Earlier this year, Google released the Password Checkup Extension that alerts users if their user names and passwords were potentially compromised in data breaches that affect more than 4 billion online credentials. The checkup extension was designed jointly with Stanford cryptography experts to … [Read more...] about Google’s Password Checkup may soon be baked into Chrome
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Partial Stadia on-screen UI for Chromecast shown in photo from Gamescom booth
Gamescom is in full swing and the Stadia booth is right in the middle of the action, displaying Google's streaming game platform to the most critical of gamers during the conference. We've been scouring for hands-on videos and real impressions from the booth and have yet to see very much being … [Read more...] about Partial Stadia on-screen UI for Chromecast shown in photo from Gamescom booth
Get the Dell Inspiron Chromebook for only $349 with this insane deal
As we move into the final throwes of summer, we inch closer and closer to the debut of a slew of new Chromebooks, detachables, and Chrome OS tablets. While there is little reason to doubt that we'll see countless devices this fall and there's every reason to be excited about new tech, don't forget … [Read more...] about Get the Dell Inspiron Chromebook for only $349 with this insane deal
Upcoming Nest Mini is a Google Home Mini 2 with improved sound & more
9to5Google has spoken with an anonymous source that has spilled the beans on an upcoming sequel to Google's most popular piece of hardware: the Google Home Mini. After a full 2-year run, the beloved Google Home Mini will be replaced in the Google-made smart speaker line by what we're told will be … [Read more...] about Upcoming Nest Mini is a Google Home Mini 2 with improved sound & more
Nest users: Read this before migrating to Google Accounts or you might break things
Google has been in the process of transitioning its smart home products to Google Nest since the new umbrella brand was announced back in May this year. We've already seen new products under the new brand, like the Nest Hub Max that is set to release on September 9th, and the company has said they … [Read more...] about Nest users: Read this before migrating to Google Accounts or you might break things
3rd-gen Chromecast could be Stadia’s secret weapon
News surrounding Google's Stadia game streaming platform is in full force with the latest Stadia Connect having recently aired and Google's strong presence at Gamescom happening right now. We're expecting to see more real-world hands-on coverage from the show in Germany, but what we've seen so far … [Read more...] about 3rd-gen Chromecast could be Stadia’s secret weapon
Lollie for Chrome: The Ebates of Bitcoin
The cashback craze has exploded in recent years with Rakuten(formerly Ebates) leading the charge with other popular apps like Ibotta and Dosh getting in the mix. The premise is simple, companies such as Rakuten have affiliate relationships with retailers. You join Rakuten and shop like you normally … [Read more...] about Lollie for Chrome: The Ebates of Bitcoin
Upcoming Chromebooks to get adaptive screen color and brightness like True Tone on iPad
Chromebook development continues at a frenetic pace as we roll into the latter portions of 2019. With the 'Hatch' family of devices set to bring us the next wave of mid/high-end devices, Google's new 'Atlas' device, and the slew of ARM Chromebooks on the way, the final months of 2019 are going to … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chromebooks to get adaptive screen color and brightness like True Tone on iPad
Samsung could be prepping two more new Chromebook models
We are extremely confident that Samsung is currently working on their next flagship Chromebook and I would wager a cup of coffee that we'll see it sometime around CES 2020 in January. The excitement that will ensue if we do, in fact, get a proper successor to the Chromebook Pro goes without saying, … [Read more...] about Samsung could be prepping two more new Chromebook models
Chromecast or Fire TV? Disney just made the decision for you
As Disney prepares for the launch of Disney+, its new streaming service, the company announced this morning which devices and platforms will be supported for streaming when it's released on November 12th. This news comes on the heels of other announcements about the service - like Chromecast support … [Read more...] about Chromecast or Fire TV? Disney just made the decision for you
Today’s Stadia Connect further reinforces developer excitement around the platform
Today at Google's Stadia Connect, a ton of new titles were announced for Stadia and we're extremely excited about a few of those, including Watchdogs 3, Super Hot, and Cyberpunk 2077. While new game titles were clearly the theme for this Stadia Connect, I was actually more struck by some of the … [Read more...] about Today’s Stadia Connect further reinforces developer excitement around the platform
Join the Chrome Unboxed Stadia Connect watch party: Live @ 1 PM EDT
Later today, we will get our next look at Google's new streaming game platform Stadia. The latest "Connect" event is set to focus heavily on the games and we're taking a break from the Chrome OS grind to see what's new. Won't you join us? We'll be hanging out on Twitter and doing a little … [Read more...] about Join the Chrome Unboxed Stadia Connect watch party: Live @ 1 PM EDT
