All of the changes we’re going to highlight in this video have been talked about in the past. They are features or UI enhancements that have been present in Beta, Developer or Canary channels of ChromeOS, generally hidden behind flags, and available on what has felt like a rotating basis. While none of these pieces […]
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The Chrome Cast 183: Pixel 6a is here and there’s still life in the Pixelbook line
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin by chatting about the arrival of the Pixel 6a and the Pixel Buds Pro on the scene. We’ve known the launch would be on July 21st since the initial announcement, but the arrival of the pre-order date means our impressions video and countless others are now out […]
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebook Spin 714 Unboxing: Big Specs, Realistic Price
In this new world of virtual-only events, it is easy to get a bit mixed up on which Chromebooks are here, which ones are coming, and which ones have only been announced. That was a bit of the case with me and the Acer Chromebook Spin 714. Announced back in the spring via the Next@Acer […]
Continue ReadingGoogle to begin testing of AR glasses in the real world
Of all the product announcements at Google I/O this year, the one that hit closest to home was the preview of a prototype pair of augmented reality glasses that put live real-time translation and transcription directly into the wearer’s line of sight. This announcement was accompanied by a video of a mother and daughter who […]
Continue ReadingPixel 6a first impressions: the Pixel 6 experience on a budget [VIDEO]
For the 4th year in a row, Google has established a bit of a recurring pattern with its Pixel phone lineup. Generally, that means a fall flagship duo of devices followed by a summertime A-series release. What started with the Pixel 3a has turned into an expected and successful yearly update to this tick-tock sort […]
Continue ReadingWorks with Chromebook: Which devices are on the list?
It has been nearly three years since Robby stumbled upon an Anker power block that was adorned with a “Works with Chromebook” badge at a local Best Buy. At that time, it was unclear if this was an initiative by Google or simple Anker looking to capitalize on the explosive growth of ChromeOS. A few […]
Continue Reading$379 gets you this 13.3″ OLED ChromeOS tablet
I’ve implied this on multiple occasions but now, I’m ready to just say it. The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is, hands-down, the best ChromeOS tablet money can buy. For now, anyway. While the 13.3″ detachable may not be everyone’s cup of tea, the OLED-toting tablet offers a ton of value even at its retail price […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 182: How to enhance the Chromebook learning experience with Amy Mayer
Today on The Chrome Cast podcast, we have an interview episode with Amy Mayer, CEO and Founder of FriED Technology, an organization that offers EdTech-focused professional development and training services. FriEd Tech is a Google for Education Partner that offers a wide range of services for educators around Workspace for Education, Google Certifications, Blended Learning, […]
Continue ReadingLenovo Chromebook Duet 3 review: a perfect sequel
When it comes to sequels, the point is always to at least attempt to be better than the original. As we all know, that doesn’t always happen. In the case of Lenovo’s latest Chromebook tablet, however, the company has delivered an upgrade over the much-loved original that makes for a better ChromeOS tablet and Chromebook […]
Continue ReadingThe 11th Gen HP Chromebook x360 14c is $300 off
There are so many new Chromebooks on the horizon that we’re struggling just to keep track of them all. Soon, we’ll have an armada of new devices powered by the latest Intel CPUs, AMD APUs, and SoCs from MediaTek and Snapdragon. That’s exciting and all but let’s not discount the current class of ChromeOS devices […]
Continue ReadingWe have a USI 2.0 pen in the office: what you need to know [VIDEO]
We’ve previously discussed the differences in USI 1.0 and 2.0, but now that we have an actual USI 2.0 pen in the office and have used it for a bit, we thought it would be a good time to show off these different pens on a video that showcases the main thing you need to […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 180: Logitech’s ‘Works With Chromebook’ Lineup, EDU strategy, and Logi Pen with Gaurav Bradoo
For this episode of The Chrome Cast podcast, we have an interview with Gaurav Bradoo, Product Lead for Education at Logitech. More specifically, Gaurav is responsible for the product management and portfolio strategy for the team at Logitech, looking at education and how they can help learners and educators ignite their full potential through technology. […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS Flex now generally available to more PCs and Macs
Today Google announced in a blog post that starting next week, ChromeOS Flex will graduate from its early access period to becoming generally available to over 400 certified devices. This is a major feat considering its humble beginnings just five months ago when it supported a much smaller subset of devices, and the version of […]
Continue ReadingAmazon Prime Day is meh: Here are some Chromebooks deals
In the early days of Chrome Unboxed, I would sit in front of my Chromebook for hours on end waiting for Amazon’s “Lightning Deals” to arrive so that I could share the best Chromebook discounts with our readers. Unfortunately, Amazon has become a very poor place to go shopping for a new ChromeOS device. Don’t […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 179: Exploring Chrome Enterprise solutions with Google’s Naveen Viswanatha
Today on the Chrome Cast podcast, we have an interview with Naveen Viswanatha, Chrome OS Product Lead for the Commercial Team at Google. Naveen started with the Chrome OS education team but has been focused on enterprise solutions for a few years now, so he had some great insights on how Chrome OS can be […]
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