In our earlier report on where to find 4K content for your shiny, new Chromecast Ultra, we listed Google Play Movies as one of the sources of 4K content only to find that they were planning on launching 4K in November. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Ultra: 4K Content Available From Google Play Movies
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Acer Chromebook R13 64GB For Sale On Newegg & Adorama
The Acer Chromebook R13 has quickly become one of the most popular Chrome OS devices of the season. We are seeing more and more retailers offering the 32GB model up for sale and pre-order. The 64GB model, on the other hand, continues to elude consumers and is still listed as "coming soon" or … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook R13 64GB For Sale On Newegg & Adorama
Chromebooks, Chromecast And More: Users Can Experience The Google Shop At Select Best Buys
Google is no stranger to storefront marketing for their products. In the past few years they have attempted a number of different brick and mortar shops to highlight products powered and branded by Google. Last week a "pop-up" shop showed up in New York City. The elegant space is designed to … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, Chromecast And More: Users Can Experience The Google Shop At Select Best Buys
13-Inch Chromebooks Get New Resolution Scaling Option
I've mentioned this in a couple reviews and other articles having to do with displays on Chromebooks, but I wanted to make sure that there was a quick article dedicated to one of my favorite new features of Chrome OS. This change seems to be only applying to Chromebooks in the 13-inch range at … [Read more...] about 13-Inch Chromebooks Get New Resolution Scaling Option
Google Home Black Friday Sale: $99 At Best Buy
The Black Friday deals just keep coming. Now you can add Google Home to your list. … [Read more...] about Google Home Black Friday Sale: $99 At Best Buy
Chromecast and Google Home: What You Can and Can’t Do
We've talked before and you've likely heard around the internet that Google Home, for all its awesome ability, is not much more than a Chromecast in a jar's clothing. One of the greatest features of Home is the ability to cast content with only your voice, and while there are quite a few things … [Read more...] about Chromecast and Google Home: What You Can and Can’t Do
Chromebooks Get Material Design Shelf, Settings and Welcome Screen
With all the excitement of many more Chromebooks getting access to Android Apps this week in the Dev Channel (version 56), we have quite a few Chromebooks around the office in the Dev Channel now. Though our move to Dev on these devices was mainly to see if Android Apps were present, we were met … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Get Material Design Shelf, Settings and Welcome Screen
Acer Chromebook 14 (Recertified) For $199: Why Wait For Black Friday?
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are right around the corner and there are deals-a-plenty to be had on your favorite Chrome devices. … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 14 (Recertified) For $199: Why Wait For Black Friday?
Samsung Chromebook Pro To Get ‘Wake On Voice’ Support: Google Assistant Inbound?
Google Assistant is young. Launched just a few months ago, in many ways it still lacks the skills that Google Now already possesses. What it does have, however, is some pretty deep machine learning on its side. As it gets better over time, Google has made it clear that Assistant will make it to … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro To Get ‘Wake On Voice’ Support: Google Assistant Inbound?
HP Chromebook 11 G5 Gets Android Apps
Another day, another Chromebook lands the Play Store and access to Android Apps. … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 11 G5 Gets Android Apps
Chromebooks Get Print Scaling
Chromebooks and printing. For many users the experience is relatively painless. For others it may liken to nails on a chalkboard. With the right equipment, printing from Chrome OS can be a breeze. Aside from the occasional server hiccup, it's relatively seamless. With the wrong equipment, it can … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Get Print Scaling
Chromecast Notifications Suddenly Appear On Android Devices: Explained
Over the past week or so, I've had one particular conversation way more than I expected. And it always starts the same way. A friend, family member, or coworkers shows me their phone with an inquisitive look on their face and asks, "Have you seen this?" … [Read more...] about Chromecast Notifications Suddenly Appear On Android Devices: Explained
