This week, we open the show with some review-type thoughts on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. With our video recently going out that highlights our collective conflict over which Pixel to buy, there's a lot to talk about now that we've had these phones in our hands for well over a week. With some of … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 136: Pixel 6 benchmarks, video editing on Chromebooks with LumaFusion
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The Chrome Cast 135: The one with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
I don't think we need to think too much about what this week's podcast is centered on. Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are launched, in our office, and we definitely have some thoughts. This year, it's not about "to Pixel, or not to Pixel?" Instead, the question really is all about which Pixel is the … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 135: The one with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
The Chrome Cast 134: On the eve of the Pixel Fall Launch
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're still stuck in Pixel 6 land. We warned you that it would be a Pixel party until the 19th and here we sit, just days out from the final unveiling. In the last week, more leaks came up, more specs were verified, and more hype was generated on the way. There were … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 134: On the eve of the Pixel Fall Launch
The Chrome Cast 133: more Pixel 6 leaks as Facebook goes dark
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show discussing the major outage that struck Facebook this week, bringing down all their services along with it. For most of the work day Monday, users were unable to send messages via Messenger or WhatsApp, post on Facebook or Instagram, or access Oculus … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 133: more Pixel 6 leaks as Facebook goes dark
The Chrome Cast 132: About that Pixel 6 Pro Case
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're talking Pixel 6 once again. We're likely only a couple of weeks away from the official launch of Google's latest flagship but Robby got his hands on a case for the Pixel 6 Pro and we have some thoughts. The larger Pixel 6 Pro is set to have a 6.71" display which … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 132: About that Pixel 6 Pro Case
The Chrome Cast 131: Leaks affirm Pixel 6 launch date and new ARM Chromebooks are coming
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by once again delving into the week's news surrounding the highly-anticipated Pixel 6 launch. With the new rumors swirling, it seems clear that we'll be seeing these new phones up for order on October 19th - less than four weeks from now. We also … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 131: Leaks affirm Pixel 6 launch date and new ARM Chromebooks are coming
The Chrome Cast 130: Apple’s misleading Chromebook jab and more Pixel 6 Tensor hype
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend some time unpacking the recent - and frankly surprising - jab Apple chose to take at Chromebooks during their latest keynote presentation. In very non-Apple fashion, the company chose to quickly mention Chromebooks when talking about their latest, entry-level … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 130: Apple’s misleading Chromebook jab and more Pixel 6 Tensor hype
The Chrome Cast 129: Google teases Pixel 6 even more as Lenovo unveils a new Duet
This week on The Chrome Cast, we discuss the new way that Google teased the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro with little warning in a new sizzle video on YouTube. The ad-like, 30-second video doesn't give too much away that we didn't already know, but it did give us the first official looks at the new Pixel … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 129: Google teases Pixel 6 even more as Lenovo unveils a new Duet
The Chrome Cast 128: Pixel 6 release rumors and Google’s Tensor for Chromebooks
This week on The Chrome Cast, we dive into all the news surrounding the release date of the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Though there were murmurs of a possible unveiling on September 13th, it looks like that won't be the case and there's a new rumor swirling from noted leaker Jon Prosser that … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 128: Pixel 6 release rumors and Google’s Tensor for Chromebooks
The Chrome Cast 127: The HP Chromebook X2 11 hype is real
This week on The Chrome Cast, we had a handful of things to talk through, but the first half of the show was dominated by discussion of the HP Chromebook X2 11. This device is now available at Best Buy and as we wait during the next few days for it to arrive, we're getting more hyped about it with … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 127: The HP Chromebook X2 11 hype is real
The Chrome Cast 126: Vulkan working on Chromebooks and making sense of the Pixel 5a
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're welcoming our contributing writer Luke Short on the show to discuss a bit more in-depth about the discoveries he's made getting Vulkan API support working on Chromebooks. For gaming on Chrome OS to finally arrive, Vulkan is a necessary piece of the overall … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 126: Vulkan working on Chromebooks and making sense of the Pixel 5a
The Chrome Cast 125: Samsung’s folding phones & HP’s new twisting desktop
This week on The Chrome Cast, we dive into Samsung's latest announcements, including two new foldables (Galaxy Fold 3 and Flip 3), the new Samsung Galaxy Watch, and the latest Galaxy Buds. Sometimes new tech comes out and we just have to discuss the long-term ramifications of new advancements … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 125: Samsung’s folding phones & HP’s new twisting desktop
