We've not talked expressly about Google's Chrome Music Lab, but it falls into the same category that Chrome Experiments does: it is a place to showcase what is possible in Chrome from different perspectives. We have discussed Voice Experiments and the Music Lab is quite similar. Take really … [Read more...] about Google’s Song Maker Exemplifies What Is Possible With Current Web Technologies
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Google I/O 2018 Schedule Is Up: Chromebooks Get Dedicated Session
Google has two decidedly different events each year. One focuses on hardware and is meant entirely for consumers and press folks. That event is held in October and gives Google a yearly platform to showcase the latest, greatest hardware on offer from the search giant. Sure, there are software … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2018 Schedule Is Up: Chromebooks Get Dedicated Session
Web Paint: An Insanely Useful Chrome Extension For Marking Up Websites
I don't know about you, but I spend a lot of time online. Between getting work done, learning new things, watching videos, engaging in social media or just having fun, I find lots of stuff online I want to share or comment on every day. Many times, I want to share a website or picture with some … [Read more...] about Web Paint: An Insanely Useful Chrome Extension For Marking Up Websites
Chrome OS Testing Dark Mode System Tray
Chrome OS developers have been killing it as of late with more updates and additions than you can shake a stick at. Yesterday alone, we reported on the rapidly developing "Crostini Project" that will bring a new Linux UI to Chrome OS in a way we've never seen before. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Testing Dark Mode System Tray
MWC: Qualcomm Confirms Chromebooks Inbound
Mobile World Congress (MWC) is underway in Barcelona and less than 24 hours in, the Chromebook world has much to rejoice about. Geared mainly towards mobile devices, MWC isn't normally a news ground for Chrome OS fodder but this year is a monumental exception. … [Read more...] about MWC: Qualcomm Confirms Chromebooks Inbound
Lenovo’s New Chromebooks Are Official And Priced To Sell
Late last month, Lenovo announced their new lineup of Chromebooks that would soon be landing on the market. At MWC Barcelona this week, Lenovo unveiled the EDU Chromebooks to the world and two of the devices are already available directly from the manufacturer. … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s New Chromebooks Are Official And Priced To Sell
Chrome OS Getting New Wallpaper Picker: First Look
Other than new education-focused Chromebooks, we're clearly in a bit of a lull when it comes to new Chrome OS hardware for consumers. We know there are very, very interesting devices on the near horizon, but it will likely be a few months at least before we see any of these products come into the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Getting New Wallpaper Picker: First Look
Crostini: A First Look At The New Linux Terminal For Chrome OS
This past weekend, we discovered the Crostini Project which appears to bring Linux terminal to Chrome OS in a native environment that cicumvents the current method that requires Developer mode and sacrifices the security of your Chromebook. … [Read more...] about Crostini: A First Look At The New Linux Terminal For Chrome OS
Chrome Pull To Refresh Arrives In Developer Channel
Hard to believe it's taken this long but it was last July when we discovered that developers were bringing Chrome's "pull to refresh" feature to the desktop version of the browser. Since that time, we've not seen hide nor hair of the feature that will make the Chrome user-experience much more … [Read more...] about Chrome Pull To Refresh Arrives In Developer Channel
Chromebooks and Crostini: Containers For Chrome OS By Google I/O?
Crostini noun: small pieces of toasted or fried bread served with a topping as an appetizer or canapé. In layman's terms, a crostini is a fancy crouton. More often than not, you will find crostini served in a similar manner to Bruschetta; brushed with Olive Oil and topped with cheese and other … [Read more...] about Chromebooks and Crostini: Containers For Chrome OS By Google I/O?
Trackpad Pinch To Zoom Now Standard On Chrome OS
Back in November, we stumbled upon the fact that the pinch to zoom function was now working on a handful of devices which confirmed our previous findings that this much-needed feature was headed to Google's Pixelbook, the Samsung Pro and Plus as well as the Chromebook Pixel 2015. … [Read more...] about Trackpad Pinch To Zoom Now Standard On Chrome OS
More Visualizations For Chromecast Via Google Assistant: YouTube Lists
It was only a week ago that we posted about the Chromecast being able to display the weather over any streaming content when directed to do so by a Google Home device. Though somewhat pedestrian and maybe not very useful, I contended that this feature was a harbinger of coming things. The entire … [Read more...] about More Visualizations For Chromecast Via Google Assistant: YouTube Lists
