There are many great Chromebooks out there and many more on the way, but the fact of the matter is this; when it is your turn to pull the trigger and send over your hard-earned cash to purchase a device, you aren't concerned with things that were or things that will be. You are trying to decide … [Read more...] about At $399, this is 100% the Chromebook I would buy right now
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Sundar Pichai is now CEO of Google and Alphabet, and that is great news for Chromebooks
There's been a ton of talk in the last 24 hours about Sundar Pichai and his new - or at least technically new - role at Alphabet as CEO. Many know Sundar as CEO of Google, and just as many may be unaware of Google's umbrella company Alphabet. When Alphabet was formed in 2015 to allow Google to … [Read more...] about Sundar Pichai is now CEO of Google and Alphabet, and that is great news for Chromebooks
Deal Alert: Google Home Max and Mini Bundle are cheaper than ever at $188
The smart-home shopping site Tink is still running some seriously awesome Cyber Week deals on the Google Home Max and other Assistant-compatible devices but Walmart just dropped a bundle that is hands-down the cheapest we've seen. Most retailers are selling the Google Home Max for $199, Walmart … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Google Home Max and Mini Bundle are cheaper than ever at $188
Chrome OS prepares to embrace USB 4.0
As Chrome OS continues to mature in nearly every area, it now appears that Chromium developers are getting ahead of the curve by prepping for the yet-to-be-released USB4™ standard. Never heard of USB4™? You probably aren't alone. Most consumers are just getting comfortable with USB … [Read more...] about Chrome OS prepares to embrace USB 4.0
Lenovo Chrome OS Tablet testing confirmed and it won’t be alone
A few days ago over in the Chrome OS Reddit thread, a somewhat-questionable post showed up by a Lenovo employee offering test units of an upcoming Chrome OS tablet with the option for the testers to keep the tablet after the trial period. There was a bit back-and-forth about whether the offer was … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chrome OS Tablet testing confirmed and it won’t be alone
How you can use the Google Assistant on the Stadia controller right now
Among the things Stadia didn't deliver on day one was the Google Assistant functionality that should be front-and-center in the core Stadia experience. The button has been right there on the controller since day one, but it didn't do anything up until now. Though limited in its usability at the … [Read more...] about How you can use the Google Assistant on the Stadia controller right now
Cyber Week Deals: Get $100 off the Acer Chromebook Spin 15
Black Friday is safely in the rearview and Cyber Monday deals are winding down but after a record online shopping day in the U.S. However, there are still deals to be had on Chromebooks, Nest devices and more if you're still working down your holiday gift list. Best Buy is still running some decent … [Read more...] about Cyber Week Deals: Get $100 off the Acer Chromebook Spin 15
Chromebook Tip Tuesday: how to manage your audio outputs [VIDEO]
If you are new to Chromebook or don't often plug in peripherals to your devices, perhaps you aren't familiar with external audio and how it gets handled and routed on a Chromebook. For those unfamiliar with the process, it can be a frustrating scenario when you've plugged in an external monitor and … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tip Tuesday: how to manage your audio outputs [VIDEO]
Don’t miss these Cyber Week deals on YouTube TV and YouTube Premium
There are times here and there where I find myself in a situation where I have to watch an ad on YouTube or am at a relative's house that still has satellite TV. In those moments when I experience what consuming video content without YouTube Premium and YouTube TV is like, I'm reminded of how much … [Read more...] about Don’t miss these Cyber Week deals on YouTube TV and YouTube Premium
Cyber Monday Last Call: Up to $150 off Samsung Chromebooks plus 15% cashback
Cyber Monday is coming to a close but it's not too late to score a great deal on a new Chromebook and get some cashback in your pocket. Thanks to Rakuten (Ebates), you can get an extra 15% cashback when you shop Samsung's Cyber Monday deals which include discounts of up to $150 on select … [Read more...] about Cyber Monday Last Call: Up to $150 off Samsung Chromebooks plus 15% cashback
Google responds quickly with a fix for an irritating Pixelbook Go issue
Just a few days ago, we reported on a widespread issue affecting countless Pixelbook Go users. The reported problem we've all experienced here at Chrome Unboxed is hard to pin down, but it is some form of screen aberration that happens with varying consistency. Hours can pass without seeing the … [Read more...] about Google responds quickly with a fix for an irritating Pixelbook Go issue
A lucky few are getting a mysterious HP Chromebook x360 with a Core i5 in place of the i3 they purchased
You can chalk this one up to questionable at best, but there is some pretty staunch evidence that HP is shipping Chromebook x360 14s with a Core i5 instead of the Core i3 that is listed online. To be clear, this is the exact same HP Chromebook x360 14 that has been on the market for over a year at … [Read more...] about A lucky few are getting a mysterious HP Chromebook x360 with a Core i5 in place of the i3 they purchased
