If you are the proud owner of a MediaTek-powered Chromebook such as the Acer Chromebook R13 or Lenovo Flex 11, some new features are headed your way. Spotted in the Canary channel in mid-October, the Crostini Project is now live in the Developer channel for Chromebooks with the ARM-based MediaTek … [Read more...] about Linux Apps For MediaTek Chromebooks A Little Closer
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Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 First Impressions
The ever-important purchasing season is rapidly approaching. Black Friday and the crazy shopping season that follows it is nearly upon us, so we're trying as hard as we can to get impressions and videos posted so you, dear reader, can make a decision on a Chromebook if you are eyeballing one for a … [Read more...] about Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 First Impressions
Amazon Shoppers Can Now Pre-Order Google’s Pixel Slate
It looks as thought supply chains are about to bust wide open for the much-anticipated Pixel Slate tablet. Google's flagship Chromebook has been put up for pre-order and we are expecting the Chrome OS tablet to start shipping out just prior to Black Friday. Quicker than I expected, Amazon is now … [Read more...] about Amazon Shoppers Can Now Pre-Order Google’s Pixel Slate
Brydge G-Type Pixel Slate Keyboard Available For Pre-Order
As Robby reported this morning, Google's Pixel Slate Chromebook tablet is now up for pre-order from a number of sites including Adorama, Best Buy, BH Photo and now the Google Store. Best Buy has updated all of their listings to the original release date of November 22nd which lines up with the … [Read more...] about Brydge G-Type Pixel Slate Keyboard Available For Pre-Order
Google Pixel Slate Up For Pre-Order
Now that we're in November and eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Google Pixel Slate, we're beginning to see the emergence of pre-order options at multiple outlets. We've heard reports of users seeing a pre-order option on the Google Store, but we've yet to confirm if this is anything more than a … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Slate Up For Pre-Order
Google Assistant Arrives In Chrome OS Dev Update
The Developer channel of Chrome OS was recently updated to version 72 and with it comes a long-awaited feature for those of you who don't own a Pixelbook. The Google Assistant has been in the works on Chrome OS for well over a year but up unto this point, the voice assistant is exclusive to … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Arrives In Chrome OS Dev Update
6 Reasons The Pixel Slate Beats The iPad Pro
Yes, I know that title is bold: especially in reference to two devices that aren't even commercially available at this point. However, I don't need to lay a finger on either one to tell you 6 ways that the Google Pixel Slate (or any nicely-outfitted Chrome OS Tablet) will outdo the very impressive … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons The Pixel Slate Beats The iPad Pro
Acer Chromebook Spin 13 First Impressions
All the way back in May of this year, we traveled up to New York to attend Acer's hardware event and got to spend a little time with the Acer Chromebook Spin 13. The Spin 15 was also there along with the Acer Chromebook 13 (non-spin version). … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 13 First Impressions
Samung’s LTE-enabled Chromebook Plus Is Now Available
Samsung's latest Chromebook may not bring flagship specs to the table but what it does offer is the somewhat unique ability to stay connected no matter where life takes you. The Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 LTE version was announced in mid-October and the November release date has arrived right on … [Read more...] about Samung’s LTE-enabled Chromebook Plus Is Now Available
Pixel Slate Pops Up In FCC Filing. Early Arrival?
As of this morning, The Google Store is still showing a waiting list for the availability of the highly-anticipated Pixel Slate tablet. Thanks to Best Buy, we're fairly confident that Google's Chrome OS tablet should land around the Black Friday shopping week but an FCC filing I dug up could point … [Read more...] about Pixel Slate Pops Up In FCC Filing. Early Arrival?
Free Google Home Mini With New Or Existing Spotify Family Account
We see things like this a lot, right? A nice little hardware hook to sell you on a service or bit of software. We even see hardware bundles from time to time that throw in little perks here and there to get you to bite. This latest effort from Spotify is not really any different, save one very … [Read more...] about Free Google Home Mini With New Or Existing Spotify Family Account
Chromecast Support Added To Google Podcasts Makes It More Flexible
Google was pretty late to the Podcast game, but when they showed up, they brought a pretty decent app and service with them. Google Podcasts is a simple, clean and functional podcast player that gets a lot right and then just gets out of the way. In our recent travels, being able to download a … [Read more...] about Chromecast Support Added To Google Podcasts Makes It More Flexible
