We're two weeks away from the unveiling of the Pixelbook Go, and though we don't know pricing info or exactly how we'll react to actually trying out Google's latest Chromebook, the competition isn't sitting idly by to see how the world will react. Instead, competitors are continuing to do exactly … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Go hype takes a back seat to this killer deal on the ASUS Chromebook Flip C434
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YouTube TV is now available on Amazon Fire TV devices
Fall is a great time for television, with many networks premiering new episodes of their hit TV shows and a plethora of sporting events constantly on offer for your viewing pleasure. Thanks to a rekindled relationship between Google and Amazon, you now have more options for how you can watch. In a … [Read more...] about YouTube TV is now available on Amazon Fire TV devices
This change to Google Accounts on Chrome OS will substantially decrease new Chromebook user confusion
About a month ago we wrote about a new feature in Chrome OS that did a great job of helping to merge the user experience of Android on Chrome OS. This feature was simple and implemented quite well, but was missing a key component that, at the time, kept if from being a real game-changer. That … [Read more...] about This change to Google Accounts on Chrome OS will substantially decrease new Chromebook user confusion
Deal Alert: $399 will score you a Core i3 HP Chromebook 15
The 15.6" Chromebook landscape is expanding and there is a wide variety of devices to choose from as compared to just a year ago. You can even take your pick of Chromebooks that offer an integrated numeric keypad if you're into data entry or just love crunching numbers on the quick. When it comes … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $399 will score you a Core i3 HP Chromebook 15
Pixelbook Go? How about a Core i5 ASUS Chromebook Flip C434?
We are just a couple of short weeks away Google's October hardware event where they are poised to unveil their latest Chrome OS creation, the Pixelbook Go. At this point, we have more questions than answers as it appears that the folks in Mountain View are taking a different approach by releasing … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Go? How about a Core i5 ASUS Chromebook Flip C434?
Pixelbook Go will likely launch with these additional features [VIDEO]
There are a ton of details we now know about Google's upcoming Chromebook: the Pixelbook Go. From screen size/resolution to build materials, configurations, and speaker setups, we're more familiar with this year's #madebyGoogle Chromebook than any that came before it. It only makes sense, really. … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Go will likely launch with these additional features [VIDEO]
Get your Chromecast ready: Disney+ announces pre-orders with 7-day free trial
If you are counting down the days until you can watch all your favorite Disney shows and movies, you are not alone. Disney recently announced pre-orders of Disney+, their highly-anticipated streaming service, so that early adopters will be ready to start streaming on November 12, when the service … [Read more...] about Get your Chromecast ready: Disney+ announces pre-orders with 7-day free trial
The Chrome Cast 29: All about the Pixelbook Go
This week on The Chrome Cast, we are all about the Pixelbook Go and all the leaks, rumors, features and speculations surrounding Google's new Chromebook. While we still have to technically wait until October 15th to have all our questions answered, the reveal of the name of this new Pixelbook and … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 29: All about the Pixelbook Go
Giveaway: Win a Solo NY bag full of mystery goodies from Chrome Unboxed
It won't be long before Chrome Unboxed packs up to head to the Big Apple for Google's upcoming hardware event. New York has become our favorite destination for these types of events for so many reasons. October weather in Manhattan is perfect for a long stroll through Central Park. Coffee shops are … [Read more...] about Giveaway: Win a Solo NY bag full of mystery goodies from Chrome Unboxed
Exclusive: Samsung to launch Chromebook 4 with company first 15.6″ model
We have been tracking the Chromebook 'Kohaku' for months and wholeheartedly expect to see Samsung release it as a new flagship-caliber Chromebook in the very near future. As excited as I am to see a true successor to the Chromebook Pro, 'Kohaku' isn't the only project Samsung has up their sleeves. … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Samsung to launch Chromebook 4 with company first 15.6″ model
Bug Report: Latest update to Chrome Desktop could damage MacOS file system
A nasty little bug appears to have made its way into the latest Stable build of the Chrome browser for desktop. More specifically, the flaw is specifically affecting MacOS devices running versions older than OS X 10.11 with System Integrity Protection (SIP) disabled. The bug reports began … [Read more...] about Bug Report: Latest update to Chrome Desktop could damage MacOS file system
A few ways Google’s Pixelbook Go will be unique in the current Chromebook climate
At this point, we know so much more about the upcoming #madebyGoogle Chromebook for 2019 - the Pixelbook Go - than we did just one week ago. Thanks to a leak from an inside source, many of the details of this device have now been revealed and we've had a few days to digest the info at this point. … [Read more...] about A few ways Google’s Pixelbook Go will be unique in the current Chromebook climate
