You might have heard us talk about B&O speakers in HP Chromebooks - sometimes quite harshly, unfortunately - but that is because we expect a lot from the brand. Bang & Olufsen is not actually known for laptop speakers; they have made a name for themselves as makers of high-end speakers and … [Read more...] about B&O announces first soundbar with Chromecast built-in
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Acer debuts four budget-friendly Chromebooks at IFA Berlin
Follow Lenovo's lead, Acer has just announced their own line of consumer-focused Chromebooks that will go easy on the wallet. In a world where flagship Chrome devices are now going toe-to-toe with MacBook pricing, the new Acer family will begin at $249 and offer a wide variety of configurations to … [Read more...] about Acer debuts four budget-friendly Chromebooks at IFA Berlin
This new feature in Chrome OS 76 makes Android feel so much more native on Chromebooks
One of the new features that rolled out in Chrome OS 76 that has flown under the radar a bit is the addition of multiple account sign-ins from the People tab in your Chromebook settings. For long-time Chromebook users, it would be easy to overlook this setting as unimportant, but don't be fooled … [Read more...] about This new feature in Chrome OS 76 makes Android feel so much more native on Chromebooks
Photo Frames for Chromecast and Nest Hub might be coming to Google Photos app
One of my favorite features in the Google Home app is Ambient Mode and the integration with Google Photos, which basically turns my living room TV and Nest Hub into a digital photo frame. I really like taking pictures with my Pixel 3 XL, and I take a lot of pictures, and with the Photos Frames … [Read more...] about Photo Frames for Chromecast and Nest Hub might be coming to Google Photos app
ASUS may reveal a new Chromebook Flip this week at IFA Berlin
Over the weekend, an unannounced 14" clamshell Chromebook from ASUS popped up in an Amazon listing that leads us to believe that the PC giant will be unveiling said device at IFA Berlin. The massive consumer electronics trade show begins Friday, September 6th and ASUS is set to be there in full … [Read more...] about ASUS may reveal a new Chromebook Flip this week at IFA Berlin
Just released and already on sale. $75 off the all new ASUS Chromebook C425
ASUS' first flagship clamshell hasn't even been officially announced but thanks to a Lightning deal from Amazon, you can score on and save $75. ASUS will descend on IFA Berlin next week by celebrating 30 years as part of their "Wiser Together" campaign and I assume that the Chromebook C425 will be … [Read more...] about Just released and already on sale. $75 off the all new ASUS Chromebook C425
Core M3 ASUS Chromebook C425 shows up out of nowhere
ASUS' Chromebook C434 has been labeled by some the best Chromebook of 2019. There may be room for disagreement there but one thing for sure, it checks off just about every box you can imagine when shopping for an attractive and powerful convertible Chromebook. While ASUS has continued to push out … [Read more...] about Core M3 ASUS Chromebook C425 shows up out of nowhere
ASUS Chromebox 3: Cheap and easy RAM upgrade [VIDEO]
Chromeboxes have seen a major resurgence over the past couple of years and rightfully so. With the addition of Android and Linux apps, the lightweight, relatively inexpensive desktop boxes make the perfect setup for just about any user. Celeron-based models will run you less than $300 and as you can … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebox 3: Cheap and easy RAM upgrade [VIDEO]
ASUS launches Chrome OS keyboard and mouse bundle for the UK
Chrome OS accessories and more specifically keyboards have been borderline unicorns in a consumer market otherwise saturated with every type of third-party peripherals one can imagine. Thankfully, that is slowly but surely changing. Brydge, for example, jumped head-first into the Chrome OS space and … [Read more...] about ASUS launches Chrome OS keyboard and mouse bundle for the UK
The Chrome Cast 25: The new Chromebook wave has begun
This week on The Chrome Cast, we cover a ton of topics, but our main chatter revolves around new Chromebooks from Dell and Lenovo that attack the space very different angles. Dell is coming from an Enterprise-focused, high-dollar approach and Lenovo is bringing their new affordable to mid-range … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 25: The new Chromebook wave has begun
10 months later the Pixel Slate is finally priced to sell
Ah, the Pixel Slate; the Google tablet I love to hate on but secretly always want to use. This Chromebook disappointed so many people and yet I still have a desire to use it. Maybe it's the great speakers, the gorgeous build quality, or the fingerprint scanner. Maybe its the desire to force a … [Read more...] about 10 months later the Pixel Slate is finally priced to sell
Overhauled Chromebook settings menu is available in Chrome OS 76
Chrome OS ushered in a small but significant change to the overall settings menu UI for Chromebooks, and I still advocate that the tiny shift in the sidebar menu makes a big difference from a usability standpoint. That change is not what we're here to talk about as it rolled out in Chrome OS 76 … [Read more...] about Overhauled Chromebook settings menu is available in Chrome OS 76
