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, … [Read more...] about Google’s Chrome 55 Hasn’t Killed Flash, Yet
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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 … [Read more...] about Chrome 55 For Android Begins Rolling Out
DirecTV 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 … [Read more...] about DirecTV Now Adds Chromecast Support
Bug 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. … [Read more...] about Bug Report Update: Password Manager Screen Freezing Fixed In Dev Channel
Chrome 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. … [Read more...] about Chrome Celebrates 2 Billion Active Installs
Google 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. … [Read more...] about Google Daydream View VR Headset Now Shipping
Chromebooks 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 … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Get Faster As Windows Laptops Get Slower: Phelps Face
Chrome 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. … [Read more...] about Chrome Developer For Android Gets Bottom URL Bar
Google 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. … [Read more...] about Google Leverages Microsoft’s PGO Technology To Give Chrome A Boost For Windows 10
Google 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 … [Read more...] about Google Hangouts Gets Updated To Version 14 With Some New Tricks
Chrome 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? … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 54 Could Bring Android Apps To 3 More Chromebooks: HP 13 G1, Lenovo 13, and Acer 14 For Work
Chromecast 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. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Setup Changes: Today Google Cast Becomes Google Home
