This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by discussing the fresh, new roll-out of ChromeOS 117 to a handful of devices. This update comes with some sweet, new features like Material You design throughout and a new ability to select wallpapers from shared Google Photos albums. It’s a nice upgrade, for sure, […]
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One of the best new Chromebooks of 2023 is only $269 right now
If you’ve been on the lookout for a budget-friendly, speedy Chromebook without too many caveats, your search might be over. The Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Flex 3i, originally priced at $349, is now available for just $269 at Best Buy right now, and at that sort of price, this device is an absolute steal that redefines […]
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ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip review: budget-friendly workhorse [VIDEO]
More than ever, the Chromebook market is overflowing with options – from convertibles to tablets to gaming Chromebooks, it can be tough to sort out one Chromebook from the next. And for devices like the Asus Chromebook CM34 Flip, I’d say the ability to stand out in the crowd is even more difficult. It’s a […]
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This wild, new feature coming to Chromebooks takes window-splitting to the next level
For as long as I can remember, Chromebooks have had window-split features of some sort. They started out simple, but the simple act of dragging a window to one side of the display and having it auto-split to half of the screen has been part of the ChromeOS experience for a very long time. Early […]
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Acer Chromebook Vero 514 deal: powerful, eco-friendly and $150 off
When we hear terms like eco-friendly, sustainable, or green, it’s easy to dismiss them as mere marketing jargon. But every so often, a product comes along that not only delivers on these labels but also packs an exceptional user experience. Acer’s Chromebook Vero is one of those devices, and there’s no doubting that they have […]
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The Chrome Cast 239: Google extends Chromebook end of life by 2 years
This week on The Chrome Cast, we obviously talk at length about the biggest news of the week in the Chromebook and ChromeOS sphere: Google extending the AUE on Chromebooks by 2 full years. With this move, we now get two extra years of support on all current Chromebooks and a full 10 years of […]
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Monster Hunter NOW is NOW available, and you should go play it right NOW
When Pokémon GO released everyone went to GO play the now wildly popular game by Niantic and The Pokémon company. It did something miraculous – it actually got families and individuals alike off of their couch and out into the real world. Now, after a few flops, Niantic has released Monster Hunter NOW, based on […]
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This Android bug exposes your Google Wallet credit card details in plain sight via NFC
A security loophole has been found in Android that potentially puts your credit card details at risk through NFC, and yes, it displays your card number in plain sight! Google says it’s preparing a fix for the issue that was discovered over on GitHub by MrTiz. By using an NFC device called the Flipper Zero, […]
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It’s about time: Sony officially adds PlayStation 4 and 5 game streaming to your 4K Chromecast
If you’ve ever wanted the freedom to play your PS5 or PS4 games in another room of the house without uprooting your console, Sony’s got some good news for you on their PlayStation Blog this week. The PS Remote Play feature, which previously allowed streaming of your PlayStation games to devices like Android and iOS […]
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PSA: You can use your free three months Nvidia GeForce NOW Chromebook Perk to play Starfield
Bethesda’s newest title, Starfield, or as some affectionately call it “Skyrim in space”, just released and is sparking conversations left and right. While some are singing its praises, many are pointing out that this is no No Man’s Sky. You can’t take off from or land on planets without excessive loading screens, there are samey […]
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The Chrome Cast 238: Google’s new hardware revealed and Lacros on ChromeOS Flex
This week, we begin the conversation around Google’s upcoming hardware event slated for October 4th. We’re just a few weeks away, and now that Google has made all the new stuff we already expected official, we can begin looking forward to the event and seeing how the new Pixel phones and the new Pixel Watch […]
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Google finally gives us a look at the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 on purpose
After a months-long array of leaks and rumors, Google has finally decided to lift the veil on its upcoming flagship devices: the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2. Just ahead of the recently-announced Made by Google event scheduled for October 4th in New York City, Google has released a trio of video […]
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Yes, I have iMessage working on a Chromebook with Beeper for Android [VIDEO]
If you’re an Android user with friends or family on iPhones, you’re probably well aware of the “blue bubble, green bubble” frustration that comes from the incompatibility between Apple’s iMessage and Android’s SMS/MMS/RCS messaging. It is a deeply-entrenched issue that primarily persists in the US; but companies like Beeper are stepping up to offer actual […]
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Huge savings on a huge Chromebook: $200 off the Acer 317
There are big Chromebooks and then there are BIG Chromebooks. The Acer Chromebook 317 falls into the latter category, coming in at 17.3-inches and earning the title of one of the largest Chromebooks you can buy. We had hands on with this device quite some time ago, and the one thing I remember about my […]
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Testing the new Lacros browser on ChromeOS Flex: it works! [VIDEO]
Not too long ago, we repurposed a Surface Laptop SE – the proposed “Chromebook Killer” from Microsoft – and turned it into a functional Chromebook with the assistance of ChromeOS Flex. If you’ve not read up on this effort from Google, let me catch you up. ChromeOS Flex is essentially a version of ChromeOS designed […]
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