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View this email in your browser You can now add your favorite podcasts to YouTube Music via RSS feeds Just as I predicted, Google decided to shutter its podcasting service in favor of its new favorite child, YouTube Music. At the time this was announced, many who relied solely on the RSS import feature of Podcasts for the listening experiences that weren’t on Google’s platform were pretty perturbed that this wasn’t possible on YTM. […] Read More Why Google needs to add Chromebook Plus to listings for those that meet the criteria Contents For a bit over a month, we’ve talked a lot about Chromebook Plus. While I love what Google is doing with this new campaign, it’s not without its difficulties right now. Chief among those problems is branding for devices that are Chromebook Plus certified through-and-through, but don’t have anything consumer-facing to let people know […] Read More Google tried to get Fortnite on the Google Play Store for $147 million If you’re a gamer or at all interested in Fortnite, then you’ll be no stranger to the fact that Google has had an ongoing battle with Epic Games to get the popular title on the Google Play Store so that Chromebook and Android users can enjoy it. Today, it’s been discovered by The Verge that […] Read More The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 drops to its lowest-ever price once again Not to be outdone by all the fuss over Chromebook Plus, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 has once again dropped to its lowest-ever price of just $329, down a full $170 once again from its MSRP. We saw a deal like this just about a month ago, and from what we could tell at that […] Read More Google Chat rolls out its new logo and 'Home' tab, making it easier to find everything but the app As with all Google updates, they take about six months to a year to materialize after being announced. The same can be said of Google Chat’s new four-colored Workspace-oriented logo and revamped homepage. Luckily, today is the day I can officially announce they’re going live. Let’s take a look at everything the company discussed on […] Read More The new Fitbit Charge 6 is pretty great, just not for me I was pretty excited for the Fitbit Charge 6. I even wrote a post about why I thought it would be the watch for me when it launched and when it did arrive, I chose it over the Pixel Watch 2 as the new Google wearable that would be on my wrist. And though I […] Read More Chrome is working to let you easily reinstall all of your web apps on a new device upon setup Ever found yourself switching to a new phone and missing all those web apps you had installed since they were more convenient or readily available than apps? Google apparently knows the struggle and seems to be cooking up a solution that could make transitioning your web applications or ‘PWA’s to a new device a breeze. […] Read More The Acer Spin 714 is $130 off and Chromebook Plus through-and-through I won’t go on a diatribe about Chromebook Plus branding right now (I did that already today), but it’s a real shame that devices as fantastic as the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 aren’t publicly labeled as Chromebook Plus right now. Sure, devices like this one will never get the new logo on the lid, but […] Read More There's a small chance Snapdragon X Elite Chromebooks could become reality Contents Not long ago, we reported on the removal of all development on the once-upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Chromebooks. Though we were tracking a handful of these devices in development for quite some time, they all were abandoned and there’s been no real movement in the Chromium Repositories on the Qualcomm front ever […] Read More StarTech's USB-C Docking Station gives me the 3 monitor Chromebook desktop I've been begging for Contents Anyone who knows me will know that while I missed the Chromebox boom and craze, I’m addicted to the idea of daily driving my Chromebook as a desktop workstation. It can’t run Unreal Engine 5 just yet, and may not for quite a while, but I can do pretty much everything else on it […] Read More Clearance deal: HP 15.6-inch Chromebook (Plus) is $149 off and on the way out It wasn’t too long ago that a bunch of Chromebooks like the HP 15.6-inch went on clearance. There’s a good reason for it, too. With the new, Chromebook Plus-branded versions hitting the shelves, it was time for these non-branded ones to get their final markdowns and make way for the new guys. That wasn’t surprising […] Read More Clearance deal: get the non-branded HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c for $250 off As we expected moving into the middle parts of November, the non-Plus-branded Chromebooks in the new Chromebook Plus lineup that have newer, branded counterparts are all seeing clearance prices at Best Buy. That includes devices like the HP Chromebook x360 14c, the ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip, and the HP 15.6-inch Chromebook. Each of these devices […] Read More Clearance deal: score this non-branded ASUS Chromebook Plus for $199 off [UPDATED] UPDATED – 11/8/23: Once again, the ASUS CM34 Flip is marked as clearance, and it really does feel like we’re nearing the end of the line for the devices that have newer, Chromebook Plus-branded versions on the shelves. Now that the Chromebook Plus models are not on sale (that will come back), these non-branded versions […] Read More As we predicted, ASUS announces a new MediaTek-powered Chromebook tablet Contents It wasn’t long ago that I came across some info in the Chromium Gerrit that pointed to a new ASUS Chromebook tablet likely on the way. Those findings – centralized around two boards code-named ‘Staryu’ and ‘Starmie’ – had me convinced at the time that ASUS was working on a new detachable device with […] Read More YouTube is testing a new AI chatbot that lets you ask questions about a video while watching it YouTube is introducing a new Premium experiment that lets you ask questions about a video that’s playing via a chat bot. Even writing that out sounds crazy, but it looks pretty interesting so far. This feature is designed to allow viewers to ask away without hitting the pause button and going to Google something. Currently […] Read More