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  • New Pixel 4 Leaks, Stadia Connect, and Wi-Fi 6

    As always, there’s a ton to talk about in the Chrome and Google universe this week, but we’re focused in a few key things. First up, we’re talking about the latest leaks surrounding the Pixel 4 that include a 90hz display, 6GB of RAM, and a possible DSLR-like camera attachment for the king of camera phones.

    We also spend some time talking about the next Stadia Connect coming soon and some of the ways that players will interact with the entire experience once it becomes available. Finally, we spend some time discussing Wi-Fi 6, why it matters and when you can expect to see the benefits of it in real life. Oh yeah, we also take a few minutes to talk through the addition of Virtual Desks in Chrome OS 77 Dev Channel and how it actually feels to use this new feature to get stuff done.

    NOTABLE LINKS
    • This new Chrome OS Dev Channel feature will change how I use Chromebooks forever
    • Chrome Unboxed Exclusive Deal: ASUS Chromebox 3 for $215
    • ‘Akemi’ joins the growing list of upcoming Comet Lake Chromebooks
    • A handful of upcoming Chromebooks will support Wi-Fi 6 as early as this fall
    • Could Google’s Stadia chime the rebirth of the Chromebit?

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      1 hr 31 min
    • Pixel 4, 'Atlas', Google's Upcoming Event, and more on Stadia

      So much has happened in the last week since our last podcast, so we’re only focusing in on the big stuff. With Google leaking out more details on the upcoming Pixel 4 and its new face unlock and Motion Sense tech, we’re talking about the implications for Chromebooks, starting with ‘Atlas’ at the upcoming Google hardware event.

      We also spend quite a bit of time discussing new updates on Stadia, a probable Stadia Connect in the next few weeks, and a handful of questions around how the whole thing will work for users who only have a Chromecast Ultra, the Stadia controller and a TV. Thanks for listening!

      NOTABLE LINKS
      • Want a Chromecast remote? You likely already have one
      • New Virtual Desk features show Google taking Chrome OS UI development more seriously [VIDEO]
      • Could Google’s Stadia chime the rebirth of the Chromebit?
      • Face unlock coming soon to Chrome OS and may debut with ‘Atlas’ alongside Pixel 4
      • Google’s next Stadia Connect teased in ad, coming soon with more details
      • New ‘Google Atlas’ [Pixelbook 2] Benchmarks Point To More Affordable #madebyGoogle Chromebook

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        1 hr 17 min
      • The Chrome Cast 20: Google's New 'Atlas' Chromebook & Fall Hardware Event

        Not surprisingly, this week’s episode of The Chrome Cast circled around Google’s upcoming hardware event, it’s timing, and the enigma known only as ‘Atlas’. Talking through the recent decision by Google to ‘leak’ the Pixel 4, an FCC filing for a new Chromebook by Google, and a leaked-retracted-confirmed date for the launch date of the Nest Home Hub all make for a pretty compelling case that Google might just surprise us all with an earlier hardware event this year.

        We additionally spend some time talking through not just the addition of LTE coming in a broader sense to Chromebook, but the impact that move will have on the industry. Finally, we talk new, Chrome OS-specific keyboards from companies like Logitech and the importance of this new trend. Oh, and we had to at least mention 4-finger swipes coming for Virtual Desks!

        Notable Links
        • Likely Pixelbook 2 ‘Atlas’ Passes Through FCC, Septmeber Google Hardware Event Possible
        • The Cat’s Out Of The Bag: Nest Hub Max To Launch Sep. 9th
        • LTE Chromebooks Could Soon Be Far More Common
        • This Latest Addition Makes Virtual Desks In Chrome OS 76 My Favorite New Feature
        • Logitech Boards The Chrome OS Keyboard Train

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          1 hr 1 min
        • Chromebook Gaming From Stadia To Roblox And A Likely Samsung Chromebook Pro Candidate

          This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend a good bit of time talking about the present and future of gaming on Chromebooks. As Stadia continues looming over the future, there are already a few games for Chromebooks that are taking full advantage of the Chromebook form factor and all it brings to the table. With keyboards, mice, and larger screens, Chromebooks are a great target for developers to attract new, untapped audiences if they decide to take the platform seriously.

