A new accessory now available for pre-order on the Google Store makes it possible to set up Nest Thermostats in homes where they would previously have been incompatible. By using the Nest Compatibility Checker, many users were disappointed to find that they couldn't enjoy having a smart thermostat … [Read more...] about The new Power Connector accessory makes Nest Thermostats compatible with more homes
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‘What’s New in Chrome OS’ at Google I/O makes a great case for developing for Chromebooks
Starting out by highlighting the explosive growth of Chromebooks across the board, the What's new in Chrome OS keynote didn't do much to give us a bunch of info we didn't already know, but it did a great job of combining much of what we've been talking about here at Chrome Unboxed over the past few … [Read more...] about ‘What’s New in Chrome OS’ at Google I/O makes a great case for developing for Chromebooks
Google I/O Keynote shows Chromebook Phone Hub getting a great new feature
The first Google I/O 2021 Keynote has wrapped up and there wasn't really a whole lot on offer from a hardware perspective. With a clear focus on AI and services, Google I/O wasn't too concerned with showing off minute, new features on Chrome OS or Android, but one upcoming feature did slip in as … [Read more...] about Google I/O Keynote shows Chromebook Phone Hub getting a great new feature
Avoid these common pitfalls when shopping for an affordable Chromebook
For many of you out there, when it comes time to buy a Chromebook, price is the main thing that informs your ultimate decision. Sure, we can talk about processors and storage and RAM all day long, but at the end of the day, we all know that money talks. If two Chromebooks look … [Read more...] about Avoid these common pitfalls when shopping for an affordable Chromebook
Where to watch all the Google I/O 2021 keynotes and sessions without registration
As they always do, Google is putting the entire Google I/O experience on YouTube this year. Sure, you can register for the event and get a few extra perks like personalized content, some calendar integrations, and access to multiple virtual meetups, but if you are like us, you're really here for … [Read more...] about Where to watch all the Google I/O 2021 keynotes and sessions without registration
Android 12 leaks out and shows off a huge visual overhaul
Yes, Google I/O 2021 kicks off tomorrow and, yes, we're all very excited to see what comes of the yearly event. However, if there's ever a chance to see some stuff that will be debuted there a bit early, that's still fun, right? Well, that's the case with Android 12 just as it was with Pixel 6 and … [Read more...] about Android 12 leaks out and shows off a huge visual overhaul
ASUS Chromebook CX5 Review: Intel Tiger Lake Speed Demon [VIDEO]
We’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the first of many Intel Tiger Lake Chromebooks to ship in 2021 and I can tell you right off the bat that the device we’re looking at today - the ASUS Chromebook CX5 - does not disappoint when it comes to raw performance. Is that giving away too much … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook CX5 Review: Intel Tiger Lake Speed Demon [VIDEO]
Pixel 6 & 6 Pro leak, reveal wild new design and evidence that Google is really trying
Well, Jon Prosser has done it again and leaks of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are now a part of the internet. We've been keeping an eye on his YouTube channel (Front Page Tech) and his personal Twitter account since the leak of the Pixel Watch, but there's only been Apple-related news for the past … [Read more...] about Pixel 6 & 6 Pro leak, reveal wild new design and evidence that Google is really trying
It turns out Google’s handwriting recognition for Chromebooks needs no network to work
In the event that you haven't been made aware up until now, Chromebooks have a really awesome tool you can use to type with your stylus. For me, that sounds like punishment since my handwriting is bad and I hate to taking notes with pen and paper. But for many of you, there's a preference for … [Read more...] about It turns out Google’s handwriting recognition for Chromebooks needs no network to work
HP Chromebook x360 13c and the Elite c1030: clearing up the confusion [VIDEO]
Just a few weeks ago, a mysterious new device showed up at Best Buy and looked an awful lot like the HP Elite c1030 Chromebook we reviewed months ago. The model name wasn't apparent from the listing, but it became clear quite quickly that this 'new' HP Chromebook was identical in every way to the … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x360 13c and the Elite c1030: clearing up the confusion [VIDEO]
Acer Chromebook Spin 513 Review: The Snapdragon arrival [VIDEO]
Well, we finally made it. We can finally say we have a Snapdragon-powered Chromebook that is available for purchase and I’m very, very glad for that. There were so many unknowns for the Snapdragon 7c in Chromebooks and we’ve been anxiously waiting for over 3 years to answer a bevy of … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 513 Review: The Snapdragon arrival [VIDEO]
Nest speakers and smart displays set to improve voice recognition and continued conversation
Using the state-of-the-art BERT technology, or Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers - a pre-training model for natural language processing that was open-sourced in 2018 - Google is looking to significantly improve the voice recognition and continued conversation technology in Nest … [Read more...] about Nest speakers and smart displays set to improve voice recognition and continued conversation
