Back in October of 2019, we had the opportunity to travel to New York and see all of Google's newest hardware for the next year. While the Pixelbook Go stole the show for us, one other piece of hardware was announced that I personally was just as excited about: the new Pixel Buds. With a ton of … [Read more...] about Google’s new Pixel Buds release nears as they show up at Bluetooth SIG
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BETT 2020: Google extends Chromebook Auto Update Policy to 8 years for new devices
BETT 2020 doesn't officially kick off until tomorrow but we're already getting exciting tidbits of news from the global technology in education conference in London. We've already seen the release of Acer's latest Chromebook for EDU and now, Google has dropped a major bombshell that's front-page … [Read more...] about BETT 2020: Google extends Chromebook Auto Update Policy to 8 years for new devices
We’re giving away a Google Stadia Buddy Pass
The experience of playing video games on Google's new cloud gaming platform - Stadia - is something that is hard to wrap your head around. The way you can switch between devices seamlessly or purchase a game and start playing immediately without any downloads is amazing. And yet, even with all this … [Read more...] about We’re giving away a Google Stadia Buddy Pass
ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 listing mysteriously vanishes from Amazon
Just a few days ago, we broke the news that ASUS had already put up a product page on Amazon and was also accepting pre-orders. Knowing the new flagship Chromebook was due in early March, this wasn't much of a surprise. The bigger shock came in the form of a firm release date in the listing. … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 listing mysteriously vanishes from Amazon
Google announces timeline for the end of Chrome Apps on Chromebooks
In late 2016, Google began the two-year process of sunsetting Chrome Apps on all platforms with the exception of Chrome OS. By early 2018, navigating to the Chrome Web Store on Windows, Mac or Linux would present users with only extensions to pick from as the "App" section had been completely … [Read more...] about Google announces timeline for the end of Chrome Apps on Chromebooks
Acer announces durable and powerful new Comet Lake Chromebook for education
We've been waiting for today to get to talk a bit about the new Acer Chromebook C712 that we had the opportunity to spend some time with out at CES 2020. We have a video being prepared featuring some of the crazy stuff we saw this Chromebook do out in Vegas, but for now, we just want to introduce … [Read more...] about Acer announces durable and powerful new Comet Lake Chromebook for education
Deal Alert: Pick up this 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook 4+ for $270
If you're simply looking for a cheap Chromebook that isn't ancient and an absolute hunk of trash, Amazon has a deal that may be of interest to you. For $250, you could probably run down to your local Walmart and find an Acer Chromebook 15 with a FullHD display but that will likely be its only … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Pick up this 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook 4+ for $270
New Chromebook ‘Dedede’ begins development with rumored 10nm Intel Jasper Lake processor
As of late, it looks like Google, Intel and hardware manufacturers are working hard to get Chrome OS on to a similar roadmap as other operating systems. With two new devices already on board with Project Athena, it's an exciting time for Chrome OS fans as devices are now enjoying the same … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Dedede’ begins development with rumored 10nm Intel Jasper Lake processor
Chrome 80 will mute a common and annoying notification complaint for many users
For all of its greatness, there are tons of things that can be flat-out annoying about using the internet. Pop-up ads, poor mobile experiences, slow load times, and poor UI are just a handful of things that contribute to a less-than-stellar experience while browsing the web. One of the bigger … [Read more...] about Chrome 80 will mute a common and annoying notification complaint for many users
Three models of the “Not Pink” Pixelbook Go are now available and shipping
Over the weekend, we received an email from a reader letting us know that he has been on Best Buy's waitlist for the Not Pink Pixelbook Go and that he had received confirmation that the 4K model was in-store and available for him to pick up. After chatting back and forth, we both agreed that this … [Read more...] about Three models of the “Not Pink” Pixelbook Go are now available and shipping
Close your tabs, hoarder! Chrome for Android tests suggestions to clean up stale tabs
I do not consider myself a tab hoarder. On the desktop, I might keep a half dozen tabs running at a time. Occasionally, if I'm really digging into some research, you may find my Chromebox with a dozen or more pages open but that's it. On my phone? Not a chance. I don't know if it's an OCD thing or … [Read more...] about Close your tabs, hoarder! Chrome for Android tests suggestions to clean up stale tabs
Flagship Chromebooks from CES 2020 all get extended to 8+ years of automatic updates
There's no denying that this year's CES was a big show for Chromebook users. We saw the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet, and the Lenovo Flex 5. Of these four Chromebooks, three of them are what we would consider the … [Read more...] about Flagship Chromebooks from CES 2020 all get extended to 8+ years of automatic updates
