This week, right in the middle of a 7-day stretch between November 12th and November 19th, we sit down to discuss the way the streaming media landscape is poised to change in massive ways during this relatively nondescript week on the calendar. With Disney+ now officially launched and Google Stadia … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 36: One week in November 2019 will reshape the way we stream media
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New Chromebooks launching in the next few months will finally bring Bluetooth 5.0 to Chrome OS
Chrome OS has definitely gone through its share of growing pains over the years. From big issues in printing to janky Android app inclusion, the developers behind Chrome OS have overcome many stumbles and issues to get the OS where it is today. That isn't to say the experience is without its … [Read more...] about New Chromebooks launching in the next few months will finally bring Bluetooth 5.0 to Chrome OS
Target’s Black Friday Deals are a Google fan’s playground
It's hard to believe but we're a mere two weeks away from turkey-induced comas, football, pumpkin pie and all the other trappings that come with the holiday that is Thanksgiving. Over the next week or so, we'll do our best to keep you abreast of all the current and upcoming deals on Chromebooks, … [Read more...] about Target’s Black Friday Deals are a Google fan’s playground
How to fully leverage Chromecast with Disney+
In case you haven't heard, Disney+ has officially launched and this new streaming service is garnering a lot of attention. Whether you are watching the new Star Wars original series, The Mandalorian, or catching up on old episodes of The Simpsons, there is absolutely no shortage of content on … [Read more...] about How to fully leverage Chromecast with Disney+
Upcoming ‘Hatch’ Chromebooks to get LTE support
We haven't talked about the 'Hatch' family of Chromebooks that much in the past few weeks. After months of adding features, spinning off more devices in development, and generally being recognized as the torch bearer for the new generation of Chromebooks, we're reaching the point where … [Read more...] about Upcoming ‘Hatch’ Chromebooks to get LTE support
Stadia launches Nov. 19th: how to know when you can ACTUALLY start playing
The Stadia Reddit AMA is going on right now and the biggest question on everyone's mind heading into the session was clearly asked in about 100 different ways: "If my Founders Edition isn't set to arrive until after the launch date, when can I start actually playing?" The answer is clear, and you … [Read more...] about Stadia launches Nov. 19th: how to know when you can ACTUALLY start playing
Turn your phone into a folding Chrome OS tablet: Meet castAway™
Over the past few years, we've spilled a fair amount of digital ink talking about what a Chrome OS phone could or should look like. (If someone were to take the initiative to make one.) For the most part, I've imagined a device that looks and functions just like any other smartphone, only running … [Read more...] about Turn your phone into a folding Chrome OS tablet: Meet castAway™
How to fix the Disney+ Android app layout on a Chromebook
Yesterday, Disney+ was unveiled to the world and around our office, at least, it was absolutely the center of interest. For many, just logging into Disney+ and realizing the sheer volume of great content that sits before you is reason enough to be buzzing just a bit. With new shows like The … [Read more...] about How to fix the Disney+ Android app layout on a Chromebook
One final Stadia AMA is happening tomorrow so get your questions ready
Just today we were treated to one of two streaming service launches that stand to radically alter the way we consume content. Disney+ is now out in the wild and, for the most part, the experience has been relatively smooth and enjoyable for users across the board. Stadia will follow in those … [Read more...] about One final Stadia AMA is happening tomorrow so get your questions ready
The pros and cons of Disney+ on your Chromebook
We've all been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Disney+ for quite some time now. With the support for Chromecast, Chromebooks, and Android all part of the launch plan, Disney's new streaming service will clearly be something of interest for many Chromebook users across the spectrum. While there … [Read more...] about The pros and cons of Disney+ on your Chromebook
Chromebooks will soon list “End of Life” in the settings menu
The Auto Update Policy (End of Life date) for Chromebooks and Chrome devices has been undergoing some major overhauls as of late as Google works to extend the expiry date of more than one hundred models. Now that users are getting more life out of their machines, Google is now making the End of Life … [Read more...] about Chromebooks will soon list “End of Life” in the settings menu
The games actually available with Stadia on launch day are fewer than expected
We're coming down the home stretch, now. In just about one week from today, Stadia will be officially upon us and ready for launch. We've been excited by its impending arrival for months and the lineup of games has only grown over that same time. As it turns out, however, the games that have been … [Read more...] about The games actually available with Stadia on launch day are fewer than expected
