Google isn’t pulling any punches in their trek to make the #madebygoogle brand a household name. On the heels of the New York and L.A. block parties, Google has cut the cost of their Smart Home assistant and Chromecast combo even deeper.
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Plus Gets Top Billing On Google
The Samsung Chromebook Plus continues to carve its place as the poster child for the next generation of Chrome OS devices. The OP1, ARM-powered convertible is proving itself to be more than just a novelty and tend to feel the Samsung Chromebook Plus has raised the bar for manufacturers.
Continue ReadingMaterial Design: Chromebooks Get Another Makeover
Google’s Material Design movement continues to evolve across platforms and Chrome OS is no exception. If you’re not familiar with Material Design, it is a Google-created design language based on the characteristics of real paper and ink. The project is way more in-depth that just a face lift for mobile apps and web products. The […]
Continue ReadingAcer UK Declares Chromebook Week
The Chromebook market continues to heat up and Acer appears to be stepping up to push Chrome OS devices in the United Kingdom. The Acer UK store has rolled out a new promotion and have declared their own Chromebook Week.
Continue ReadingChromebooks And Android Nougat: Where Things Stand
Early last month we were excited to share that Android N is being actively polished for Chrome OS in the experimental Canary channel. When the Play Store makes its way out of Beta (we’re expecting that to happen in late April), it is our hope that many of the stability issues of Android apps will […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Fingerprint Scanner Support Almost Here
Hard to believe but it’s been almost six months since we saw Chrome OS developers begin work on support for fingerprint sensors. With biometric scanners becoming more and more common in mobile and computing devices, it is only natural that this evolution would take place. The support for fingerprint scanners is not only being added […]
Continue ReadingASUS Chromebook Flip C302CA: A Mild Personality Disorder?
The Samsung Chromebook Plus is the Belle of the Ball at the moment and rightfully so. Even now, as I write this article, I wonder if I will ever be happy not using a 3:2 display again. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not perfect. The ARM processor lacks the power I desire for my daily […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Home Is Throwing A Party
Google is throwing a block party to promote the Google Home smart speaker and how it provides an “amazing in-home experience” when combined with Google Play Music.
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Iconic Cr-48 Chromebook’s End Of Life May Have Arrived
Very few things are made to truly last. The Great Wall of China, Stonehenge….Twinkies. Unfortunately, very few tech devices will ever find themselves in this category. Today we mourn what may be the end of support for Google’s patriarchal Chromebook, the Cr-48.
Continue ReadingBug Report Update: Chromebook External Monitor Crash Fixed
Just days after users reported their Chromebooks crashing when using an external monitor, a fix appears to have arrived. The issue was causing the monitor to randomly go black with the only recovery being a total restart of the Chromebook.
Continue ReadingConvertible Chromebook ‘Sand’ Joins The Apollo Lake Line-up
It’s easy to get excited about the “next big thing” in Chrome OS. Styli, detachables and tablets. (Oh My!) These things are fabulous and we love them. But, latest and greatest do not an ecosystem make.
Continue ReadingChrome OS Dev Update Brings Access To Android Files
Another update to the latest Developer version of Chrome OS 58 brings access to images, audio and video created by Android apps.
Continue ReadingChrome OS Material Design Updates
Chrome OS Developer channel has updated to version 58 and with it comes some tasty new material design elements.
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Scarlet’ May Be The First Chrome OS Tablet
Last month we reported on a new Chromebook being developed with the same RockChip RK3399 chip as the Samsung Chromebook Plus. Initially, ‘Scarlet’ appeared to be yet another mid-range device to add to the ever-growing list. However, it now appears this lady may have a new trick up her sleeve.
Continue ReadingGoogle Home Takes Aim At Online Shopping
It’s no secret that Google has turned their attention to grabbing their fair share of the consumer market. From Super Bowl ads to a refreshed push of our beloved Chromebooks, the search giant is pulling out all the stops to become the go-to for anything and everything in the home, around the office and beyond.
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