Though we're over a year out from the release of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet, more devices like it are still in the pipeline. The most recent iteration would be the ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3 that looks to be on the way any day now and is already beginning to show up in some markets outside the … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet competitor ‘Katsu’ inches closer with new keyboard ‘Don’
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The Chrome Cast 107: Pixel Watch, Pixel Phone and Google I/O returns
This week on The Chrome Cast, our entire show revolves around Google hardware. From the leaks of the Pixel Watch to the interesting saga of the Pixel 5a to the Pixel 6 and it's Google-made silicon, this week we're all-in on upcoming stuff that is made by Google. In addition to talking through … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 107: Pixel Watch, Pixel Phone and Google I/O returns
3 hidden features in Chrome OS 88 you can try right now
Chrome OS 88 is officially available for all users and with this update came a set of useful new features such as tab search and the all-new Chromebook screensaver. While there are plenty of shiny new gems to play with, there are some hidden features in Chrome OS 88 that you can enable with very … [Read more...] about 3 hidden features in Chrome OS 88 you can try right now
The Chrome Cast 97: Chrome OS 88 arrives and the Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga impresses
This week on The Chrome Cast, we dig into many of the new features that have arrived in the Chrome OS world with version 88 of the operating system. With the new screen saver, WebAuthn, and the updated screen capture tool, there's a lot to love about the latest update for your … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 97: Chrome OS 88 arrives and the Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga impresses
[U: clarification] Google One subscribers in the UK can claim 3 free months of Youtube Premium right now
Update: I wanted to update this to clarify that it most likely does not apply to existing Youtube Premium subscribers. These deals never do, so we wanted to be sure that was understood. Google One has been increasing in its importance over the past few months thanks to Google's decision to say … [Read more...] about [U: clarification] Google One subscribers in the UK can claim 3 free months of Youtube Premium right now
The Nest Mini is dirt cheap right now if you need one to round out your smart home
This week, many people are sorting through their new belongings and taking inventory of what they now have to work with in their smart home setup. I know I gifted quite a few smart home devices this year and last, too, so I'm sure Google Assistant was front and center in many homes last week as … [Read more...] about The Nest Mini is dirt cheap right now if you need one to round out your smart home
Chrome OS 87 adds two very useful upgrades to the Files app
Chrome OS 87 rolled out at the end of last week and it brought some nice updates and upgrades along with it. We have a post highlighting the main, notable changes Google introduced, but as always, there are more small changes lurking behind the scenes with this latest update and the Files app for … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 87 adds two very useful upgrades to the Files app
Google’s partnership with ADT will begin taking form in Q3 of next year
When the Nest Secure was discontinued in October without a successor in sight, we had sneaking suspicions that it could be the result of Google's upcoming partnership with security company ADT. However, until now, we haven't heard much about what that could look like or when exactly it would roll … [Read more...] about Google’s partnership with ADT will begin taking form in Q3 of next year
Bluetooth support for third-party controllers is now available for Stadia on the web
If you load up Stadia through the browser and go to connect your controller, you'll notice an awesome new graphic at the top of the pairing menu which shows several different available input types accompanied by the following text: Connect a Playstation or Xbox controller using Bluetooth or USB. … [Read more...] about Bluetooth support for third-party controllers is now available for Stadia on the web
Deal Alert: Here’s another way to get a free Stadia Premiere Edition bundle
If you missed your chance to claim a free Stadia Premiere Edition bundle last week when Google was practically using a T-Shirt cannon to give them out, there is another way to get your hands on one at no extra cost before everyone else's presents arrive - that is, if you're interested in Cyberpunk … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Here’s another way to get a free Stadia Premiere Edition bundle
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
Teach your kids the basics of programming on their Chromebooks with Rabbids Coding
Learning to code on a Chromebook is an often under-appreciated activity. Google's laptops can be nice little devices for sinking time into the craft as they're lightweight and have long battery life. While you or your kids may not be spending hours looking at lines of code at a Starbucks, they may … [Read more...] about Teach your kids the basics of programming on their Chromebooks with Rabbids Coding
