I've exhausted a lot of breath and energy expressing my distaste for the Windows ecosystem. However, I can honestly say I have zero issue with this latest news from the folks at Microsoft. More on that in a moment. The Windows 10 October update will soon start rolling out to users across the … [Read more...] about Microsoft Testing Popup Beckoning Users To Say No To Chrome And Firefox
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ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) Available For $229
When some people think of Chromebooks, they immediately think of budget-friendly or perhaps even cheap. True, one of the greatest draws of Chrome OS in its infancy was the ability to get a capable device with a lightweight OS for very little cash. As of late, the premium Chromebook market is … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) Available For $229
Pixelbook 2 Teased, Again. This Time Via YouTube TV
Tech blogs: "Google's hardware leaks are out of control. They couldn't get sloppier." Google: "Hold my coffee." If you haven't caught wind of all the leaks revolving around Google's upcoming Pixel 3 phones and now Pixelbook, I'm going to just assume you've sworn off media consumption in … [Read more...] about Pixelbook 2 Teased, Again. This Time Via YouTube TV
Premium Keyboard Maker Brydge Is Working On A Chromebook Model: Made For Google?
Last week, 9to5Google's Kyle Bradshaw (fellow code diver) uncovered evidence of a third-party keyboard in the works for Chrome OS. While this, in and of itself, is hardly newsworthy. The name attached to the new peripheral device is more than noteworthy. Add mappings for "Hamburger" and "Assistant" … [Read more...] about Premium Keyboard Maker Brydge Is Working On A Chromebook Model: Made For Google?
Possible Pixelbook 2 Ad Shows Nearly Bezel-less Display
Look, I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried. Yesterday, we were alerted to a video clip of what we firmly believe could be 'Nocturne', the upcoming detachable Pixelbook from Google. Just a few hours later, we received an email containing images of a Chromebook ad that pictured a Pixelbook with … [Read more...] about Possible Pixelbook 2 Ad Shows Nearly Bezel-less Display
Deja Vu: New Pixelbook 2 Leaked Via Online Ad
We're exactly one month out from Google's next hardware event and like last year, there are a lot of rumors buzzing around October 9th launch of the Pixel 3 phone lineup as well as the possibility of multiple Pixelbooks. Just hours ago, Robby shared a video of a yet-to-be-released Chromebook that is … [Read more...] about Deja Vu: New Pixelbook 2 Leaked Via Online Ad
Mega Chrome Extension Compromised: Usernames, Passwords and Even Monero At Risk
Another Chrome Extension has come under attack this week. Mega Cloud Storage service based in New Zealand announced Tuesday in a blog post that their Chrome Web Store account had been compromised and the attacker was able to upload a corrupted version of the Mega Chrome extension. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Mega Chrome Extension Compromised: Usernames, Passwords and Even Monero At Risk
Oct. 9th #madebygoogle Descends On New York
Well, we knew it was coming and the recent rumors have now been confirmed as fact. Google will be moving their annual hardware event to the Big Apple. Invites have just been sent out to what is being officially dubbed the "Made by Google Launch Event" and not only has the venue changed, Google … [Read more...] about Oct. 9th #madebygoogle Descends On New York
Google’s Chrome Turns 10 and Gets a Fresh Look, New Tricks and an Easter Egg
We're anticipating some major upgrades when Chrome OS 70 hits sometime in early October but in the meantime, the Chrome team over at Google is giving desktop and mobile users a reason to join in on the browser's 10th birthday. Saturday was the official anniversary of Chrome's initial Beta launch … [Read more...] about Google’s Chrome Turns 10 and Gets a Fresh Look, New Tricks and an Easter Egg
Pixelbook Owners Rejoice! Chrome OS 68 Is Finally Here
It has been three weeks and some change since developers released Chrome OS 68 to the public. Following a major hiccup, a rollback of the update server and a second iteration of the Stable release, Chromebook users on version 67 can finally join the rest of us on the newest release. I woke up to … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Owners Rejoice! Chrome OS 68 Is Finally Here
Lenovo Unleashes 3 New Chromebooks At IFA Berlin (Watch Live)
Two years ago at IFA Berlin, Acer announced the Chromebook R13 that unfortunately was quickly overshadowed by the release of the ASUS C302 and Samsung Chromebooks Plus and Pro. Since that time, the annual tech conference hasn't seen much action on the Chrome OS front. This year is a completely … [Read more...] about Lenovo Unleashes 3 New Chromebooks At IFA Berlin (Watch Live)
Chrome OS Adding Fingerprint Opt-in Setup
A Chromebook equipped with a fingerprint sensor has been a long time coming. As far back as September of 2016, we've tracked multiple devices that have added support for the biometric capability but it wasn't until October of 2017 that we really expected to see this feature on a device. Much to … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Adding Fingerprint Opt-in Setup
