It's been a bit since we last talked about Chromebooks and the addition of stylus inputs. You can read here about what we found back this summer in regards to 'Kevin' having a confirmed stylus input. It looks like other boards/devices will be getting in on the stylus action as new types of Wacom … [Read more...] about More Active Stylus Varieties Coming To Chromebooks
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Watch Google’s 10/4 #MadeByGoogle Event Right Here
We wanted to give everyone a simple place to land when the big event happens. No looking around, no hunting. The live event video is right here for your streaming and Chromecasting pleasure! … [Read more...] about Watch Google’s 10/4 #MadeByGoogle Event Right Here
Google Cloud Platform Transitioning To Chromium VM Containers
It's interesting, before the past week and all the Andromeda craziness, I never once considered a future where Google and Chrome, Chrome OS, or Chromecast might not be basically synonymous. With all the rumors and talk of aggressive moves by Google around whatever Andromeda is, we've begun paying … [Read more...] about Google Cloud Platform Transitioning To Chromium VM Containers
Google Job Listings Solidify Chrome OS’s Future Despite Andromeda Rumors
If you couldn't tell already, we are doing our homework around here to push back against the rampant rumors that Google's mystery project Andromeda will be "folding Chrome OS into Android" in the future. While still unsure what Andromeda is exactly, the info we are finding on a daily basis keeps … [Read more...] about Google Job Listings Solidify Chrome OS’s Future Despite Andromeda Rumors
Some Andromeda Perspective: Hiroshi Lockheimer Emphatic on Separate OS’s Moving Forward
When something that consumers have been dreaming and hoping for shows any sign of happening, it is a pretty standard thing for all of us to make quick jumps to conclusions. Andromeda has been thrust on the scene, surrounded by this exact behavior. We have some info today that should give us a … [Read more...] about Some Andromeda Perspective: Hiroshi Lockheimer Emphatic on Separate OS’s Moving Forward
Chromecast 4K Ultra Loses Its Chromecast Logo – Will The Name Go Too?
An image has emerged of the newest member of the Chromecast family: The Chromecast 4k Ultra. While looking a bit like the 2nd version of Google's wildly-popular streaming dongle, the new Chromecast 4K takes a decidedly clean aesthetic approach, even removing the Chrome logo altogether. … [Read more...] about Chromecast 4K Ultra Loses Its Chromecast Logo – Will The Name Go Too?
Chrome OS Android Development Amidst the Andromeda Storm
If you have been on the internet for the past few days, the news of Andromeda has basically taken the tech world by storm. We've put our opinion out there as well as echoed the latest news about this mysterious development, but we want to take a second and breathe. Regardless of what is … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Android Development Amidst the Andromeda Storm
Rumors of Pixel 3 ‘Bison’ Running Andromeda Swirl Ahead of Google’s 10/4 Event
Just reported over at Android Police, there are rumors flying that not only is Google planning a fully separate OS codenamed Andromeda, but there is also a Pixel 3 that will be launched to show it off. This event sure is bringing the hype, isn't it? … [Read more...] about Rumors of Pixel 3 ‘Bison’ Running Andromeda Swirl Ahead of Google’s 10/4 Event
Google’s Andromeda: Why We Believe It Is Already Here
It all started with a tweet. Well, to be fair, this has been whispered and rumored for some time now. The sudden popularity of Andromeda on the web is a clear sign that people want a singular, focused direction from Google. They want convergence. We just aren't convinced it is what many are … [Read more...] about Google’s Andromeda: Why We Believe It Is Already Here
Chromecast Quick Tip: Casting Local Content From Chromebooks
Chromecasts are great for casting all sorts of media from all sorts of services. Netflix, Hulu, Play Movies, and YouTube are all great examples of streaming services that work perfectly with Chromecast. Sometimes, though, you want to share something in your own files on your … [Read more...] about Chromecast Quick Tip: Casting Local Content From Chromebooks
Google SVP Makes Huge Claim Ahead of 10/4 Event
Meet Hiroshi Lockheimer. Thanks to the magic of Twitter, we can hear bits and pieces of news and hype directly from people with titles like SVP Android, Chrome OS & Play His Tweet from about 1 hour ago makes a claim that: a) He is uniquely in a position to make and, b) something really big is … [Read more...] about Google SVP Makes Huge Claim Ahead of 10/4 Event
Chromecast Preview Program: Chromecast Boot Screen Loses Chrome Logo, Gains Big G
I just received my first update email since joining the Preview Program. Like we all do, I quickly fired up my Chromecast and noticed a pretty striking change. Up front and center, the Chrome logo is gone from the boot screen. Replaced, instead, by Google's simple 'G'. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Preview Program: Chromecast Boot Screen Loses Chrome Logo, Gains Big G
