Just as promised, ASUS is getting the new Chromebook Flip C433 out the doors in the first half of October and, just like they said they would, they are first shipping in the UK. While most Chromebooks start their journey here in the United States, ASUS is taking a different approach with the Flip … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 now available and shipping in the UK
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With this new Chrome OS 77 feature, you have no reason not to submit issues
More times than I care to recount, we get complaints about Chrome OS and particular Chromebooks in general. I get it: we talk about Chrome OS and Chromebooks a lot and people view us as experts on the subject. While we are happy to help when we can, the truth is we aren't responsible for bugs in … [Read more...] about With this new Chrome OS 77 feature, you have no reason not to submit issues
Google now gives you more power over your personal data
Google has been working hard to make all the personal information connected to your Google Account more intuitive to understand and easier to manage. Last week, Google announced three new tools to help you better manage your personal data when using the Google Assistant, Google Maps, and YouTube. … [Read more...] about Google now gives you more power over your personal data
Samsung takes the wraps off the all-new Chromebook 4 and 4+
A little over a week ago, we uncovered a pair of new, unannounced Chromebooks from Samsung. Today, those devices are official. The listings proved to be accurate as the Chromebook 4 family is to include an 11.6" successor to the Samsung Chromebook 3 and a company-first 15.6" clamshell in the 4+ … [Read more...] about Samsung takes the wraps off the all-new Chromebook 4 and 4+
Google VP may have revealed Pixel Buds 2 details on Twitter months ago and we all missed it
As I was browsing my Twitter feed yesterday morning, a retweet of a 7-month-old tweet from Google Senior VP Hiroshi Lockheimer (@lockheimer) by Dieter Bohn (@backlon) caught my attention. In this tweet, it seems Lockheimer may have been pointing out the exact features and tricks we may just see in … [Read more...] about Google VP may have revealed Pixel Buds 2 details on Twitter months ago and we all missed it
Get up to $200 of the Yoga Chromebook during Lenovo’s semi-annual sale
Before you know it, we'll be rolling head-first into the holiday shopping madness that is Black Friday. Between now and the New Year, we are likely to see just about every flagship Chromebook deeply discounted as the next generation of devices prepares to invade the market in 2020. That's great news … [Read more...] about Get up to $200 of the Yoga Chromebook during Lenovo’s semi-annual sale
Deal Alert: Get $300 off the Core m3 Pixel Slate before they’re gone
We're a little more than a week out from Google's October hardware event. If things go as expected, we're going to get a look at an intriguing new Chromebook that could break the #MadeByGoogle mold. Meanwhile, deals continue to pop up on Google's first (and possibly last) Chrome OS tablet. Last … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Get $300 off the Core m3 Pixel Slate before they’re gone
Google prepping new Chrome OS tablet mode UI based on Android 10 gestures
Just a bit over a year ago, we saw the arrival of Chrome OS 70 and all the new tablet UI features Google had been working on in preparation of the launch of the Pixel Slate. As we all know, those features weren't even close to being ironed out when the tablet launched onto the scene and what … [Read more...] about Google prepping new Chrome OS tablet mode UI based on Android 10 gestures
Pixelbook Go: all the things we still don’t know yet [VIDEO]
It is leak season around here and there has never been a piece of hardware that has leaked like the Pixel 4. Because of this climate, it is only right that the new Pixelbook Go also leaked out, albeit in a much more standard, non-laid-bare sort of way. While we love the fact that we know a new … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Go: all the things we still don’t know yet [VIDEO]
Chrome’s upcoming “Tab Groups” adds some handy new features
For the tab hoarder in your circle, Google is working hard to bring a number of new features to Chrome that will help wrangle all of your open browser sessions. From Hover Tab Image Preview to the recently added "Tab Strips," Chrome has improved exponentially at helping some of us manage our … [Read more...] about Chrome’s upcoming “Tab Groups” adds some handy new features
The Chrome Cast 30: More Pixel leaks and our slightly-scary AI future
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're talking - unsurprisingly - about Pixel 4 leaks (hard to believe there is anything left to leak at this point) and the potential Pixel Buds 2. Between a new Pixel Phone, Pixelbook Go and these new Pixel Buds, there's a good chance Google may show off the Android … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 30: More Pixel leaks and our slightly-scary AI future
Upcoming change could fix a big problem with Google’s End of Life policy for Chromebooks
Google's Auto Update Policy for Chromebooks - a.k.a. End of Life policy - has been the subject of many a blog post as of late and for good reason. We'll delve into the arguments as to why another day but suffice to say, change is needed and we have hope that Google has recognized the need. Apart … [Read more...] about Upcoming change could fix a big problem with Google’s End of Life policy for Chromebooks
