Progressive Web Apps or PWAs for short are getting a lot of attention lately. We're certainly talking about them more often and Google has a mind for them as well. During their 2020 Dev Summit, Chrome developer Asami Doi discussed a new change to PWAs in Chrome - If you're a dev and you don't add … [Read more...] about Google Chrome wants all PWAs to work offline, withholds install prompts from those that don’t
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The 3 best hidden feature flags in Chrome OS 87 you should try [VIDEO]
Chrome OS 87 has been with us for a few weeks at this point and it came along with some pretty sweet upgrades and new features. With every version of Chrome OS, however, there are hidden extras that may or may not make it into production with the initial release, but are in good-enough shape that … [Read more...] about The 3 best hidden feature flags in Chrome OS 87 you should try [VIDEO]
Forager Mobile just released for your Chromebook and it offers hours of procedurally generated fun
Forager is a highly popular and quirky game where you explore, craft, gather and manage resources, find secrets, and build your base out of nothing. The interesting mechanic here is that once you get enough money, you can purchase another entire plot of procedurally generated land in any direction … [Read more...] about Forager Mobile just released for your Chromebook and it offers hours of procedurally generated fun
Google creates a Games Lobby for Nest Hub and releases 10 fun new titles
Google's Nest Hub has become quite the center for education and fun as of late. They've now created a "Games Lobby" and dubbed it the central place to find Assistant-based gaming experiences. All you'll need to check it out is to say "Hey Google, let's play a game". All of this has been knit … [Read more...] about Google creates a Games Lobby for Nest Hub and releases 10 fun new titles
UK Chromies, Save on the Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Flex 5
We spend a decent amount of time tracking and sharing, what we feel are the best Chromebook deals from around the web. That said, we never want our friends across the pond to feel like they're left out or overlooked. The problem with deals in the United Kingdom is that they are generally difficult … [Read more...] about UK Chromies, Save on the Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Flex 5
TicWatch Pro 3 GPS: The Wear OS watch you’ve been looking for [Video]
I have found myself in a place where, after forty years, I am suddenly a fan of fine timepieces. I don't know exactly why it happened but I do know when. I was in Newport on vacation with the family and I happened across a watch that turned my head. It was then and there that I caught the bug that … [Read more...] about TicWatch Pro 3 GPS: The Wear OS watch you’ve been looking for [Video]
Save up to $220 on select “Works with Chromebooks” storage from WD and SanDisk
"Works with Hey Google" and "Works with Chromebook" are some catchy terms and we get excited every time we see big-name accessory makers jump on the bandwagon to show official support for Chrome OS and Assistant-enabled products. Long before the "Works with Chromebook" branding was even a thing, WD … [Read more...] about Save up to $220 on select “Works with Chromebooks” storage from WD and SanDisk
Google Assistant-enabled device boxes to receive a new badge that indicates an easier setup process
Google wants to make its hardware ecosystem as approachable as its software services. In order to do so, they've launched several initiatives to clearly mark boxes with a badge to indicate that a specific accessory or product works best with their own as with their Works with Chromebook program. … [Read more...] about Google Assistant-enabled device boxes to receive a new badge that indicates an easier setup process
Chrome OS Developers highlight the Linux terminal in new promo video
Google rolled out the new Terminal 2.0 for Crostini Linux back in late July and with it came some much-needed UI improvements to make the Chrome OS developer environment a little more user-friendly. With the update, users can now customize the terminal as well as open multiple terminal instances in … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Developers highlight the Linux terminal in new promo video
Stadia turns into Night City as service sees its first widespread outage
Google's Cyberpunk 2077 hardware giveaway was apparently so popular that they broke the internet and had to end it early. In addition to Gmail and other Google services experiencing severe outages over the past few days, Stadia itself just turned into Night City as it went dark for many due to a … [Read more...] about Stadia turns into Night City as service sees its first widespread outage
Chrome OS Deals: Up to $100 off two of the hottest Chromebooks of 2020
Black Friday deals are long gone but there's still a chance to save some cash and score a premium Chromebook if you've found yourself in the market for a new device. While you probably won't find crazy deals like $250 off of the HP Chromebook x360 14c at the moment, two of our top picks of 2020 … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Deals: Up to $100 off two of the hottest Chromebooks of 2020
How to set up stereo pairing with Google Nest Audio speakers [VIDEO]
One of the key benefits of purchasing the new Nest Audio speakers from Google is the promise of stereo pairing. The idea is simple enough, giving users a proper stereo pairing without any wires or additional peripherals. Sure, speaker groups are good at multi-speaker audio, but Google has made it … [Read more...] about How to set up stereo pairing with Google Nest Audio speakers [VIDEO]
