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One by one, we’re […] Read More Beginning a new test on an old fan favorite: Pixelbook in 2024 I’m typing this post right now on arguably the most popular, most notable, most well-made Chromebook ever: the venerable Pixelbook. We don’t actually have one of these lying around the office (which feels like a bit of a crime), so when the opportunity arose to get one in my hands once again for a bit […] Read More The best Chromebook deals today: February 9th Edition For at least the foreseeable future, there are going to be great Chromebook deals available. But those deals shift, move and change frequently. In response to this, we try our best to highlight individual deals that are not just a great savings, but a great value as well. But our posts for those deals are […] Read More One small, one large change found in ChromeOS 121 Despite being out for a few days at this point, Google has been pretty quiet on any details for the upgrade to ChromeOS 121. I was hoping a few things that I’ve been using via experimental flags would show up out of the box this time around, but none of those features made their prime-time […] Read More If I didn't run a Chromebook website, I'd still use a Chromebook Is that title up there a given? Of course I’m going to say that I would use a Chromebook with or without Chrome Unboxed being a thing. But I’d bet some of you wonder to yourself whether or not I really, truly value Google’s Chromebook hardware enough to keep using it if I didn’t make […] Read More I can't believe this excellent Chromebook Plus deal is still going It’s been well over a week since the excellent Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus went on sale for just $369. As one of the new Chromebook Plus (branded) devices, it’s had its fair share of discounts, but they generally don’t last too long. This particular deal has been going for at least a week and […] Read More ChromeOS 121 is now rolling out to all Chromebooks, save one group It looks like ChromeOS 121 is officially here, folks, and that means if you haven’t already, you should be receiving the latest update at any moment. As always, you can head to Settings > About ChromeOS > Check for updates if you’d rather not wait around for it to arrive on your device. I was […] Read More YouTube TV is getting a little more crispy Hold onto your remotes, YouTube TV viewers! Your TV streaming experience is about to get a little better thanks to a new setting called 1080p Enhanced. After a few Reddit users posted about this feature showing up, YouTube has now responded and confirmed they are “rolling out a 1080p Enhanced option for YouTube TV and […] Read More One of the best Chromebooks you can buy is just $580 right now When it comes to Chromebooks, the market has dictated our pricing categories a bit over the past few years to basically fall in a few ranges: affordable, mid-range, and “high end”. Things aren’t exactly the way they were before the pandemic, and I don’t know that we’ll go back. We now have sub-$300 affordable devices, […] Read More Wait, I think Linus Tech Tips is pro-Chromebook now I get it. Chromebooks aren’t for everyone. This much is quite clear. Just the other day in a business I won’t mention (because the work they did for me was fantastic in the end), I had a conversation with a younger person who is clearly a tech-minded individual. The work they were doing for me […] Read More My favorite Chromebook Plus model is only $375 right now I’ve made no bones about this: the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus is by far my favorite of the new Chromebook Plus models to hit store shelves. While it doesn’t have the entire bag of tricks you get in devices like the HP x360 14c Chromebook Plus or the Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus, the […] Read More Why a Spatial Computing Chromebook for your face could work Here we are in early 2024 and Apple has made good on the promise of delivering a new VR/AR headset (yes, that is what it is whether or not Tim Cook wants anyone to call it that) to the world that is trying against all odds to usher in a new form of computing: the […] Read More The Chrome Cast 254: GeForce NOW turns 4, Acer Chromebook Plus 515 review This week on The Chrome Cast, we stick to two major themes: the evolution and growth of NVIDIA GeForce NOW as it turns 4 years old and our review of the Acer Chromebook Plus 515. With GeForce NOW, there’s so much that has changed in their four years of existence, and nearly all of it […] Read More GeForce NOW turns 4, adds two new big titles you can play on a Chromebook As we roll into February of 2024, it’s hard to believe, but GeForce NOW is turning 4 years old! It’s almost hard to believe it has been so long, yet it feels like cloud gaming has improved by leaps and bounds in a relatively short time. It was smack-dab in the middle of the early […] Read More Acer Chromebook Plus 515 review [VIDEO] Acer Chromebook Plus 515 MSRP – $399.00 “With Chromebook Plus, you always get a steady, solid experience regardless of the corners being cut. The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 cuts the right corners on the way to becoming a really great example of what Chromebook Plus is capable of.” Pros Cons With Chromebook Plus, one of […] Read More The best small Chromebook tablet deal around is back, and there's a twist [UPDATED] Updated 2/2/2024 – It seems Lenovo either had a bug on their site or someone simply messed up. Today, when checking out whether or not the Duet 3 with 8GB of RAM that we discuss in the following post was still available, I noticed that Lenovo’s site took down the ‘Clearance’ label that was there […] Read More The best all-around Chromebook