For the second time this year, Chrome OS has rolled out a milestone release only to have it paused due to underlying bugs in the software. The last time this happened was when the long-overdue Chrome OS 80 release launched in early March. Roughly 12 hours after it launched, the update server was … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 81 rollout paused because all the things are broken
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Chrome OS 81 is rolling out for most Chromebooks right now, right on time
Due to the current state of affairs, Google chose to breifly halt Chrome and Chrome OS development a few weeks back and this presented a few changes in the schedule as things got back to business shortly thereafter. First up, Chrome and Chrome OS 82 hit the chopping block and were completely done … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 81 is rolling out for most Chromebooks right now, right on time
Samsung is offering up to $450 device trade-in credit when you buy the Galaxy Chromebook
Just in case you haven't heard, Samsung's highly-anticipated Galaxy Chromebook has finally hit the market an you can pick one up in Fiesta Red or Mercury Gray for $999. Best Buy and Samsung are the only official retailers at the moment and where you buy is really a matter of personal preference. … [Read more...] about Samsung is offering up to $450 device trade-in credit when you buy the Galaxy Chromebook
Twitter’s Google Play Store app now installs the PWA by default when on a Chromebook
PWAs (Progressive Web Apps) have come a long way in the last few years. From basic websites in a box to fully-functioning applications delivered via the open web, a well-built PWA can take the place of a standard, native application for a lot of services. After all, if a web app can access your … [Read more...] about Twitter’s Google Play Store app now installs the PWA by default when on a Chromebook
Proof 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 a … [Read more...] about Proof that Samsung is working on a 16GB version of the Galaxy Chromebook
CTL brings Gemini Lake-R to its Sprint LTE Chromebook NL71
Oregon-based CTL is one of only a handful of companies that have produced an LTE-enabled Chromebook. Aside from the cellular toting Samsung Chromebook Plux V2, I can't think of another Chromebook on the market today that offers onboard LTE connectivity. CTL's model is geared specifically towards … [Read more...] about CTL brings Gemini Lake-R to its Sprint LTE Chromebook NL71
ABT pulls Pixel Buds listing, sends out email with possible release window
The saga of the Pixel Buds continues today as the Illinois-based electronics outlet ABT has pulled down the listing we reported on just last week that contained pre-order abilities for all 4 colors of the upcoming wireless earbuds from Google. Those listings were by far the most complete product … [Read more...] about ABT pulls Pixel Buds listing, sends out email with possible release window
ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 Core i3 & i5 models both officially available
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook was officially released to consumers today but that's not the only Project Athena laptop to hit the shelves this week. After multiple "accidental" listings on Amazon, the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 has officially arrived. This time, you can find the $999 Core i5 model at … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 Core i3 & i5 models both officially available
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook unboxing and hands-on [VIDEO]
Today, after a few months of waiting, we are finally welcoming the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook into the office. Unlike many devices we review, this isn't a review unit we'll eventually send back to Samsung. Instead, this is my own personal purchase that I plan on keeping around for a long time. … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook unboxing and hands-on [VIDEO]
Acer has quietly launched a 10th Gen Comet Lake Chromebook Spin 13
We just got an email from a reader overseas alerting us to a new model of the Acer Chromebook Spin 13 that we've never seen before. The reason? It's never been officially announced and it is powered by the same 10th Gen Intel Comet Lake processors found in the newly released Samsung Galaxy … [Read more...] about Acer has quietly launched a 10th Gen Comet Lake Chromebook Spin 13
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook’s screen is calibrated for video editing, so Adobe Premiere Rush needs to get here
We'll be dropping our unboxing video for the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook later this afternoon, but before I picked up my device at my local Best Buy drive through setup this morning I was made aware of a fresh-new landing page that Samsung has up for the device right now. This new listing has an … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook’s screen is calibrated for video editing, so Adobe Premiere Rush needs to get here
If you must, here’s how to re-enable Flash on Chrome
If you're like the majority of users, you go about your daily business with Adobe's Flash Player disabled in the Chrome browser. The antiquated media player has had its head on the chopping block for nearly three years now and Google announced that sometime near the end of 2020, Flash support would … [Read more...] about If you must, here’s how to re-enable Flash on Chrome
