There are a ton of “cheap” Chromebooks out there. Unfortunately, there are also a ton of really bad Chromebooks out there that have horrible screens, anemic processors, garbage keyboards, and plenty of other shortcomings. These cheap devices are easy to pass over because, generally, you’re going to drop $150-$200 and still get a device that […]
Continue Readingvideos
I have a golf simulator running on a Chromebook, and it’s awesome [VIDEO]
If you’ve been around the Chromebook scene for any amount of time, you’re probably familiar with the tired insinuations that Chromebooks aren’t “real laptops” or that you can’t get work done on them. While I’m not here to try and refute every single one of those arguments, I did want to quickly share with all […]
Continue ReadingThis AI writing web app automatically generates full stories, articles, and more in seconds
Have you ever heard of Midjourney or Dall-E? Both of these bots have recently taken the world by storm by taking text input and automatically generating entire images, scenes, and more based on it. It’s completely wild to think that AI can create entirely original pieces of artwork based on just a few words or […]
Continue ReadingPixel Buds Pro vs. $40 and $70 ANC earbuds: are Google’s earbuds worth it? [VIDEO]
Google’s new Pixel Buds Pro are out and available and I’ve had the pleasure of using what I’ll go ahead and crown as the best earbuds Google has made up to this point. Are they perfect? No. Are they great? Yeah, but in the ANC wireless earbud space, there’s a ton of competition at this […]
Continue ReadingHere’s a quick look at how the new Chromebook window-snapping feature will work
We’re still early-on in the development stages of the new window-snapping feature for ChromeOS, but it looks like some of the basic UI is already in place for users in the Developer Channel. While this first look (spotted by C2 Productions on Twitter) just shows off the way you’ll eventually choose to snap windows to […]
Continue ReadingPixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro get massive discounts as the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro loom large
As we hit the midway point of August, Google’s fall hardware event is beginning to feel that much more tangible. While we don’t have an official date just yet, leaks point to October 6th as the pre-order date for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, giving us a clear indication that we should likely […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: $100 off this premium 12th Gen Chromebook 2-in-1
Premium, high-end Chromebooks are quickly becoming commonplace. Picking up a flagship ChromeOS laptop has become relatively easy and quite affordable if you’re willing to forgo a feature here and there. The latest generation of Intel devices pushes that needle forward further than ever before with explosive power and cutting-edge features that have advanced the ChromeOS […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 187: Pixel 7 Ultra rumors and HP Dragonfly Chromebook Review
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by discussing the newest rumors swirling ahead of Google’s rapidly-approaching fall hardware event. With the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro already announced at Google I/O 2022, we thought we knew all there was to know about the fall’s phone lineup, but there could be […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 186: Talking web-based collaborative design with Figma’s Noah Levin
Today on The Chrome Cast podcast, we are back with another interview episode, chatting with Noah Levin, the Director of Design at Figma. If you aren’t familiar with Figma, it’s a powerful design and prototyping tool that was built from the ground up to be run in the browser. Because of that fact, you can […]
Continue ReadingHP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook review: the best you can get
In the overall Chromebook conversation these days, there is much discussion concerning price, value and general bang-for-your-buck. With Chromebooks being more about utility, speed, security, and simplicity than other competing devices that run Windows or MacOS, the general feeling is you want a Chromebook that’s good at lots of stuff, but also good about not […]
Continue ReadingAction RPG Puzzler ‘Dungeons & Gravestone’ is coming to Google Stadia
An interesting, new title called Dungeons & Gravestone is apparently coming to Google Stadia. In this unique, action RPG puzzler, you’ll brave what look to be procedurally generated dungeons (We will confirm this as soon as possible) as your life energy slowly drains the longer you stay and delve. Upgrading your equipment with treasures you […]
Continue ReadingRead Along by Google is now available as a web application for your Chromebook
Google used to sell a Frozen II-themed Google Home Mini that came bundled with a few bedtime stories that you could activate via a kid and family-friendly service called ‘Read along’. Truly, this was available for all Home speakers, but having the brand partnership with Disney helped the company sell more units, naturally. Still, it […]
Continue Reading1Password 8 for Android is out with new look and improvements
Although Chrome’s built-in password manager has come a long way, adding on-device encryption on Android, iOS, and Chrome, plus providing a home screen shortcut on Android devices, the fact remains that some users need a password manager that can store more than just website credentials and credit card numbers. For those that need a bit […]
Continue ReadingThe excellent predecessor to the HP Dragonfly Chromebook is $300 off right now
While we’re nearing the release of our full review of the amazing HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, I can confidently say that its predecessor – the HP Elite c1030 – is just as great to use on a daily basis. Sure, the Dragonfly has a few new tricks up its sleeve and a faster processor on […]
Continue Reading