Act fast: the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is back in black Contents Since the debut of the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, there’s been a constant that isn’t exactly what you want in a new, high-end device: the lack of one of the two colors available. Shortly after this beautiful device launched, the people spoke and the Sparkling Black colorway of the new “King of Chromebooks” has […] Read More Google Password Manager is getting an update that includes bottom navigation, more Google’s Password manager that’s baked into Chrome isn’t everyone’s first choice, especially for those who are super privacy-minded, but it’s the go-to for many who just want a simple and at-the-ready tool for getting to their saved accounts. Now, it’s getting a slick, new interface that boasts a bottom navigation bar featuring three neatly organized […] Read More HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c review: a lot to like when the price is right [VIDEO] Contents Chromebook Plus is officially here and upon us and with that comes a ton of reviews we’re beginning the process of working on. Of the 8 new devices that debuted with Google’s announcement of Chromebook Plus, 5 of them were already available for purchase and are simply getting a bit of rebranding. The Chromebook […] Read More Save big on a big Chromebook: Get the Acer 317 for under $300 The Acer 317 is a big Chromebook, boasting a 17.3-inch screen that sets it apart as one of the largest Chromebooks available. We spent some time with this device when it was launched back in 2021 and were impressed by its blend of size and function. With a Chromebook of this size, it’s like having […] Read More The Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for Android is a near perfect gaming companion Contents The Backbone One PlayStation Edition was previously only available for iPhone users, and while I know I’m late to review this thing, I’m excited to do so because it’s also available for anyone rocking an Android or Pixel phone. To be honest, it’s a near perfect gaming companion for around the house or on […] Read More Don't miss your chance to win one of 3 Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebooks We love our readers here at Chrome Unboxed and to show our appreciation, we’ve decided to give away one of our favorite Chromebooks right now. Thanks to fine folks over at Lenovo, we’re giving away not one, not two, but three Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebooks! Since unboxing our review unit about a month ago, Robby […] Read More 15 more things you probably didn't know about Google Photos Yesterday, I covered 10 things you probably didn’t know about Google Photos. Because I got a bit carried away, it was originally supposed to be 35+ things, so I decided to break it into a separate article here today. Now, I’m going to share 15 more things you probably weren’t aware that Google Photos could […] Read More Now is the time to buy a Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max for up to $100 off Just this week, we talked about the Pixel Tablet more than we have in months. Why? Well, with a few new tricks coming soon, the promise of a Bard-infused Google Assistant, and a $100 discount, the Pixel Tablet is finally at a spot where buying one might actually make some sense. However, the Pixel Tablet […] Read More I found a great alternative to Google Cursive for taking handwritten notes on your Chromebook Contents I’ve both been infatuated with and extremely frustrated with Google Cursive, the tech giant’s web-based, Chromebook-only handwriting web app. When it’s good, it’s great, but when its flaws show, it makes me question digital bullet journaling and notetaking at its core. Instead, I want to go back to paper and pencil, despite the fact […] Read More The Chrome Cast 246: Chromebook Plus deals, processors, and tablets This week on The Chrome Cast, loosely everything we discuss circles around one, large topic: Chromebook Plus. From the myriad of deals on Chromebook Plus devices to discussing the prowess of Chromebook Plus processors and the possibility of new Chromebook Plus tablets, this week’s show largely stays focused on Chromebook Plus. We also discuss the […] Read More Chromebooks may be getting an inventive, new multitasking feature Over the years, Chromebooks have become quite good at multitasking. From window snapping to tab scrubbing to virtual desks, Chromebooks possess a lot of abilities to help users get things done in a more organized way on a daily basis. The latest addition to this feature set has been the introduction of split-screen options that […] Read More 10 things you probably didn't know about Google Photos Contents You’re all probably fairly familiar with Google Photos, especially as it took the world by storm and most Google Account holders started to trust the service with their memories and pictures of loved ones and adventure a handful of years back. In recently times, Google has really taken Photos to the next level, adding […] Read More Buying a Pixel Tablet might finally make sense It’s funny how things can change so quickly. Just a few days ago, I hadn’t really thought much about the Pixel Tablet since its lackluster debut. The idea of an Android tablet melded with a smart speaker was intriguing but as Robby noted in his review, the lack of Nest Hub/Assistant functionality made this device […] Read More HP Chromebook Plus x360: don't buy the wrong one [UPDATED] Contents UPDATE – November 2nd, 2023: Right now, over at Best Buy, there’s a clearance sale on the original HP Chromebook x360 14c and, as I outline in the original post below, that device is inferior to the Chromebook Plus model. Since this post over a week ago, the new HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c […] Read More Your Chromebook will soon let you make use of all of those extra buttons on your gaming mouse Contents A new discovery by our friend C2 Productions over on X and Twosapp reveals that Google is working on giving you the ability to fully customize how each button on your mouse interacts with your Chromebook. Customize your mouse buttons As shown in the image below, you can “Click additional buttons on your (mouse) […] 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.