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
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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
ASUS Expands Chromebook Market In Japan
Slowly but surely, the Chromebook market is seeing some growth globally. In 2014, Google announced they would be selling Chromebooks to consumers in Japan. Prior to that time, Chrome OS devices were available only through enterprise accounts. The Japanese market is predominantly a Window one … [Read more...] about ASUS Expands Chromebook Market In Japan
New Detachable Chromebook, 4 Codenames, 1 Explanation
We track upcoming Chromebooks around here. A lot. While we have a relatively firm grip on what is going on and what is coming, even we discuss boards and codenames from time to time with a bit of confusion clearly lining our faces. "Who knows at this point?" is a common refrain when a question … [Read more...] about New Detachable Chromebook, 4 Codenames, 1 Explanation
Chromebooks Adding Pull-To-Refresh To Browser
I have to admit when I stumbled upon this recent addition to the Chromium repository, I probably got more excited than one should for such a simple feature. For those of you that may be a bit confused about the title, let me clarify. Pull out your mobile device and open Chrome. Now, go to … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Adding Pull-To-Refresh To Browser
Chromebooks Adding SMS Notifications!
This could be some of the biggest news going in the world of Chrome OS. While the upcoming Chromebook 'Eve' has given us much to look forward to and the excitement around the mysterious devices is tantalizing, this latest bit of info could bring a feature to Chromebooks across the globe that has … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Adding SMS Notifications!
Flash Gets Official Termination Date
It's no secret that Adobe's Flash Player is on its way out. The legacy multimedia platform has been heavily responsible for shaping the web, mobile platforms and desktops as we know them. The deprecation of Flash has been in the works for quite some time with Google leading the charge by reducing … [Read more...] about Flash Gets Official Termination Date
YouTube Editor is Being Shut Down – What’s Next?
You may or may not have known that YouTube Editor was even a thing. Most people didn't. And, to an extent, that is Google's own fault. People aren't usually going to know about products you don't offer up to them or explicitly tell them about. I, for one, used to use YouTube Editor for video … [Read more...] about YouTube Editor is Being Shut Down – What’s Next?
Chromecast Turns 4: A Look Back
Hard to believe but our favorite streaming dongle turned four today. July 24, 2013, Google announced the 1st generation Chromecast device would go on sale for $35. Since that time, the birth of the tiny wonder has spawned an audio-only model, a second-generation Chromecast and now, the Chromecast … [Read more...] about Chromecast Turns 4: A Look Back
Google Home And Wifi Coming To Germany
At Google I/O this past May, Rishi Chandra announced that Google Home would be coming to more countries including Canada, Australia, Japan and more by late summer. That trek across the globe looks to be happening sooner than later. Google Home, along with Google Wifi is now officially … [Read more...] about Google Home And Wifi Coming To Germany
Chromebooks Say Hello To Assistant, Goodbye To “OK Google”
Well folks, the transition is officially underway. While we've been reporting on the upcoming appearance of the Google Assistant on the upcoming Chromebook 'Eve', we've been waiting for signs of a full-blown takeover by Google Assistant to come along. We were clued in that the transition … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Say Hello To Assistant, Goodbye To “OK Google”
Google Home Plus Philips Hue Equals Big Savings
If you're ready to take your smart-home to the next level, Best Buy has a deal that's tough to beat. They have teamed up with Google and Philips Hue to bring shoppers a package deal that will save them $100. Right now, you can pick up the Google Home smart-speaker and the Philips Hue Color … [Read more...] about Google Home Plus Philips Hue Equals Big Savings
