Google's new hardware has dominated our site, YouTube channel and podcast for a few weeks now. We had preliminary leaks of the new gadgets followed by a virtual event and now we have the actual hardware in our hands here at the Chrome Unboxed office. If you missed them, we have unboxing videos of … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 82: There’s new Google hardware in the office and we have thoughts
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The new Chromecast with Google TV will be pretty awesome for gaming, just not yet
I've been out of town for a few days, so my tinkering on the new Chromecast with Google TV has been put on a short hold. This morning I'm back in the office and beginning to get to the bottom of some of the questions that have been floating around in my head surrounding Google's new media streaming … [Read more...] about The new Chromecast with Google TV will be pretty awesome for gaming, just not yet
Window Naming: Another browser productivity tool lands in Chrome OS Canary
The addition of Virtual Desks to the Chrome OS workspace has brought an entirely new level of functionality and productivity to the ecosystem. Users can keep their individual desks organized and curated and that can result in a massive boost to streamlining workflow. Building on this productive … [Read more...] about Window Naming: Another browser productivity tool lands in Chrome OS Canary
Rest in pieces Google Daydream VR. The Future is in Chrome
Last October, Google stopped supporting Daydream VR on the Pixel 4 and pulled stores of the headset's remaining stock. While I wish I could say I'm sad, I was never really impressed with the technology. Today, Google announced that they will stop supporting their Daydream VR platform with the … [Read more...] about Rest in pieces Google Daydream VR. The Future is in Chrome
Developers made a cleaner way to install Steam on a Chromebook
Between Android apps, Stadia and GeForce Now, Chromebooks are quickly becoming legitimate gaming machines capable of serving up premium gaming experiences for the masses. Whether you're a casual gamer of a hardcore battling machine, Chrome OS offers a little something for just about everyone. The … [Read more...] about Developers made a cleaner way to install Steam on a Chromebook
The Chrome Cast 81: Unboxing Google’s ‘Launch Night In’ hardware event
There's no real reason to fight it, right? This week has been totally dominated by Google's latest hardware unveiling and we're here for it. From new phones to a Chromecast with a remote to a beautiful new smart speaker, there was a lot to take in and react to. We spent the entire podcast … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 81: Unboxing Google’s ‘Launch Night In’ hardware event
New YouTube TV subscribers can score Google’s new Chromecast w/Google TV for free
Tomorrow morning, we should be unboxing our shiny new Chromecast w/ Google TV. We have yet to lay hands on the new streamer but we all agree that this will be the greatest thing to happen to the Chromecast since, well, it came into existence. I mean, what's not to love? We're going to get everything … [Read more...] about New YouTube TV subscribers can score Google’s new Chromecast w/Google TV for free
87 Seconds: Wrapping up all of Google’s newly announced hardware
Google's #LaunchNightIn was a blitz play that packed five new products into a 30-minute onslaught on the senses. Along with the new hardware, Google took to the virtual stage to introduce some new software features for the Pixel phone family, a completely redesigned entertainment experience in … [Read more...] about 87 Seconds: Wrapping up all of Google’s newly announced hardware
Google’s All New Chromecast with Google TV just stole Roku’s spotlight
At long last we get the scoop on Google's all new Chromecast with Google TV built-in. They began their 'Launch Night In' event today by stating how TV is at the heart of the home for our families and they're not wrong. It's sporting a revamped and re-branded Google TV instead, which seeks to help … [Read more...] about Google’s All New Chromecast with Google TV just stole Roku’s spotlight
Everything we expect at Google’s ‘Launch Night In’ event tomorrow
With Google's 'Launch Night In' less than 24 hours away, we wanted to quickly recap all we expect to see at the virtual event that is slated for 2PM EST tomorrow on September 30th. This will be the first all-virtual Google hardware event and it will be interesting to see how Google approaches … [Read more...] about Everything we expect at Google’s ‘Launch Night In’ event tomorrow
[Updated] Amazon Luna cloud gaming service announced. Here’s absolutely everything you need to know!
In a year where public skepticism of cloud gaming is at an all time high due to it being more mainstream yet still foreign to many, another large tech company has entered the ring. During its 2020 hardware event, Amazon announced a new cloud gaming service called Luna which seeks to compete with the … [Read more...] about [Updated] Amazon Luna cloud gaming service announced. Here’s absolutely everything you need to know!
The Chrome Cast 80: Google’s hardware has all leaked out
This week on The Chrome Cast, we stay in one lane: Google's. Specifically, Google's upcoming hardware. Over the past few days, leak after leak has happened and pretty much everything is out in the open about new phones, a new Chromecast, a new smart speaker, and a new Wi-Fi router. Between this … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 80: Google’s hardware has all leaked out
