Microsoft just released a new competitor for Google's recently created "Cursive" web app. While Google's app works on Chromebooks, you'll have to download and install Journal to your Windows desktop or laptop in order to use it. It's an inking journal system meant to help you take notes with a … [Read more...] about Google Cursive can learn a thing or two from Microsoft Journal, its new competition
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The ChromeOS 100 enhanced speech dictation feature is an impressive tool you should try
The latest version of ChromeOS 100 came with quite a few new and updated features. One of those announced features was the updated dictation functionality and you'd be forgiven for overlooking it in the latest version of ChromeOS. I know I didn't think too much of it, and until I gave it a try, I … [Read more...] about The ChromeOS 100 enhanced speech dictation feature is an impressive tool you should try
The Chrome Cast 161: making better apps for Chromebooks with Google’s Iein Valdez
For this interview episode of The Chrome Cast, we had a chat with Iein Valdez who leads the Chrome OS Developer Relations team at Google. We talked about how he and the Chrome OS team are making things easier for developers on the platform, what developers are asking for/doing, and what improvements … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 161: making better apps for Chromebooks with Google’s Iein Valdez
Stadia gets three new free game trials and World War Z: Aftermath launches for Pro subscribers
Google's Stadia cloud gaming platform recently launched free click to play game trials that require absolutely no account or login to play. A common misconception exists that Stadia costs money to use at all, but you can play AAA console-quality games right through your web browser for free with … [Read more...] about Stadia gets three new free game trials and World War Z: Aftermath launches for Pro subscribers
Don’t miss the bigger picture with Steam gaming on Chromebooks
The other day I glanced over and there sat my 7 year old son playing a silly game called Henry Stickman on one of my Windows 11 laptops. He was having a blast and I clearly remember a time about a year and a half ago where he was begging me to get a Windows laptop simply to play this game he'd … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the bigger picture with Steam gaming on Chromebooks
Another Snapdragon Chromebook tablet is on the way with ‘Gelarshie’
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 has … [Read more...] about Another Snapdragon Chromebook tablet is on the way with ‘Gelarshie’
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 bit about … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 160: 100 versions and counting of ChromeOS
Lenovo 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 … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or Duet 5: choose the right one for you [VIDEO]
[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 … [Read more...] about [Correction] You can play Ubisoft’s Far Cry 6 for free right now and it only takes a few clicks
The 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 … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 158: Steam on Chromebooks feels a little like magic
Your 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 trial available to … [Read more...] about Your Stadia Pro games for April include Ys IX, World War Z, Deliver Us the Moon, Chicken Police, more
Play 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 … [Read more...] about Play Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Risk of Rain 2, MotoGP 21 and more with Stadia’s new free trials feature
