A couple weeks ago, we had the pleasure of interviewing Pete Mueller - President/Chairman USI - on The Chrome Cast. The episode was a ton of fun to be a part of and the story behind the emergence of USI pens is not only interesting, it is pretty important to the entire laptop industry moving … [Read more...] about For new Chromebooks, USI pen support is the rule going forward
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Snag a free Nest Mini while you wait for new Google hardware on September 30th
Google’s annual hardware event is only 14 days away and like a lot of you, I can’t wait. I am definitely sad that we won’t be traveling to a physical event this year but the anticipation of new Google products still has me excited for the event. Although we don’t expect to see a new Chromebook, … [Read more...] about Snag a free Nest Mini while you wait for new Google hardware on September 30th
Google’s hardware event goes virtual on September 30th: new Chromecast with Google TV and more
About this time of year for the past 3 years running, we've checked our email inboxes daily in anticipation of an invite from Google to the big, yearly hardware event from the search giant. When this invite came each year, there have been multiple reasons for excitement: new phones, new Google Home … [Read more...] about Google’s hardware event goes virtual on September 30th: new Chromecast with Google TV and more
Deal Alert: Crowntakers, Animus, Dust & Salt and 35 more Google Play Games on sale this week!
We're back with a massive Google Play games sale for you! You can play these games on your Chromebook or Android device. Our favorites this time around include Crowntakers: a roguelike turn-based strategy meets RPG on a hexagonal battlefield, Animus: Harbinger Unpacked, a Souls-like with no in-app … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Crowntakers, Animus, Dust & Salt and 35 more Google Play Games on sale this week!
First Look: Nvidia Geforce Now brings compatibility for more than 650 high quality games to Chromebooks
In a bombshell announcement following a cryptic tweet, Nvidia has added full blown support for Chrome OS via their web based launcher. Definitely a strong flex against Google's Stadia. This week, we go hands on and give you a first look at the experience Nvidia is offering. Geforce Now supports over … [Read more...] about First Look: Nvidia Geforce Now brings compatibility for more than 650 high quality games to Chromebooks
Google’s new Phone Hub for Chromebooks is now a few steps closer to reality
At the end of last month, a new project by Google was unearthed in the form of Phone Hub - a project set to bring even deeper integration between Android phones and Chromebooks. With new features on the horizon like shared notifications, shared phone info, and continued tasks, it feels that this … [Read more...] about Google’s new Phone Hub for Chromebooks is now a few steps closer to reality
Dell announces the premium Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise: available now
It isn't often we get to cover the announcement of a Chromebook right alongside its availability, but that is exactly what is happening today. Dell is announcing their latest Chromebook for Enterprise in the powerful, premium Latitude 7410. This is a follow-up to the last-gen Latitude 5300 and … [Read more...] about Dell announces the premium Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise: available now
Why the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is my new everyday carry [VIDEO]
Here at Chrome Unboxed, we spend a ton of time unboxing and reviewing Chromebooks. It's in our name, after all, and impressions on all the latest hardware in the Chromebook ecosystem will always be central to our purpose as a tech blog, YouTube channel, and Podcast. Though I spend a great deal of … [Read more...] about Why the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is my new everyday carry [VIDEO]
This Chrome extension gives you the YouTube floating full screen you didn’t know you needed
It is well known that the YouTube experience on desktop doesn't give you a ton of flexibility when it comes to playback sizes. You get a choice between the default size, theater and full-screen modes out of the box, but in many scenarios, those sizes aren't great. The standard size isn't immersive … [Read more...] about This Chrome extension gives you the YouTube floating full screen you didn’t know you needed
‘Hey Google’ virtual event: new Assistant abilities for manufacturers, no new Chromecast for users
Yesterday, we alerted readers that the 'Hey Google' virtual event was scheduled for 10PM EDT and though it was an odd time to log in and watch a digital-only event at that time of night, the reasoning became clear quite quickly. There were representatives from hardware companies spanning the globe, … [Read more...] about ‘Hey Google’ virtual event: new Assistant abilities for manufacturers, no new Chromecast for users
New Chromecast and Google Home announcement possible at upcoming “Hey Google” event
Out of what feels like nowhere, a new Google event has surfaced and it is completely focused on things that work with "Hey Google." In the opening paragraph of the landing page for the event, Google says the following: COVID-19 has made it difficult for us to meet you at I/O, Global Developer … [Read more...] about New Chromecast and Google Home announcement possible at upcoming “Hey Google” event
The Acer Spin 713 was delivered 48 hours after being announced and it should always be this way
I haven't fully reviewed the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 in the customary way we normally do because it has only been official as a publicly-announced Chromebook for a little over 3 days at this point. Our hands-on video gets across much of what I'm still feeling about this device and my time with it … [Read more...] about The Acer Spin 713 was delivered 48 hours after being announced and it should always be this way
