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 […]
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Google 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 […]
Continue ReadingUnboxing the world’s first MediaTek Kompanio 828 powered Chromebook
As the Chromebook market continues to evolve and mature, we’re going to keep having videos like this more and more often. You see, sometimes the intrigue in a device is less about what’s on the outside, and far more about what’s on the inside. Such is the case with the new Acer Chromebook 514. On […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Messages is officially rolling out all of those great features it kept teasing
It’s only been a few weeks since we discussed that Google Messages had begun to roll out its ‘Conversation Categories’ feature to more users, especially in the United States. Previously, it along with other features were exclusive to India, and a huge air of mystery surrounded the release timetable of these new and exciting tools. […]
Continue ReadingLenovo Flex 3i Chromebook hands-on first impressions
At MWC 2022, Lenovo unveiled 3 Chromebooks in total and if you weren’t paying too close attention, there’s a good chance you noted the new Chromebook Duet 3 and Flex 5i, but missed the Flex 3i in that press release. That’s understandable as the Duet 3 and Flex 5i bring some substantial improvements to the […]
Continue ReadingHow to move your teens and tweens from YouTube Kids to the new supervised YouTube experience
Just last month, Google made it possible to directly share YouTube links with your child’s supervised account on Family Link via the Android share sheet. This came almost exactly a year after it rolled out the new YouTube supervised experience in beta. Any child who grew up into a teen or tween was able to […]
Continue ReadingChrome for Android will now load your pages 15 percent faster thanks to navigation optimization
Yesterday, we spoke about how Chrome 99 for Mac devices, specifically those with M1-based chips just outpaced Safari according to Apple’s own Speedometer. It scored a 300 on the benchmark test and is now the fastest browser on the company’s hardware. Today, we’re going to look at how Chrome for Android is also getting a […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 154: Lenovo announces new Chromebooks at MWC 2022
On this latest episode of The Chrome Cast, we spend the bulk of the show discussing Lenovo’s new Chromebook lineup that was announced at MWC 2022. With meaningful updates to beloved Chromebooks like the Duet and Flex 5, Lenovo has put together a strong showing as we move into the second quarter of 2022 and […]
Continue ReadingGoodbye Snapshot: Google now wants you to ask Assistant nicely for everything instead
I recently explored the idea of Google Assistant Snapshot being baked into Chrome OS and lamented that it had been missing on my Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 4 devices for some time. Hell, I even created a mockup for it! Normally, you can access this visual and personalized Google Assistant card stack by swiping […]
Continue ReadingLenovo Flex 5i (2022) hands-on and initial impressions
Just as we did with the newly-announced Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3, we’ve gone hands-on with the brand new Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook that has been announced at MWC 2022. If you’ve been around the Chromebook scene for any amount of time, you are likely familiar with the Flex 5 and its importance in the larger […]
Continue ReadingChrome 99 brings date pickers, handwriting recognition, other improvements to web apps
Chrome is now being updated to version 99, and as Google prepares its browser to receive its first three-digit version number, everyone is cowering in fear of the next Y2K (if you’re old enough to remember that). Just kidding, Google has that under control…well, sort of. Anyway, that’s a conversation for another day, and I’ll […]
Continue ReadingHands-on first impressions of the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3
There’s no denying the impact Lenovo had on the Chromebook world back in 2020 at CES when they unveiled the original Chromebook Duet. The small, well-made tablet brought all the right stuff to the table for the right price and even to this day it sells very well. We have two of those Chromebook tablets […]
Continue ReadingUniversal Stylus Initiative (USI) releases improved version 2.0
The Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) – to date – is the only open standard active stylus solution available for Chromebooks that allows a single stylus to be used on multiple touch-enabled devices. We have seen this technology emerge from humble beginnings, where pens needed a AAAA alkaline batteries and had side buttons to more modern […]
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