Black Friday has passed and Cyber Monday is just a fleeting memory only to return when the credit card statements arrive next month. Thankfully, Chromebook development marches on and we can get back to the business of sharing all that is shiny and new in the world of Chrome OS. With that being … [Read more...] about Apollo Lake Chromebook ‘Bruce’ Surfaces
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Talk To Santa With Google Home, Assistant
Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are firmly in the rear-view mirror, the holiday season is now fully upon us. For many families, Santa Claus plays a big part of the festivities and traditions that envelop the month of December. Whether it is stories of presents delivered, cartoons on the … [Read more...] about Talk To Santa With Google Home, Assistant
Trackpad Pinch Zoom Working on Pixelbook, Samsung Chromebook Pro, Plus
We reported on pinch zoom being worked on for four Chromebooks back in August: The 2015 Chromebook Pixel, Samsung Chromebook Pro, Plus, and the Pixelbook (known as 'Eve' at the time). Since that time, we've not really had much movement on this feature and, to be honest, somewhat forgot about … [Read more...] about Trackpad Pinch Zoom Working on Pixelbook, Samsung Chromebook Pro, Plus
Office Mobile Apps On Chromebooks: Microsoft Speaks
For many, this news isn't new. However, Microsoft has now officially announced the status of Office applications for Chromebooks. After Microsoft quietly started rolling out their suite of Android Apps to Chrome OS last week, I reached out to our contact at the company to see if there was a … [Read more...] about Office Mobile Apps On Chromebooks: Microsoft Speaks
The Pixelbook Internals Are An Engineering Feat
The Pixelbook, by pretty much any standard, is a brilliant piece of hardware. It is slim, light, fast, and has superior construction. I'd put it up against any other laptop hardware and guarantee it stands toe-to-toe with it. The outer workings of the device can be checked out in their fullness … [Read more...] about The Pixelbook Internals Are An Engineering Feat
Google Teams Up With uBreakiFix For Out Of Warranty Pixelbook Repairs
When Google launched the highly-antictpated Pixelbook, many were taken aback with sticker-shock and left asking, "who would pay that much for a Chromebook?" … [Read more...] about Google Teams Up With uBreakiFix For Out Of Warranty Pixelbook Repairs
Sellers Beware: PayPal Can Be Your Worst Nightmare
It's that time of year, isn't it? The time when we buy, sell, and gift all sorts of things with those we love. It can be a great time to find great deals on things you've been waiting months on purchasing. It can be a great time to sell some things you've been ready to get rid of, giving someone … [Read more...] about Sellers Beware: PayPal Can Be Your Worst Nightmare
Pixelbook Cyber Monday Deals
We haven't seen much in the way of deals on Google's flagship Chromebook this holiday shopping season and frankly, I'm not that surprised. A small discount here and there and a random eBay listing that has since sold out is about as good as it has gotten up unto this point. Today we've wrangled up … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Cyber Monday Deals
Deal Alert: $112 Off The ASUS Chromebook Flip C302
Cyber Monday is in full swing and the deals keep getting better. Emails are pouring in from our readers with some serious savings on some of our favorite Chrome devices and this one is one of the best we've seen. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $112 Off The ASUS Chromebook Flip C302
Cyber Monday: Deals On Samsung, ASUS, Acer, Google Home And More
The busiest online purchasing day of the year is just a few hours away and we've gathered up the best deals we could find to round off your holiday shopping list. Many of the Black Friday deals have carried through the weekend and you still have time to take advantage of big savings of some of the … [Read more...] about Cyber Monday: Deals On Samsung, ASUS, Acer, Google Home And More
Google Just Patented A Motorized Laptop: Pixelbook 2.0?
Before you get too excited, I'm kind of reaching for the stars on this one. Long story short, Google files patent applications all the time and this is just one of countless designs to come out of Mountain View in the past few years. … [Read more...] about Google Just Patented A Motorized Laptop: Pixelbook 2.0?
Google Pixelbook vs. Samsung Chromebook Pro
Arguably the most-requested comparison we've ever had is between the Samsung Chromebook Pro and the newly-released Pixelbook. For good reason, these two devices make a very, very interesting comparison. With their similar screens, fast internals and dedicated pens, a comparison video was … [Read more...] about Google Pixelbook vs. Samsung Chromebook Pro
