We're coming up on two years since Linux apps on Chromebooks became official. At Google I/O 2018, an announcement that Chrome OS would soon be able to run Linux applications via containters kickstarted a new wave of development for the Chromium OS developers. It was an exciting time and in the 20 … [Read more...] about Thanks to Linux on Chrome OS, you can play the ‘Game of the Decade’ on your Chromebook [VIDEO]
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The Chrome Cast 46: Google’s new attempt at messaging for G Suite could be great
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend the vast majority of the episode talking more in depth about Google's possible collaborative messaging platform we're now all expecting to see for G Suite customers. Less of a new platform and more of a melding of existing things, this new collaborative tool … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 46: Google’s new attempt at messaging for G Suite could be great
You can play the unique FPS SuperHOT for free in your browser right now
As much as the web continues becoming more and more robust and able, gaming in your browser is slowly doing the same thing. While we've yet to see a major studio debut a fully web-based 3D FPS (first person shooter) game completely online and in the browser, I feel like the day will come when we … [Read more...] about You can play the unique FPS SuperHOT for free in your browser right now
Google is making good on a promise to rethink favicons in search results after backlash
A week after Google made the move to begin rolling out favicons next to all search results on the desktop, a wave of pretty stern backlash caused a bit of a course correct and within just days of the internet's collective thumbs down vote on the new design. I didn't have a huge issue with the … [Read more...] about Google is making good on a promise to rethink favicons in search results after backlash
It turns out Microsoft’s pricey Surface Pro X makes a great ‘Chromebook’
An interesting video and article published by Dieter Bohn over at The Verge a couple days ago came with a pretty bombastic title, and I love it. The video header simply states: 'Microsoft accidentally made a great Chromebook.' Great title, right? The accompanying article is equally … [Read more...] about It turns out Microsoft’s pricey Surface Pro X makes a great ‘Chromebook’
Crostini keys expired on Chrome OS Dev and Canary? There’s a simple fix
If you happen to be an outlier like myself that lives, for the most part, in the experimental channels of Chrome OS, chances are good that you run into a few hiccups from time to time with the software. My desktop is always in the Canary channel and receives updates on an almost daily basis. Great … [Read more...] about Crostini keys expired on Chrome OS Dev and Canary? There’s a simple fix
[Updated] TicWatch Pro LTE review: The WearOS smartwatch for the masses [VIDEO]
I have long been a lover of watches. I'm not a connoisseur, per se. I simply like a nice looking timepiece. I've owned some relatively expensive pieces from Bulova and the like but I've also enjoyed cheap, no-name watches I've found at overstock shops. Some of my favorite go-to watches cost little … [Read more...] about [Updated] TicWatch Pro LTE review: The WearOS smartwatch for the masses [VIDEO]
Yes, a clear Stadia controller exists. No, you can’t have it.
I'm a fan of conceptual stuff. I like seeing cars that are never going to be for sale or laptops that have wacky features that will never get produced. I like this stuff because I like the feeling that the people responsible for bringing us new tech products aren't confined only to the things they … [Read more...] about Yes, a clear Stadia controller exists. No, you can’t have it.
Google is taking another stab at a messaging service, and this one could work
I suppose it has simply been too long since Google made a new messenger, so its about time. Should we recount the ways Google has attempted messaging in the past? First we have Gmail, and it is great, stable, and embedded in our collective workflows. Gmail is going nowhere. We also have Duo for … [Read more...] about Google is taking another stab at a messaging service, and this one could work
Paid Chrome extensions blocked in Web Store in the wake of fraudulent transactions
The Chrome Web Store is in a bit of a tumultuous place at the moment. With Chrome Apps heading towards a much-needed demise, Extensions will soon be the only real reason to frequent the Chrome browser's "shop" for lack of a better term. On that note, the Chrome Web Store has just dealt a massive … [Read more...] about Paid Chrome extensions blocked in Web Store in the wake of fraudulent transactions
Chrome for Android to get copy & paste for images on the web
The way we handle web images on mobile devices can be a tad bit clunky. With the way copyrights work, maybe that's not the worst thing in the world. After all, I don't think it is OK to snag someone's work from a website and use it as your own on a public website or service. There are also times, … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android to get copy & paste for images on the web
Google Stadia’s latest Savepoint post lacks the one thing we were really hoping for
As we inch closer to February 2020, Stadia has released the latest post under the Savepoint monicker and is highlighting all the new stuff on the way. For one, a new partnership with European broadband provider BT will see broadband packages being bundled along with Stadia for customers of the … [Read more...] about Google Stadia’s latest Savepoint post lacks the one thing we were really hoping for
