CES 2017 is all wrapped up and while the tech world is still reeling form the announcement of Samsung's new Chromebook line, there's plenty of other Chrome goodies to be excited about. … [Read more...] about CES 2017: LG Soundbar Packs A Punch With Dolby Atmos And Built-in Chromecast
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Chrome OS 57 Brings Enhanced Meta Data To Quick File Preview
As the much anticipated addition of the Google Play Store to Chromebooks nears, the ever-evolving development of our beloved operating system continues. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 57 Brings Enhanced Meta Data To Quick File Preview
Android N For Chromebooks Confirmed
CES has come and gone and the world of Chrome OS is still buzzing over the release of the Samsung Chromebooks Plus and Pro. Samsung's newest creation, collaborated by Google, is being advertised with the Google Play Store out of the box. While on the show floor we did confirm that the Chromebook … [Read more...] about Android N For Chromebooks Confirmed
Why Chrome OS 56 Will Be A Big Deal
With Chrome OS 55 hitting all channels in the last week, it is time to start looking ahead to the release of Chrome OS 56. And this one looks to be an interesting one, indeed. … [Read more...] about Why Chrome OS 56 Will Be A Big Deal
Chromebooks Getting Local Printing Options
In a move that has been long overdue, the latest version of Chrome OS Canary has added some new printing options. Last week, the Chromium open-source project graduated the Canary channel to version 57 as developers begin work on the newest enhancements to Google's operating system. Until … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting Local Printing Options
Chromebooks Get Scrollbar Overlay In The Latest Chrome OS Dev Update
With the average screen size of a Chromebook just over 13", real estate is a hot commodity when it comes to stuff hogging space on your display. … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Get Scrollbar Overlay In The Latest Chrome OS Dev Update
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?
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 Audio Speaker Spotlight: Sony h.ear go
As the days go by, we are finally starting to see reasonably-priced wireless speakers with Google Cast built right in. While there are plenty of speakers to use a standard Chromecast Audio dongle with, a speaker with this function built in is a much more interesting experience. Here's why. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Audio Speaker Spotlight: Sony h.ear go
Lenovo Yoga Book Chromebook All But Confirmed
The world of Chromebooks has been a fairly simple & straightforward one since its inception a half decade ago. Your choices were simple. Laptop or convertible. Touch or no touch. … [Read more...] about Lenovo Yoga Book Chromebook All But Confirmed
Chrome OS Image Resizing: Almost Home
We've been doing a lot of channel surfing here lately at Chrome Unboxed. The latest builds of the developer and beta versions of Chrome OS have provided us with lots of goodies and previews of long-awaited features and upcoming additions. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Image Resizing: Almost Home
ASUS Chromebook Flip 2 Possible With New Chromebook ‘Bob’
It seems we've been discussing the possibility of a follow up to the very successful ASUS Chromebook Flip for months now with no decisive outcome. In our last post about the ASUS C302SA, we'd come to the point of dismissing the notion that it is the follow up to the original Flip. Today, it … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip 2 Possible With New Chromebook ‘Bob’
