New Daily Digest From CHROME UNBOXED

View this email in your browser Your Chromebook's launcher may soon let you find things faster with a filter option Recently, we reported the the Everything launcher on your Chromebook – yes, that search key on your keyboard – was set to receive widgets for diagnostics like battery, RAM and more. Now, per C2 Productions, who posted on X, a new filter icon will appear to the right of your search bar, allowing you to […] Read More Here are 2 post-Labor Day Chromebook deals that are still insanely great If you were on the hunt for a great, new Chromebook and missed out on the quite-fantastic Labor Day Chromebook deals in the past couple days, know that I’m empathetic. I obviously can’t fix the fact that you missed those deals, but I can offer a bit of comfort by offering up a couple absolutely […] Read More Chrome's Side Panel customization will soon let you search for new wallpapers to use (Canary) According to @cajl_jbmm, who posted a screenshot on X of a new and upcoming feature in Chrome, a side panel wallpaper search tool could be on its way for you to get the most out of personalizing your browser. Currently, it’s being showcased on Chrome Canary 118.0.2986. For those unfamiliar, opening Chrome’s new tab page […] Read More A low-cost Macbook is reportedly in the works to take on Chromebooks A recent report by Digitimes (via 9to5 Mac) has started a new rumor that Apple is developing a new, low-cost MacBook aimed primarily at Chromebooks in the education market. While this is an almost-laughable claim with little evidence in the production supply chain, the mere suggestion has at least made for some interesting discussion already. […] Read More The amazing Acer Chromebook 516 GE is down to its lowest-ever price for Labor Day If you’ve been around this site for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard me go on and on about the Acer Chromebook 516 GE. From the build quality to the screen to the keyboard/trackpad to the internals, this big Chromebook gets so much right about the overall UI/UX equation. It’s so good that I […] Read More The fantastic Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is at one of its lowest-ever prices today Of the current Chromebooks on the market, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 and Duet 5 go on sale as regularly as any. The deals have been so frequent, in fact, that I’d tell most people to never buy either of these devices at full MSRP unless absolutely necessary. Generally, the Duet 3 drops by $100 […] Read More This Labor Day deal on the ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip borders on ridiculous The ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip arrived in our office at a very, very strange time. Right in the midst of some personnel changes and Joe’s trip oveseas, the CM34 Flip showed up and simply begged to be opened up. After all, that’s what Chrome Unboxed is all about, right? But with no cameras around and […] Read More Your Nest Aware subscription just got more expensive – here's what you need to know Nest Aware, Google’s subscription service for your cameras, doorbells, smart displays, and more, is getting a price hike soon. The service gives you 30 days of video history, intelligent alerts for familiar faces, and even notifications for things like smoke or carbon monoxide alarms. However, instead of costing you $6 a month, it’s going up […] Read More Your Chromebook is getting native OneDrive integration in the Files app (Canary) In the past, we created a walkthrough for getting Office 365 up and running on your Chromebook. Many businesses and schools use ChromeOS, and want access to their Office files. While using Google Docs with its new native editing is much better than it used to be, being able to access said files directly without […] Read More The Chrome Cast 237: Chromebook Plus (X) models and Google's 10/4 hardware event This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin by discussing the leaks of upcoming Chromebook Plus (formerly known as Chromebook X) models that appeared for a short time in the Chromium Repositories. With a handful of existing devices making the cut and at least 4 brand-new Chromebooks on the way for the Chromebook Plus program, […] Read More Join our Patreon community and get access to things like behind-the-scenes footage, early access to videos, private Discord server access, an ad-free experience on the mobile and desktop versions of the website, your name listed on all our YouTube videos, and monthly live stream Q&A. CLICK HERE to be a part of our community.  Copyright © 2023 Unboxed Media, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Unboxed Media 111 W Dixie Ave Ste 200 Elizabethtown, KY 42701-1410 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.