We just released a video last week to address a growing ‘problem’ in the Chromebook ecosystem: the decision on which tablet is the best for each user. No, we don’t have tons of them at this point, but there are enough options out there that make the end decision a bit more difficult than it […]
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The Chrome Cast 160: 100 versions and counting of ChromeOS
In this episode of The Chrome Cast, we are talking all things ChromeOS 100. The ride from “just a browser” to full-blown OS has been long and over 100 version at this point, so it’s nice to stop and look back at all the ChromeOS team has accomplished over the years. We also chat a […]
Continue ReadingLenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or Duet 5: choose the right one for you [VIDEO]
Let’s be clear: the Chromebook tablet revolution hasn’t exactly taken the world by storm. Compared with clamshell and convertible Chromebooks, there aren’t a ton of Chromebook tablets out there on the market. That being said, there’s definitely more selection in this space than we’ve ever had before, and that means potential buyers like you and […]
Continue Reading[Correction] You can play Ubisoft’s Far Cry 6 for free right now and it only takes a few clicks
Correction: Anyone with a Stadia account can play Far Cry 6 over the next few days. I mistakenly stated that this was exclusive to Pro subscribers, sorry! Google’s Stadia game streaming platform continues lowering the bar to entry for new gamers with things like its recently added Click to Play game trials, game demos, and […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 158: Steam on Chromebooks feels a little like magic
For this episode of The Chrome Cast, there’s no escaping the gravitational pull surrounding the arrival of Steam for Chromebooks. Sure, there are only a few Chromebooks that can currently participate in the open Alpha and yes there are bugs, but the overall experience of loading up Steam on a Chromebook is one of the […]
Continue ReadingYour Stadia Pro games for April include Ys IX, World War Z, Deliver Us the Moon, Chicken Police, more
It’s that time again! Yup, Stadia is adding another handful of games to its Pro lineup for subscribers, and on April 1, 2022, you’ll be able to claim what I think is one of the best months so far. With the addition of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, (which also now has a free 120 minute […]
Continue ReadingPlay Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Risk of Rain 2, MotoGP 21 and more with Stadia’s new free trials feature
During the 2022 Google for Games Developer Summit, Stadia announced that it would be rolling out free trials for several games so that anyone – literally anyone who has access to the service and has a reliable internet connection could get their first taste of cloud gaming. This is clearly a strategy to onboard the […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 157: Steam on Chromebooks, Stadia white labeled, and Google Play Games on PC
This week on the Chrome Cast, we get into all the news that came from the Google For Games Developer Summit. From a bit of a surprise announcement around Steam games on Chromebooks to Stadia officially being white labeled as a Google Cloud service to Google Play Games finally arriving on Windows PCs, there was […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 99 features you should try out [VIDEO]
With each update to Chrome OS, new features are bound to come along for the ride. The story is largely the same each time around as we see Google update not only the Chrome browser, but Chrome OS on the new 4-week release schedule. There are some new features that are ready to use as […]
Continue ReadingSo, let’s talk about those Windows games rumored to be coming to Stadia
Leading up to the 2022 Google for Games Developer Summit, there was buzz regarding a potential emulator being developed on Linux that would allow games developed for Microsoft Windows to be easily ported to Stadia. The implications of such a claim were huge. Stadia already boasts a large library of games as a platform new […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 156: an interview with Google’s Taryn Sullivan
For this episode of The Chrome Cast, we have an interview with Tayrn Sullivan, Product Manager on the Google For Education Team. We had a really fun chat discussing an upcoming feature in Google Classroom called Practice Sets. While this is a little different than our normal content, this new feature is using some “Google […]
Continue ReadingBeware: we installed Chrome OS Flex on a 2010 Macbook Pro, and it went badly [VIDEO]
Sometimes around here, we tinker with things and they just don’t work out. We aren’t trying to break anything on purpose. Promise. It just happens from time to time when you allow yourself to stray a bit outside the lines. Such is the case of our now-ailing 2010 Macbook Pro that we attempted a full […]
Continue ReadingGoogle really wants big developers to get their titles running on Google Play Games for PC
During the Google For Games Developer Summit 2022 event today, Google announced several improvements and new tools for game developers who are interested in bringing their titles to larger displays. As you may already be aware, The Google Play Games for PC beta just began showing up for individuals in Hong Kong, South Korea, and […]
Continue ReadingHere’s where you can buy the world’s first MediaTek Kompanio 828 Chromebook
We recently unboxed a new Chromebook from Acer – the Chromebook 514, specifically – that comes equipped with the latest, mid-range SoC from MediaTek inside. The Kompanio 828 has a lot to love in an affordable package: great battery life, solid performance, and no need for active cooling solutions. While not the high-end performance we […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 155: Pixel 6a benchmarks, Pixel Watch/Pixel Buds with skin gestures
This week on The Chrome Cast, we cover quite a bit of ground. Off the top, we begin by talking about the Samsung Galaxy S22+, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds 2 as a cohesive ecosystem we really wish Google would cultivate. With the Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds and Pixel Phones it is possible, but still […]
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