When Google first debuted its now-defunct messaging app Allo on the heels of Duo video messaging, I honestly thought that the latter would be the one to find itself on the chopping block. I don't use video calling much and I really didn't see a lot of merits that would support Duo being a success. … [Read more...] about Google Duo gets down to business with picture-in-picture coming to the web
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Chromebooks could be getting this useful Macbook feature soon
When it comes to desktop UI, Chrome OS is clearly the baby of the bunch. Its lifespan is only a fraction of more-established players like Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, but the development cycle for it is so regular that we're seeing the maturation happen much quicker than expected. Make no mistake, … [Read more...] about Chromebooks could be getting this useful Macbook feature soon
New 12nm+ AMD Ryzen Chromebook ‘Morphius’ begins development
On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we discussed the very good possibility that Chromebooks could soon feature discrete GPUs. Robby uncovered a new device in development that clearly references a dGPU and that led us to throw out some theory about Chrome OS and the ability to utilize external … [Read more...] about New 12nm+ AMD Ryzen Chromebook ‘Morphius’ begins development
The Chrome Cast 47: NVIDIA GeForce Now arrives and to challenge Stadia
This week on The Chrome Cast, our sights are set on NVIDIA's suprisingly-good game streaming service - GeForce NOW - that came out of beta status and took the tech world by storm. In the Face of Stadia's current doldrums of waning player engagement and lacking new game announcements, it seems that … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 47: NVIDIA GeForce Now arrives and to challenge Stadia
Google Photos sharing feature has drastically improved
Every now and then, there is an update that fundamentally changes the way you use an app or piece of software without taking away from its core functionality. Google Photos has always been an app that we recommend everyone use on their devices to store and organize photos and it does that core … [Read more...] about Google Photos sharing feature has drastically improved
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
