Google Assistant - if you've somehow managed not to hear about it or encounter it in some way, shape or form until now - is Google's virtual assistant that is already embedded in many devices and form factors across Google's current purview. From smartphones, tablets and Google Home, the … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Coming To The Chrome Browser
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HP Chromebook x360 11 Gets Android Apps
Yesterday's release of Chrome OS 60 brought some great enhancements and a few new features to many Chromebooks. Unfortunately, we are still in a holding pattern for a full-scale roll-out of the Play Store and Android Apps for Chrome OS. One device did sneak its way onto the official support … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x360 11 Gets Android Apps
Google Assistant Makes First Appearance On Chromebooks
Chrome OS Stable just updated to version 60 and while it brought with it some welcome enhancements, the subsequent incremental update to the Developer channel has revealed some exciting news for Chromebook users. You are probably aware of the reports that the Google Assistant will soon be … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Makes First Appearance On Chromebooks
Chrome OS 60 Is Here For Most
Right on schedule, Chrome OS 60 has begun rolling out to Chromebooks and Chrome devices around the globe. The latest version of Google's desktop OS brings with it a few enhancements and new features including: Improved support for Auto updates over cellular networks Location and Timezone … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 60 Is Here For Most
Backlit Keyboard Coming To Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’
Just as we did with the upcoming Chromebook 'Eve', we are starting to see tons of details emerge for the first detachable Chromebook known only as 'Soraka'. We've covered a few things around 'Soraka' and the baseboards/keyboard that make it up. You can read here if you need to catch up. What … [Read more...] about Backlit Keyboard Coming To Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’
Chromebook News: Bullitt County Expands Access 24 1:1 Initiative
August 9 marks the start of a new school year for students in Bullitt County, Kentucky. Like many schools around the country, BCPS has a Chromebook pilot program with the long-term goal of 1:1 access for all of its students from 6th grade all the way to Senior year. The 2017-2018 school year … [Read more...] about Chromebook News: Bullitt County Expands Access 24 1:1 Initiative
New Chromebook Keyboard Layout Leaked
There has been a lot of talk lately surrounding some major changes coming for the Chrome OS keyboard layout. Along with a revamped top row, the Google Assistant will be making her way to Chromebooks. Until now, the actual layout of the updated keyboard has been a guessing game. We've made a … [Read more...] about New Chromebook Keyboard Layout Leaked
Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Keyboard Connector Details Emerge
'Soraka' - AKA the first (and only) detachable Chromebook in development - has just given us a new detail that, while small, will enable us to draw some pretty significant conclusions about what this device will be. (A quick sidenote: that picture is not official in any way, shape or form. It is … [Read more...] about Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Keyboard Connector Details Emerge
Chromebooks Getting “Off Hours” For Managed Devices
I came across this cryptic commit in the Chromium repositories a couple of weeks ago and spent quite some time trying to wrap my head around exactly what new function was being implemented. WIP: Create new class DeviceOffHoursController Unfortunately, I was never really able to make a solid … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting “Off Hours” For Managed Devices
Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Gets Assistant Button
Well, folks, this makes two. We originally discovered 'Eve' having a dedicated Assistant button a few weeks back and, at the time, wondered if it would be the only device getting such treatment for the time being. In the 'Eve' is a #madebyGoogle device theory, it would stand to reason that … [Read more...] about Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Gets Assistant Button
ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Shows Up On Amazon UK
After this weeks announcement that the ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 would soon be coming to Japan along with the C302 and C213, it isn't very surprising to catch wind that the OG Flip refresh has found its way to Amazon. We have already seen a handful of overseas sites listing the new 10.1" … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Shows Up On Amazon UK
Chrome 60 Launches With TouchBar Support For MacOS
Earlier this week Google began rolling out version 60 of the Chrome browser. For desktop users, the update brought with it a larger-than-normal number of bug fixes and security patches. Some of these fixes were the result of bugs reported by individuals who received as much as ten thousand dollars … [Read more...] about Chrome 60 Launches With TouchBar Support For MacOS
