It's that time of year. The time when Chromebook deals start dropping so quickly that we can hardly keep track of them all. That's great news for consumers but these deals come and go so quickly that you'll want to keep a close watch so you don't miss out. Better yet, you can sign up for our Deals … [Read more...] about Take $150 off this powerful 11th 2-in-1 Gen Chromebook
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Deal: Pre-order the new Navi Gaming Chair from AndaSeat and save 10%
Here at Chrome Unboxed, we work hard but we also love to play hard. Whether we're teeing up to the golf simulator or jumping into our daily lunch match of PUBG Mobile, we're all about striking that work-life balance. When you spend as much time in front of a desk as we do, it's important to have a … [Read more...] about Deal: Pre-order the new Navi Gaming Chair from AndaSeat and save 10%
It’s not your Chromebook: Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are all completely down
For a few seconds, I really thought my Chromebook was just having a fit. I simply wanted to send a WhatsApp message to my wife and the app refused to connect. At the same time, I was getting ready to share our latest review over on Facebook and I couldn't get it to load. Like Google, I freely … [Read more...] about It’s not your Chromebook: Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are all completely down
Samsung Deals: Up to $300 off a new Chromebook
It won't be long before the holiday shopping season is upon us but Chromebook deals know no season and this week is a good time to pick up a new device and save some serious cash. Whether you're looking for the best of the best or just a budget-friendly device to kick around the house, we've rounded … [Read more...] about Samsung Deals: Up to $300 off a new Chromebook
It’s likely no coincidence that the leaked Pixel 6 release date is September 13th
Just last week we contemplated the significance of a tweet by Google SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer and what that now-deleted communication could mean. After all, Hiroshi is prone to this sort of social media trolling and discussion of his little Twitter stunt dominated the second half of our podcast last … [Read more...] about It’s likely no coincidence that the leaked Pixel 6 release date is September 13th
The detachable HP Chromebook x2 11 is now up for pre-order, ships Saturday
HP could possibly have a major hit on its hands with the company's latest Chromebook. The Chromebook x2 11 tablet was announced earlier this month and we have every reason to believe that it is the mythical 'CoachZ' tablet that Robby has been tracking for nearly a year. While I really wish that this … [Read more...] about The detachable HP Chromebook x2 11 is now up for pre-order, ships Saturday
With the pandemic and video calls, the open web won
Think back to earlier in 2020 with me for a second. If, back then, I were to have hit you up to jump in a video chat, what would the preferred method have been? Perhaps Google Duo or Apple's FaceTime would have been the quickest way to begin and carry out that communication. Maybe WhatsApp would … [Read more...] about With the pandemic and video calls, the open web won
Google Maps update adds data layer for COVID-19 cases near you
Google recently introduced a new data layer in Maps which will inform you of COVID-19 cases and trends in your area. They have long since been a source that people turn to for reliable information regarding natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis and their mission statement includes … [Read more...] about Google Maps update adds data layer for COVID-19 cases near you
Chrome OS Phone Hub gets onboarding UI for initial setup
Chrome OS developers are steadily working on a slew of new features that will be heading to Chromebooks over the next few months. One of the flashier new additions that we've been tracking is the "Phone Hub" feature that will further deepen the integrating between your Chromebook and your mobile … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Phone Hub gets onboarding UI for initial setup
First Look: Lacros splits Chrome from Chrome OS to extend the life of your Chromebook
I can not tell you how long I have been waiting for this day. Well, actually, it's been right at four months but who's counting? In late April, Kyle Bradshaw uncovered a new project in the Chromium repository dubbed 'lacros'. It wasn't entirely clear at that point what Google was up to but signs … [Read more...] about First Look: Lacros splits Chrome from Chrome OS to extend the life of your Chromebook
Lenovo premiers Smart Clock Essential w/Google Assistant
Lenovo just dropped a slew of new products including a leather-wrapped Yoga PC, the slimmest Legion laptop every created and a new Tab M10 that features and industry-first addition of Google's Kid Space. Kid Space by Google offers an integrated hub where kids can explore and discover new content to … [Read more...] about Lenovo premiers Smart Clock Essential w/Google Assistant
Why GeForce NOW as a Chromebook exclusive on the web is a big deal
When GeForce NOW became available on Chrome OS just over a week ago, I honestly thought it was as simple as NVIDIA deciding to launch a web-based player similar to Stadia's version of the same thing. After all, Stadia's been at it for a solid 9 months at this point, so NVIDIA likely learned a thing … [Read more...] about Why GeForce NOW as a Chromebook exclusive on the web is a big deal
