Sure, Virtual Desktops (or Desks) for Chrome OS aren't currently a thing just yet, but we all know they are coming in Chrome OS 76 a mere 6 weeks from now. Though I've been waiting for this feature for what feels like an eternity, all the news surrounding this hotly-anticipated functionality up to … [Read more...] about Chromebook Virtual Desks Get The Feature I’ve Been Waiting For
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‘Atlas’, Pixelbook 2, and the Pixel 3a Effect
We've talked about 'Atlas' for what feels almost like an eternity around here. As a device that began showing up in development alongside the Pixel Slate ('Nocturne' back then), we are beyond long-in-the-tooth at this point as we continue waiting and speculating about exactly what 'Atlas' is and … [Read more...] about ‘Atlas’, Pixelbook 2, and the Pixel 3a Effect
Prime Day Is Coming: How To Find The Best Deals
It's official. Amazon has announced the date for Prime Day 2019. Actually, this year it will be PRIME DAYS as Amazon will hold their annual sales event on July 15th and 16th. Prime Day, in case you aren't in the know, is Amazon's yearly sale exclusively for Prime members. If you aren't a Prime … [Read more...] about Prime Day Is Coming: How To Find The Best Deals
Chrome OS 75 Rolls Out, New Features and Fixes in Tow
Chrome OS 75, now referred to as M75, has begun rolling out to users today. With it comes a number of expected updates and one particular feature that looks completely new to us. Here's a quick rundown from the Chrome Release Blog. Feature to let parents grant more time to their kids on Chrome OS … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 75 Rolls Out, New Features and Fixes in Tow
Poin2 Chromebook 14 Review: Best Sub-$300 Chromebook With A Catch
Right off the bat, I want to make sure we're all looking at the Poin2 Chromebook 14 through a very particular lense: the lense of price. You see, when a device drops down into this price range, it becomes quite a bit easier to forgive things that aren't perfect, and that is exactly the case when we … [Read more...] about Poin2 Chromebook 14 Review: Best Sub-$300 Chromebook With A Catch
Huge Savings On The Lenovo’s 4K Yoga Chromebook
The end of 2018 brought us a slew of great Chromebooks and set the stage for where we currently are in the market. Where is that, exactly? Well, we have so many great choices on Chromebooks large and small that it tends to come down to price when buyers are making a decision on what Chromebook to … [Read more...] about Huge Savings On The Lenovo’s 4K Yoga Chromebook
Cheaper Than Ever: Grab The Nest Home Hub For $60
It has barely been a month since Google shifted the Home product line into the care of the Nest brand and lowered prices on multiple smart home devices. The first #MadeByGoogle smart display saw a price drop to $129 and has been widely available for $99 or less from various retailers for weeks now. … [Read more...] about Cheaper Than Ever: Grab The Nest Home Hub For $60
Brydge C-Type: The Best Wireless Keyboard For Your Chromebook
It's no secret that accessories - both wired and wireless - made specifically for Chrome OS devices are few and far between. When you look at any store and shop for a mouse, keyboard, case, etc., you'll be met with a slew of options for both Apple and Windows devices, but you'll be hard-pressed to … [Read more...] about Brydge C-Type: The Best Wireless Keyboard For Your Chromebook
CTL Launches 4K Core i7 Chromebox Workstation
Oregon-based company CTL continues to expand its presence in the Chrome OS market with a variety of Chromebooks and what is hands-down the most affordable Chromebox you can buy. The latest addition to their lineup is the customizable Core i7 Chromebox CBx1 and now they've paired the box with their … [Read more...] about CTL Launches 4K Core i7 Chromebox Workstation
Google Assistant Could Arrive On All Chromebooks In Late Summer
It has been just shy of two years since we discovered the addition of the Assistant Key to what would become Google's Pixelbook. One year after the Pixelbook's release, Chrome Story uncovered work being done to bring a "native" Google Assistant to all Chromebooks and it now appears that work is … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Could Arrive On All Chromebooks In Late Summer
Google Stops Making Tablets And I’m Not Mad About It [VIDEO]
If you've not heard already, Google has officially come out and said it will no longer make tablets. After the cold reception of both the Pixel C and Pixel Slate, it seems Google is taking its ball and going home. Have they just given up? Are they simply ceding victory to the iPad and not … [Read more...] about Google Stops Making Tablets And I’m Not Mad About It [VIDEO]
The Chrome Cast 15: Google Leaves The Tablet Game, Leaks The Pixel 4
It's been an eventful couple weeks with Google and as we return to our regularly-scheduled podcast, we're talking about some of the major shifts Google is making from a hardware perspective. From deciding to officially call it quits on making a Google-branded tablet to leaking an image of the Pixel … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 15: Google Leaves The Tablet Game, Leaks The Pixel 4
