I'm going to just get this out there right off the bat: I was harsh on the HP x360 a couple years ago. Not the x360 14 that I'm quite fond of, but the smaller 11.6-inch version that was made for school students. The same model, as it would turn out, that my daughter uses on the daily in her … [Read more...] about New HP Chromebook x360 12 appears pre-launch with better looks, better processor, and 3:2 screen
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Nest may be prepping a new hybrid Wifi w/Google Assistant
A few weeks ago, we were recording an episode of The Chrome Cast and taking stabs at what surprises Google may have up their sleeves at the now confirmed October hardware event. My guess was a refreshed Google Home Mini that now appears to be on its way in the form of a subtle but welcome new model … [Read more...] about Nest may be prepping a new hybrid Wifi w/Google Assistant
Chrome OS 78 will enable more advanced external drive options
While Chrome OS works with a wide variety of file system formats, that isn't the case across the board for every operating system. Old versions of Windows, for instance, won't work with the newer NTFS files system but Windows 10 supports FAT32, exFAT and NTFS. MacOS doesn't fully work with NTFS … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 78 will enable more advanced external drive options
Possible Pixelbook 2 ‘Atlas’ photos leak ahead of October 15th Google Event
Well, its that time of year again, isn't it? With Google's yearly hardware event now officially slated for October 15th, it seems like we should be hearing more about the presumed release of a Pixelbook successor we expect to see at the event. As we get closer and closer to the event and more and … [Read more...] about Possible Pixelbook 2 ‘Atlas’ photos leak ahead of October 15th Google Event
ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 official: Launching first in the U.K. for £499
From leak to launch, ASUS' Chromebook Flip C433 has officially been unveiled. As expected, the new convertible by ASUS mirrors the current Flip C434 when it comes to internals but takes its design cues from the like of the Pixelbook and its predecessor, the Flip C302. The most intriguing feature … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 official: Launching first in the U.K. for £499
Save $150 – $200 on the Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 or HP Chromebook x360
Sure, we know it is getting closer and closer to the next best thing hitting shelves this fall when it comes to Chromebooks. We're expecting a flurry of MediaTek-powered, Snapdragon 845-powered, and 10th-gen Intel-powered Chromebooks before the end of the year, but we don't have dates on any of … [Read more...] about Save $150 – $200 on the Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 or HP Chromebook x360
Google’s October 15 hardware event is now confirmed
Only a week ago, we wrote about a leak from Evan Blass (@evleaks) that showcased a photo of the Pixel 4 with a pretty glaring date on the lock screen. In moves just like this in the past, Google and other hardware manufacturers have used not-so-subtle Easter eggs in the display dates on hardware … [Read more...] about Google’s October 15 hardware event is now confirmed
Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Pro V2 ‘Kohaku’ shows up in Geekbench
We've been tracking the Chromebook known only as 'Kohaku' for many months at this point. Based on a number of reasons like Samsung email addresses all over the commits, the device containing a Samsung-made battery, multiple references back to 'Caroline' (the Samsung Chromebook Pro), and references … [Read more...] about Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Pro V2 ‘Kohaku’ shows up in Geekbench
New Chrome OS UI update proves Google is far from done with Chrome OS tablets
It wasn't long ago that Google decided to announce to the world that it was getting out of the tablet hardware game all together. Doing this within 7 months of releasing a tablet (the Pixel Slate) feels like an odd move, but as I've explained in that linked video above, I'm not terribly upset about … [Read more...] about New Chrome OS UI update proves Google is far from done with Chrome OS tablets
Chromebook Deals: Save up to $100 on ASUS’ latest models
We're still keeping a close eye on the web for any signs of ASUS' unannounced Chromebook C433. In the meantime, there are deals to be had on the two most recent models from the PC maker that quietly released the C425 at the end of August. ASUS Chromebook C434 If you had a chance to catch our … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: Save up to $100 on ASUS’ latest models
Chromecast support now available for Apple Music beta on Android
If you are an Apple Music subscriber, the options for how you listen are continuing to grow. I recently wrote about the new Apple Music web player that will allow you to listen on a Chromebook, and though this is a big step forward for the streaming music service, Apple is also putting some work … [Read more...] about Chromecast support now available for Apple Music beta on Android
How to fix Chrome OS 76 bug that blocks Android apps from internet access
Just this week we began receiving reports of Chromebook devices losing internet connectivity only within Android apps. To be fair, we've seen this bug arise in the past and it was generally quick to be squashed and only present in Beta and Dev Channels of Chrome OS. This time around, however, the … [Read more...] about How to fix Chrome OS 76 bug that blocks Android apps from internet access
