Last week, we featured a deal on the Core i5, 8GB/256GB Pixelbook that wasn't the bargain of the century but it was the best deal we've seen in months on Google's aging flagship. While sharing that deal, I mentioned that I'd love to see the base Pixelbook into a price range somewhere around $699 … [Read more...] about Get this Certified Refurbished Pixelbook for only $599 before they’re gone
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Google’s new Pixel Buds release nears as they show up at Bluetooth SIG
Back in October of 2019, we had the opportunity to travel to New York and see all of Google's newest hardware for the next year. While the Pixelbook Go stole the show for us, one other piece of hardware was announced that I personally was just as excited about: the new Pixel Buds. With a ton of … [Read more...] about Google’s new Pixel Buds release nears as they show up at Bluetooth SIG
We’re giving away a Google Stadia Buddy Pass
The experience of playing video games on Google's new cloud gaming platform - Stadia - is something that is hard to wrap your head around. The way you can switch between devices seamlessly or purchase a game and start playing immediately without any downloads is amazing. And yet, even with all this … [Read more...] about We’re giving away a Google Stadia Buddy Pass
Google announces more games and features on the way for Stadia in 2020
In the short time that Stadia has been officially available, there have been many announcements and new features added. As a matter of fact, in thier first community post of the year, the folks behind Google's streaming game platform took a moment to reflect on all that has been delivered in the … [Read more...] about Google announces more games and features on the way for Stadia in 2020
Google adds subtle change to make search results more recognizable
The word 'Google' has become so many things at this point. It is the name of a globally-recognized advertising company, a hardware manufacturer, a software maker, a services provider, a cloud computing juggernaut, and lest we forget, a search engine. Core to all the things Google does as a company … [Read more...] about Google adds subtle change to make search results more recognizable
Apparently you can buy the Stadia Controller in the Google Store if you know where to look
The Stadia Controller is one of the best gaming controllers that I have ever used. I will admit, I am not a big gamer but do I appreciate good design and the Stadia controller is a design achievement. If you bought a Founders or Premier Edition bundle, you will have received one of these controllers … [Read more...] about Apparently you can buy the Stadia Controller in the Google Store if you know where to look
The Pixelbook Go arrives in the U.K.
10th Gen Comet Lake Chromebooks are headed our way and soon, we'll have our hands on some of the most premium hardware to ever grace the Chrome OS ecosystem. All that considered, Google's Pixelbook Go is still the King of Chromebooks in the eyes of many and now, our friends across the pond can join … [Read more...] about The Pixelbook Go arrives in the U.K.
Completely new tablet gesture UI coming in Chrome OS 80 [VIDEO]
The timing for a big tablet UI overhaul like the one we're showing you today makes perfect sense if you've been following along with us during our time in Las Vegas for CES 2020 last week. At the show, we saw some insanely compelling new Chromebooks in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, … [Read more...] about Completely new tablet gesture UI coming in Chrome OS 80 [VIDEO]
Google, Amazon, Apple and others will work together to sort out the smart home mess they’ve made
Standards in the tech industry can be a very, very tricky thing. We have standards that we see and interact with every single day and they make everything a lot better. Standard plug sizes, standard batteries, standard code for the web, etc. When companies can come to agreements around certain … [Read more...] about Google, Amazon, Apple and others will work together to sort out the smart home mess they’ve made
Enter to win a $250 Visa Gift Card from Rakuten and Chrome Unboxed
The big day is almost here! Black Friday will soon be upon us and millions of shoppers will be looking to score the best deals on everything under the sun. Whether you're headed out to fight the crowds or you're an online shopper, like me, there's one particular tool you should have in your Black … [Read more...] about Enter to win a $250 Visa Gift Card from Rakuten and Chrome Unboxed
Turn your phone into a folding Chrome OS tablet: Meet castAway™
Over the past few years, we've spilled a fair amount of digital ink talking about what a Chrome OS phone could or should look like. (If someone were to take the initiative to make one.) For the most part, I've imagined a device that looks and functions just like any other smartphone, only running … [Read more...] about Turn your phone into a folding Chrome OS tablet: Meet castAway™
What brought me back to the Pixel 4 XL [VIDEO]
There's a reason I titled my last article about the Pixel 4 'Why I haven't bought the Pixel 4 yet.' I know myself. I know how I am with tech, and I know how quickly my mind can be persuaded and changed. Knowing these things, I knew better than to be 100% definitive in my dismissal of Google's … [Read more...] about What brought me back to the Pixel 4 XL [VIDEO]
