As exciting as the Chromecast Ultra is, its release came with one very large drawback: no available 4K content from its maker. Google looks to have remedied this, however, as we are now seeing some 4K content finally hit the Play Store. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Ultra Gets More 4K Content Via Google Play
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Google Shops Chromebook Displays Are Encouraging
Google Shops have been popping up in Best Buy and Curry's PC World stores in Canada and the UK, showing off Google's latest wares like the Pixel, Daydream, and Google Home. One addition to these Shops that has us very encouraged is the selection of Chromebooks on offer. … [Read more...] about Google Shops Chromebook Displays Are Encouraging
DirecTV Now On Your Chromebook: Good News, Bad News
So, you signed up for DirecTV Now. If you're like me you sat down and flipped open your trusty Chromebook and proceeded to log in and enjoy the cord-cutting experience of AT&T's new streaming service. Presumably you were met with the same jovial, but mildly disappointing page you see in the … [Read more...] about DirecTV Now On Your Chromebook: Good News, Bad News
Google Wifi Now Shipping!
Right on the heels of the app switching names from Google On to Google Wifi, it looks like Google Wifi is now shipping! A few things to consider here, so keep reading. … [Read more...] about Google Wifi Now Shipping!
Chromebook How To: Take A Screenshot
There are a lot of screen recording apps out there. Many offer rich editing options, collaboration tools and more. Some, like HYFY, even give you free, unlimited storage for your screen captures as well as integration with a number of popular messaging applications. Sometimes, however, you just … [Read more...] about Chromebook How To: Take A Screenshot
Google On Becomes Google Wifi: Shipping Soon?
A few days ago, an update occurred that is rolling out to users across the board. Google On, the app formerly used for controlling the OnHub routers is now becoming Google Wifi. The change gives us some hope about a shipping date for Google Wifi. … [Read more...] about Google On Becomes Google Wifi: Shipping Soon?
Lenovo Thinkpad 13 Chromebook Core i5 8GB On Sale For $399 At Tiger Direct
Well, right on the heels of the Acer Chromebook R11 being listed for a fantastic price of $249, we now have another sensational offer on a very, very powerful Chromebook. … [Read more...] about Lenovo Thinkpad 13 Chromebook Core i5 8GB On Sale For $399 At Tiger Direct
Acer Chromebook R11 Available At Costco For $249
While Black Friday has come and gone, the shopping season is in full force. Honestly, until December 25th, we're likely to see deals here and there on Chromebooks and other Chrome OS devices, and we want to be on top of all the best deals for our readers. … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook R11 Available At Costco For $249
DirecTV Now Adds Chromecast Support
Streaming video services are becoming more and more prevalent as consumers take to mobile devices as their go-to viewer for network media. The days of mobile TV content being piggy-backed of traditional cable packages are quickly coming to an end. Netflix, Sling TV and PlayStation Vue (just to … [Read more...] about DirecTV Now Adds Chromecast Support
More Chromebooks Getting Android Apps In Beta Channel
It looks like the Chrome OS developers are sneaking updates for the Play Store into more Chromebooks. Likely added in the latest Beta Channel update, we are seeing multiple devices with Android App support in Beta via a quick little method that works easily. … [Read more...] about More Chromebooks Getting Android Apps In Beta Channel
Android Apps Getting SD Card Support On Chromebooks
A lingering question surrounding the arrival of the Play Store and Android Apps on Chromebooks has been: will the apps ever have proper access to the SD card slot on the Chromebook? Well, there's good news for all of you who've been wondering. … [Read more...] about Android Apps Getting SD Card Support On Chromebooks
Acer Chromebook R13 64GB Shipping From B&H
It just got a little easier to get your hands on the 64GB model of the Acer Chromebook R13. Until recently, the much sought after Chromebook was all but impossible to find. Inside the U.S., a few sparse Amazon listings were about your only shot at picking the hottest Chrome OS convertible on the … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook R13 64GB Shipping From B&H
