The rate at which technology is evolving is becoming quite baffling. For companies that continue to utilize legacy software solutions, they are oftentimes locked into slower, less responsive experiences and are limited to specific devices. On the flip side of the coin, those that wish to transition … [Read more...] about Google joins the Modern Computing Alliance and vows to help organizations transition to the cloud
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Zoom comes to Nest Hub Max and offers unlimited 24-hour calls through March
We first caught wind of Zoom coming to Nest Hub Max a few months ago and guess what - it's finally here! In addition to being able to start group video calls with Meet or Duo, you can now use Zoom too. In order to do so, you'll need to join the Preview Program by digging in the Google Home app under … [Read more...] about Zoom comes to Nest Hub Max and offers unlimited 24-hour calls through March
Vin Diesel fights dinosaurs in ARK 2 (yep) and more Stadia news from the 2020 Game Awards
From a unique adventure based on New Caledonia where a girl possesses wildlife and inanimate objects to Vin Diesel fighting dinosaurs - yes, I just said that - The 2020 Game Awards featured several announcements to whet Stadia fan's appetites for the new year. The platform is really showing its … [Read more...] about Vin Diesel fights dinosaurs in ARK 2 (yep) and more Stadia news from the 2020 Game Awards
Chrome OS 87 adds two very useful upgrades to the Files app
Chrome OS 87 rolled out at the end of last week and it brought some nice updates and upgrades along with it. We have a post highlighting the main, notable changes Google introduced, but as always, there are more small changes lurking behind the scenes with this latest update and the Files app for … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 87 adds two very useful upgrades to the Files app
More development boards to add to the growing list of upcoming Chromebooks in 2021
I've said it before and I'll likely say it again: there are tons of upcoming Chromebooks for 2021. The number is already staggering, and there are more rolling in week after week. With so many development boards out there, it gets tough to keep track of them all. We're trying our best to keep … [Read more...] about More development boards to add to the growing list of upcoming Chromebooks in 2021
Grab this 1TB “Works with Chromebook” portable SSD and save $90
Finding peripherals and accessories that are compatible with Chrome OS is a lot easier than it used to be thanks to Google's "Works with Chromebook" initiative. The partnership between Google and companies like Cable Matters, Logitech, WD, Plugable, and many more means that you can purchase add-ons … [Read more...] about Grab this 1TB “Works with Chromebook” portable SSD and save $90
The 8GB/128GB Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 is officially available
A couple of weeks ago, we were tipped on the arrival of an upgraded version of the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5, and today, that device is officially available. While we love the original Flex 5 with its Core i3 CPU and an impressive $409 price tag, we firmly believe that flagship Chromebooks should … [Read more...] about The 8GB/128GB Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 is officially available
Take up to $2500 off of a new Jamboard and supercharge your meetings
Virtual meetings and online learning have become the new normal and with that comes the need for better, more-affordable technology to change the way we interact with co-workers or the classroom. Google's underrated Jamboard happens to be one of those pieces of really cool tech and right now, you … [Read more...] about Take up to $2500 off of a new Jamboard and supercharge your meetings
Price Drop: The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is now $229 (Bonus: $15 Smart clock)
Best Buy just dropped the price on three of our favorite Chromebooks and they are all really good deals. However, if you were still holding off on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet, your patience can now be rewarded. The 128GB detachable Chromebook was reduced by $50 to $249 but this morning, Best Buy … [Read more...] about Price Drop: The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is now $229 (Bonus: $15 Smart clock)
Chromebook virtual desk navigation is getting a substantial productivity boost
After settling in as a core feature of Chrome OS, it seems Google isn't satisfied leaving well enough alone. Work is ongoing on a few different fronts to bring more features and productivity boosts to Chrome OS' virtual desks feature, and this latest one will be very useful indeed. Work is already … [Read more...] about Chromebook virtual desk navigation is getting a substantial productivity boost
New Chromebook screen recording feature is live in Chrome OS Beta 88 [VIDEO]
Back in early October we covered the arrival of a big, new feature for Chromebooks: native screen recording and capture. While screen captures have been a thing on Chromebooks for quite some time, there's never really been any UI involved and the process was about as bare-bones as you can get. … [Read more...] about New Chromebook screen recording feature is live in Chrome OS Beta 88 [VIDEO]
Happy Holidays, you can now stream Apple Music on your Google Smart speakers
It's so nice when everyone gets together for the holidays, all the year's strife is set aside and we all get along despite our differences. Of course, I'm referring to Google and Apple allowing the mingling of their respective ecosystems. In an announcement on The Keyword, the two companies have … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays, you can now stream Apple Music on your Google Smart speakers
