The dinosaur easter egg in Chrome is about to get a little more user-friendly. If you're unfamiliar with the Dino game, do yourself a favor and head to chrome://dino. You can thank me later. … [Read more...] about Chrome Dino Easter Egg Getting Touch Screen Support
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Detachable Chromebook ‘Nautilus’ Testing Battery-Saving Display Tech
We've talked quite a bit about the upcoming device known as 'Nautilus' around here recently. We're inclined to think this device could see a release date later in 2018, so it makes sense that we'll keep seeing small hints about what 'Nautilus' will bring to the table before that time gets … [Read more...] about Detachable Chromebook ‘Nautilus’ Testing Battery-Saving Display Tech
TPM Update For Chrome OS: Why And How
For many of you who are like us, you're constantly tinkering with your Chrome OS devices, moving channels and changing Chromebooks more frequently than you do the oil in your car. Likely, you Powerwash your machine regularly if not out of habit, perhaps out of necessity. … [Read more...] about TPM Update For Chrome OS: Why And How
Google Assistant For Chromebooks Draws Near
Last October, Google's Pixelbook launched as harbinger for what will be the next evolution of Chrome OS devices. With it, we witnessed the first Chromebook with the Google Assistant built in and a physical Assistant key to boot. … [Read more...] about Google Assistant For Chromebooks Draws Near
Vortex: High Quality Chromebook Cloud Gaming Without Apps Or Plugins
Just yesterday, we talked about Google prepping a streaming, cloud-based gaming platform. This new service, codenamed Yeti, is nothing more than a pile of rumors at this point. Signs are certainly pointing to this whole initiative being real and hopefully coming soon, but for the time being it is … [Read more...] about Vortex: High Quality Chromebook Cloud Gaming Without Apps Or Plugins
Google Possibly Prepping a Streaming Game Service For Chromecast
Even as I typed that title, I have a hard time buying into it. At the same time, the idea of it has me incredibly excited! According to a site called The Information (which is subscriber-only), news has spread pretty quickly across the internet of a project codenamed Yeti that Google is working … [Read more...] about Google Possibly Prepping a Streaming Game Service For Chromecast
Chrome Adding Shorter Shortcut For Bookmarks: Windows and Linux Only.
Improvements to accessibility are always welcome additions to any software and web browsers are no exception. Clearly, we are fans of Chrome and that includes Google's browser in all its forms across every available platform. So, we celebrate with all the non-Chrome OS users when developers bring … [Read more...] about Chrome Adding Shorter Shortcut For Bookmarks: Windows and Linux Only.
Google Duo Getting Multi-Device Support, Account Linking In v27
Just about a month ago, we reported on a tweet from Justin Uberti that seemed to confirm Chromebook support for Google's video messenger, Duo. There wasn't explicit understanding at the time how this new function would become a reality, only a confirmation that Chromebooks could use Duo at some … [Read more...] about Google Duo Getting Multi-Device Support, Account Linking In v27
CTL Announces Apollo Lake Education Chromebook
BEAVERTON, Ore., Feb. 6, 2018 - PRNewswire Press Release: CTL, an Oregon-based company specializing in comprehensive 1:1 solutions for education, announced today the upcoming release of the CTL Chromebook J41 for Education, the newest addition to their lineup of rugged designed CTL Chromebooks … [Read more...] about CTL Announces Apollo Lake Education Chromebook
4K Chromebooks Are Coming
Yeah, you read that right. We have some interesting stuff happening in the world of Chromebooks right now, and this development is right at the top of the heap. In the event that we have some readers who haven't really cared enough about marketing speak to figure out what 4K is, let's cover that … [Read more...] about 4K Chromebooks Are Coming
The Chrome Cast: The Chrome Unboxed Podcast, Episode 6
In this episode of The Chrome Cast, we discuss a ton of new Chrome devices both announced and rumored, the first Chrome OS tablet sighting, Google Assistant, and more. … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast: The Chrome Unboxed Podcast, Episode 6
Chromebook Deals: 64GB Samsung Pro $120 Off, Core M5 ASUS And More
In the deal of the day department, Best Buy takes the prize this week with a killer deal on the 64GB Samsung Chromebook Pro. Regularly priced at $599 (or higher depending on the day), Best Buy's Deal of the Day is offering the Core m3 Chromebook at a $120 discount. That brings the total to $20 … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: 64GB Samsung Pro $120 Off, Core M5 ASUS And More
