As leaks have continued to pile up for Google's new hardware that is set to be officially unveiled tomorrow, the new Chromecast with Google TV has been front and center in the early hands-on department. There have been numerous reports of this device already on sale and many unboxing and quick-look … [Read more...] about Stadia may be coming to the new Chromecast via the Android app
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Pixel 5 for $699 will be a massive failure if leaks are accurate
Last night, leaker John Prosser took to Twitter to let the world know that he is 100% confident that Google's upcoming Pixel 5 phone will cost $699. If for some reason you know nothing of the Pixel 5 up to this point, that price probably sounds fair. It may even sound pretty great considering the … [Read more...] about Pixel 5 for $699 will be a massive failure if leaks are accurate
Here’s the new Chromecast with Google TV in action
And the leaks just keep coming. We now have a full-blown video from Reddit featuring the fluid and fast UI of the new Chromecast with Google TV. Jumping through the interface, it is quite clear that this little dongle isn't going to be stuck with slow speeds or laggy UI. Instead, moving through … [Read more...] about Here’s the new Chromecast with Google TV in action
Lenovo quietly releases budget-friendly AMD-powered Chromebook 3
Finding a Chromebook that's easy on the wallet isn't an easy task. Finding one that's inexpensive and isn't complete trash is even more difficult. When we discovered the dirt-cheap Lenovo Chromebook 3 at our local Walmart for only $169, it goes without saying that we were a little skeptical about … [Read more...] about Lenovo quietly releases budget-friendly AMD-powered Chromebook 3
Google’s new Chromecast box doesn’t mention Stadia and that is odd
Now that the new Chromecast packaging has leaked alongside the new Nest Audio speaker, there's really little we don't know about these devices at this point. I love the fact that Google isn't making the silly decision to re-brand their smart TV line of hardware and have chosen to stick with the … [Read more...] about Google’s new Chromecast box doesn’t mention Stadia and that is odd
Google’s new Chromecast and Nest Audio speaker are hitting store shelves early
Well, here we are, a week out from the next Google hardware event, and not only has everything already leaked out, it appears some of the hardware is already sitting on shelves at local Walmart stores and others have shown up in in the hands of Reddit users. Let's start with the new Nest Audio … [Read more...] about Google’s new Chromecast and Nest Audio speaker are hitting store shelves early
Another hint that ‘Halvor’ is the next Google Pixelbook
In my excitement on Friday about finding a pretty clear connection to a new Google-made Chromebook in 'Halvor', I honestly looked right by another key clue that alludes to the fact that this device very well could be a Google-branded Chromebook. When it comes down to hardware, there is little to … [Read more...] about Another hint that ‘Halvor’ is the next Google Pixelbook
Hands-On: USI pens for Chromebooks are finally arriving and they are awesome [VIDEO]
The story of USI pens is a long one. In fact, the entire USI (universal stylus initiative) platform dates all the way back to 2015. In a similar manner to unifying ports under one, universal standard (USB), USI aims to wrangle all the differing, proprietary digital pen technologies into one, … [Read more...] about Hands-On: USI pens for Chromebooks are finally arriving and they are awesome [VIDEO]
Proof that Google may be making a Pixelbook 2 for 2020 after all
At this point in 2020, we have a lot of Chromebooks in different development phases. From a slew of 'Hatch' (10th-gen Intel) Chromebooks yet to launch to many more MediaTek-powered devices like the Lenovo Chromebook Duet to the AMD-powered 'Zork' devices and more, there are enough new Chromebooks … [Read more...] about Proof that Google may be making a Pixelbook 2 for 2020 after all
The beautiful HP Elite c1030 Chromebook is now up for pre-order with some caveats
When HP unveiled its latest lineup of enterprise-ready Chromebooks for 2020 back in May of this year, the one that clearly had everyone's attention was the Elite c1030 Chromebook. This device comes equipped with basically every bell and whistle you could want and we were told by HP that … [Read more...] about The beautiful HP Elite c1030 Chromebook is now up for pre-order with some caveats
We may see Google’s new Nest Home speaker by the end of August
Hardware releases in 2020 have obviously been pretty strange affairs across the board. From virtual events to outright cancelled ones, the standard vehicle of getting people together to launch new stuff is clearly out of sorts amid a global pandemic, and it feels like no one has been more affected … [Read more...] about We may see Google’s new Nest Home speaker by the end of August
New Acer Chromebook Spin 713 hands-on and first impressions
Hopefully you joined us virtually for Acer's Global Press Conference and saw all the cool stuff that was announced and unveiled today. It was a jam-packed presentation, but you know what we were here for, right? The Chromebooks! This year, Acer released a couple new devices and one in particular … [Read more...] about New Acer Chromebook Spin 713 hands-on and first impressions
