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View this email in your browser Huge savings on a huge Chromebook: $200 off the Acer 317 There are big Chromebooks and then there are BIG Chromebooks. The Acer Chromebook 317 falls into the latter category, coming in at 17.3-inches and earning the title of one of the largest Chromebooks you can buy. We had hands on with this device quite some time ago, and the one thing I remember about my […] Read More The Google Play Movies & TV app for Android TV will go away next month Google is axing the Play Movies & TV app on Android TV come October 5, 2023. You’ve got about a month left to get your last binge-watches in. But don’t freak out—your movie and TV collections aren’t vanishing. They’re just moving to the Shop tab on Android TV, and you can still buy or rent […] Read More Testing the new Lacros browser on ChromeOS Flex: it works! [VIDEO] Not too long ago, we repurposed a Surface Laptop SE – the proposed “Chromebook Killer” from Microsoft – and turned it into a functional Chromebook with the assistance of ChromeOS Flex. If you’ve not read up on this effort from Google, let me catch you up. ChromeOS Flex is essentially a version of ChromeOS designed […] Read More Everyone's wearing Shorts: Play Store adds video clips to promote games and apps The Google Play Store is getting a YouTube Shorts-style video carousel at the top of its homepage. I bet you didn’t wake up expecting to read that, did you? According to a new Keyword Blog post, the company is officiating “The Play Report,” a pilot video series that dives into the apps and games you […] Read More The latest Pixel 8 Pro "leak" doesn't feel like an accident this time around We’re less than a month away from Google’s next hardware event, scheduled for October 4th. It’s old news by this point that we’re expecting the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro alongside the new, updated Pixel Watch 2 as well. Although the rumor mill has been churning out leaks and speculations for months at […] Read More LG and Cameyo partner to simplify app delivery with ChromeOS Flex devices In a move that promises to significantly simplify enterprise computing, LG Business Solutions USA and Cameyo have teamed up to offer a bundled ChromeOS solution for businesses. This comprehensive bundle aims to eliminate the need for complex and costly virtual desktops while providing seamless access to limitless legacy applications—be it Windows, Linux, SaaS, or internal […] Read More 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 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.