It's that time of the year, again! In just a little more than 24 hours, developers, tech-heads and media types alike will converge on the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View to see what's new in the world of Google. We'll be streaming the event live here on Chrome Unboxed for your viewing … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2018: Crositini And Chromebooks (Probably Some Other Stuff, Too)
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Google’s Refreshed Chromecast Could Be For Gaming, Project Yeti
First and foremost, let's file this one firmly under speculation. Big-time speculation. Gabriel published an article outlining a refreshed Gen-2 Chromecast that just passed through the FCC a few days ago and immediately upon that news coming across my screen, I had one thought: Project Yeti. … [Read more...] about Google’s Refreshed Chromecast Could Be For Gaming, Project Yeti
Google Refreshes Gen 2 Chromecast By Adding Bluetooth
In typical Google fashion, the company has pushed a new device through FCC certification just days prior to an annual event. Google I/O kicks off Tuesday morning and with the launch of the #madebygoogle brand, the generally software-centric conference has featured more and more hardware over the … [Read more...] about Google Refreshes Gen 2 Chromecast By Adding Bluetooth
Pixelbook Deals: $100 Off State Side or Save £200 In The U.K.
Looking for some savings on Google's Pixelbook? We've got you covered whether you're in the good ole USofA or across the pond in Great Britain. … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Deals: $100 Off State Side or Save £200 In The U.K.
Linux Containers [Crostini] For Samsung Chromebook Plus In The Works
Linux container development continues to plow forward with each day that goes by. More feverish than the entire Android app initiative for Chrome OS ever was, the Crostini project seems to introduce new features into the fold on what seems like a daily basis. If you haven't kept up to date with … [Read more...] about Linux Containers [Crostini] For Samsung Chromebook Plus In The Works
How To Stream The Kentucky Derby 144 On Your Chromecast For Free
It's that time of year, when the eyes of the sports world all descend on Louisville KY - more specifically, on Churchill Downs. "The most exciting 2 minutes in sports" will happen at 6:34PM today with event coverage starting at 2:30 on NBC Sports. If you are a cord cutter and don't have access … [Read more...] about How To Stream The Kentucky Derby 144 On Your Chromecast For Free
Morpheon Dark: The Humble Story Of The World’s Most Popular Chrome Theme
Those of you familiar with my ramblings here on Chrome Unboxed are likely keen to the fact that I am a huge fan of Dark Mode's on just about everything. Ever since the late 90's and the release of the NeoPlanet browser, I have favored draping a dark look on my browser and that look is something I … [Read more...] about Morpheon Dark: The Humble Story Of The World’s Most Popular Chrome Theme
Default Right Click Context Menus For Android Apps on Chromebooks
Let's chalk this one up to things I've not noticed until brought to my attention. Some of you reading this could have noticed this long ago or perhaps it is all brand new. I honestly don't know and, frankly, am not terribly concerned about it. If we come across a new feature on Chromebooks that … [Read more...] about Default Right Click Context Menus For Android Apps on Chromebooks
Crostini Update: Linux Apps Show Up In Chrome OS Settings
So, earlier today Robby was showing me a Chromium commit that referenced enabling the Crostini UI by default on the Pixelbook. No surprise there as Google's flagship has been the default testing ground for the Crostini Project and the implementation of Linux app containers for quite some time now. … [Read more...] about Crostini Update: Linux Apps Show Up In Chrome OS Settings
Acer Chromebox CXI3 Release Update
It appeared that Acer would be the first to get their Kaby Lake Chromebox in the hands of consumers when third-party listings started popping up on the web in early April. Sadly, as with many of these listings, the expected availability of "in stock" units was grossly off the mark. … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebox CXI3 Release Update
Multiple Chromebooks Getting ‘Wake On Voice’: Google Assistant Inbound
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
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