          Additionally, we’re talking about quite a few new features that are either here or on the way for Chromebooks from password management to dark mode in Chrome for Android. Finally, we discuss what for us at Chrome Unboxed is probably the most exciting thing: a new Samsung Chromebook Pro in the works currently going by the codename ‘Kohaku’. Thanks for listening!

          NOTABLE LINKS
          • Chrome OS Overview Mode UI Overhaul In The Works
          • The Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 Is Now Worth Your Full Attention
          • Chromecast/Android Ambient Mode Coming To Chrome OS
          • Roblox On Chrome OS Is Doing It Right And Others Should Follow Suit
          • How To Try Chrome 77’s Massively-Improved Dark Mode Right Now
          • New Chrome OS 75 Feature Makes Password Management So Much Better
          • More Proof ‘Kohaku’ Will Be The Samsung Chromebook Pro V2

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            1 hr 23 min
          • Ready For The Next #madebyGoogle Chromebook In The Pixelbook Family

            The Chrome Cast is back at it this week, and our discussion is dominated by Google’s upcoming ‘Atlas’ Chromebook that we feel sure will either be the Pixelbook 2 or at least in the Pixelbook family of devices. So many things about ‘Atlas’ are confusing and could point to various end games for Google, but we feel like we’ll get some real answers soon.

            Additionally, we’re talking about yet another addition to the ‘Hatch’ family of devices that goes by the name of ‘Kled’, the release, pause, re-release, and eventual full release of Chrome OS 75, Amazon Prime Videos getting Chromecast support, and some killer deals on fantastic Chromebooks as we approach Amazon Prime Day. Enjoy!

            NOTABLE LINKS
            • Upcoming #madebyGoogle ‘Atlas’ Chromebook Photo Leaks Showing Pixelbook Design Cues
            • Chrome OS 75 Is Here. Again. Seriously This Time
            • How To Score Massive Deals on Two Fantastic Chromebooks Up To $250 Off at Best Buy
            • You Can Finally Cast Your Amazon Prime Videos
            • New Chromebook ‘Kled’ Shows Up To Join The Expanding ‘Hatch’ Family
            • Save Hundreds On These Monster Refurb Chromebooks w/1-year Warranty

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              58 min
            • The New Chromebooks Are Coming!

              Based on that title, you can probably guess what we talked about this week. From all angles, the last part of 2019 looks primed to deliver a vast army of Chrome OS devices on every front. We have ‘Hatch’-based Chromebooks, Snapdragon 845 Chromebooks, MediaTek 8183 Chromebooks, and maybe even AMD flagships coming in the next 5 months. All these additions to the landscape will likely change the consumer Chromebook market for the better and there’s a ton to consider when thinking about all this new hardware showing up in the space.

              Additionally, we talked about Chrome OS 75 sputtering out the gate and the ensuing halt on updates, what we’re expecting to see in the highly-anticipated Chrome OS 76 update, and a great deal available to YouTube TV subscribers.

              NOTABLE LINKS
              • Google Halts Rollout of Chrome OS 75
              • Chromebook Lock Screen Getting A Media Control Widget
              • New ‘Hatch’-Based Chromebooks ‘Helios’, ‘Kindred’ & ‘Kohaku’ Will Be Very Powerful
              • How To Get A Nest Home Hub For $50 If You’re A YouTube TV User
              • We’re Finally Beginning To See More Snapdragon Chromebooks
              • Another MediaTek Chromebook In The Works: Where Are You Qualcomm?

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                1 hr 12 min
              • Google Possibly Making a More Affordable Pixelbook

                This week on The Chrome Cast, our discussion time circled mainly around Google, Pixelbook, and what a new commit in the repositories could mean for the future of the Pixelbook line from an affordability standpoint.  With the removal of NVMe signaling a more affordable PIxelbook, could the Pixel 3a mindset end up permeating into Google's Chromebook efforts this year?

