Clearly, in the AI/Assistant/Smart Speaker wars, we are on Google's side around here at Chrome Unboxed. Being fair, there are things that Alexa does better for the time being, but those gaps are steadily closing as Google Assistant gains more actions daily. What will never change, however, are … [Read more...] about Custom Google Assistant Hotwords Are Coming
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Bug Report: Chrome 64 Forced Log Outs, Fix On The Way
Chrome users on Windows, Mac and Linux may who recently updated to version 64 may have noticed some rather unusual behavior from Google's browser. Reports have been rolling into the Chrome Product Forum that Chrome is no longer keeping users logged into sites even when "remember me" is checked. … [Read more...] about Bug Report: Chrome 64 Forced Log Outs, Fix On The Way
Acer Chrome OS Tablet Display Details Revealed
Just about a week ago, the first eyes-on of the Acer Chrome OS tablet leaked from the BETT show in London. The tweet has been pulled, but we've heard plenty of folks saying they saw this device in the flesh at the show as well. Our leaning is this mystery device is none other than the 'Scarlet' … [Read more...] about Acer Chrome OS Tablet Display Details Revealed
How To Stream The State Of The Union Address
In rougly three hours, POTUS Donald Trump will take to the podium to deliver his first State of the Union address since taking office last January. … [Read more...] about How To Stream The State Of The Union Address
Chromebooks And Containers: New Features Sighted
A few months back, there was quite a buzz around the work being done surrounding containers being run on Chrome OS. Since that time, there hasn't been much news on that front but we've stumbled upon some new signs that suggest the project is alive and well. … [Read more...] about Chromebooks And Containers: New Features Sighted
A Closer Look At The Stylus Spotted With Acer’s Chrome OS Tablet
Last week we got an unexpected nugget from London's BETT show: a limited sighting of the first-ever Chrome OS tablet. The tweet has been pulled down since that time, but we have the photo and what little we know about the device in a post over here. One of the things we do know about this surprise … [Read more...] about A Closer Look At The Stylus Spotted With Acer’s Chrome OS Tablet
Google Home Is Gaining Major Ground Against Alexa
With over a year head start, Amazon's Alexa-enabled Echo devices have enjoyed a favorable lead in the smart speaker market. With a decidedly larger user base, wider platform compatibility and the world's largest online market to back it up, Alexa has given Google Home and the Assistant a lofty bar … [Read more...] about Google Home Is Gaining Major Ground Against Alexa
Chromebook Deals: Free Pixelbook Pen, $100 Off 64GB Samsung Pro And More
Post-holiday deals on Chromebooks are getting harder and harder to find. Despite the announcement of numerous upcoming devices, most flagship devices have settled back into their respective suggested retail but that doesn't mean there aren't savings to be had. Thanks to some helpful emails from … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: Free Pixelbook Pen, $100 Off 64GB Samsung Pro And More
Google Home Max Unboxing and Hands-On
We've been to a few events in the past few months. Between Google's October 4th Hardware Event and CES, we had ample time to see, touch and test out the Google Home Max. As these things tend to go, however, we never took advantage of that opportunity. I wanted to. I really did. I just didn't. … [Read more...] about Google Home Max Unboxing and Hands-On
Chrome 64 Arrives With Site Muting, HDR Support, Spectre And Meltdown Protection
Users of Chrome for Desktop have some new features to be excited about as version 64 rolls out to Linux, Mac and Windows this week. Behind the scenes, Chrome 64 includes fifty-three (53) bug and security fixes that netted friendly hackers upwards of $30,000 in bounties, collectively. Find out … [Read more...] about Chrome 64 Arrives With Site Muting, HDR Support, Spectre And Meltdown Protection
Chromebooks To Get Split Screen Tablet Support For Android Apps
It wasn't too long ago that we reported a new feature that appeared in the Dev Channel of Chrome OS: split-screen operation in tablet mode. The feature is pretty necessary for all the upcoming detachables and tablets that we are tracking. Being forced to run everything in full-screen when not … [Read more...] about Chromebooks To Get Split Screen Tablet Support For Android Apps
Did Acer Just Out The First Chrome OS Tablet At BETT?
The annual BETT show is well underway in London and while we've seen some fairly expected Chromebook announcements, news just rolled across my Twitter feed that completely blindsided me and I am STOKED! … [Read more...] about Did Acer Just Out The First Chrome OS Tablet At BETT?
