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]
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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
Use Your Pixelbook As A Quick Charge Battery Pack In A Pinch
Over the past two weeks while I was away in Germany, I had the opportunity to visit lots of places and take a staggering amount of photos all along the way. It seemed like everywhere I went I was presented with yet another photo-worthy scene. I loved every second of it, but my phone's battery … [Read more...] about Use Your Pixelbook As A Quick Charge Battery Pack In A Pinch
Promethean Launches First Chromebox Ahead of ISTE
The ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) 2019 conference kicks off in just a couple of days but before thousands of educators converge on Philadelphia, a new player in the Chrome OS arena has emerged. These guys are seasoned veterans when it comes to technology in education but … [Read more...] about Promethean Launches First Chromebox Ahead of ISTE
[Updated] HP’s 15.6″ Premium Chromebook Now Available From $449
On the heels of Acer's launch event, HP followed suit with the announcement of their own 15.6" "premium" Chromebook that features a numeric keypad and a FullHD display. While Acer has yet to officially release their model, it appears that the HP Chromebook 15 is now available in multiple … [Read more...] about [Updated] HP’s 15.6″ Premium Chromebook Now Available From $449
The Clean, Minimal Chromebook Desk Setup
As Chromebooks (and, by extension Chromebases and Chromeboxes) continue to become more and more capable devices, more users are choosing to make them their only desktop computers. With that change, we are seeing more questions than ever surrounding desktop setups, what we use on the daily, and how … [Read more...] about The Clean, Minimal Chromebook Desk Setup
[UPDATE: Extra 15% Off] Deal Alert: Act Fast and Save $245 On A New Pixelbook
The mid-level on top-tier Pixelbooks have enjoyed a healthy discount of around $250 for the past few weeks while the base model has floated around $899 at any given retailer. Now that the Father's Day weekend is over, so are the discounts from the Google Store, Best Buy and other authorized … [Read more...] about [UPDATE: Extra 15% Off] Deal Alert: Act Fast and Save $245 On A New Pixelbook
How To Avoid Destroying Your Data Cap When Tethering To A Chromebook
I've had the distinct pleasure of traveling to Germany for the past week and a half and while here, I've had to firmly rely on my mobile data connection to stay even a tad bit in touch with the tech world. I made a mistake in the early going that I'd never even thought about before, and I hope to … [Read more...] about How To Avoid Destroying Your Data Cap When Tethering To A Chromebook
“OneChrome” Could Bring Deeper Integration Of Desktop and Mobile
Chrome developers continue to create ways for the browser (and OS) to sync between users devices in an effort to allow the desktop to take advantage of connected mobile devices. Integrated Android Messages, Instant Tethering and now, Send to Device are all features that are or will be baked into … [Read more...] about “OneChrome” Could Bring Deeper Integration Of Desktop and Mobile
Verizon Offers Free Chromebook or $200 Samsung “Tech Credit” to Switch to Fios
Before you get too excited, the Chromebook in question here is a Samsung Chromebook 3. This is the aging Braswell-based Chromebook that you can pick up just about anywhere for under $200. Still, this is more about "better" internet service which is what Verizon is offering if you're in an … [Read more...] about Verizon Offers Free Chromebook or $200 Samsung “Tech Credit” to Switch to Fios
Deal Alert: Grab The Detachable HP Chromebook x2 For Only $349
Still looking for that perfect Father's Day gift? Best Buy just knocked $150 off of the world's first detachable Chromebook and that makes this one of the best devices around for under $400. When we're talking bang for your buck, the HP Chromebook x2 offers up a powerful Intel Core m3 processor, … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab The Detachable HP Chromebook x2 For Only $349
Two New 9th Gen Comet Lake Chromebooks In The Works
We now have evidence of two more 9th Gen Comet Lake Chromebooks in development and that reinforces our belief that Chrome OS has made its way into the mainstream of the computing world. For the uninitiated, Comet Lake processors are the next 14nm chip iteration from Intel that will reportedly … [Read more...] about Two New 9th Gen Comet Lake Chromebooks In The Works