                Additionally, we chat about the emergence of the baseboard 'Hatch' as this year's version of 'Nami', which gave us the Acer Chromebook Spin 13, HP Chromebook x360 14, Dell Inspiron Chromebook, Lenovo Yoga C630 in 2018.  With 'Hatch', we have 'Helios', 'Kindred', and 'Kohaku' as boards all being derived from the same source and we're pretty confident we'll see these boards emerge from all the usual players in the fall of 2019. 

                NOTABLE LINKS
                • ‘Atlas’, Pixelbook 2, and the Pixel 3a Effect
                • Brydge C-Type: The Best Wireless Keyboard For Your Chromebook
                • Poin2 Chromebook 14 Review: Best Sub-$300 Chromebook With A Catch
                • Chrome OS 75 Rolls Out, New Features and Fixes in Tow
                • Prime Day Is Coming: How To Find The Best Deals

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                  1 hr 8 min
                • Google Leaves The Tablet Game, Leaks The Pixel 4

                  It's been an eventful couple weeks with Google and as we return to our regularly-scheduled podcast, we're talking about some of the major shifts Google is making from a hardware perspective.  From deciding to officially call it quits on making a Google-branded tablet to leaking an image of the Pixel 4, Google has grabbed a ton of media attention.

                  Add to that the impressive performance of Stadia at E3 2019 and we have a ton to talk about this week. 

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                  1 hr 4 min
                • Stadia Is Coming, iPad OS Has Limits, and Linux Apps Improve

                  In this week's episode, we are mainly dominated by the announcements surrounding Google's Stadia cloud gaming service.  With availability, pricing, and an initial game lineup finally revealed, we take some time to react to all that could be coming in the near future.

                  We also talk quite a bit about iPad OS and the new announcements surrounding Apple's update to the iPad lineup.  With rumors of mouse support and the announcement of a "desktop class" browser, there were rumblings that Chromebooks should be worried.

                  inally, we spend some time talking through some pretty great improvements coming in Chrome OS 76 for Linux apps.   You can find links to all the things we discuss below.  Enjoy!

                  NOTABLE LINKS:

                  • Why I Think Google Stadia Will Be The Real Deal
                  • Then There Were Five: Chrome OS Adds New, Quick-Fix Channel
                  • Small Change Makes Big Difference In Chromebook Settings For Chrome OS 76
                  • Google Expands Consumer Chromebook Market In Australia
                  • iPads Getting Desktop-Class Browser and Mouse Support: Trouble For Chromebooks?
                  • Chrome OS 76 Vastly Improves Gaming and Graphics Performance For Linux Apps [VIDEO]
                  • It's Not Just You - Linux Apps Are Completely Broken With The Latest Dev Channel Update

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                    1 hr 8 min
                  • ARM Chips in Pixelbooks, Magic Trackpads, and Pixel Slate Price Slash

                    In this week on The Chrome Cast we cover a lot of ground.  From news of the Pixelbook being tested with ARM chips to gauging the worth of the Pixel Slate in light of the $200 price slash to finally welcoming the Apple Magic Trackpad 2 as a fully-supported Chrome OS accessory, this episode gets into a ton of news from the past week.  We've put in the show notes below all the links to all the things we talked about, so check those out and enjoy this week's edition of The Chrome Cast!

                    NOTABLE LINKS:

                    • Possible Google-Made Chromebook With ARM Chipset Shows Up In Geekbench
                    • Get $200 Off The Pixel Slate of Your Choice
                    • Buying A New Chromebook? Don't Forget To Check The Expiration Date
                    • Group Calls in Duo Are Now Love For All
                    • Here is Your Best Option for a Wireless Trackpad For Any Chromebook
                    • What's Actually In My Bag

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                      1 hr 3 min

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