As is always the case, Chromebook sales come and go. We don't know when they will start and we never know exactly how long they will last, but when we come across a great deal on a great Chromebook, we know we have to share it. … [Read more...] about Save Over $100 On The Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 Core m3
Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is written by real people, for real people—not search algorithms. Join Chrome Unboxed Plus for just $2 a month to get an ad-free experience, access to our private Discord, and more. Learn more about membership here.
START FREE TRIAL (MONTHLY)START FREE TRIAL (ANNUAL)
How To Try John Legend’s Voice On Your Google Assistant Right Now
All the way back in May of 2018 at last year's Google I/O conference, celebrity voice models were teased for Google Assistant. The front-runner for the first celebrity voice model that was debuted on stage was none other than pop star John Legend. … [Read more...] about How To Try John Legend’s Voice On Your Google Assistant Right Now
Apple Music on Android & Chromebooks Getting Chromecast Support
Just last week Apple loosened its ecosystem death grip on Apple Music by allowing their app to finally work on Chromebooks. Apple Music has been around on Android for quite some time, but it hasn't worked on Chromebooks up until this point. The nod to Chrome OS support is a firm sign that Apple is … [Read more...] about Apple Music on Android & Chromebooks Getting Chromecast Support
Microphone Support On The Way For Linux Apps on Chromebooks
Linux app support on Chrome OS - once thought of as a niche development - continues plowing forward with more hardware support and necessary features for the everyday scenarios general users would need to actually leverage it. We've talked about GPU acceleration being one of the key factors in this … [Read more...] about Microphone Support On The Way For Linux Apps on Chromebooks
Google Assistant Finds Deeper Integration In Chrome OS
I will admit, using the Google Assistant on my Chromebook was an intriguing idea when the work was first discovered more than a year and a half ago. I will also concede that I now use the Assistant on my Chromebook exactly zero percent of the time. For me, the thought of my Chromebook being a … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Finds Deeper Integration In Chrome OS
Acer Chromebook 514 Review: Stat Sheet Stuffer Disappoints
If you've ever seen a trailer for a movie, got super-excited about that movie, went to go see the movie, and left the theater a bit let down, you know exactly how I feel about the Acer Chromebook 514. When this Chromebook was announced back in August of 2018, we had our expectations set quite high … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 514 Review: Stat Sheet Stuffer Disappoints
Chromebook Flip C434 Lands At Amazon, Sold Out At ASUS
If you were lucky, like Robby, you snagged the new ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 last week as it was quietly made available in ASUS' online shop. Thanks to some expedited shipping options, the highly-anticipated convertible was in our office the next day and ready for a proper unboxing. Robby will … [Read more...] about Chromebook Flip C434 Lands At Amazon, Sold Out At ASUS
You Will Soon Be Able To Install PWAs Right From The URL Bar in Chrome
PWA support has been a part of Chrome OS and Chrome on desktop for some time now. PWAs leverage all the best new tech the web has to offer, giving users more native experiences that rival (and sometimes beat) what you can get from an installed app from a store. … [Read more...] about You Will Soon Be Able To Install PWAs Right From The URL Bar in Chrome
Chromebook How-to: Google Debuts New Video Series, Pirates Included
In recent months, Google ramped up marketing for Chrome OS with the tongue in cheek "You Chromebook" campaign aimed at users who were tired of the cumbersome headaches that accompany other operating systems. For the uninitiated, these may or may not have struck a nerve. If you're already on the … [Read more...] about Chromebook How-to: Google Debuts New Video Series, Pirates Included
Chromebook ‘Atlas’ Breaks Cover In Leaked Bug Report Videos: Is This The Pixelbook 2?
Well, it has now been just over a year since the Chromebook known as 'Atlas' emerged in the Chromium repository and quickly had us chomping at the bit for a successor to Google's Pixelbook. Today, we have a few videos to share of the elusive would-be-Pixelbook but unfortunately, they leave us with … [Read more...] about Chromebook ‘Atlas’ Breaks Cover In Leaked Bug Report Videos: Is This The Pixelbook 2?
Unboxing the Highly-Anticipated ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 [VIDEO]
The time has finally come: The ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 is in the house and we're cracking it open to take a first look at the production-level hardware. For those of you who are around the site or YouTube Channel on a regular basis, you've undoubtedly heard us talk about this device and likely … [Read more...] about Unboxing the Highly-Anticipated ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 [VIDEO]
4K Video Editing on Chromebooks May Be Possible Soon
There are a few things that users bring up when they talk about the limitations of Chrome OS and the Chromebooks it runs on. Gaming, photo editing, and video editing tend to top that list. Over the past couple years, some of those have been addressed via web apps, Android apps, and/or Linux apps. … [Read more...] about 4K Video Editing on Chromebooks May Be Possible Soon
