This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend the first half of the show discussing yet another group of new devices on the way. These new boards mostly fall in line with the things we discussed last week, so if you haven't already, catch up on episode 39 to get up to speed. These new Chromebooks mostly … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 40: More new Chromebooks appear and our staff picks for best gift ideas
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The Core i7, 4K Pixelbook Go is now available and ready to ship
The Pixelbook Go has quickly become the device of choice around the Chrome Unboxed office. With the Core i5 and Core m3 models both readily at hand, we find it difficult to look at anyone and recommend that they need anything more powerful than what these two variants offer. However, I'm not you and … [Read more...] about The Core i7, 4K Pixelbook Go is now available and ready to ship
Google announces the #1 trending tech gift for 2019 and it is actually affordable
I don't know about you, but I've never heard of Google Shopping 100. I'm unsure if this is new or just something I've never seen before, but I have to gush over the design of the website for just a second. Seriously, head over to the clever, interactive site and take a look for yourself after … [Read more...] about Google announces the #1 trending tech gift for 2019 and it is actually affordable
You can finally use a Google Home to jot down notes and lists in Google Keep
Finally, in an effort that should have happened years ago, Google has finally re-added the ability to take notes and make lists via Google Assistant on your Google Home speakers, Nest speakers, Chromebooks, or phones. This is a feature I've long hoped would return and Google seems to finally have … [Read more...] about You can finally use a Google Home to jot down notes and lists in Google Keep
Chrome OS begins support for Intel’s Jasper Lake processors
If you're like me, the first thought that just crossed your mind was "what in the world is Jasper Lake?" Maybe not but when the commit crossed my path yesterday with the reference "chipset-jsl", I was confused, to say the least. We track a lot of devices here at Chrome Unboxed and in doing so, there … [Read more...] about Chrome OS begins support for Intel’s Jasper Lake processors
2019 Chrome Unboxed Holiday Gift Guide
As the holidays are quickly approaching, we are all looking for a unique gift that shows how much we care for those friends and family closest to us. It is particularly hard to find gifts for those techie people on your list who seem to always have the newest gadget, so the staff here at Chrome … [Read more...] about 2019 Chrome Unboxed Holiday Gift Guide
Chrome 79 adds better phishing protection and integrated password checkup
Chrome 79 for Android and Desktop arrived this week and with the updated, Google has added and enhanced a couple of features to keep your online browsing sessions a little more secure. The updates began rolling out on Tuesday and will be making their way to users over the next few days. Password … [Read more...] about Chrome 79 adds better phishing protection and integrated password checkup
Google’s RCS Chat now widely available and you can use it on your Chromebook too
Just yesterday, Google made good on a promise from about a month ago when they announced that RCS Chat (the data-driven replacement for SMS text messages) would finally begin arriving on Android phones with or without carrier involvement. While I'm not sure exactly how this is happening, it seems … [Read more...] about Google’s RCS Chat now widely available and you can use it on your Chromebook too
This is the best 15-inch Chromebook for your money [VIDEO]
I've said it again and again: price informs our opinions of a device. When there are multiple decent options, the more affordable one tends to be favored over the others. Regardless of whether you are a deal seeker or just a general shopper, everyone loves a great deal. Though this 15-inch … [Read more...] about This is the best 15-inch Chromebook for your money [VIDEO]
Chromebook Tip Tuesday: The best Chromebook trackpad gesture most people don’t know about [VIDEO]
One of my absolute favorite parts of using Chrome OS over the years has undoubtedly been the trackpad gestures. In a time when Windows didn't really support any sort of gestures on its terrible selection of available trackpads, Chromebooks entered the scene with input methods that were much closer … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tip Tuesday: The best Chromebook trackpad gesture most people don’t know about [VIDEO]
The latest Linux kernel is headed to Chromebooks in the very near future and that’s a big deal
For those of you who may not be familiar with the subject, Google's Chrome OS that powers millions of Chromebooks is built on the Linux kernel. I'll save you the long-winded explanation of what the Linux kernel is and how it works for two reasons. One, it would take all day. Two, I'm not a developer … [Read more...] about The latest Linux kernel is headed to Chromebooks in the very near future and that’s a big deal
What the upcoming Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Trogdor’ could look like
Since Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit last week, we've been digging around in the commits a bit more looking for more clues surrounding the 'Trogdor' baseboard that is housing the Qualcomm SC7180 processor. That processor, if you recall, is thought to be the new Snapdragon 7c chip that was just … [Read more...] about What the upcoming Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Trogdor’ could look like
