While we are certainly expecting Chrome OS to continue to expand into a much larger mainstream market, news today of a Snapdragon Chromebook in development came as quite a surprise to me. We're still anxiously awaiting AMD devices to be officially announced but a Chrome OS device powered by Qualcomm … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chromebook? Meet Cheza
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Free Google Home Or Home Mini With Select Chromebooks From Best Buy
It looks like Google and Best Buy's relationship has gone to another level with some more exclusive deals on Chromebooks. Google is pretty much giving away the Home smart-speaker every chance they get. Some would cite poor sales but in my opinion, Google just wants to get their foot in the … [Read more...] about Free Google Home Or Home Mini With Select Chromebooks From Best Buy
Google Sets Date For Chrome’s New Ad Block Policy
Earlier this year, Chromium developers announced their plans to begin blocking ads that do not adhere to the Better Ads Experience Program laid out by the Coalition for Better Ads. The new policy will apply to any and all advertisers, Google's platforms included. … [Read more...] about Google Sets Date For Chrome’s New Ad Block Policy
Google Pixelbook Core i7 Now Available And On Sale!!
The wait is finally over. For those of you, if any, who have been waiting on the Core i7 model of Google's Pixelbook, I just got the email that it is now available from the Google Store in limited quantities. The even better news is that the beefed-up model is also enjoying the $100 discount as … [Read more...] about Google Pixelbook Core i7 Now Available And On Sale!!
Google Begins Phase One Of Symantec Distrust On Chrome
Earlier this year, developers from the Chromium project announced the roadmap detailing Chrome's plan to distrust Symantec-issued TLS certificates issued before June 1, 2016. The nearly two-year long blueprint was spawned when a Mozilla Developer forum post revealed some suspicious authentication … [Read more...] about Google Begins Phase One Of Symantec Distrust On Chrome
Save $130 When You Bundle The Pixelbook And Pen
Google's flagship Pixelbook bowed out of the Black Friday madness but as of late discounts have been coming down the pipeline everywhere. The Google Store has slashed $100 off the price of both Core i5 models and is throwing in a Google Home as an added bonus. This deal has been reflected at Best … [Read more...] about Save $130 When You Bundle The Pixelbook And Pen
[UPDATE] Google Chrome Lands In The Microsoft Store: Sort Of
Sure, if you're a Windows user you can just go to the Chrome download page and install the world's most popular browser by Google. But what's the fun in that? Starting today, you can grab the Chrome browser straight from the Microsoft Store, sort of. First off, it's not easy to find. A simple … [Read more...] about [UPDATE] Google Chrome Lands In The Microsoft Store: Sort Of
Google Testing USB Titan Security Key On Chromebooks
When it comes to security, Google isn't a one-trick-pony with their world-dominating Chrome browser. Now a giant in the cloud arena, Google continues to push forward in the area of online data protection in the form of both software and hardware. Google's Online Security Blog keeps running … [Read more...] about Google Testing USB Titan Security Key On Chromebooks
Google’s Santa Tracker Is Back With More Holiday Goodies
It's that time of year once again. In just under a week, Santa's sleigh will take flight as he makes his way around the globe to check off all the nice boys and girls from his Christmas list. For over a decade, Google has been tracking the Jolly Old Elf. Each year brings new updates and as of late … [Read more...] about Google’s Santa Tracker Is Back With More Holiday Goodies
$100 Off The Pixelbook Plus A Free Gift! (U.K. Too!!)
Just got an email from our good friend George E. and the deal he shared is so good I had to drop what I was doing just to fill you in on it. Holiday shopping may be wrapping up but for those of you still looking to score a great deal on an awesome Chromebook, Google's Pixelbook has just been … [Read more...] about $100 Off The Pixelbook Plus A Free Gift! (U.K. Too!!)
Android App Display Size Getting Proper Fix For Chromebooks
We reported in early November about a bug affecting users who wanted to adjust the default Android App display size settings. The issue that was discussed then is still an issue, but it seems that there is an official fix on the way. … [Read more...] about Android App Display Size Getting Proper Fix For Chromebooks
Chrome 64 Brings Stricter Pop-Up Blocker, Tuned Autoplay Controls and HDR Video For Windows 10
Chrome 63 for desktop is barely out of the box but the latest version of Chrome Beta has delivered some updates that are worth chatting about. Version 64.0.3282.24 for Windows, Linux and Mac began rolling out to users on Beta on Thursday with a large number of new features including the next stop on … [Read more...] about Chrome 64 Brings Stricter Pop-Up Blocker, Tuned Autoplay Controls and HDR Video For Windows 10
