If reports from Variety are to be believed, it appears that Samsung may finally be caving to the pressure from the immense growth of Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa in the smart device race. At this point, according to stats garnered by Variety, by the end of 2019 Amazon will likely control 63% … [Read more...] about With Google Assistant Planned On 2019 TVs, Samsung Could End Up Ditching Bixby Altogether
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Google’s Chromebook Help Forum Gets A Fresh Look
So, you or someone you know got a new Chromebook for Christmas. Awesome! For many of you, like us, your shiny, new toy is simply another addition to a growing armada of Chrome devices. Likely, you don't need any help setting it up and you frequent sites like our just to keep up on the latest news … [Read more...] about Google’s Chromebook Help Forum Gets A Fresh Look
Snag A $20 Google Home Hub With These Nest Bundles
The Google Home Hub is a new take on the smart display powered by the Google Assistant and depending on your use-case, it could be the best option on the market. For those wanting to side-step having a device equipped with a camera, the Home Hub offers the best integration for smart devices and all … [Read more...] about Snag A $20 Google Home Hub With These Nest Bundles
Confirmed: ‘Kalista’ Will Be An Intel 8th Generation Chromebase
A little over two months ago, XDA discovered a new Chrome device in the works that some suspected could be another Kaby Lake-powered Chromebox or perhaps even a new Chromebit if you can stretch your imagination that far. The platform, codenamed 'Kalista', has since been given the new device name … [Read more...] about Confirmed: ‘Kalista’ Will Be An Intel 8th Generation Chromebase
New Feature in Chrome OS 72 Points To More Tablets In 2019
Chrome OS tablets are still a pretty new thing here at the end of 2018. After all, we didn't see the first true Chrome OS tablet until the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 hit the scene in the early parts of summer. Six months is hardly enough time for a new form factor to fully emerge in an existing … [Read more...] about New Feature in Chrome OS 72 Points To More Tablets In 2019
Insane Deal On Google Home Hub, Home Minis From Target
Well folks, we're getting to the point where most people have identified or already purchased those final Christmas presents for their loved ones. If, however, you are like my family, there were still a few lingering items out there even today that still needed attention. … [Read more...] about Insane Deal On Google Home Hub, Home Minis From Target
The Brydge G-Type Keyboard Review: Not Just Another Bluetooth Keyboard
Google did an interesting thing this year when they launched the Pixel Slate: they included a 3rd-party accessory in the hands-on portion of the event. While Google-made accessories aren't too out of place at this yearly media show, devices from companies other than Google are quite rare. … [Read more...] about The Brydge G-Type Keyboard Review: Not Just Another Bluetooth Keyboard
Chrome’s New “Sneak Peek” Feature Is A Web Surfer’s Dream Come True
We've all done it. You're scrolling through an article and about a third of the way through a 5000-word soliloquy, you click a link that doesn't open a new tab. Many times, I really just want to have the link open in the background for later reading or even switch back and forth between the two … [Read more...] about Chrome’s New “Sneak Peek” Feature Is A Web Surfer’s Dream Come True
Chrome 73 Brings “Back To Tab” Button For PIP Video Windows
Back in Chrome OS 70 we were introduced to the idea of PIP (picture-in-picture) video playback on desktop. The idea is similar to what we've become used to using on our phones. If you are watching a video and minimize the window or tab your playback is happening in, the PIP will kick in and keep … [Read more...] about Chrome 73 Brings “Back To Tab” Button For PIP Video Windows
The Acer Chromebook Spin 13 Finally Lands In The UK And It’s On Sale!
Christmas is nearly upon us and Acer has dropped a last-minute surprise under the tree that's worth getting excited about. We all know the pain that our friends across the pond suffer when it comes to availability of Chrome devices. … [Read more...] about The Acer Chromebook Spin 13 Finally Lands In The UK And It’s On Sale!
Chrome Canary Testing “Close All Tabs” With Chrome Home UI
For some time, Chrome developers have been working on the "Chrome Home" UI which brings the browser's controls to the bottom of your phone's display. While definitely still a work in progress, new features are being tested and tweaked for the Chrome Home UI and this week, Chrome Story's Dinsan … [Read more...] about Chrome Canary Testing “Close All Tabs” With Chrome Home UI
Chrome Canvas: A Web App For Drawing On Your Chromebook From Google
Pen support has been a normality in Chrome OS since the early days of Chrome Unboxed. The device that pioneered the entire effort was one we tracked from the earliest stages: the Samsung Chromebook Plus. I remember stumbling upon pen support for what was known as 'Kevin' at the time and being so … [Read more...] about Chrome Canvas: A Web App For Drawing On Your Chromebook From Google
