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View this email in your browser Say hello to your new work earbuds Introducing the Voyager Free 60 wireless earbuds - the ultimate companion for a hybrid work life. Whether it's a crucial meeting, deep focus time, or a relaxing me time, these earbuds are designed to adapt to every moment of your day. And IT departments will love them, too!  They are certified for top virtual meeting providers and are centrally manageable. Shop the Poly Voyager Free 60 wireless earbuds at Best Buy here. Logitech's Casa Pop-Up Desk is confirmed 'Works with Chromebook' If you have been looking for a wireless trackpad and keyboard combo that works perfectly with your Chromebook, the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk might be the answer. After learning about the US release of this “desk in a box” that packs a keyboard and trackpad inside of a folding laptop stand, we quickly did some […] Read More Google I/O 2024 dates and small live crowd confirmed Each year around this time, we generally get a head-scratcher of a game from Google followed by an official unveiling for the dates of Google I/O. This year is no different, and Google’s latest game – called “Break the Loop” – is not only a challenging time, but also a great example once again of […] Read More The best Chromebook deals today: March 15th 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 Google is finally rolling out a full-featured Nest Cam experience on the web I’ve got exciting news for all you Nest Cam users out there! Google has announced in a Nest Community blog post that in the next few days you’ll be able to view recorded clips and navigate your footage directly on the home.google.com web portal. This brings us even closer to fully ditching the Nest app. […] Read More YouTube on Google TV is getting some desktop features I've been missing Since the introduction of YouTube apps on smart TVs, I’ve found myself using this method of consuming videos possibly more than any other way. I’m not what I would consider a YouTube addict, but the larger focus of YouTube on longer-form videos makes it a perfect fit for the bigger screen, and I spend a […] Read More The Chrome Cast 258: We've reviewed all but one of the Chromebook Plus models This week on The Chrome Cast podcast, we focus most of our discussion around two main topics: the full review of the HP 15.6″ Chromebook Plus and the new Casa Pop-Up Desk that includes a wireless trackpad that works with ChromeOS. The HP 15.6″ review is the second to last review of Chromebook Plus models […] Read More Why the Lacros Chrome browser may arrive on Chromebooks very soon In running a few tests the other day, I ended up putting one of our office-dwelling Chromebooks in the Canary Channel of ChromeOS 124. Full disclosure, I was seeing if I could get the new ChromeOS App Mall to appear. I could not, unfortunately, even with all the clear and obvious flags turned on. In […] Read More The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is back to $349 and worth a look It’s oddly been a little while since we highlighted a deal on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5. And you’d be forgiven for overlooking it in our daily deals post (that gets updated regularly) thanks to the solid list of Chromebooks currently available at discounted prices. On it’s own, the Duet 5 for $150 off is […] Read More HP 15.6-inch Chromebook Plus review [VIDEO] HP 15.6-inch Chromebook Plus MSRP – $499.00 “Chromebook Plus makes for a very enjoyable, solid Chromebook experience. This is just as true with HP’s 15.6-inch Chromebook as it is with all the rest of them.” Pros Cons Part of the overall appeal of Chromebook Plus at this point is the fact that there seems to […] Read More If the Slim 3i Chromebook Plus stays at $339.99, it's the one to beat For a Chromebook that refused to go on sale for a long time after it launched last fall, the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus has now enjoyed one of the longest continued sale prices we’ve ever seen on any Chromebook at this point. Dating all the way back to February 19th, this excellent Chromebook has […] Read More Chrome 124 is prepping a feature that easily turns any site into a free-standing web app It was only a few years ago that Google opted to end support for Chrome Apps in favor of the far more universal PWAs – progressive web apps. Since that point, the web by and large has moved in this direction, seeing standard websites acting far more like native applications across the board. With the […] Read More Big savings return for my favorite Chromebook: the Acer 516 GE You know, I beat around the bush a lot when talking about which of the current crop of Chromebooks is my favorite, but deep down I’ve known which one holds that title. The Acer Chromebook 516 GE has been a faithful companion at the office, on the road, and on vacations for well over a […] Read More Google TV home screen redesign arrives sooner than expected for some The Google TV makeover that was announced late last month and was said to take “a few months” to roll out has already started showing up for some users. This redesign brings some fresh visual flair and useful features to the platform. It looks like the Chromecast with Google TV is first in line to […] Read More This Chromebook trackpad shortcut is definitely not new, but is blowing my mind It’s just not true that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. When it comes to Chromebooks and ChromeOS, I’m nearly as old of a dog as there is, and today I learned a new trackpad shortcut that I’m sure has been around for quite some time. As a matter of fact, the more […] Read More CTL showed off the first affordable 5G RedCap Chromebook at MWC 2024 Just last week at Mobile World Congress, CTL made waves in both the 5G and Chromebooks worlds by showcasing the world’s first Chromebook equipped with the fast and affordable 5G RedCap technology. This innovation has major implications for the future of education, enterprise and even consumer Chromebook connectivity on the go. What is 5G RedCap? […] Read More Android on desktop is a tough sell