Adobe Flash has had its days numbered for some time now. The resource heavy, often vulnerable multimedia plugin is being systematically eliminated from web browsers across the board. In early August of this year Google announced that they would, along with other major internet browsing platforms, begin to limit the amount of Flash content enabled […]
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Chrome 55 For Android Begins Rolling Out
While the Chromium developers are busy preparing for the roll out of Chrome OS 55, the guys and gals of the Chrome for Android team have announced the official release of the Chrome 55 browser for Android. The update, which will begin rolling out this week, contains the regular buffet of security updates and stability […]
Continue ReadingDirecTV Now Adds Chromecast Support
Streaming video services are becoming more and more prevalent as consumers take to mobile devices as their go-to viewer for network media. The days of mobile TV content being piggy-backed of traditional cable packages are quickly coming to an end. Netflix, Sling TV and PlayStation Vue (just to name a few) have gained ground with […]
Continue ReadingBug Report Update: Password Manager Screen Freezing Fixed In Dev Channel
We reported on the Passoword Manager Bug way back in September, fully expecting that this very annoying and frustrating bug would be resolved quickly. It was not. However, it looks like they have the solution now.
Continue ReadingChrome Celebrates 2 Billion Active Installs
The annual Chrome Developer Summit is just wrapping up and over the next few days we will be reporting on all that’s new and upcoming in the world of Chrome.
Continue ReadingGoogle Daydream View VR Headset Now Shipping
Announced back at Google’s 10/4 hardware event, the Daydream View is now shipping. While it is made for phones, not Chromebooks, this little device should stay on everyone’s radar. Let me explain why.
Continue ReadingChromebooks Get Faster As Windows Laptops Get Slower: Phelps Face
I’m sure you’ve seen the ads by this point. Microsoft’s newest spokesman, Jim Parsons (Sheldon from Big Bang Theory) sidled up to Michael Phelps, urging him to upgrade his slowing PC so that he can do things like play 4K video. The commercials are witty and entertaining, but only highlight one very, very big difference […]
Continue ReadingChrome Developer For Android Gets Bottom URL Bar
Last month we saw the release of Chrome Canary for Android to the Google Play Store. The pre-developer release allows public users to preview upcoming features and provide feedback to developers to resolve bugs and security issues.
Continue ReadingGoogle Leverages Microsoft’s PGO Technology To Give Chrome A Boost For Windows 10
Google’s development of their Chrome browser continues to make strides in many areas including enhanced security, reduced memory usage and decreased battery consumption.
Continue ReadingGoogle Hangouts Gets Updated To Version 14 With Some New Tricks
It seems like it was just yesterday that we were awaiting an update to version 13 of Google Hangouts with its host of new emoticons and stability improvements. And while Google is trying to really market Allo to its growing consumer base, Hangouts looks to be in continued development as it makes the shift to […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 54 Could Bring Android Apps To 3 More Chromebooks: HP 13 G1, Lenovo 13, and Acer 14 For Work
Yesterday, the arrival of Chrome OS 54 in the Stable Channel brought some cool new features and stability improvements. But, let’s all be honest, we were hoping for broader Android App support and we didn’t get it. Or did we?
Continue ReadingChromecast Setup Changes: Today Google Cast Becomes Google Home
We reported on this upcoming change not too long ago, so this isn’t really a surprise. However, I’m sure there are folks who didn’t read that article and may be wondering why they are seeing an update to an app they didn’t download.
Continue ReadingChrome Canary 56 For Android Goes Topsy-Turvy
Last week Google released the Canary version of Chrome for Android to the public as an available download from the Play Store. If you’re unfamiliar with the different versions of Chrome and Chrome OS you can read all about them here. Being the inquisitive mind that I am, I quickly installed Chrome Canary 56 on […]
Continue ReadingChrome Remote Desktop Latest Update (53) Adds Remote Sound Support
Just recently, the very helpful Chrome Remote Desktop app has been updated to version 53 and brings about a great addition in the update. Audio is now automatically routed to the remote device with no setup needed.
Continue ReadingChrome 55 Beta For Android Is Here
Earlier today on the Google Chrome Releases Blog, Chrome 55 Beta for Android was announced. The changelog is lengthy and technical as always, so we’ll just touch on a couple things here. But as we talked about here, Chrome OS 55 is bringing some really great performance and feature updates, so seeing any version of […]
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