Earlier this week, Chrome 111 for desktop rolled out with little fanfare but that's not to say that this seemingly minor update doesn't have some very useful updates under the hood. As with all milestone updates to Chrome, version 111 comes with its fair share of security updates and patches which … [Read more...] about What’s new in Chrome 111?
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You can now adjust HDR for videos on a Chromebook with Google Photos
Just a few days ago, Google announced the addition of a few new features available for Google Photos for Google One subscribers. The highlight was clearly Magic Eraser, but in that same announcement, Google also added the ability to adjust HDR on videos you have stored in your Google Photos … [Read more...] about You can now adjust HDR for videos on a Chromebook with Google Photos
Sneak Peek: unboxing the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook in Sparkling Black [VIDEO]
As we inch closer and closer to the release of the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, we've been fortunate enough to not only get our hands on our existing Ceramic White review version of this beautiful Chromebook, but on the Sparkling Black one as well. Though the same rules apply as last time around … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek: unboxing the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook in Sparkling Black [VIDEO]
Pixel Buds Pro finally receive head-tracked spatial audio
Though it was announced as a "coming later this year" feature when the Pixel Buds Pro were unveiled at Google I/O 2022, spatial audio was never actually added to Google's latest earbuds in 2022. The feature - which gives users a more-immersive audio experience and can place sound in a specific … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro finally receive head-tracked spatial audio
ASUS’ new Chromebook CM14 Flip gets a sweet landing page with more details
At CES 2023, there were a handful of Chromebooks we were expecting to see, and a couple that we had no idea about. That latter category describes the new ASUS Chromebook CM14 and CM14 Flip: two Chromebooks we were completely blind-sided by at CES that really could end up becoming go-to … [Read more...] about ASUS’ new Chromebook CM14 Flip gets a sweet landing page with more details
HP’s still-relevant, still-excellent Chromebook x360 14c is $200 off right now
When we first got hands on the latest HP Chromebook x360 14c, I knew it was a great Chromebook; but I didn't quite realize the longevity and relevance it would hold for the months to come. Since the fall of 2021, the x360 14c has quietly become one of the easiest suggestion to those looking for a … [Read more...] about HP’s still-relevant, still-excellent Chromebook x360 14c is $200 off right now
How to restart or reset your Chromebook – 2023
Every so often in life, it's good to take a step back and take a good old fashion reset. It may be a simple cup of coffee on the front porch on a crisp Saturday morning or maybe a relaxing round of golf with some good friends. Whatever your method, there's nothing quite like taking a pause, wiping … [Read more...] about How to restart or reset your Chromebook – 2023
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 Unboxing and Impressions [VIDEO]
An anomaly if there ever was one, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 is a device that makes little sense in a bunch of ways. So confounding was it that we put off doing an unboxing until now simply because we couldn't get Samsung to agree to send one over to us. Stating that they didn't even send … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 Unboxing and Impressions [VIDEO]
First Look: ChromeOS “Join” Meet calendar button live in Canary
It has only been two weeks since I stumbled upon a commit that would lay the groundwork for a new calendar widget feature on ChromeOS. That early in development, I was very pleasantly surprised to see that this new productivity feature has already landed in the Canary channel and is actually working … [Read more...] about First Look: ChromeOS “Join” Meet calendar button live in Canary
New battery info emerges on the upcoming Google Pixel Fold
It's been a bit since we last talked about the upcoming, impending Google Pixel Fold. Like many Google-made things, this device has leaked in quite a few ways. From early folding glass info to full-blown renders, we know quite a bit about the Pixel Fold - including the fact that Pixel Fold will … [Read more...] about New battery info emerges on the upcoming Google Pixel Fold
LumaFusion leaves beta, provides Chromebook users with full video editing capabilities
Over the years, Chromebooks have played with the idea of providing a full-fledged video editor to users through web apps like WeVideo, Android apps like Go Pro Quik, and even Linux applications like Kdenlive and Shotcut. However, none of these solutions were necessarily great, and though some were … [Read more...] about LumaFusion leaves beta, provides Chromebook users with full video editing capabilities
The Chrome Cast 216: HP’s Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is in the office and new tablets are inbound
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're talking about the new HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook - as much as we can at this point, at least - and why this new device is very important in the consumer Chromebook market. Sure, there's an impressive spec sheet, but a fantastic Chromebook needs more than just … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 216: HP’s Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is in the office and new tablets are inbound
