We're excited to be back in the podcast chair again as we ring in the new year and we've spent the entire show this week talking through all the various things we expect to see at CES 2020 in just a few days from now. There are new Chromebooks from Samsung, ASUS and Lenovo that we expect and a few … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 42: CES 2020, here we come!
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Microphone support finally comes to Linux on Chromebooks
Linux apps on Chromebooks have become a bit more commonplace than they were just a year ago. Many devices now support this new feature and the overall abilities of the Linux container in Chrome OS continue to grow. As the big pieces have been in place for some time, it is easy at this point to … [Read more...] about Microphone support finally comes to Linux on Chromebooks
This flag adds a small change to Chrome’s URL bar that has a big impact
If you are a regular user of Chrome, you know all too well when its bent towards helping you do things automatically turns into a frustrating mess. Auto-fill passwords and addresses can be a massive time saver, but they can also become insanely frustrating when you have one too many auto-fills … [Read more...] about This flag adds a small change to Chrome’s URL bar that has a big impact
ASUS is starting development on another next-gen Chromebook
Quite a bit of news came out about the ASUS Chromebook C436 yesterday, from expectations we have about the new device at CES next week to its passage through the FCC, it seems we'll know all we want about ASUS' latest flagship Chromebook very soon. However, as it turns out, there's reason to … [Read more...] about ASUS is starting development on another next-gen Chromebook
Get your hands on this detachable Chromebook with keyboard for just $249
Though Google is in a strange place with tablets at the moment, it doesn't mean that the tablet-based UI and tablet features on Chromebooks are going anywhere. In the absence of Google's presence in the tablet world, other manufacturers are clearly picking up the slack as we move into 2020 and we … [Read more...] about Get your hands on this detachable Chromebook with keyboard for just $249
ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 passes through FCC just in time for CES 2020
Robby just spent the better part of the morning drawing out our exhaustive list of CES expectations as we gear up to head to the massive trade show in Vegas next week. If all goes as planned, this will be the biggest year yet for Chrome OS at CES with the possibility of multiple OEMs bringing … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 passes through FCC just in time for CES 2020
All the new Chromebooks we are expecting to see at CES 2020
CES 2020 is just around the corner and we're getting final preparations in order for the week-long trip to the desert in search of new Chrome OS devices. CES has long been a hit-or-miss venue for new Chromebooks, but when it has hit, it has hit big. In 2017 we were lucky enough to be on hand for … [Read more...] about All the new Chromebooks we are expecting to see at CES 2020
This deal on the ASUS Chromebook C425 delivers Pixelbook Go internals at half the price
Don't misunderstand me: I like nice Chromebooks. I love just about everything about my Pixelbook Go. I love the premium feel of the chassis, the wonderful keyboard, the insane speakers, and the overall experience of using the device. For those perks and this aesthetic, I'm still quite happy with … [Read more...] about This deal on the ASUS Chromebook C425 delivers Pixelbook Go internals at half the price
Chromebook Tip Tuesday: Extending your display with USB Type C [VIDEO]
As time has gone by, Chromebooks have been slowly but surely losing their ports in favor of simplifying things with USB Type C. In general, I'm a fan of this move in a lot of ways. As the one-plug-fits-all, USB Type C could eventually replace nearly every type of cable you use today. With the … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tip Tuesday: Extending your display with USB Type C [VIDEO]
I was wrong – face unlock on Pixel 4 feels like a step backwards
If you've been around here for a little while, you likely remember my decision to buy a phone other than the Pixel 4 XL and then my subsequent return to Google's latest flagship smartphone. There were multiple reasons for my decision to avoid it in the first place and then for the eventual … [Read more...] about I was wrong – face unlock on Pixel 4 feels like a step backwards
This YouTube TV update makes a Chromebook my favorite way to view TV right now
I've been a YouTube TV subscriber from the moment the service launched in my region. I've tried Sling, what once was DirecTV Now, and Hulu and while they were all fine, the overall user experience of YouTube TV is what won me over. The price was insane at the beginning even though the channel list … [Read more...] about This YouTube TV update makes a Chromebook my favorite way to view TV right now
Stadia Pro users need to claim this game before the decade ends as 2 new free titles roll out January 1
As we wrap up 2019 and an entire decade, movement on Stadia continues to push forward full steam ahead. Though Google only promised a singular free game for Pro users each month, they've doubled-down on this each month since Stadia became official. Two free games were available at launch in … [Read more...] about Stadia Pro users need to claim this game before the decade ends as 2 new free titles roll out January 1
