May I rant for a moment? I will admit, a bit ashamedly, my first experience with a Chromebook was met with a fair amount of doubt and a dash of apprehension. At the time, I was working for a major Automobile group in Central Kentucky and was rarely more than an arms reach away from my Lenovo … [Read more...] about Chromebooks: Why I’m a Believer
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Charles Schwab Implementing Chromebooks
Chromebooks have had a slow and arduous fight to gain market share in the business sector. Companies have long relied on network capabilities and software designed for platforms that have longer track records. Those days may soon be coming to an end. … [Read more...] about Charles Schwab Implementing Chromebooks
Android Apps Run Smooth: Even On Slow Processors [video]
When the Google Play Store was announced for Chromebooks, we were collectively excited. Productivity and gaming have some definite holes for Chrome OS, and the idea that Android Apps could bridge that gap is quite amazing. We've talked at length about this around here (and will continue to), so … [Read more...] about Android Apps Run Smooth: Even On Slow Processors [video]
GPS Coming To Upcoming Rockchip Chromebooks
We've reported pretty extensively on the device/baseboard combo of 'Gru' and 'Kevin' and while there are plenty of knowns, there are still lots of unknowns. Today, however, we can add in a new piece of the puzzle. … [Read more...] about GPS Coming To Upcoming Rockchip Chromebooks
Ookla Adds Official Speedtest Extension for Chrome
Speedtest by Ookla is pretty much the go-to tool for testing internet connection speeds. Their web-based Speedtest has become, for the most part, the industry standard. Its popularity and widespread use have even birthed Speedtest Awards, which uses the results from testing to present a list of … [Read more...] about Ookla Adds Official Speedtest Extension for Chrome
Chrome OS 52 Arrives on Stable Channel
Chrome OS has updated to version 52 on the Stable channel. As usual,the new version brings with it a handful of bug fixes, security updates and feature enhancements. As posted on the Chrome Release Blog yesterday, Chrome OS 52 also brings with it these notable changes. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 52 Arrives on Stable Channel
‘Elm’ Looks To Be the Acer Chromebook R13: Coming Soon
It looks as if our reports of the device codenamed 'Elm' have come to fruition. It has been outed by Roland Quandt (via Liliputing) that the Chromebook R13 by Acer is coming soon. … [Read more...] about ‘Elm’ Looks To Be the Acer Chromebook R13: Coming Soon
Could Project Soli Be the Next Evolution in Chromebooks?
[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?
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
Casting Now Works From Android Apps on Chromebooks
We have confirmed that casting is now enabled and works from many of the Android apps you would normally use as casting apps. While Android Apps have been around on a few devices for a little while, Chromecast support was lacking up until now. There are great apps that aren't quite as great without … [Read more...] about Casting Now Works From Android Apps on Chromebooks
Opera Developer Build Adds Chromecast Support
Opera has recently added Chromecast support to the Developer Build of their web browser. According to Opera's official blog: – today, we are also offering Chromecast finally working in this developer version. Specifically, when you install the Google Cast extension from the store and have the … [Read more...] about Opera Developer Build Adds Chromecast Support
New Chromebook ‘Elm’ Nearing Production
As we previously reported, a new MediaTek-powered device is coming. And it looks like it is coming very soon. According to this recent commit, we can see that 'Elm' has made it to the PVT (Production Validation Test) phase. This phase is the final step before production can begin, answering … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Elm’ Nearing Production
