If I were to list the top five requests for articles I get, this one would be in the top 5 for sure. Bluetooth has been a struggle that has plagued Chrome OS for years. Blame it on an outdated Bluetooth stack, cheap hardware, or whatever you want: using Bluetooth devices with Chromebooks has been … [Read more...] about Google Finally Fixing Bluetooth Issues On Chromebooks
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Pixelbook Lands Chrome OS 69 Along With 50 More Chromebooks
A few hours after yesterday's partial release of Chrome OS 69, our friends over at Android Police alerted me that their Pixelbooks were getting the update despite being left out of the initial update. Most of our devices around the office are on Developer or Canary so we hadn't noticed. Thanks to … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Lands Chrome OS 69 Along With 50 More Chromebooks
Chrome OS 69 Brings Linux Apps To The Stable Channel
The people have asked and the Chrome OS team has answered. Just hours ago, we spotted an update of the Stable channel of Chrome OS. Version 69 has started rolling out for some devices and likely more will join the list in the coming days. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 69 Brings Linux Apps To The Stable Channel
Chrome OS 69 Begins Rolling Out To Some Users
No official word from the Chrome Release Blog but according to the update server, Chrome OS 69 has started rolling out to a handful of Chromebooks. There isn't a lot of rhyme or reason to the devices that are getting version 69 other than they are all older Chromebooks starting around the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 69 Begins Rolling Out To Some Users
Google Home and Disney Team Up For More Family Fun
My kids love our Google Home devices. My daughter knows how to envoke the smart-assistant and fire up her favorites songs so that she and her brother can dance around the living room without a care in the world. Other days, we like to ask Google what sounds different animals make or set a timer … [Read more...] about Google Home and Disney Team Up For More Family Fun
Proof Emerges That #madebyGoogle Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ Will Be A Tablet Similar To The iPad Pro
We only have about 3 weeks left before the big Google hardware event on October 9th. While the jury is out on whether or not Google has anything surprising in store for the Pixel 3 line of phones, there's no doubt that there's much to look forward to when we start talking Chromebooks. It's a … [Read more...] about Proof Emerges That #madebyGoogle Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ Will Be A Tablet Similar To The iPad Pro
Chrome 70 Will Bring Fingerprint Support to the Web for Android and MacOS
The Credential Management API was introduced into the Chrome browser in version 51. The API set the foundation for websites to have the capability to leverage Chrome's credential management and in turn, allow users to sign into various web-based platforms without the need to type usernames and … [Read more...] about Chrome 70 Will Bring Fingerprint Support to the Web for Android and MacOS
Google Is Killing Off Inbox, Keeping Its Killer Feature For Gmail
You've probably read a similar story to this somewhere on the internet by now, but if you haven't, the quick and easy version is this: Google's shutting down Inbox in March now that Gmail finally got an update, visual overhaul, and many of Inbox's previously-unique features. … [Read more...] about Google Is Killing Off Inbox, Keeping Its Killer Feature For Gmail
Microsoft Testing Popup Beckoning Users To Say No To Chrome And Firefox
I've exhausted a lot of breath and energy expressing my distaste for the Windows ecosystem. However, I can honestly say I have zero issue with this latest news from the folks at Microsoft. More on that in a moment. The Windows 10 October update will soon start rolling out to users across the … [Read more...] about Microsoft Testing Popup Beckoning Users To Say No To Chrome And Firefox
ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) Available For $229
When some people think of Chromebooks, they immediately think of budget-friendly or perhaps even cheap. True, one of the greatest draws of Chrome OS in its infancy was the ability to get a capable device with a lightweight OS for very little cash. As of late, the premium Chromebook market is … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook 12 (C223NA) Available For $229
Chromebook Tablets Getting Proper Desktop Mode [VIDEO]
Chrome OS has been a desktop-focused OS since the beginning. That comes as no surprise to anyone, right? Well, with all the most recent changes to Chrome OS both on the software and hardware front, there is more movement than ever getting Chrome OS ready for tablet use cases. With the Acer … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablets Getting Proper Desktop Mode [VIDEO]
Pixelbook 2 Teased, Again. This Time Via YouTube TV
Tech blogs: "Google's hardware leaks are out of control. They couldn't get sloppier." Google: "Hold my coffee." If you haven't caught wind of all the leaks revolving around Google's upcoming Pixel 3 phones and now Pixelbook, I'm going to just assume you've sworn off media consumption in … [Read more...] about Pixelbook 2 Teased, Again. This Time Via YouTube TV
