We talked a few months ago about the fact that Google looked to be going all in at CES this year, and from the early reports we're seeing from folks already on the ground in Las Vegas, Google has shown up in a much bigger way than we previously expected. … [Read more...] about Google Is All In At CES 2018
Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is written by real people, for real people—not search algorithms. Join Chrome Unboxed Plus for just $2 a month to get an ad-free experience, access to our private Discord, and more. Learn more about membership here.
START FREE TRIAL (MONTHLY)START FREE TRIAL (ANNUAL)
Google Calendar’s Updated Look Is Coming For All Users: Like It Or Not
It's a bit hard to believe the updated interface for Google Calendar on the web began rolling out all the way back in August. At the time, it was not a full roll-out and users who received it weren't forced to stay there. Granted, there's been some back-and-forth by those who love the design … [Read more...] about Google Calendar’s Updated Look Is Coming For All Users: Like It Or Not
Acer Announces New Chromebook 11 CB311
HP isn't the only one getting a jump on the CES hype train. Just two days before the annual Consumer Electronics Show kicks off in Las Vegas, Acer Inc. has announced the release of a new generation of their popular Chromebook 11. … [Read more...] about Acer Announces New Chromebook 11 CB311
HP Bolsters Their Ranks With Two New Chromebooks
HP has been relatively quiet on the Chrome OS front in 2017. Apart from the latest HP Chromebook x360, it had been nearly a year and a half since the PC giant released a Chrome device but that all changed quite drastically this week. Along with the beast that is the HP Chromebox G2, Hewlett … [Read more...] about HP Bolsters Their Ranks With Two New Chromebooks
HP Announces Monster Kaby Lake Chromebox!
At long last, the wait is over. We have kept our eyes on the horizon impatiently anticipating the release of a next-generation Chromebox from anyone. Honest, we expected Acer to be the first out of the gate but out of nowhere, HP has unleashed a beast of a Chromebox. … [Read more...] about HP Announces Monster Kaby Lake Chromebox!
The Meltdown And Spectre Saga Continues With Intel’s First Move
The Verge reported yesterday that Intel is now claiming that it is currently developing and rolling out updates for Intel-based devices that will make those devices immune to the Meltdown and Spectre attacks that have cropped up in the first week of 2018. … [Read more...] about The Meltdown And Spectre Saga Continues With Intel’s First Move
Chrome OS 63 Arrives For Pixelbook, Samsung Chromebook Pro And Plus
Amidst the chaos that is “Meltdown” and “Spectre,” Google has released an official statement about the status of the vulnerability as it pertains to their many products and platforms. Thankfully, the majority of Chromebook users are already protected by steps implemented in version 63 of Chrome … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 63 Arrives For Pixelbook, Samsung Chromebook Pro And Plus
Chromebooks, Meltdown, and Spectre: Most Are Already Patched
Put frankly, it has been a scary couple days to start 2018 when it comes to computing in general. If you've been around basically any tech site on the internet, you've likely come across the latest mega-issue plaguing what seems to be every device on the planet. The bad news? It's incredibly … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, Meltdown, and Spectre: Most Are Already Patched
LG Brings Google Assistant To ThinQ Smart TVs
LG continues to get a jump-start on the hype with yet-another pre-CES product announcement and this one features the newest lineup of Smart TVs from the electronics giant. On the heels of teasing the massive 88" 8K OLED display, LG has now revealed the ThinQ line of UHD TVs will feature a host of … [Read more...] about LG Brings Google Assistant To ThinQ Smart TVs
Yes, Google Is Running Fuchsia On The Pixelbook: Calm Down
By now, you may have heard the news that Google has released documentation on how to install their in-development operating system Fuchsia on the Pixelbook. Before we delve into the dirty bits around this news, lets back up a bit and look at what Fuchsia is, what it isn't and what it could … [Read more...] about Yes, Google Is Running Fuchsia On The Pixelbook: Calm Down
Save Up To $100 On Select Chromebooks From Best Buy
Still looking to grab a new Chromebook for the new year? Best Buy's got you covered with deals on a couple dozen devices for every walk of life. From budget to rugged-built and even the Samsung twins, you can save up to $100 on select Chromebooks and start 2018 off right. Here are a few of … [Read more...] about Save Up To $100 On Select Chromebooks From Best Buy
Confirmed: ‘Nautilus’ Is A Detachable Chromebook Made By Samsung, Will Equip Sony IMX Camera
First off, sorry about the long title. There is a commit in the Chromium Repositories that points to the main point of this article, and we'll get there shortly. However, in the middle of the commit, there is additional language that clearly points to the fact that 'Nautilus' is without doubt a … [Read more...] about Confirmed: ‘Nautilus’ Is A Detachable Chromebook Made By Samsung, Will Equip Sony IMX Camera
