From now until September 3rd, the Google Store is running a pretty sweet deal on the base model Pixelbook and a number of other retailers have joined the party. Options are great and you have quite a few of them if you're ready to pull the trigger on the Pixelbook. One of our favorite stores, BH … [Read more...] about Pixelbook On Sale At BH Photo, Too
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[Update] Breaking News: Chrome OS Rolled Back To Version 67
Just one week ago, Chrome OS 68 was released to users around the globe. In what has become an expected rollout, many devices were left out of the initial launch for reasons that only the Chromium developers know. While frustrating, the staggered release of new versions of Chrome OS is pretty much … [Read more...] about [Update] Breaking News: Chrome OS Rolled Back To Version 67
Chrome OS May Deliver Android Messages Via PWA
Times they are a-changin' and the lines between browsers, apps and even operating systems continue to get fuzzier by the day. Progressive Web Apps very well may be the figurehead for this new generation of app delivery and Google is going all in with the cutting-edge platform. Just last month, … [Read more...] about Chrome OS May Deliver Android Messages Via PWA
More Features For #madebyGoogle Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ Emerge
Similar to last year's pre-October-4th timeline, details are bubbling up left and right surrounding the newest Chromebook to grab the public's attention: 'Nocturne'. Some of these details we're sharing today were unearthed a couple weeks ago by the folks over at XDA, but they somehow slipped past … [Read more...] about More Features For #madebyGoogle Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ Emerge
Back To School Chromebook Deals 2018
For some, like us, the 2018-2019 school year is underway. As more and more students head back to the classroom, the time to grab a new Chromebook is now and we've got some deals to save you a little dough. Pixelbook Google's flagship Chromebook has been consistently on sale via Amazon for the past … [Read more...] about Back To School Chromebook Deals 2018
Chrome OS 68 Arriving For Almost Everyone Else
Last week, Chrome OS version 68 started rolling out to a number of devices but, as with most releases lately, a large number of Chromebooks and Chromeboxes did not receive the update immediately. Almost immediately, we started fielding comments and emails from users expressing discontent that their … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 68 Arriving For Almost Everyone Else
New #madebyGoogle Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ To Have Bright Screen, Real-Time Auto Brightness
Another day, another 'Nocturne' puzzle piece uncovered. As we continue inching towards October 4th and Google's yet-unannounced hardware event for 2018, we fully expect to continue seeing more and more of the entire picture of what Google has planned just a few weeks from now. … [Read more...] about New #madebyGoogle Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ To Have Bright Screen, Real-Time Auto Brightness
Two New Pixelbooks Likely In October At the #madebyGoogle Event: ‘Atlas’ & ‘Nocturne’
It has only been days since we uncovered clear evidence that the upcoming Chromebook 'Atlas' looks to be #madebyGoogle and will likely be making an appearance at the yet-to-be-official October 4th hardware event. In that article, we talked briefly about another device - 'Nocturne' - that has been … [Read more...] about Two New Pixelbooks Likely In October At the #madebyGoogle Event: ‘Atlas’ & ‘Nocturne’
Linux Apps Coming To Older Braswell Chromebooks
The addition of Linux apps to Chrome OS via the Crostini Project seems to be expanding at an exponential rate lately. Google has been content not sharing any insight into the project apart from the advantages it brings to developers but the latest update points at a larger target than just techies … [Read more...] about Linux Apps Coming To Older Braswell Chromebooks
Will Samsung “Unpack” A New Chromebook Today?
In a little over an hour, Samsung will take the stage an unveil the latest addition to the Galaxy Smartphone lineup. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will likely bring few if any surprises to the table as details, specs and rumors of the device have been swirling around the web for months. Along with … [Read more...] about Will Samsung “Unpack” A New Chromebook Today?
Acer Chromebook Tab 10 Now Available From Amazon
Our contacts at Acer reached out last week to clarify that the world's first Chrome OS Tablet was specifically designed for educational use. However, thanks to reseller channels, there are still a few places you can get your hands on one. Today, Amazon joined that short list. … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Tab 10 Now Available From Amazon
Proof That ‘Atlas’ Will Be A #madebyGoogle Chromebook
Just 11 days ago I wrote an article titled New Chromebook ‘Atlas’ Could Be #madebyGoogle. In that article we looked at a few reasons we believed 'Atlas' could possibly be one of the next #madebyGoogle Chromebooks. ONE of the next, you ask? Yeah, I have a gut feeling that there will be two or … [Read more...] about Proof That ‘Atlas’ Will Be A #madebyGoogle Chromebook
