Last week, 9to5Google's Kyle Bradshaw (fellow code diver) uncovered evidence of a third-party keyboard in the works for Chrome OS. While this, in and of itself, is hardly newsworthy. The name attached to the new peripheral device is more than noteworthy. Add mappings for "Hamburger" and "Assistant" … [Read more...] about Premium Keyboard Maker Brydge Is Working On A Chromebook Model: Made For Google?
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Controversial Change Being Fixed For Chrome OS Tablets
If you need any proof that Google does, in fact, listen to customers, this particular reversal shows that is at least the case when it comes to Chrome OS software decisions. This seems like a small change and it is. To be honest, it is an issue that simply never should have been an issue to begin … [Read more...] about Controversial Change Being Fixed For Chrome OS Tablets
Possible Pixelbook 2 Ad Shows Nearly Bezel-less Display
Look, I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried. Yesterday, we were alerted to a video clip of what we firmly believe could be 'Nocturne', the upcoming detachable Pixelbook from Google. Just a few hours later, we received an email containing images of a Chromebook ad that pictured a Pixelbook with … [Read more...] about Possible Pixelbook 2 Ad Shows Nearly Bezel-less Display
Deja Vu: New Pixelbook 2 Leaked Via Online Ad
We're exactly one month out from Google's next hardware event and like last year, there are a lot of rumors buzzing around October 9th launch of the Pixel 3 phone lineup as well as the possibility of multiple Pixelbooks. Just hours ago, Robby shared a video of a yet-to-be-released Chromebook that is … [Read more...] about Deja Vu: New Pixelbook 2 Leaked Via Online Ad
New #madebyGoogle Pixelbook ‘Nocturne’ or ‘Atlas’ Shown On Video
UPDATE: The link to the bug report has been blocked after this article was published. Looks like we probably hit a bit to close to home! We're only 31 days out from Google's upcoming #madebyGoogle hardware event, and though the leaks of the Pixel phones have been rampant to the point of … [Read more...] about New #madebyGoogle Pixelbook ‘Nocturne’ or ‘Atlas’ Shown On Video
Mega Chrome Extension Compromised: Usernames, Passwords and Even Monero At Risk
Another Chrome Extension has come under attack this week. Mega Cloud Storage service based in New Zealand announced Tuesday in a blog post that their Chrome Web Store account had been compromised and the attacker was able to upload a corrupted version of the Mega Chrome extension. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Mega Chrome Extension Compromised: Usernames, Passwords and Even Monero At Risk
The Chrome Web Store Gets a Material Design Facelift, New Lease On Life
Back when Google began spinning down support for Chrome Apps across most platforms, many thought the Chrome Web Store was about to begin the slow wind-down to obsolescence. I was in that company. I won't lie. I simply thought Google was doing what Google so often does and were walking away from … [Read more...] about The Chrome Web Store Gets a Material Design Facelift, New Lease On Life
Oct. 9th #madebygoogle Descends On New York
Well, we knew it was coming and the recent rumors have now been confirmed as fact. Google will be moving their annual hardware event to the Big Apple. Invites have just been sent out to what is being officially dubbed the "Made by Google Launch Event" and not only has the venue changed, Google … [Read more...] about Oct. 9th #madebygoogle Descends On New York
Chromebook Tablet Fingerprint Render Shows Side-Mounted Scanner and Thin Bezels
We're currently working on gathering all the new goodies currently available in Chrome OS 70 in the Developer Channel. Since our last video on the subject, the developers have been VERY busy fixing issues and adding more features by the boatload. One feature in particular that we've talked about … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablet Fingerprint Render Shows Side-Mounted Scanner and Thin Bezels
Mysterious New Samsung Chromebook Gets Wifi Certification
Ever since Samsung surprised us with an update to the original Samsung Chromebook Plus, we've been speculating that we'll also see a refresh of the original Pro before the end of the year. With the way new boards are leveraged for multiple OEM devices these days, pinpointing new devices from the … [Read more...] about Mysterious New Samsung Chromebook Gets Wifi Certification
Google’s Chrome Turns 10 and Gets a Fresh Look, New Tricks and an Easter Egg
We're anticipating some major upgrades when Chrome OS 70 hits sometime in early October but in the meantime, the Chrome team over at Google is giving desktop and mobile users a reason to join in on the browser's 10th birthday. Saturday was the official anniversary of Chrome's initial Beta launch … [Read more...] about Google’s Chrome Turns 10 and Gets a Fresh Look, New Tricks and an Easter Egg
Chromebook Tablets Getting Proper Desktop Mode In Chrome OS 70
Sure, the landscape of Chrome OS tablets is pretty lonely for the moment. Acer's Chromebook Tab 10 is the only completely-tablet option available right now, but devices like HP's Chromebook x2 and the upcoming #madebyGoogle 'Nocturne' are both devices many users will interact with in tablet mode … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablets Getting Proper Desktop Mode In Chrome OS 70
