Love it or hate it, Chrome OS is quickly adopting more and more Android features as time goes on. Some features, like the upcoming "Folders" tweak are welcome refinements that make our beloved OS more user-friendly and easy on the eyes. Other additions, like video recording via the Android Camera … [Read more...] about Chromebooks To Add Android Notification Badges
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Chromebook ‘Nautilus’ Will Usher In Video Recording For Chrome OS
Before we get down to business, let me address the masses who are questioning why the new Chromebook 'Nautilus' failed to make an appearance last week at CES. Long story short, the detachable Chromebook we suspect is coming from Samsung, is nowhere near ready for production. The device has only … [Read more...] about Chromebook ‘Nautilus’ Will Usher In Video Recording For Chrome OS
Chromebooks Adding New “Folders” UI
For years, many Chromebook users have clamored for a desktop UI to customize their Chrome OS experience and give it a more "Windows-ish" feel. While I don't see a true desktop ever being part of the Chrome OS layout, steps are now being taken to give the app launcher a more polished look and that … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Adding New “Folders” UI
ASUS Zenscreen Go and ProArt 4K Portable Monitors At CES 2018
While there wasn't a ton of Chrome OS hardware on display at this year's CES, that doesn't mean there weren't a few things here and there that are worth talking about when we talk about new tech for Chromebooks. ASUS does have a new Chromebox, and we have some details and a quick video coming on … [Read more...] about ASUS Zenscreen Go and ProArt 4K Portable Monitors At CES 2018
Grab A Free Pen When You Buy A Pixelbook
Holiday shopping season has come and gone. Like most markets, Chromebooks have now settled back to retail or close to MSRP pricing. If you missed out on the Pixelbook deal you were hoping for, Google's offering up a little incentive when you buy the flagship Chromebook. … [Read more...] about Grab A Free Pen When You Buy A Pixelbook
Google Posts Current Status Of Meltdown And Chromebooks
CES 2018 will soon be winding down and although it's sunshine and blue skies here in Las Vegas, Intel has a hornets nest to deal with when Monday brings about business as usual in the world of computing. The severity, degree and fixability of the "Meltdown" bug affecting PCs range from minimal to … [Read more...] about Google Posts Current Status Of Meltdown And Chromebooks
Google Lead Engineer Confirms Duo Support Headed To Chrome OS
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
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