and Windows is dropping it In a bit of a surprise announcement, Microsoft recently announced the shutdown of Windows 11’s Windows Subsystem for Android. The feature that has allowed you to run Android apps directly on your Windows PC for the past year is already being deprecated, but when you look at the reasoning behind this decision, it makes sense. […] Read More Logitech's Casa Pop-Up Desk: a real option for a wireless Chromebook trackpad? I have a love/hate relationship with Chromebooks and trackpads. On one hand, I love a smooth, glass trackpad with a satisfying click mechanism. On the other, I don’t love the ergonomic position I’m in all day if the built-in trackpad on my Chromebook is my only way to navigate on-screen. I love navigating with gestures, […] Read More Why UWB (ultra-wideband) may be on the way for Pixel Watch 3 If you rock a Pixel Watch, you probably already know how awesome the Watch Unlock feature is. If your face is covered or your hands are wet, just tap on the watch display, and boom, your Android phone magically unlocks without messing with passwords or fingerprint sensors. As seamless as it is, there’s still sometimes […] Read More The sheer number of great Chromebook deals this week is crazy While it would be fun to one day write a post about all current-gen Chromebooks being on sale all at once, this isn’t quite that. Still, there are a wild number of devices being sold on a discount this week, and some of those deals are even hold-overs from last week. The Chromebook deals available […] Read More You can finally try GeForce NOW's best RTX 4080 rig for just $8 Cloud gaming has made incredible strides in recent years, and GeForce NOW has consistently pushed the envelope, making gaming more accessible on Chromebooks. No longer a novelty, cloud gaming is a seriously viable way to play even the most demanding titles across a range of devices. We knew this day was coming soon but finally, […] Read More Save big on arguably the best Chromebook you can buy in-store We’ve been talking a lot lately about Chromebook Plus. There are good reasons for that, of course, and I think the conversation around these well-priced, well-made, well-spec’d devices will only continue. But we’re still in the span of time where there are other Chromebooks that emerged just before the new Chromebook Plus branding happened that […] Read More The Chrome Cast 257: what it's like to use the Pixelbook in 2024 This week on The Chrome Cast, we generally stick to a single topic: using the venerable Pixelbook in 2024. Originally released in the fall of 2017, the Pixelbook still largely stands alone in the world of laptops and Chromebooks when we talk about sheer ingenuity, aesthetics, and build quality. There’s simply never been anything like […] Read More ChromeOS 122 is here and continues the trend of ghost "new" features To say I’m a bit aggravated right now would be an understatement. The past few ChromeOS updates have arrived with disparate messaging, unclear feature additions, and flat out ghost features that are announced and (mostly) delivered weeks later. The trend continues with ChromeOS 122, unfortunately, and though I’m glad to have finally found a spot […] Read More Against all odds, this top-notch Chromebook Plus is still at its lowest-ever price For months after its release, the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus was always one of my favorites, but rarely – if ever – on sale. While I don’t think the standard $549.99 asking price is terrible, it’s been up against constant deals since it arrived on the scene; add that to the fact that it […] Read More Google Keep is getting an AI upgrade with Gemini In 2024, AI is going to keep showing up in all sorts of places, and Google’s latest insertion of Gemini in one of its higher-profile products is landing in Google Keep. The upcoming “Help me create a list” will be a new feature leveraging the power of Gemini to streamline everyday tasks right within the […] Read More New 'App Mall' may finally bring all Chromebook apps together in one place For a very, very long time, we’ve talked at length about the need for there to be a single, unified place for Chromebook users to find apps. As the options for ChromeOS grew, the need only became greater and there’s been nothing done about this to date. With Chromebooks now able to leverage PWAs from […] Read More At this price, the Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is the one to buy right now As we near the end of our reviews on Chromebook Plus models (the new, branded ones, that is), one thing has remained constant throughout: these devices provide solid user experiences. Sure, some models cut corners where I wish they wouldn’t, but even the more affordable Chromebook Plus devices of the bunch still manage to deliver […] Read More Google showcases 11 ways ChromeOS Flex could benefit your business right now The staggering $10.5 trillion annual cost of cybercrime projected for 2025 is truly forcing businesses to rethink their overall security. While regular OS upgrades were once a cornerstone of protection, millions of Windows 10 devices will soon be ineligible for the latest security updates as we head into the latter parts of 2024. For companies […] Read More Massive savings on the 8GB Chromebook Duet 3, but don't buy the wrong one The way we have settled into the life span of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3, it’s become clear that two distinct models are available for consumers to buy from two different places. There’s the version at Best Buy that has been available for quite some time that comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of […] Read More Using a Pixelbook in 2024: is it still just as amazing? [VIDEO] I remember it like it was yesterday: watching Google announce the Pixelbook on stage at the 2nd-ever October hardware event they hosted in San Fransisco. It was a crowning achievement in my eyes, seeing a Chromebook up on stage right alongside the new Pixel hardware. And, even though it took a lot of the tech […] 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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