In just a few hours, during Google's I/O conference, the company will unveil updates to its products and services as well as talk at length about the future roadmap for each. According to the conference website, an update to Wear OS - the company's smartwatch operating system that they've all but … [Read more...] about A new version of Wear OS will be announced during Google I/O today
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It’s Google I/O day!! Here’s where you can watch the opening keynote
Well everyone, today is the day! Google I/O is back and it kicks off with the main keynote at 1PM EST today. We've already covered where you can go to watch all of the sessions, demos and other keynotes, but let's be honest: the opening keynote from I/O is always the biggest and the best. We're … [Read more...] about It’s Google I/O day!! Here’s where you can watch the opening keynote
Where to watch all the Google I/O 2021 keynotes and sessions without registration
As they always do, Google is putting the entire Google I/O experience on YouTube this year. Sure, you can register for the event and get a few extra perks like personalized content, some calendar integrations, and access to multiple virtual meetups, but if you are like us, you're really here for … [Read more...] about Where to watch all the Google I/O 2021 keynotes and sessions without registration
Android 12 leaks out and shows off a huge visual overhaul
Yes, Google I/O 2021 kicks off tomorrow and, yes, we're all very excited to see what comes of the yearly event. However, if there's ever a chance to see some stuff that will be debuted there a bit early, that's still fun, right? Well, that's the case with Android 12 just as it was with Pixel 6 and … [Read more...] about Android 12 leaks out and shows off a huge visual overhaul
Google I/O 2021 sessions every Chromebook fan will want to watch
Google I/O is swiftly approaching and in just two weeks from now, the event will be kicking off with a few keynotes, some hardware announcements, and some great sessions that will hopefully inform us all a bit about what Google is planning for the next 12 months or so from a software standpoint. … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2021 sessions every Chromebook fan will want to watch
Google confirms new Google Assistant product announcements coming at I/O 2021
Thanks to a post yesterday over at the official Google Developers Blog, we can feel quite certain that at least some of the 'significant product updates and announcements' Sundar Pichai referenced in the earnings call earlier this week will be Google Assistant and smart home related and will happen … [Read more...] about Google confirms new Google Assistant product announcements coming at I/O 2021
Google I/O 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
In what simply feels like the latest public-facing event to hit the chopping block, Google's largest and most important conference has officially been cancelled due to rising issues from the COVID-19 coronavirus. In the event you've been living under a rock and don't know, COVID-19 is spreading now … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
Chromebooks Are The Future of Computing According To Google SVP
As long as we've been covering Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, and all the other hardware Google drops Chrome OS onto, there's been a running theme or two that have followed the not-quite-fledgling operating system: "it's just a browser" and "Chrome OS is Dead." Looking at the current landscape of … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Are The Future of Computing According To Google SVP
Virtual Desktops For Chrome OS Get Official Arrival Date and New Sneak Peek Video
We've been tracking virtual desktops for Chrome OS for months now. Since the first chatter about the feature coming soon to the four sneak peek videos already shown off in the Chromium Bug Tracker, we know quite a bit about what it will look like and how it will all work once the feature arrives. … [Read more...] about Virtual Desktops For Chrome OS Get Official Arrival Date and New Sneak Peek Video
Google I/O 2019 Wrap-Up [VIDEO]
Google I/O is, by it's nature, a broad and vast conference covering massive amounts of information. When you step back and look at the numerous sessions, keynotes, chats, and sandboxes, it becomes almost overwhelming to try and parse all the data on offer into coherent thoughts. … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2019 Wrap-Up [VIDEO]
Crostini Report: What’s New With Linux On Chromebooks
This year's Google I/O developer conference was chock full of awesome new goodies headed our way for Android, Google Assistant, Chrome OS and much more. Much of which, we will be covering over the next few days but don't forget to tune in to the latest episode of The Chrome Cast for a quick roundup … [Read more...] about Crostini Report: What’s New With Linux On Chromebooks
Chromebooks Make Big Strides In Sales Numbers in Q4 of 2018
Part of the primary Chrome OS session at Google I/O 2019 opened up with some interesting tidbits about the rising popularity of Chromebooks in an effort to continue enticing developers to consider and remember Chrome OS when developing their apps. It makes sense, right? If you want developers to … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Make Big Strides In Sales Numbers in Q4 of 2018
