We're learning little tidbits here and there about the upcoming device known only as 'Nocturne' at this point. From processor to screen to form factor to fingerprint scanners, we're slowly beginning to piece together what we may see in October from Google in the Pixelbook family of devices. … [Read more...] about Upcoming #madeByGoogle Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ Getting Portrait Mode for Google Camera App
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Linux Apps Land On Beta Channel For A Lot Of Chromebooks
A recent update to the Beta Channel of Chrome OS has brought with it a very exciting surprise. The "Crostini Project," a.k.a. Linux Apps on Chrome OS has been floating around the Developer Channel for some time and can be found on various devices such as the Pixelbook, Kaby Lake Chromeboxes and even … [Read more...] about Linux Apps Land On Beta Channel For A Lot Of Chromebooks
This $220 Chromebook Is A Steal!
You would think I wouldn't get excited about a deal on a device that is nearly two and a half years old considering all the new hardware and features that have arrived in the last year or so. Linux apps, competitive hardware and even new form-factors. All these things are amazing but some things … [Read more...] about This $220 Chromebook Is A Steal!
HP Chromebook x2 Review: The World’s First Detachable Chromebook
In a landscape dominated by convertibles and clamshells, the HP Chromebook x2 arrives on the scene with a bold, distinctive and important claim: the world's first detachable Chromebook. It is a neat trick to be sure, but without the proper performance, build quality and user experience to go along … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x2 Review: The World’s First Detachable Chromebook
‘Nocturne’ Will Be The First Chromebook With A Finger Print Scanner
I'll be the first to say it: we've missed in the past concerning fingerprint scanners on Chromebooks. The underlying groundwork has been added to many boards over the course of the past couple years, but we've yet to actually see a piece of hardware equipping the biometric system. … [Read more...] about ‘Nocturne’ Will Be The First Chromebook With A Finger Print Scanner
Chrome OS Adding Assistant Button To Launcher
For non-Pixelbook owners, the Google Assistant has been an elusive mistress. For months, we have continued to uncover evidence of developers laying the groundwork for the Assistant's debut on other Chrome devices. Yet, a year and a half later, there's still no word from Google as to if or when this … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Adding Assistant Button To Launcher
Pixelbook On Sale At BH Photo, Too
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
[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
