be honest, NVIDIA GeForce NOW sort of came our with guns blazing and stole the show a little bit. Regardless of the fact that I … [Read more...] about Stadia is now available on these non-Pixel phones
Chrome 81 brings AR to the browser with WebXR and it’s blowing my mind
AR and VR (augmented reality and virtual reality) are not new technologies, but delivering them to end users has always been a bit of a difficult task. With VR, you need specialized headsets, unique software, and a way to get both up and running without a ton of cables and mess. Sure, there are … [Read more...] about Chrome 81 brings AR to the browser with WebXR and it’s blowing my mind
This Chrome extension puts a new Google Earth View image in every new tab
Google recently added a massive number of high-res satellite images from Google Earth to their web-based library called Earth View. As a matter of fact, over 1000 new images were added according to a post by Google on The Keyword and that brings the total to over 2500 total images. You may know of … [Read more...] about This Chrome extension puts a new Google Earth View image in every new tab
Thanks to Linux, I just installed a pro-level video editor on my Chromebook
We're constantly looking around for new tricks to make our Chromebooks even more capable than they've already become over the past couple of years. Every day, there are fewer use-cases where a Windows or Mac device is a necessity and we truly believe that Chrome OS will eventually offer comparable … [Read more...] about Thanks to Linux, I just installed a pro-level video editor on my Chromebook
Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Bubs’ being tested with phone-sized display
Let me be very clear and upfront from the get-go on this one: file this under either speculation or confusion as you read what I'm about to tell you. I don't have a firm understanding of what is going on or why, but I know that some testing is happening on a Chrome OS baseboard that looks to be … [Read more...] about Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Bubs’ being tested with phone-sized display
