Speculate a bit more with us, will you? The image above is from a mystery Chromebook that a fellow Google+ user claims to have in his possession. (the post has since been taken down) Just this morning, a slightly shrouded Google+ post surfaced with some very, very interesting claims. And they … [Read more...] about Could This Be ‘Kevin’? New Convertible 360 Hinge Chromebook Coming ‘Very Very Soon’
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Pokémon GO and Chrome OS: A Little Perspective
Unless you have been detached from the internet as a whole over the last few days, you likely have seen the absurdly rapid growth of Pokémon GO over the past few days. I have to admit, it took a few days before I even considered installing the app. I've never been a huge fan of Pokémon, and I've … [Read more...] about Pokémon GO and Chrome OS: A Little Perspective
The New ASUS C301SA 64GB Storage Base Model: Why It Matters
Since reporting last month that the ASUS C301SA was 'coming soon,' the device has now become official and ready for pre-orders. Sporting an aluminum build, a 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N3160 Quad-Core processor, 1080p screen, and 4GB of RAM, this device would be pretty compelling at the $299 asking … [Read more...] about The New ASUS C301SA 64GB Storage Base Model: Why It Matters
New Convertible Chromebook ‘Kevin’ In Early Production: What We Know So Far
If you haven't already, take a look at the other three posts this week regarding the new Rockchip 3399 processor and pen input coming to Chrome OS (and it's follow-up). They will give you some insight before reading this post. All of those Chromium commits referenced above were centered around a … [Read more...] about New Convertible Chromebook ‘Kevin’ In Early Production: What We Know So Far
More Proof Chromebooks Are Getting Stylus Pen Support
Following up on yesterday's finds, we have come across two more commits that fully validate stylus pen input being developed for an upcoming Chromebook codenamed 'Kevin.' In these two new commits we, find three interesting things. … [Read more...] about More Proof Chromebooks Are Getting Stylus Pen Support
Stylus Pen Support Coming to Chrome OS
In the wake of news that Android Apps are coming to Chrome OS, it seems there are numerous things in the works as OEM's begin to shift plans for upcoming Chromebooks to take full advantage of all that the Play Store will bring to the table. We reported a few weeks ago about the likelihood of an … [Read more...] about Stylus Pen Support Coming to Chrome OS
New Chromebooks With The New Rockchip 3399 Processor In The Works
Thanks to our own +Gabriel Brangers and +Brandon Lall, we've uncovered some very interesting info in the Chromium commits that point to definite movement surrounding the latest Rockchip 3399 SoC. As a newer entrant into the Chromebook game last year, Rockchip provided the SoC (System on Chip) for … [Read more...] about New Chromebooks With The New Rockchip 3399 Processor In The Works
Install Chrome OS (Chromium OS) On Your Old Laptop PC or Macbook
In this video we take a look at Neverware's CloudReady software, a custom build of Chromium OS that feels and behaves very, very similarly to the Chrome OS we see on officially licensed devices. Neverware's approach is unique in that they have a huge list of devices that are supported, the service … [Read more...] about Install Chrome OS (Chromium OS) On Your Old Laptop PC or Macbook
Latest Chrome OS Update Enables Native Google Cast
Native, extension-free casting is now available in Chrome 51. As many of you are well aware, casting is not a new function and has been available via toolbar extension for some time. As of Chrome 51, however, this functionality has become fully native and no longer requires the use of an extra … [Read more...] about Latest Chrome OS Update Enables Native Google Cast
Android 7.0 Nougat And What It Means For Chrome OS
Just yesterday, Google officially (and, quite literally) took the wraps off of the latest version of Android: and behold, it is called Nougat. Not everyone is thrilled with the name, but that's a conversation for another time and perhaps another blog. What is thrilling, however, is the … [Read more...] about Android 7.0 Nougat And What It Means For Chrome OS
HP Chromebook 13 G1 vs. 2015 Chromebook Pixel LS
Everyone likes a little competition, right? It seems that any time we can pit two Chromebooks against one another, everyone really enjoys it. With the arrival of the HP Chromebook 13 G1 on the scene, the inevitable comparisons with the Pixel began right from the get-go. It's not surprising, … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 13 G1 vs. 2015 Chromebook Pixel LS
Chromebook Pro: What Would You Want To See?
A new Google Opinion Rewards survey has been making the rounds via a Reddit post from a user jellofort that has sparked some good discussion around the idea of what a Chromebook Pro could be. The questions are pretty vague, basically asking what the survey taker thinks a Chromebook Pro would be and … [Read more...] about Chromebook Pro: What Would You Want To See?
