It looks like Carphone Warehouse has jumped the gun just a bit ahead of the 10/4 #madebygoogle event. With what appears to be full marketing materials (thought we're a bit dubious about the copy), this product page give one of the clearest, most detailed visuals of the Pixel Phone yet. UPDATE: … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Leaked And Listed At Carphone Warehouse
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Chromecast, Google Home, Google Assistant and Google’s Possible Future
Reading this post over at WIRED just a few days ago, I'm beginning to feel like all the rumors and excitement about Andromeda were simply missing the real point of Tuesday's #madebygoogle Event. Let's look quickly at the Chromecast, Google Home and Google Assistant to see why Google's … [Read more...] about Chromecast, Google Home, Google Assistant and Google’s Possible Future
Chromecast And Google Home App: Sign of Things To Come
Things are at a fevered pitch in the last few days before Gooles 10/4 #madeByGoogle Event. One more point of interest: a clear reference to a new app called Google Home that looks likely to be replacing the existing Google Cast app. … [Read more...] about Chromecast And Google Home App: Sign of Things To Come
More Active Stylus Varieties Coming To Chromebooks
It's been a bit since we last talked about Chromebooks and the addition of stylus inputs. You can read here about what we found back this summer in regards to 'Kevin' having a confirmed stylus input. It looks like other boards/devices will be getting in on the stylus action as new types of Wacom … [Read more...] about More Active Stylus Varieties Coming To Chromebooks
New Skylake Chromebook: Hello ‘Caroline’
As Robby has stated on multiple occasions, it's officially silly season for upcoming Chrome devices. Today brings another welcome addition to a relatively small percentage of Skylake-based Chromebooks. We have been tracking 'Cave' for about as long as any device and we are hoping that we will see … [Read more...] about New Skylake Chromebook: Hello ‘Caroline’
Watch Google’s 10/4 #MadeByGoogle Event Right Here
We wanted to give everyone a simple place to land when the big event happens. No looking around, no hunting. The live event video is right here for your streaming and Chromecasting pleasure! … [Read more...] about Watch Google’s 10/4 #MadeByGoogle Event Right Here
Chromebook Development Still Going Strong. Meet Our Next Contestant: ‘Pyro’
We're not trying to beat a dead horse here. But, when we say we are convinced that Chromebooks and Chrome OS aren't going anywhere anytime soon; we truly believe it. Amidst all the talk of Andromeda and the future of Google's operating systems as we know it, Chromebook development has not slowed … [Read more...] about Chromebook Development Still Going Strong. Meet Our Next Contestant: ‘Pyro’
Google Cloud Platform Transitioning To Chromium VM Containers
It's interesting, before the past week and all the Andromeda craziness, I never once considered a future where Google and Chrome, Chrome OS, or Chromecast might not be basically synonymous. With all the rumors and talk of aggressive moves by Google around whatever Andromeda is, we've begun paying … [Read more...] about Google Cloud Platform Transitioning To Chromium VM Containers
Acer Chromebook R 13 Available for Pre-order!
The much anticipated Acer Chromebook R 13 is now up and available for pre-sale on a number of sites. Originally debuted at IFA in Berlin, the Acer R 13 is the first Chromebook to use the MediaTek MT8173 ARM® Cortex® processor. The preliminary impressions of the new 13" convertible are quite … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook R 13 Available for Pre-order!
Google Job Listings Solidify Chrome OS’s Future Despite Andromeda Rumors
If you couldn't tell already, we are doing our homework around here to push back against the rampant rumors that Google's mystery project Andromeda will be "folding Chrome OS into Android" in the future. While still unsure what Andromeda is exactly, the info we are finding on a daily basis keeps … [Read more...] about Google Job Listings Solidify Chrome OS’s Future Despite Andromeda Rumors
Epson’s iProjection™ App Brings Wireless Connectivity For Chromebooks
Japanese electronics maker, Epson, has recently announced the iProjection™ App for Chromebooks. The app allows wireless connectivity to a number of projectors from their Brightlink® and Powerlite® product line. The application, available from the Chrome Web Store, focuses strongly on the … [Read more...] about Epson’s iProjection™ App Brings Wireless Connectivity For Chromebooks
Some Andromeda Perspective: Hiroshi Lockheimer Emphatic on Separate OS’s Moving Forward
When something that consumers have been dreaming and hoping for shows any sign of happening, it is a pretty standard thing for all of us to make quick jumps to conclusions. Andromeda has been thrust on the scene, surrounded by this exact behavior. We have some info today that should give us a … [Read more...] about Some Andromeda Perspective: Hiroshi Lockheimer Emphatic on Separate OS’s Moving Forward
