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YouTube Music migration for Google Play Music users could be coming soon
According to a report from 9to5 Google, the time for the eventual transition from Google Play Music to YouTube Music could finally be near. 9to5 has two sources inside Google who are talking not only about the promised migration tools, but also about a mid 2020 timeline that includes not only a … [Read more...] about YouTube Music migration for Google Play Music users could be coming soon
Score this Vizio soundbar and subwoofer with built-in Chromecast and save $120
Soundbars are a dime a dozen these days but finding one that's compatible with the Google Assistant and features quality audio at a fair price can be a bit of a crapshoot. Sure, you could spend thousands and get an ultra-premium 5.1 surround sound setup but if you're like me, that's overkill for the … [Read more...] about Score this Vizio soundbar and subwoofer with built-in Chromecast and save $120
Pixelbook vs. Pixelbook Go: choosing the best Google Chromebook [VIDEO]
We get requests for versus videos all the time, but there are scenarios where these types of videos provide lots of interest and intrigue, and situations where they just don't make sense. We try to pit very similar devices against one another in the hopes that it helps members of our audience make … [Read more...] about Pixelbook vs. Pixelbook Go: choosing the best Google Chromebook [VIDEO]
Upcoming Comet Lake Chromebooks ‘Dragonair’ and ‘Dratini’ show up in Geekbench with wide range of processors
Back in December, we reported on the appearance of 'Dratini' showing up in Geekbench results with some pretty massive hardware on board. With a 10th-gen Core i7 and 16GB of RAM, it was clear at that time 'Dratini' was set to be a top-tier variant of the 'Hatch' baseboard family of upcoming … [Read more...] about Upcoming Comet Lake Chromebooks ‘Dragonair’ and ‘Dratini’ show up in Geekbench with wide range of processors
Chrome 80 arrives for Android and desktop: Check out what’s new
Version 80 of the Chrome browser for Android and desktop has officially arrived. With it comes a truckload of security patches and updates as well as a new feature that will make website notifications a little less annoying. Users of Chrome for Android, Windows, Linux and macOS should see the update … [Read more...] about Chrome 80 arrives for Android and desktop: Check out what’s new
Upcoming NVIDIA GeForce Now Chromebook support could be trouble for Stadia
Sure, it's been a heavy dose of game streaming news today, but NVIDIA's announcement yesterday was quite significant and important for cloud-based game streaming. While not a perfect solution or perfect execution, GeForce NOW offers some unique advantages over Google's Stadia and possibly over … [Read more...] about Upcoming NVIDIA GeForce Now Chromebook support could be trouble for Stadia
We installed the NVIDIA GeForce NOW Android app on a Chromebook so you don’t have to
NVIDIA officially launched their cloud game streaming service yesterday to quite a bit of deserved fanfare. While platforms like Stadia are a bit more polished and much more user-accessible, GeForce NOW is a unique in its ability to let users play some of the games they already own. It is now … [Read more...] about We installed the NVIDIA GeForce NOW Android app on a Chromebook so you don’t have to
NVIDIA GeForce Now aims to take on Stadia with unique $5 approach to cloud gaming
NVIDIA's approach to cloud gaming isn't exactly a new venture for the company. In fact, GeForce NOW has been around in one way or another for about 8 years. Many have taken stabs at cloud gaming and game streaming from your personal computer has been a thing for even longer. What NVIDIA is doing … [Read more...] about NVIDIA GeForce Now aims to take on Stadia with unique $5 approach to cloud gaming
Today Only: This monster Core i5 Chromebook is only $349
Today is the day! If you've been waiting to score a killer deal on a powerful Chromebook, Best Buy has one of the craziest deals we've ever seen on a Core i-powered device. Just a couple of days ago, the massive HP Chromebook 15 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage was on offer at Amazon for an … [Read more...] about Today Only: This monster Core i5 Chromebook is only $349
Deal of the Day: Get up to $70 off a brand new Samsung Chromebook 4 or 4+
If you're looking for a late-generation Chromebook that won't break the bank, Amazon is the place to be to score some serious savings on their newest budget Chromebooks. The Samsung Chromebook 4 and 4+ feature the N4000 Gemini Lake processor from Intel and come in a variety of configurations. Both … [Read more...] about Deal of the Day: Get up to $70 off a brand new Samsung Chromebook 4 or 4+
‘Mushu’ could be the first Chromebook to utilize a discrete GPU
Over the years, we've seen Chromebooks tested with discrete GPUs (dGPU) in the Chromium repositories, but they have always been AMD devices and we've never really come across any proof that we could expect to see them in production any time soon. The AMD devices we currently see in the market are … [Read more...] about ‘Mushu’ could be the first Chromebook to utilize a discrete GPU
