It's not even been a month since the original leaks and rumors about Google's new Nest Home Mini began surfacing. In late August, we reported on a new, upcoming addition to Google's smart speaker lineup upon hearing about it from a trusted source over at 9to5 Google. Though we had little reason to … [Read more...] about Google’s Nest Home Mini surfaces at the FCC and confirms its existence
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Chrome’s new feature will let you share your clipboard with synced devices
Chrome's "send to your device" feature has been living quietly behind in the Stable versions of the browser and OS for some time now. However, a recent update to the Canary builds will add a new ability that should prove to be very useful for many users. Much like sending a tab to your phone or … [Read more...] about Chrome’s new feature will let you share your clipboard with synced devices
October 15th may be the day we welcome the next Pixelbook into the world
This one comes with free grain of salt or two, but we may now know the date of Google's upcoming hardware event where we'll see the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, but also some other hardware we here at Chrome Unboxed are way more excited about. Don't get me wrong, I think the Pixel 4 is shaping up to be … [Read more...] about October 15th may be the day we welcome the next Pixelbook into the world
The latest Chromebook from ASUS is now priced to sell
We've not had enough time with ASUS' latest Chromebook to completely form a review, but I have used it enough to already be able to say it is worth some consideration as a purchase if the price is right. As a notable step down from the very-fantastic Flip C434 in most ways, the MSRP of $499 for the … [Read more...] about The latest Chromebook from ASUS is now priced to sell
Hot Deal: $220 off the Core i5 Lenovo Yoga Chromebook
If you're in the market for a powerful Chromebook, this could be one you're looking for. The Lenovo Yoga Chromebook was the first 15.6" 8th Gen Chromebook on the market and to this day, it remains the best option when it comes to power and performance versus price. We've tested out both versions of … [Read more...] about Hot Deal: $220 off the Core i5 Lenovo Yoga Chromebook
CTL Releases Ultra-Rugged Chromebook NL7T-X2 w/1-year of accidental damage protection
CTL has taken the term "rugged" to the next level with their latest offering in the Chrome OS space. The companies new NL7T-X2 takes their popular Apollo Lake Chromebook and wraps it in a drop-resistant case and adds a rarely seen Accidental Damage Protection policy. … [Read more...] about CTL Releases Ultra-Rugged Chromebook NL7T-X2 w/1-year of accidental damage protection
Ambient Mode for Chrome OS could be an absolute game-changer for tablets
Last week we were introduced to Ambient Mode on a few Android tablets from Lenovo. The feature quickly went from being a bit of a head-scratcher to a potential game-changing move in just a few minutes as we verbally processed the news in real time during our weekly podcast. My initial reaction to … [Read more...] about Ambient Mode for Chrome OS could be an absolute game-changer for tablets
Nest Hub Max now available basically everywhere
A device that I've been looking forward to since it was unveiled at Google I/O 2019 is now available for purchase. Google's Nest Hub Max is the company's latest smart displays and introduces some new features that makes it stand out from last year's Nest Hub (formerly the Home Hub), which ended up … [Read more...] about Nest Hub Max now available basically everywhere
Android 10 (Q) looks to be coming to Chromebooks very soon
Back in April of this year, signs were unsurprisingly pointed to the eventual arrival of Android Q on Chrome OS, but we've not heard much on this front in the ensuing weeks since that initial nugget of info was uncovered. Meanwhile, the Android team has been full steam ahead getting the final … [Read more...] about Android 10 (Q) looks to be coming to Chromebooks very soon
New ASUS Flagship Chromebook (C433) FCC filing: new info, photos and release date window
In what looks to be another odd move, ASUS is clearly nearing a release of it's next flagship-level Chromebook in the ASUS Chromebook Flip C433. That model number is both illuminating and confounding at the same time. Before these latest images were recently uncovered by About Chromebooks, we … [Read more...] about New ASUS Flagship Chromebook (C433) FCC filing: new info, photos and release date window
Weekend Deals: Pixel Slate, ASUS Chromebook C434, Chromeboxes and more
Over the next few months, we will see an onslaught of new Chrome devices hitting the market but that doesn't mean there aren't Chromebooks worth buying right now. We've rounded up a few deals to bring you some savings that will fit most any budget and use case. Pixel Slate … [Read more...] about Weekend Deals: Pixel Slate, ASUS Chromebook C434, Chromeboxes and more
The Chrome Cast 26: Another wave of new Chromebooks, Ambient Displays & Pixel 4 landing pages
In this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we're talking about yet another round of Chromebooks that have now been announced at IFA. In the past two weeks, we now have multiple different models with different screen sizes from both Acer and Lenovo for the upcoming holiday season. With the … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 26: Another wave of new Chromebooks, Ambient Displays & Pixel 4 landing pages
