This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by discussing the newest rumors swirling ahead of Google’s rapidly-approaching fall hardware event. With the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro already announced at Google I/O 2022, we thought we knew all there was to know about the fall’s phone lineup, but there could be […]
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The Chrome Cast 186: Talking web-based collaborative design with Figma’s Noah Levin
Today on The Chrome Cast podcast, we are back with another interview episode, chatting with Noah Levin, the Director of Design at Figma. If you aren’t familiar with Figma, it’s a powerful design and prototyping tool that was built from the ground up to be run in the browser. Because of that fact, you can […]
Continue ReadingHP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook review: the best you can get
In the overall Chromebook conversation these days, there is much discussion concerning price, value and general bang-for-your-buck. With Chromebooks being more about utility, speed, security, and simplicity than other competing devices that run Windows or MacOS, the general feeling is you want a Chromebook that’s good at lots of stuff, but also good about not […]
Continue ReadingAction RPG Puzzler ‘Dungeons & Gravestone’ is coming to Google Stadia
An interesting, new title called Dungeons & Gravestone is apparently coming to Google Stadia. In this unique, action RPG puzzler, you’ll brave what look to be procedurally generated dungeons (We will confirm this as soon as possible) as your life energy slowly drains the longer you stay and delve. Upgrading your equipment with treasures you […]
Continue ReadingRead Along by Google is now available as a web application for your Chromebook
Google used to sell a Frozen II-themed Google Home Mini that came bundled with a few bedtime stories that you could activate via a kid and family-friendly service called ‘Read along’. Truly, this was available for all Home speakers, but having the brand partnership with Disney helped the company sell more units, naturally. Still, it […]
Continue ReadingThe excellent predecessor to the HP Dragonfly Chromebook is $300 off right now
While we’re nearing the release of our full review of the amazing HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, I can confidently say that its predecessor – the HP Elite c1030 – is just as great to use on a daily basis. Sure, the Dragonfly has a few new tricks up its sleeve and a faster processor on […]
Continue ReadingPopular dystopian document thriller ‘Papers, Please’ crosses border checkpoint to Android
Have you ever heard of a “Dystopian Document Thriller”? No? That’s because an indie game called ‘Papers, Please’ invented it. In the same way that Death Stranding made walking exhilarating (depending on who you ask), developer Lucas Pope turned checking border crossing papers as an immigration inspector at a border checkpoint for the fictional communist […]
Continue ReadingOutlier joins the Chromebook Perks lineup to give you a professional education from home
If I had to recap all of the wonderful Chromebook Perks that you’ve been able to get over the past two years – especially for those of you who are trying to use your device to create art or to run a business, then I’d be here all day before I get to today’s news. […]
Continue ReadingStadia’s technology to be used for immersive AR and VR headset experiences as well
Google first announced its ‘Immersive Stream’ technology back in March, and since then, the white label B2B solution has been the center of much controversy regarding the consumer-facing version of Stadia. However, the company has made it clear that the new initiative isn’t really new at all, has always been the plan, and does not […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 185: ChromeOS tablets, Google’s fall hardware event, and the Pixel Notepad
This week on The Chrome Cast, we are a bit all over the place. Our primary discussion in the first half revolves around the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, ChromeOS tablets, and whether the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or Duet 5 is the better tablet experience. In the second half of the show, we delve into […]
Continue ReadingHow to enable developer mode on your Chromebook [VIDEO]
Over the years, we’ve only talked about Developer Mode on Chromebooks on an as-needed basis. There are reasons for that and they mainly revolve around security and safety for ChromeOS users. While I wouldn’t say that you should enter Developer Mode on a regular basis simply because you lose the Verified Boot feature that keeps […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Deals: August 2022
Well, it’s once again that time of year. Back to School! Over the next few weeks, children around the country will descend on classrooms big and small to get the 2022-2023 school year underway. While many schools are moving to a 1:1 format for ChromeOS devices, you still may find yourself in the market for […]
Continue ReadingGoogle to remove ‘Goals’ from Calendar, leaving you without a good way to track your habits
As a Bullet Journal enthusiast who wants to meld my digital and analog life together efficiently, I relied on Google Calendar quite a bit for things like recurring tasks, collaborative events, and more. One of the best features I’ve found to balance my life and realign after a hard week was the Goals feature in […]
Continue ReadingDungeons of Naheulbeuk, From Space, and Kickstarter fan favorite ‘Outbreak’ coming to Stadia
At absolutely every turn, I’m looking for ways to support my fellow indie game devs, and today’s news does bring a smile to my face (insert meme here, I guess). A project called Outbreak: Contagious Memories is launching on Kickstarter soon, and its loyal fans have taken to swarm the Stadia Community blog to show […]
Continue ReadingHow to create your own indie game for free on your Chromebook using Godot
As an independent game developer myself, I’m always seeking out ways to maximize my usage of Chromebooks for design and execution beyond basic productivity habits. Up until recently, I’ve mostly just used my Pixel Slate, Lenovo Chromebook Duet, and other devices for sketching, notetaking, and journaling my ideas before heading over to my Windows 11 […]
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