According to an early report by 9to5 Google and a subsequent confirmation by Google on Reddit, Stadia is making good on yet another of its earlier promises by delivering 4K to the web-based version of the game streaming platform. Up to this point, 4K gameplay has been limited to the Chromecast … [Read more...] about 4K for Stadia on the web is here: what you need to get it working
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ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 gets a beautiful new teaser video
If there's one thing you can't fault ASUS for, it is their ability to create compelling, beautiful videos for their Chromebooks. The Flip C434 got the same treatment last year and in mid-January 2020, we saw a short video show up for the Flip C436 alongside a new landing page on ASUS' website. … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 gets a beautiful new teaser video
5 steps to clean and disinfect your Chromebook to prevent coronavirus spread
As the world continues to deal with the threat of the novel coronavirus, people are looking for ways to clean and disinfect their living spaces and belongings. In our latest episode of The Chrome Cast, we talked about the many tech events that have been canceled and how businesses and schools are … [Read more...] about 5 steps to clean and disinfect your Chromebook to prevent coronavirus spread
New certifications means Google’s Pixel Buds must be getting close to release
Not too long ago, Google's upcoming Pixel Buds passed through the Bluetooth SIG as expected. The SIG (special interest group) is the standards group that oversees the development of Bluetooth standards and the licensing of the Bluetooth technologies and trademarks to manufacturers. Products that … [Read more...] about New certifications means Google’s Pixel Buds must be getting close to release
Google I/O 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
In what simply feels like the latest public-facing event to hit the chopping block, Google's largest and most important conference has officially been cancelled due to rising issues from the COVID-19 coronavirus. In the event you've been living under a rock and don't know, COVID-19 is spreading now … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
Google may be fixing my biggest gripe about its smart speakers
It's hard to believe but it has been nearly four years since Mario Queiroz took the stage at I/O and announced the first Google Home speaker. That speaker put down the foundation for what is now a growing expanse of Nest and third-party devices all powered by the Google Assistant. Over time, Google … [Read more...] about Google may be fixing my biggest gripe about its smart speakers
The Chrome Cast 50: Linux on Chromebooks and the future of Chrome OS tablets
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're exploring a couple seemingly-unconnected ideas that actually tie into one another quite well. First up is the heightened interest in Linux apps on Chrome OS. While we've been tracking along with the development of Crostini since before it was actually a thing, … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 50: Linux on Chromebooks and the future of Chrome OS tablets
The iPad Pro’s trackpad-wielding keyboard tells me Lenovo’s upcoming Chrome OS tablet is onto something
A report surfaced just yesterday indicating Apple was moving forward with plans on shipping an iPad Pro keyboard with a trackpad later in the year. With companies like Brydge having already introduced their own take on this idea, it almost feels odd that Apple isn't the first to market with this … [Read more...] about The iPad Pro’s trackpad-wielding keyboard tells me Lenovo’s upcoming Chrome OS tablet is onto something
AMD’s recently-announced mobile processors are already being put into Chromebooks
Apart from the cheap, slow, entry-level devices that shipped in 2019, we've really yet to see AMD fully embrace Chromebooks. Nothing close to the way Intel has, anyway. I've long thought AMD chips would be a great fit for Chrome OS as they are generally more affordable and offer similar processing … [Read more...] about AMD’s recently-announced mobile processors are already being put into Chromebooks
On the run to 100K: the biggest giveaway in Chrome Unboxed history
As many of you are aware, Chrome Unboxed is more than just this website. In fact, all of this started with YouTube and that channel has been continually growing alongside our website. We also produce a weekly podcast as well that fleshes out our offerings as a media production company. We've come … [Read more...] about On the run to 100K: the biggest giveaway in Chrome Unboxed history
Linux apps on Chromebooks may be reason enough for external GPU support
We've been tracking a device known only as 'Mushu' for about a month at this point, and it brings with it a very specific and interesting addition to the Chrome OS ecosystem: a discrete GPU (or dGPU for short). When we first reported on this device being in development, I suggested that I don't see … [Read more...] about Linux apps on Chromebooks may be reason enough for external GPU support
New ‘Nightfury’ device hints at second Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
We spend a lot of time tracking new devices in the Chromium repositories. As of late, that has become a full-time job with dozens of new Chromebooks in development and more being added every week. While each and every new device is exciting, occasionally a Chromebook pops up that literally puts us … [Read more...] about New ‘Nightfury’ device hints at second Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
