This week on The Chrome Cast, we take a look at CES 2024 and explain a bit about why we weren't in attendance, why not many Chromebook announcements were made there, and what about the show stood out this week as coverage from other outlets flooded our news feeds. It's a fun show that gives us a … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 253: some thoughts on CES 2024
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