Yesterday, a post went up on Tom’s Guide titled Google Pixelbook 2 release date, specs and rumors and, despite the fact that I’m insanely eager to find anything remotely resembling a link to a Google-made Chromebook for 2020, this post is simply misleading. Yes, the Chromebook they mention is in development, it goes by the […]
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Three new Tiger Lake Chromebooks in the works, ASUS is in the mix
Last week, Robby put in some serious work rounding up all (or most) of the Chromebook boards that are currently in development. The list is extensive but today is a new day and that list is only getting larger. We have now uncovered not one but three new Tiger Lake Chromebooks that are in the […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 63: Chrome OS 83, Desktop-class apps, and tons of Chromebooks in the works
This week on The Chrome Cast we have so much to talk about that we actually had to bump a few things over to next week’s episode. We’ll obviously be discussing those things and more next week, but for this week we talked about the impact Krita could have on desktop-class applications on Chrome OS […]
Continue ReadingFacebook Gaming Give Us What Youtube Gaming Took Away…Sort Of
When I saw Facebook’s new Gaming logo appear at the top of the app’s navigation menu, I thought it was some odd new venture I wouldn’t care about, like their Marketplace. Instead, I was surprised to see that the company had taken an interest in providing a space for gamers to stream and connect with […]
Continue ReadingLenovo has a new Tiger Lake Chromebook in the works code named ‘Malefor’
Now that we are in the part of the year where we are finally starting to see some of the new Chromebooks emerge onto the scene, it is time to really begin casting our gaze towards what is next. We’ve outlined it a few times here, but when it comes to the future of Chrome […]
Continue ReadingThe official Pixel Buds app is available on Chromebooks with a specific spec
Yesterday we woke up to the hype that the official Google-made Pixel Buds app had landed in the Play Store. This was important for two reasons: it signaled the imminent release of the earbuds and it also made it clear that the Pixel Buds experience wouldn’t be limited to Pixel users only. As the day […]
Continue ReadingHere’s a sneak peek at HP’s upcoming ‘Chromebook of the Future’
In a bit of a shocking move, HP has decided to make its upcoming Chromebook-focused virtual event into a public affair, issuing not only an open invite for anyone to attend, but also a sign up form to get a feel for the number of attendees expected for the event. From what we can tell […]
Continue ReadingChanges coming to Chrome OS could help the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook battery life issues
There’s no denying the brilliance of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook. Even if you’ve never had a moment to get your hands on one, trust me when I say that this Chromebook is superlative in nearly every facet. Only days into the full review process, there are still things I’m working through to form my overall […]
Continue ReadingProof that Samsung is working on a 16GB version of the Galaxy Chromebook
From the time we first saw the Galaxy Chromebook, it was pretty clear that Samsung was working with a singular model. The device I’m typing this post on right now is that model, and it is equipped with a Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. Those are beastly stats for […]
Continue ReadingMediaTek is bringing a more-powerful, 5G-capable SoC to Chromebooks
Just this morning, Robby shared an update on the development of Qualcomm-powered Chromebooks and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that 2020 could finally be the year that Snapdragon devices become a reality. However, while digging through the Chromium repository, I discovered a new development board that could very well give Qualcomm a run for their […]
Continue ReadingNew baseboard ‘Lazor’ signals development beginning to expand on Qualcomm 7c Chromebooks
The going has been slow to say the least. Qualcomm Snapdragon Chromebooks were supposed to show up in the second half of 2019 with the Snapdragon 845 chip on board, ready to shake up the ARM-powered Chromebook market with always-connected LTE, swift performance, and thin/light form factors. Those promises made in December of 2018 never […]
Continue Reading‘Jinlon’ is the second new Chromebook getting this unique hardware privacy feature
Very early on in 2020, we reported on a Chromebook in development – codenamed ‘Drallion’ – that will be sporting a very unique feature that no other Chromebook before it has ever had: a hardware privacy screen. These screens are built to give users the ability to create a physical, visual shield that halts others […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 11 coming to Chromebooks and will overhaul Android apps on Chrome OS
Just last week on The Chrome Cast, we were discussing a mysterious new version of the Android container that has been in the works for a long time over in the Chromium Repositories. We didn’t talk long as I’ve had trouble narrowing down exactly why this newer way of running Android on Chromebooks was even […]
Continue ReadingLinux apps on Chromebooks may be reason enough for external GPU support
We’ve been tracking a device known only as ‘Mushu’ for about a month at this point, and it brings with it a very specific and interesting addition to the Chrome OS ecosystem: a discrete GPU (or dGPU for short). When we first reported on this device being in development, I suggested that I don’t see […]
Continue ReadingNew ‘Nightfury’ device hints at second Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
We spend a lot of time tracking new devices in the Chromium repositories. As of late, that has become a full-time job with dozens of new Chromebooks in development and more being added every week. While each and every new device is exciting, occasionally a Chromebook pops up that literally puts us on the edge […]
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