Right off the bat, I'm going to say that I hope to write more articles like this with much greater frequency as 2020 progresses. With the launch of NVIDIA GeForce NOW and Microsoft's Project xCloud looming, Stadia cannot afford to continue dripping games out here and there. They've previously … [Read more...] about 5 new games announced for Google Stadia and three are exclusives
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This change brings Google’s Android Messages RCS Chat one step closer to iMessage
Here in the United States, there's no escaping the fact that iMessage is the most dominant messaging platform among smartphone users. While this is most definitely not the case everywhere else on the planet, Americans love their iPhones and the built-in utility of Apple's messaging service is … [Read more...] about This change brings Google’s Android Messages RCS Chat one step closer to iMessage
Citing delays, ASUS now expects the Chromebook Flip C436 to be available mid-March
Since CES 2020 a bit over a month ago, we went from expecting the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 sometime in March to getting hyped about a February 24th release. The reason for that new, hard date was an Amazon page that went live before it was supposed to, displaying a shipping date of February 24th … [Read more...] about Citing delays, ASUS now expects the Chromebook Flip C436 to be available mid-March
Can I install the Brave Browser on my Chromebook?
If you're using a Chromebook, chances are high that you're perfectly comfortable using the Chrome browser as your default portal to the internet. However, as the Chrome OS ecosystem continues to expand, more and more users are moving to the platform and some of them may want other options. Because … [Read more...] about Can I install the Brave Browser on my Chromebook?
Don’t miss this great deal on both variations of the fantastic ASUS Chromebook Flip C434
As we progress through the early parts of 2020, there are a few key Chromebook releases we are all eagerly awaiting. Both the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook and ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 are set for release in the coming weeks, but they will both be unapologetically expensive. Don't misunderstand me: … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this great deal on both variations of the fantastic ASUS Chromebook Flip C434
Google Maps celebrates 15th birthday with an updated icon and some new features
It's hard to imagine a world without Google Maps. Just the other day I was talking to a friend about how we would get directions when we were younger. We would either print out directions from MapQuest or we would scribble down some directions from a relative who would try to recall all the turns … [Read more...] about Google Maps celebrates 15th birthday with an updated icon and some new features
Chrome will soon be getting live captions similar to what we have on Pixel phones
If you've not seen Live Captions in action on a Pixel phone, you are missing out on some really cool tech in action. Essentially, Live Captions allow your device to add real-time captions to any video content playing on your phone, regardless of the service and regardless of the choice to add or … [Read more...] about Chrome will soon be getting live captions similar to what we have on Pixel phones
TESTED: NVidia GeForce NOW runs like a dream on cheap and expensive hardware alike [VIDEO]
When GeForce NOW came out of beta just over a week ago, I initially had my reservations about how well the service would actually perform. Being a big fan of Stadia and the way it works, I expected NVIDIA's service to perhaps work well on certain devices and fall flat on others. I realized almost … [Read more...] about TESTED: NVidia GeForce NOW runs like a dream on cheap and expensive hardware alike [VIDEO]
Dashlane Password Manager has extension temporarily removed from Chrome Web Store
Another day, another password manager suffers an unfortunate hiccup in Google's Chrome Web Store. On the heels of LastPass accidentally deleting their own Chrome extension, the popular password manager Dashlane had their extension removed from the Web Store. First reported by Techdows, Dashlane's … [Read more...] about Dashlane Password Manager has extension temporarily removed from Chrome Web Store
Google Chrome is putting a stop to the 3 most annoying video ad types
According to a blog post by Google and highlighted by a post from WIRED, it seems Google is once again taking action to corral abusive, frustrating, and annoying ads in the Chrome browser. While research shows that users aren't really opposed to reasonable advertising, the internet is always prone … [Read more...] about Google Chrome is putting a stop to the 3 most annoying video ad types
Grab one of these premium Chromebooks at Best Buy and save $200
Best Buy has become one of the most consistent retailers to score savings of $100 or more and any number of "flagship" caliber Chromebooks. Whether it's the HP Chromebook X360 14 or an ASUS Flip C434, there's usually a deal to be had and today is no different. Today's deals include a massive, Core … [Read more...] about Grab one of these premium Chromebooks at Best Buy and save $200
A factory reset of a Microsoft Surface Go reminded me why I love Chromebooks
I get the question quite often. It comes in multiple forms; some inquisitive, some derogatory, some genuine, some not. "Why do you use a Chromebook?" It's a fair question, I suppose, and one that has a variety of answers that reflect the multi-faceted experience of using any given operating … [Read more...] about A factory reset of a Microsoft Surface Go reminded me why I love Chromebooks
