The latest generation of 8th gen Kaby Lake Chromebooks and Chromeboxes are just getting settled into the consumer market but as always, development marches on. Less than a month ago we uncovered the inclusion of Intel's Whiskey Lake Platform in the Chromium Repository. Today it appears that Chrome … [Read more...] about Intel Comet Lake Arrives In Chrome OS Development
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$699 Pixelbook Is Back At Amazon
Update: As of 11:00 AM EST, this deal appears to be over. Hope you snagged one. Black Friday is now just a memory and Cyber Week deals are winding down. Over at the Google Store, things are back to normal and as with most retailers, the Pixelbook has returned to its original $999 price point. … [Read more...] about $699 Pixelbook Is Back At Amazon
Chromebooks Officially Getting Virtual Desktop Workspaces In A Future Update
I've long lamented the lack of virtual desktops (or virtual workspaces) on Chrome OS. After all, this concept is a reality on Mac OS, Linux and Windows. Sure, Microsoft just added the feature a couple years ago, but users had been clamoring for it for years up to that point. … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Officially Getting Virtual Desktop Workspaces In A Future Update
Linux Apps on Chromebooks Getting Google Drive, Play Store File Access Support
Linux apps on Chromebooks are slowly but surely gaining their legs. Sure, we're still missing a few things here and there, but progress on this front is moving along at a nice, swift pace and today we are happy to be talking about another progression that will help the overall user experience in an … [Read more...] about Linux Apps on Chromebooks Getting Google Drive, Play Store File Access Support
Save Up To $98 On These Home Mini/ Smart Plug Bundles
There were no shortages of Black Friday deals on Smart Home products and you can still grab quite a few on most #MadeByGoogle products. If you've been kicking around the idea of getting your feet wet with connected devices, Target has a really good deal some very handy devices. … [Read more...] about Save Up To $98 On These Home Mini/ Smart Plug Bundles
Google Pixel Slate: Impressions After A Week
Product releases like the Pixel Slate don't come around every day. With this Chrome OS device, Google is introducing a new form factor and paradigm for Chromebooks moving forward and this one is unlike anything that has come before it. … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Slate: Impressions After A Week
New Chromebook For The Holidays? Google’s Got Some Freebies For You
So, you got a new Chromebook during the flurry of Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. From the Chrome Unboxed team, great choice and we hope you or the intended recipient are overjoyed with your new Chrome OS device. When the time comes to take the wrapping of your Chromebook, Google has some … [Read more...] about New Chromebook For The Holidays? Google’s Got Some Freebies For You
Pixel Slates Are Now Shipping
It has been a month and a half (7 weeks, to be more precise) since the Pixel Slate was unveiled at Google's hardware event. When we ventured up to NYC for the event, I was hopeful that we'd not only see 'Nocturne' in the flesh, but that we'd also be rolling out of the event with a review unit. … [Read more...] about Pixel Slates Are Now Shipping
[UPDATE] Lenovo’s Flagship C630 Chromebook Is Only $479 For Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday is in full swing and grabbing the latest Chromebooks is easier than ever thanks to some heavy discounts from some of the major manufacturers. The HP Chromebook x360 14 is still a whopping $200 off at Best Buy at the moment is you didn't snag one from HP Direct and today only, you can … [Read more...] about [UPDATE] Lenovo’s Flagship C630 Chromebook Is Only $479 For Cyber Monday
Get Acer’s Pixelbook-Matching Core i5 Chromebook Spin For $699
Black Friday is now behind us, but we are in the midst of the newer, sleeker shopping holiday now known as Cyber Monday. Sure, the deals aren't quite as expansive and the list of retailers bending over backwards to get you to shop their wares isn't as long, but Cyber Monday annually surprises us … [Read more...] about Get Acer’s Pixelbook-Matching Core i5 Chromebook Spin For $699
Cyber Monday 2018 Savings. Chromebooks, Smart Home And $10 AKG Headphones
Black Friday is safely in the rearview mirror but that doesn't mean you can't find the perfect deal for your holiday shopping list. Most retailers will continue to offer discounts through the end of the day tomorrow similar, if not the same, as Friday's deals. Cyber Monday has become almost as big … [Read more...] about Cyber Monday 2018 Savings. Chromebooks, Smart Home And $10 AKG Headphones
JBL Link View Smart Display $100 Off From Verizon. No Strings Attached
So far, the JBL Link View has been my personal favorite out of the available smart displays on the market. Lenovo's renditions are certainly striking and a beautiful addition to the home decor but I am a lover of music and the JBL simply shines in the audio department. … [Read more...] about JBL Link View Smart Display $100 Off From Verizon. No Strings Attached
