In the second half of last year, as development of 'Eve' (now known as the Pixelbook) was moving into high gear ahead of the October launch, one of the things that was perplexing for us here at Chrome Unboxed was the addition of Wake on Voice being added to the board files. Wake on Voice is … [Read more...] about Multiple Chromebooks Getting ‘Wake On Voice’: Google Assistant Inbound
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Chromebook Crostini Containers Getting GPU Support
Hopefully, you've been keeping track with all the updates coming down the line concerning the Crostini project: a new set of features bringing containered Linux apps to Chromebooks. Development is progressing rapidly, and we really feel that this could be one of the biggest developments for … [Read more...] about Chromebook Crostini Containers Getting GPU Support
‘Nocturne’: Another High-res Detachable Chromebook Arises
I hereby solemnly swear that I will get our "upcoming devices" list updated this week. Crazy thing is, we still have a bag full of boards we've yet to share and the list continues to multiply. With that being said, today's upcoming device comes in the form of another Kaby Lake-powered detachable … [Read more...] about ‘Nocturne’: Another High-res Detachable Chromebook Arises
Miss The Old Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts? Here’s How To Get Them Back
Chrome OS is evolving at a rapid pace these days and that includes a large number of UI and UX changes that bring the operating system more in line with Google Material Design. Even the yet-to-be-announced Crositin Project for Linux apps on Chrome OS is getting the MD treatment with a polished look … [Read more...] about Miss The Old Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts? Here’s How To Get Them Back
Deals: Insignia Alarm w/Google Assistant $75 & $100 Off!
I was going to share this deal around lunchtime today until I checked out the inventory at our local Best Buy and realized they had these things in stock. That prompted us to head over to the Chik-fil-a that happens to be right next to Best Buy. After a spicy chicken deluxe, we headed over and … [Read more...] about Deals: Insignia Alarm w/Google Assistant $75 & $100 Off!
Chrome OS 66 Arrives Ahead Of Google I/O
There's a lot of buzz around the in-development Crostini Project for Chrome OS and the potential impact it could have on the entire Chromebook ecosystem. We're really hoping that in just under two weeks, developers will give us some insight into the roadmap for Linux apps on Chrome OS as they gather … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 66 Arrives Ahead Of Google I/O
HP Chromebox 2 Pre-order And Release Date
And then there were three. Our eagle-eyed tipster, George E. recently share with us some preliminary listings of the ASUS Chromebox 3 that turned up on the web and after a more detailed look, he emailed me to let me know that I had listed the new boxes from ASUS incorrectly. … [Read more...] about HP Chromebox 2 Pre-order And Release Date
Crostini Linux Container Apps Getting Full Native Treatment on Chromebooks
Another day, another Crostini feature comes to light. So far, we have the Linux Terminal installer, Files app integration, and Material Design cues already rounding out the Linux app experience. As we continue to uncover clues by the day, it seems development of the Crostini Project is full steam … [Read more...] about Crostini Linux Container Apps Getting Full Native Treatment on Chromebooks
How To Get Video Recording on Your Chromebook Right Now
Honestly, it almost feels embarrassing to write an article about a feature so standard, but here we are. Amidst all the craziness surrounding detachables like the HP x2, tablets like the Acer Chromebook Tab, and the whole Linux app evolution via the Crostini project, Google has finally taken the … [Read more...] about How To Get Video Recording on Your Chromebook Right Now
“Terminal” App Brings Crostini And Linux Apps One Step Closer To Chrome OS
Developers continue to bring together bits and pieces of the still mysterious Project Crostini and this week we see more detail of what the end-user could see whenever the new feature is made available. Yesterday, Robby shared a sneak-peek as some new UI elements that will bring a Material Design … [Read more...] about “Terminal” App Brings Crostini And Linux Apps One Step Closer To Chrome OS
Crostini Chromebook Containers Getting Files App Access
If you recall from our earlier article/video showing Linux apps running in a container on the Pixelbook, one of the shortcomings I mentioned there was the lack of file management. Not only was there no simple way to move files, there was no real way to get those files out of that container to share … [Read more...] about Crostini Chromebook Containers Getting Files App Access
Linux Apps On Chromebooks Will Employ Material Design – Kind Of
Much like the dawn of Android apps on Chromebooks, the buzz around container-driven Linux apps is growing day by day. More features keep cropping up and it feels like we might be headed towards some sort of announcement at Google I/O in a couple weeks, even if we don't hear it in the primary … [Read more...] about Linux Apps On Chromebooks Will Employ Material Design – Kind Of
