Upcoming releases of Chrome OS are expected to bring some serious enhancements to the increasingly robust platform but that doesn't mean version 73 of Google's desktop OS is a simple stop-gap in preparation for the next big thing. Released earlier today, Chrome OS 73 has started rolling out for a … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 73 Arrives With Advanced Linux App Features, Native Media Controls And Much More
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Wireless Charging is Coming To New Chromebook Tablets
Just this weekend we uncovered news of an upcoming duo of tablets coming soon that will feature the newer Mediatek 8183 processor. The duo will both be using the baseboard 'Flapjack' and look to be arriving with both an 8-inch and 10-inch version. And while I'm pretty excited about a couple … [Read more...] about Wireless Charging is Coming To New Chromebook Tablets
Buying A Pixelbook? This One Mistake Could Cost You Your Warranty
When it comes to getting the best deal on a new Chromebook, going outside of the manufacturer's website can often save you hundreds of dollars but there is a dark side that some users have had the misfortune of finding out the hard way. Amazon is a "prime" place to find Chromebooks of just about … [Read more...] about Buying A Pixelbook? This One Mistake Could Cost You Your Warranty
The Next Generation Of Chrome OS Tablet Is Coming But Not From Where You’d Expect
It's really difficult to say when, or even if, Chrome OS tablets will ever take a firm grasp in the consumer market but that hasn't stopped OEMs from pushing forward in developing the recent form-factor of our favorite operating system. For education and casual use, the RockChip-powered 10.1" … [Read more...] about The Next Generation Of Chrome OS Tablet Is Coming But Not From Where You’d Expect
Microsoft Testing Windows Defender Extension For Chrome And Firefox
A recent update to the Windows Insider 10 has brought Microsoft's Windows Defender to the Chrome and Firefox browsers. Installed as extensions in the respective browsers, Windows Defender Application Guard will leverage container technology to isolate sites that are potentially harmful or deemed not … [Read more...] about Microsoft Testing Windows Defender Extension For Chrome And Firefox
How To Enable Swipe Navigation For Chrome On Android Right Now
One of my favorite gestures for Chrome OS that has been around for years is the ability to use a 2-finger swipe in either direction to forward or back in your browsing history. Combined with the 3-finger swipe to jump between tabs and you have gesture support for a few of the most-used navigation … [Read more...] about How To Enable Swipe Navigation For Chrome On Android Right Now
Snag A Google Home Max for $100 Off
The Google Home Max is, without doubt, my favorite smart speaker on the market. It's $399 price tag put people off for a long time and I think that sticker-shock was warranted. After all, this speaker doesn't functionally do anything more than the $129 Google Home or the $49 Google Home … [Read more...] about Snag A Google Home Max for $100 Off
Deal Alert: Save $200 Or More On Google’s Pixelbook For A Limited Time
Google's flagship Chromebook has been consistently on sale over at Amazon for a couple of months now and you can grab one on any given day for around $850. Even the top-tier Core i7 model has enjoyed some serious discounts being listed for as much as $530 off the $1649 MSRP in recent weeks. If … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Save $200 Or More On Google’s Pixelbook For A Limited Time
AOPEN Debuts Commercial Chromebox 2 Ahead Of Google Cloud Next 19
Digital signage is a multi-billion dollar industry that is expected to grow at a break-neck pace of more than 7% annually over the next four years and no company is more at home in that arena than AOPEN. From interactive customer kiosks to massive, multi-display advertising, AOPEN's Chromebase … [Read more...] about AOPEN Debuts Commercial Chromebox 2 Ahead Of Google Cloud Next 19
Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630 $150 Off With Free Google Home
As we've said many times in articles and videos around here, these 8th-gen Intel-based Chromebooks are seemingly on a rotating schedule of being on sale and on sale in big ways. As 2019 goes, we've seen $100-$150 price drops on multiple devices like the Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630, Dell Inspiron … [Read more...] about Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630 $150 Off With Free Google Home
Stadia – Google’s New Game Streaming Platform – Could Finally Make Chromebook Gaming A Reality [VIDEO]
There's so much to say about Stadia that we're taking a day or two to absorb all the info and catch our collective breath. Right now, you just need to know that Google is launching an all-out effort to become a major player in the multi-billion dollar gaming industry via a streaming game service … [Read more...] about Stadia – Google’s New Game Streaming Platform – Could Finally Make Chromebook Gaming A Reality [VIDEO]
Sector 5 Bundle Offers First-Class Chromebook And Chrome Management Console Under $300
Sector 5's Chromebook E3 is one of the best Apollo Lake devices on the market when it comes to ruggedness and overall design. With a price tag of around $300 and a 2-year warranty for education customers, it's a solid pick for those looking to outfit the classroom with some new hardware that will … [Read more...] about Sector 5 Bundle Offers First-Class Chromebook And Chrome Management Console Under $300
