Ive been sitting on this one for nearly three weeks, trying to understand what it could be. A few days ago, a reader found the same commit and began asking about it in the comments section, so I thought it was time to go ahead and share what I've found up to this point. Prepare yourself...it … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Eve’ Gets Double-Tap Function…Like The Pixel?
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New Chromebook ‘Eve’ May Equip An Assistant Button
Seeing the Google Assistant make its way to Chromebooks really isn't too much of a surprise. Google has opened the SDK to any party who wants to embed the Assistant in their devices. So, naturally they would want to bring it to their own operating system. As Robby has postulated, the addition … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Eve’ May Equip An Assistant Button
Remove Twitter’s New Interface With This Simple Extension
So, if you use Twitter with any regularity, you may have noticed a UI change that happened pretty recently. Around the internet, its simply being referred to as 'bubbly'. I think that description fits pretty well, honestly, and the interface doesn't bother me much. Perhaps it is the web … [Read more...] about Remove Twitter’s New Interface With This Simple Extension
Windows Apps On Your Chromebook Without Emulators Or VM: Meet Droplet
If that title has you wondering how this is possible, I'm afraid we won't be able to fully answer that question yet. As unsatisfying as that is, what Droplet is claiming to be bringing to market soon is no-less exciting. Their aim is larger than just Chromebooks, but in the sweep of what Droplet … [Read more...] about Windows Apps On Your Chromebook Without Emulators Or VM: Meet Droplet
New Rockchip Chromebook In The Works: Meet ‘Nefario’
Keeping in the spirit of Despicable Me, a new Chromebook code-named 'Nefario' has turned up in the Chromium repository. The Chromebook, birthed just this evening, appears to be another convertible device. Following in the footsteps of 'Kevin', a.k.a. the Samsung Chromebook Plus, 'Nefario' … [Read more...] about New Rockchip Chromebook In The Works: Meet ‘Nefario’
New Power Saving Options Coming To Chromebooks
Power management options are pretty sparse on Chrome OS but let's be honest, most Chromebook users needn't worry with like power saving mode when their device will run 8+ hours on a full charge. On the flip side, if you're like me, you like options. For users who need to squeeze every drop of … [Read more...] about New Power Saving Options Coming To Chromebooks
Samsung Chromebook Plus And Pro Tear Down Shows Internals
Just a few days ago, we posted about an educator who decided to take the Samsung Chromebook Plus through a very rigorous (read: torturous) drop test. In it, we all got to see how durable the Plus actually is despite the thin, light chassis. A discussion that emerged in the comments, … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Plus And Pro Tear Down Shows Internals
Share Your Pixel Photos With Chromecasters Around The World
The guys and gals in the Google Pixel department have teamed up with Chromecast to let users showcase their best photos with Chromecast users around the world. Just in case you hadn't heard of the feature, Chromecast's Backdrop allows users to set custom content on their Chromecast-connected … [Read more...] about Share Your Pixel Photos With Chromecasters Around The World
Google Releases TV-Ready Ad For The Samsung Chromebook Plus
Back in January, we were invited to a press event by Samsung and Google to get the first real looks at the Samsung Chromebook Plus and Pro. At that event, I was able to speak with some folks from both companies about media attention this new Chromebook effort would receive. While happy that … [Read more...] about Google Releases TV-Ready Ad For The Samsung Chromebook Plus
Four More Chromebooks Get The Play Store In Beta
Just a week ago, Google expanded Play Store access to seventeen Chromebook models via the Beta Channel of Chrome OS. Today it appears that four more devices have received the update. The official Android support page from the Chromium Projects added the following devices to the list of … [Read more...] about Four More Chromebooks Get The Play Store In Beta
Samsung Chromebook Pro Gets The Thumbs Up From Amazon
Just like that, with nary an explanation, the Samsung Chromebook Pro has returned to its place in the pages of Amazon. Just a day after the popular convertible was placed "under review" the product page looks to be back to normal and orders can be placed for delivery as early as … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Gets The Thumbs Up From Amazon
Acer Chromebook Spin 11 Up For Pre-order
The next generation of Apollo Lake-powered Chromebooks will soon be hitting shelves. Along with the HP x360 and the ASUS C213, the Acer Chromebook Spin 11 will serve as the poster children for the latest wave of educational Chrome devices. All three of these devices were expected to be made … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 11 Up For Pre-order
