Lenovo's latest ChromeOS tablet has only been on the market for a couple of weeks but we had some early hands-on with the original Duet's successor and so far, color us impressed. We're still waiting for Lenovo to release some beefier versions of the 11-inch 2-in-1 but right now, you can pick up the … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Score the new 11-inch Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 for $264
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Stadia has three awesome, new indie games coming including ‘Through the Darkest of Times’
Stadia is adding three awesome, new indie titles to its lineup soon. In its Community blog post, it made sure to state that these are "active, current publishers excited to bring more of their titles to players". This is probably specifically targeting naysayers who have stated Google is only adding … [Read more...] about Stadia has three awesome, new indie games coming including ‘Through the Darkest of Times’
The Chrome Cast 170: Pixel Notepad postponed and Acer’s new ARM Chromebook wows
This week on The Chrome Cast, there's a lot to cover. Starting with news of the Pixel Notepad's postponement to an updated co-processor for the Pixel Watch, there's a lot of news swirling around Google's hardware right now. Right in that conversation is the fact that Google grew Pixel shipments … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 170: Pixel Notepad postponed and Acer’s new ARM Chromebook wows
Unboxing the most powerful ARM Chromebook yet: The Acer Spin 513
You'll likely recall that we had hands-on time with the new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 back in January for CES 2022. At the time, we couldn't benchmark it, we couldn't show you too much of it and we knew that the hardware was unfinished and pre-production. The Spin 513 we have here today is anything … [Read more...] about Unboxing the most powerful ARM Chromebook yet: The Acer Spin 513
Google I/O 2022 made me want a new Pixelbook real bad
As we all know by now, Google I/O 2022 became more about hardware than we initially expected. With the official unveiling of the Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Watch, Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, and the Pixel Tablet, things skewed towards hardware more than ever at Google's annual developer-focused event. … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2022 made me want a new Pixelbook real bad
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is on sale once again
Lenovo's Snapdragon-powered Chromebook Duet 5 is, for now, the best ChromeOS tablet on the market. While HP's counterpart offers a lot of great features of its own such as that sweet, wirelessly charging pen, the first-gen Snapdragon SoC falls short compared to the second-gen chip found in the … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is on sale once again
The Chrome Cast 169: New Chromebooks announced from Acer and Lenovo
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're diving into all the new ChromeOS hardware that was debuted this week. With a new, high-end competitor from Acer in the Spin 714, it is starting to feel like the race for best Chromebook of 2022 is just getting started. Acer additionally launched an … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 169: New Chromebooks announced from Acer and Lenovo
Outright Games to bolster Stadia’s Family library offerings with six new titles this summer and fall
Google Stadia already has an impressive list of titles that are appropriate for families and kids as a part of its Pro subscription for just $9.99 USD per month. Even outside of this, they can be purchased a la carte and enjoyed. Games like PAW Patrol: Adventure City Calls, Lumote, Kaze and the Wild … [Read more...] about Outright Games to bolster Stadia’s Family library offerings with six new titles this summer and fall
Why the OWC Travel Dock E is my go-to USB Type-C dock for Chromebooks [VIDEO]
I move through a lot of ChromeOS hardware: that's pretty clear. Depending on the time of year, I'm signed in and using a new Chromebook every few weeks, and as great as that is for someone like me who loves playing around with new stuff all the time, there's also something to be said for the items … [Read more...] about Why the OWC Travel Dock E is my go-to USB Type-C dock for Chromebooks [VIDEO]
Cities: Skylines joins the Stadia Pro lineup, 60 minute free trial available for everyone else
When we announced that Stadia Pro subscribers would be receiving three free games with their monthly payment (I know, they're not technically free), we also discussed the fact that more games would be added to the lineup before the end of the month. Among the first batch were Lumote: The Mastermote … [Read more...] about Cities: Skylines joins the Stadia Pro lineup, 60 minute free trial available for everyone else
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 hands-on first impressions [VIDEO]
The latest next@Acer press conference is in the books and we were lucky enough to get our hands on the newest Chromebook in their lineup: the Chromebook Spin 714. This device shares a lot of similar DNA with the multiple iterations of the Chromebook Spin 713 that have come before it, but it also … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 714 hands-on first impressions [VIDEO]
Android TV 13 update focuses on multitasking, picture-in-picture, and accessibility features
At Google I/O 2022, Google detailed many of its updates to the Android TV operating system, with a focus on three specific areas. Across performance, accessibility features, and multitasking, the company had a lot to share. It even went on to discuss the long-awaited multi-user profiles that keep … [Read more...] about Android TV 13 update focuses on multitasking, picture-in-picture, and accessibility features
