Update: Destiny 2 is officially available to all Stadia gamers! Perfectly timed to Stadia's first birthday. In just two days, on November 19 at 9 am PST or 12 pm EST, you can begin playing Destiny 2 absolutely free - a Stadia Pro subscription will not be needed! As a reminder, Stadia is a free to … [Read more...] about [Update: Available] Destiny 2 will be Stadia’s very first absolutely free to play game!
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Get a brand new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for as little as $720
When Best Buy recently dropped the price of Samsung's ultra-premium Galaxy Chromebook to $799, I was confident that it was just a matter of time before Samsung rolled out a deal of its own. I'm happy to say that my gut feeling was spot on. It only took a couple of days for Samsung to match the $799 … [Read more...] about Get a brand new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for as little as $720
3 “Best of 2020” Chromebooks are on sale right now
We just wrapped up our annual "Best of" video highlighting our top picks for the Chromebook segments ranging from budget to ultra-premium. Despite 2020 be the most bizarre year in recent history, the options for getting a great Chromebook in any price range are better than ever before and we still … [Read more...] about 3 “Best of 2020” Chromebooks are on sale right now
The Best Chromebooks of 2020 [VIDEO]
Well, we made it. 2020 is coming to a close and it's that time of year where we name our favorite Chromebooks for the last 12 months. There have been some great ones and there have been some misses, too. All told, our lineup doesn't look drastically different here at the end of the year than it … [Read more...] about The Best Chromebooks of 2020 [VIDEO]
Google wants to improve your relationship with money – launching new Google Pay app tomorrow
Is it possible that Google Wallet may come back from the dead? Google is planning a reveal of a redesigned Pay app for Android and iOS tomorrow (see below) and we have a pretty good idea of what they may show off. In the Youtube premiere description they say: We invite you to watch live and … [Read more...] about Google wants to improve your relationship with money – launching new Google Pay app tomorrow
Lenovo’s Chromebook Flex 5 just dropped to $350
Acer's premium Chromebook Spin 713 just fell to $549 over at Best Buy and that is, in our opinion, the best Chromebook you can buy for the money. That said, many shoppers are looking for something under $400 that still offers a lot of the great features found in a 10th Gen Comet Lake flagship and … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Chromebook Flex 5 just dropped to $350
Lenovo’s wildly popular Chromebook Duet tablet is on sale again
New day, new deals. We're busy rounding up some great deals on Chromebooks and smart home devices but I wanted to get this out there so you can take advantage of this promotion before it's gone. Lenovo's Chromebook Duet may not be the "best" Chromebook of 2020 but it is most certainly one of the … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s wildly popular Chromebook Duet tablet is on sale again
Unfinished but working, a first look at the Chrome OS screen recording tool
It was just September when Robby stumbled upon a new feature that would bring native screen recording and an entirely revamped capture tool to Chrome OS. In recent weeks, the screen capture tool landed in the Canary channel and the screenshot tool has actually worked for quite some time. With it, … [Read more...] about Unfinished but working, a first look at the Chrome OS screen recording tool
You’ll soon be able to get the Google Home Max for only $149
We've talked about the Google Home Max on numerous occasions around here. From hoping to leverage it as a part of a Google Home Theater setup one day to going on about how great this speaker sounds on a daily basis here in the office even years after its debut, we're clearly fond of the Google Home … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to get the Google Home Max for only $149
Google paid Capcom $10 million to get Resident Evil 7 & 8 on Stadia according to a leaked document
Hackers have breached Capcom's internal servers and siphoned out over 1TB of data. In addition to exposing the personal details of several employees and other previously unreleased details on upcoming games and bundles, it's been revealed that Google is reportedly paying Capcom $10 million to get … [Read more...] about Google paid Capcom $10 million to get Resident Evil 7 & 8 on Stadia according to a leaked document
Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook just got a $200 discount
We knew that Samsung's flagship Galaxy Chromebook was going to see a steep discount for Black Friday but I did not expect this deal to pop up this early. However, thanks to Best Buy's "early access" deals, you can pick up the sleek, Project Athena Chromebook and save $200. There is one catch but … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook just got a $200 discount
Finally – The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is on sale for $549
This month-long version of Black Friday means deals are coming and going fast enough to make your head spin. While I'm sure that we're in store for more significant Chromebook deals as the actual Black Friday draws near, one particular device has gone on sale today that you may want to consider. … [Read more...] about Finally – The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is on sale for $549
