For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we're trying something a bit different. Instead of trying to cover a week's worth of stuff in a single, 90-minute show, we're going to break our episodes into topic-specific segments and publish more often. This way, you don't have to give over an hour to … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 248: ChromeOS 119 and Chromebook Plus issues
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The Chrome Cast 247: The Chromebook Plus naming conundrum
This week on The Chrome Cast, our discussion is largely dominated by the naming mess that Chromebook Plus is facing right now. Sure, there are 8 "new" Chromebook Plus devices that were launched with the announcement, but as of mid-October, a bunch of other existing device also got the full … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 247: The Chromebook Plus naming conundrum
The Chrome Cast 246: Chromebook Plus deals, processors, and tablets
This week on The Chrome Cast, loosely everything we discuss circles around one, large topic: Chromebook Plus. From the myriad of deals on Chromebook Plus devices to discussing the prowess of Chromebook Plus processors and the possibility of new Chromebook Plus tablets, this week's show largely … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 246: Chromebook Plus deals, processors, and tablets
The Chrome Cast 245: A big giveaway and the final Chromebook Plus unboxing
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin by talking about our latest giveaway: 3 Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i Chromebooks! While these devices don't have Chromebook Plus on the lid, they are Chromebook Plus through-and-through. As my favorite Chromebook Plus model thus far (and the first I plan to … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 245: A big giveaway and the final Chromebook Plus unboxing
The Chrome Cast 244: a new Samsung Chromebook Plus may be on the way
This week on The Chrome Cast, we discuss the potential for a new Chromebook Plus model that could be on the way from Samsung. From the heights of the Samsung Chromebook Plus/Pro and Galaxy Chromebook to the oddly-named and poorly-executed devices like the Galaxy Chromebook Go and Galaxy Chromebook … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 244: a new Samsung Chromebook Plus may be on the way
The Chrome Cast 241: Chromebook Plus sets the new standard for Chromebooks
This week on The Chrome Cast, we are clearly talking about the biggest news to hit our corner of the internet in a very long time - perhaps ever. Google has unveiled Chromebook Plus, and it marks a very specific move towards a more cohesive, more-enjoyable Chromebook experience for consumers across … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 241: Chromebook Plus sets the new standard for Chromebooks
The Chrome Cast 240: ChromeOS 117 rolls out with sweet new features
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by discussing the fresh, new roll-out of ChromeOS 117 to a handful of devices. This update comes with some sweet, new features like Material You design throughout and a new ability to select wallpapers from shared Google Photos albums. It's a nice … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 240: ChromeOS 117 rolls out with sweet new features
The Chrome Cast 239: Google extends Chromebook end of life by 2 years
This week on The Chrome Cast, we obviously talk at length about the biggest news of the week in the Chromebook and ChromeOS sphere: Google extending the AUE on Chromebooks by 2 full years. With this move, we now get two extra years of support on all current Chromebooks and a full 10 years of … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 239: Google extends Chromebook end of life by 2 years
The Chrome Cast 238: Google’s new hardware revealed and Lacros on ChromeOS Flex
This week, we begin the conversation around Google's upcoming hardware event slated for October 4th. We're just a few weeks away, and now that Google has made all the new stuff we already expected official, we can begin looking forward to the event and seeing how the new Pixel phones and the new … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 238: Google’s new hardware revealed and Lacros on ChromeOS Flex
The Chrome Cast 237: Chromebook Plus (X) models and Google’s 10/4 hardware event
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin by discussing the leaks of upcoming Chromebook Plus (formerly known as Chromebook X) models that appeared for a short time in the Chromium Repositories. With a handful of existing devices making the cut and at least 4 brand-new Chromebooks on the way for the … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 237: Chromebook Plus (X) models and Google’s 10/4 hardware event
The Chrome Cast 236: Lacros is better than ever with ChromeOS 116
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by discussing the recent announcement by Google and Cameyo that the two will be partnering up moving forward to deliver a seamless virtual app delivery service to ChromeOS enterprise customers. Cameyo is a fantastic service that has been great for … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 236: Lacros is better than ever with ChromeOS 116
The Chrome Cast 235: Discontinued development Chromebooks left and right
This week on The Chrome Cast, we attempt to begin the show by talking through the two groups of Chromebooks in development that recently got the axe - those powered by the Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 and a couple Chromebooks that were set to have NVIDIA GPUs inside. We divert into some discussion about … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 235: Discontinued development Chromebooks left and right
