We've had some hands-on time with some of the new Smart Displays that will be heading to the market very soon from makers like Lenovo, JVC, JBL and Sony and we're looking forward to sharing more details on that later today. … [Read more...] about Google Lead Engineer Confirms Duo Support Headed To Chrome OS
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Acer Chromebook 11 Hands On From CES 2018
While the overwhelming Google presence at CES 2018 has clearly been Google Assistant related, there are a few new Chrome devices here at the show that we're getting to get our hands on. One of these is the newest entry-level consumer device from Acer, the Acer Chromebook 11 (CB331). As these … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 11 Hands On From CES 2018
10 More Chromebooks Make The Android Support List
Sitting in Las Vegas, surrounded by a landslide of Assistant-enabled devices and having no doubts where Google's focus is at CES this year. That doesn't mean we can't share some great Chrome OS news while we're here. Back in Mountain View, developers have quietly updated the list of Chrome … [Read more...] about 10 More Chromebooks Make The Android Support List
ASUS Chromebox 3 Arrives At CES 2018
HP may have beaten other OEMs out of the Chromebox gate but ASUS came to Las Vegas with a surprise up their sleeve and they don't plan on being outshined. Amidst their ROG lineup, new connectivity solutions and a GIGABIT LTE Windows device, ASUS unveiled some mini-PCs, a new tinker board and the … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebox 3 Arrives At CES 2018
Google Launches Smart Displays Platform
In a not-so-surprising move, Google has unveiled its latest platform for Google Assistant: smart displays. Now, you may notice I didn't capitalize smart displays, and that was on purpose. Google isn't really advertising a new product in the #MadebyGoogle category, here, but more of a platform for … [Read more...] about Google Launches Smart Displays Platform
Google Is All In At CES 2018
We talked a few months ago about the fact that Google looked to be going all in at CES this year, and from the early reports we're seeing from folks already on the ground in Las Vegas, Google has shown up in a much bigger way than we previously expected. … [Read more...] about Google Is All In At CES 2018
Google Calendar’s Updated Look Is Coming For All Users: Like It Or Not
It's a bit hard to believe the updated interface for Google Calendar on the web began rolling out all the way back in August. At the time, it was not a full roll-out and users who received it weren't forced to stay there. Granted, there's been some back-and-forth by those who love the design … [Read more...] about Google Calendar’s Updated Look Is Coming For All Users: Like It Or Not
Acer Announces New Chromebook 11 CB311
HP isn't the only one getting a jump on the CES hype train. Just two days before the annual Consumer Electronics Show kicks off in Las Vegas, Acer Inc. has announced the release of a new generation of their popular Chromebook 11. … [Read more...] about Acer Announces New Chromebook 11 CB311
HP Bolsters Their Ranks With Two New Chromebooks
HP has been relatively quiet on the Chrome OS front in 2017. Apart from the latest HP Chromebook x360, it had been nearly a year and a half since the PC giant released a Chrome device but that all changed quite drastically this week. Along with the beast that is the HP Chromebox G2, Hewlett … [Read more...] about HP Bolsters Their Ranks With Two New Chromebooks
HP Announces Monster Kaby Lake Chromebox!
At long last, the wait is over. We have kept our eyes on the horizon impatiently anticipating the release of a next-generation Chromebox from anyone. Honest, we expected Acer to be the first out of the gate but out of nowhere, HP has unleashed a beast of a Chromebox. … [Read more...] about HP Announces Monster Kaby Lake Chromebox!
The Meltdown And Spectre Saga Continues With Intel’s First Move
The Verge reported yesterday that Intel is now claiming that it is currently developing and rolling out updates for Intel-based devices that will make those devices immune to the Meltdown and Spectre attacks that have cropped up in the first week of 2018. … [Read more...] about The Meltdown And Spectre Saga Continues With Intel’s First Move
Chrome OS 63 Arrives For Pixelbook, Samsung Chromebook Pro And Plus
Amidst the chaos that is “Meltdown” and “Spectre,” Google has released an official statement about the status of the vulnerability as it pertains to their many products and platforms. Thankfully, the majority of Chromebook users are already protected by steps implemented in version 63 of Chrome … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 63 Arrives For Pixelbook, Samsung Chromebook Pro And Plus
