Another day, another Chrome OS UI tweak. If I'm being honest, the frequency of these UI changes probably excites me more than anything at the moment when it comes to being a Chromebook user. I love the idea that our OS is evolving and changing right under our feet. I also love that Google is … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting Some New Overview Mode UI Updates [VIDEO]
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CloudReady Maker Neverware Acquires Flint OS
Neverware, makers of the Chromium OS-based platform CloudReady, has been burning the candle at both ends as of late. On the heels of their Series B round of funding which included major investments from the likes of General Catalyst, Rethink Education and even Google, Neverware descended in force on … [Read more...] about CloudReady Maker Neverware Acquires Flint OS
Will Chromebook ‘Nami’ Be The First Pixelbook Rival?
We've seen a lot of change in the Chromebook market over the past two years of covering "All Things Chrome" and 2018 is shaping up to be a landmark in the area of new form-factors and number of devices launched. … [Read more...] about Will Chromebook ‘Nami’ Be The First Pixelbook Rival?
Acer Chromebook 15 (CB5-571) Finally Gets Android Apps
Well, it's only been a couple of months shy of two years but one of the most popular Chromebooks on the market has finally landed the Google Play Store and access to over a million Android Apps. Acer is still the reigning champion in the world of Chrome devices and rightfully so. With more than … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 15 (CB5-571) Finally Gets Android Apps
Google’s Song Maker Exemplifies What Is Possible With Current Web Technologies
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
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