Plus model is only $369 right now There are quite a few of the new, branded Chromebook Plus models that are great to use. Even the simpler, more cost-effective models like the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 I’ve been using of late makes for a pretty solid device. But there is one of these new devices that stands out – in my mind, […] Read More Leaks of the Pixel 8a box confirm minor design changes The Pixel leak train continues to roll on! After leaks last week revealed a possible new iPhone-esque design for the Pixel 9, we now have a first look at the Pixel 8a, well the box, at least. Thanks to a photo of the Pixel 8a’s retail packaging, spotted on X by @chunvn8888 via 9to5Google, we […] Read More Google's new Quick Share feature arrives on Chromebooks in the Dev Channel Announced at CES 2024 in an official capacity (after leaking a bit prior), Google’s new collaboration with Samsung for Quick Share is not just beginning to show up on Pixel phones; it is arriving a bit early on Chromebooks, too. After seeing the news that the transition from Nearby Share to Quick Share had begun […] Read More Here's Google Assistant with Bard in action It would seem Google Assistant with Bard is closer than ever to arriving on some phones. Announced back at the yearly Google hardware event in October of 2023, the overhauled and AI-injected Assistant with Bard has been leaking out here and there, and this latest look (from the Pixel Tips app) shows off the new, […] Read More YouTube TV reduces broadcast delay indefinitely, just in time for Superbowl LVIII We’re just over two weeks out from Super Bowl LVIII, and that means there will be tons of people watching a singular, live event at the same time. Last year, the Super Bowl became the most-watched telecast ever in the history of television programming, pulling in an average of 115 million viewers. I don’t have […] Read More Chromebook Plus on the cheap: Acer 515 is now available for just $219.99 It was only a matter of time, right? While we’ve seen solid deals on the new Chromebook Plus models since their release in early October 2023, we knew the eventuality of manufacturer refurbished models was on the roadmap at some point. And that day is now here, only 4 months from the beginning of this […] Read More Don't miss massive savings when you pre-order a new Galaxy S24 We’ve been writing a bit more about Samsung of late and there’s a good reason for it. With the announcement of the latest Galaxy S24 phones, Samsung and Google seem to be working more closely with one another than ever. As Apple has taken the crown as the world’s largest smartphone maker, I’d say it’s […] Read More Google Chrome may finally get really good on iPhones Since the beginning, in classic Apple fashion, no other web browser engines outside of Webkit have been allowed on iOS. So the Chrome you run on an Android phone is quite different under the hood when compared with the one that you get on iOS and iPadOS. Apple has instead forced companies like Google and […] Read More Google to launch 15 new Chromebooks for 2024 with new features for school Chromebooks have truly found one of their core callings in the world of education. Their collaborative, accessible, and sustainable features have made them a popular choice for K-12 classrooms. With automatic updates for up to 10 years and a remarkable track record of zero reported ransomware attacks to date, Chromebooks are reliable and secure devices […] Read More New generative AI features on the way to Google Chrome 121 Google Chrome has always been focused on pushing the web forward with new abilities. Over the years, these innovations have not only improved the efficiency and safety of browsing but have also made it a bit more personalized. With the release of Chrome (M121), a new wave of experimental AI features is being introduced to […] Read More This 15.6-inch HP Chromebook is worth far more than the $299.99 asking price A few months back, I felt like I was having to make the constant distinction between Chromebook and Chromebook Plus, branded and non-branded, new versus old. Nearly 4 months into the Chromebook Plus cycle of devices, however, some of that is finally going by the wayside. The somewhat-unfortunate Chromebook models that are the previous dopplegangers […] Read More Leaked case renders further confirm the iPhone-esque look of Pixel 9 Well, that was rather quick. Just yesterday the bombshell reveal of the Pixel 9 (in renders, of course) took the internet by storm not because of some revolutionary breakthrough, but because of a painful likeness the new Google-made phone bears to the existing iPhone. While the design doesn’t look bad, it leans far too heavily […] Read More Leaked Pixel 9 renders show off an unfortunate iPhone clone Not going to lie to you; I don’t like this at all. Earlier today, I wrote about Google and Samsung needing to join forces to fight off Apple’s continuing advance as the largest smartphone maker in the world. And now, I’m seeing early renders of the Pixel 9 that look like absolute iPhone rip-offs if […] Read More Why the Samsung Galaxy S24 being more Pixel-like could be a good thing for Google Samsung’s recent Galaxy S24 launch was a pretty bold shift in the Android smartphone world, seeing the world’s former #1 smartphone brand drawing some pretty striking parallels to Google’s own approach with its Pixel phones. The spotlight on AI at Samsung’s Galaxy S24 event was impressive, but it marked a very clear turning point in […] Read More We are participants in various affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. #BestBuyPartner Copyright © 2024 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? 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