[youtube id="0QNiZfSsPc0" align="center" mode="normal" autoplay="no"] As reported earlier today by +Robby Payne, hover track pad technology is now being tested in Chrome OS. If you haven't had a chance, check out the original article here. One of our readers, +Dominic Powell, was so kind to point … [Read more...] about Could Project Soli Be the Next Evolution in Chromebooks?
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Hover-Enabled Trackpads Coming to Chromebooks
Yes, you read that correctly. In this latest commit, uncovered by our very own +Gabriel Brangers, we see very clear language surrounding the imminent arrival of "hover-enabled touchpads" coming to Chrome OS. Here is some of that language:...we're beginning to get hover-enabled touchpads. For these … [Read more...] about Hover-Enabled Trackpads Coming to Chromebooks
Gestures: Everything You Didn’t Know Your Chromebook Could Do
If you have used a Chromebook for any amount of time, I'm sure you've familiarized yourself with Chrome's somewhat unique track pad gestures. I, myself, was a devoted Windows user for the better part of two decades and avoided Apple products like the plague. The only time I ever touched a MacBook … [Read more...] about Gestures: Everything You Didn’t Know Your Chromebook Could Do
App of the Week: Pixlr Touch Up
When it comes to photo editors, we've tried more than we can count. While there are a lot of great choices out there for Chromebook users, very few offer robust options in an offline editor. Autodesk's Pixlr Touch Up has been around for a few years now and is by far one of my favorite … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Pixlr Touch Up
Google Apps for Education: The All-in-One Classroom
Google is no stranger to the classroom. According to a report from Future Source Consulting, the third quarter of 2015 saw Chromebook sales crest over 50% of total new sales in the U.S. K-12 market. That's an astounding accomplishment considering the fact that, in 2012, that number was less … [Read more...] about Google Apps for Education: The All-in-One Classroom
Chrome 52 Arrives
Our friends over at 9TO5Google have reported that Chrome 52 has begun to roll out for Mac, Windows and Linux. The arrival of version 52 brings with it the much anticipated removal of the backspace key doubling as a browser back button. This has long been a thorn for many Chrome users, who complain … [Read more...] about Chrome 52 Arrives
Play Store Lands on Chromebook Pixel and Acer R11
Less than a day after we reported on the delay of the Play Store coming to the Chromebook Pixel(2015) and the Acer R11, it appears that the update has arrived. +Santiago Welbes original posted earlier this evening in Google + that he heard rumors of the Pixel receiving the Play Store update on the … [Read more...] about Play Store Lands on Chromebook Pixel and Acer R11
App of the Week: Xiwi Crouton Integration Extension
Dual booting Ubuntu Linux on your Chromebook can add a new level of productivity to your device. Whether you are wanting to install applications not accessible in Chrome OS or running your favorite Steam games, Ubuntu on a Chrome device is definitely a must-have around our office. For a step-by-step … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Xiwi Crouton Integration Extension
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
Chrome Adds Official Facebook Save and Share Extension
These days, sharing a link on Facebook is about as simple as it gets. The majority of web sites we visit have a plethora of social media buttons so you can share, follow, tweet, +1, Pin and put it in your Pocket. Personally, I'm a copy-and-paste guy myself. Drop the link in your status box, a … [Read more...] about Chrome Adds Official Facebook Save and Share Extension
Skype Voice Calling Now Supported On Chromebooks
Until recently, Chromebook user with Skype accounts were limited to sending and receiving written messages only. The Microsoft company had recently pledged to offer "truly plugin-free VoIP calls". It appears that they are holding true to their word. You can now make voice calls via Skype's web-based … [Read more...] about Skype Voice Calling Now Supported On Chromebooks
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
