With Chrome OS 55 hitting all channels in the last week, it is time to start looking ahead to the release of Chrome OS 56. And this one looks to be an interesting one, indeed. … [Read more...] about Why Chrome OS 56 Will Be A Big Deal
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Chrome OS and Android Not Merging – Sorry Andromeda
A few months ago, there was a massive amount of news surrounding the oft-assumed merger of Chrome OS and Android into a new OS called Andromeda. While we wrote extensively that we saw no real reason for this merger, rumors persist from time to time. So do statements straight from Google SVPs, … [Read more...] about Chrome OS and Android Not Merging – Sorry Andromeda
Chrome OS 55 Brings Android Apps To Chromebooks (developer mode)
Late last night the Chrome team pushed out the latest version of Chrome OS. The update to Chrome OS 55 was relatively minor as developers continue work to make the Chrome OS/Android environment more stable and user friendly. You can find all the ins and outs of what's new in Chrome OS 55 … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 55 Brings Android Apps To Chromebooks (developer mode)
Google Wifi Unboxing and Setup
We just received our Google Wifi and have been seriously excited about getting it all set up and running here in the office where we can truly tax its performance. The results will follow in a review, but for now, check out the video of a beautifully-boxed device that sets up as easy as anything … [Read more...] about Google Wifi Unboxing and Setup
Affordable Chromecast Audio Speaker: Sony h.ear Go Review
Today, we are taking a quick look at Sony's h.ear go wireless speaker. This device comes equiped with not only bluetooth, but Chromecast Audio casting ability baked right in. What that means for users is without any extra, wired attachments, we get clean, clear, casted audio over wifi with … [Read more...] about Affordable Chromecast Audio Speaker: Sony h.ear Go Review
Samsung Chromebook 3 Review
Everyone loves a great deal. From clothing to food to cars, we love finding things that somehow give us more value than the price tag indicates. Samsung's Chromebook 3 is a device that is aimed squarely at this particular consumer interest. What Samsung has attempted with the Chromebook 3 is to … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook 3 Review
ASUS Chromebook C301SA Review
The ASUS Chromebook C301SA is a shining example of getting all the pieces right and somehow missing the whole. That's not to say it's a bad device. That also doesn't mean I didn't enjoy using it. But when the pieces that make up the whole don't coalesce the way you expect, the result is a bit … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook C301SA Review
13-Inch Chromebooks Get New Resolution Scaling Option
I've mentioned this in a couple reviews and other articles having to do with displays on Chromebooks, but I wanted to make sure that there was a quick article dedicated to one of my favorite new features of Chrome OS. This change seems to be only applying to Chromebooks in the 13-inch range at … [Read more...] about 13-Inch Chromebooks Get New Resolution Scaling Option
Playing Games On A Chromebook Is Great With Android Apps And Bluetooth Controllers
Since I began using a Chromebook 5 years ago, the one thing I'd conceded was the idea of playing games for any reasonable amount of time on a Chrome OS device. Sure, web games are fun for a few minutes, but any real games (as real as they get for me at my age, anyway) were far out of the realm of … [Read more...] about Playing Games On A Chromebook Is Great With Android Apps And Bluetooth Controllers
Microsoft Office Apps Will Continue To Run On Compatible Chromebooks
Earlier this week we reported on what appeared to be the road-blocking of Microsoft Office Apps for Chromebooks that have access to the Google Play Store. Today, however, Microsoft has announced that this is not the case. … [Read more...] about Microsoft Office Apps Will Continue To Run On Compatible Chromebooks
ASUS Chromebook C301SA Unboxing
We're excited to get this long-awaited device in the office and get our hands on it. Announced months ago, we're finally seeing the ASUS C301SA hitting shelves, but missing a pretty critical part of its launch announcement. … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook C301SA Unboxing
Acer Chromebook R13 Review
The Acer Chromebook R13 is the first device I've reviewed that, at one time, only existed in my head as a codename. You can see in older posts all the things we dug up about 'Elm' before it officially became known as the R13, but none of that matters now. What matters now is the Acer Chromebook … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook R13 Review
