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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
Google Pixel LS(2015) Gets Update to Chrome OS 53 and Addition of Play Store
Last week, the Acer R11 and the ASUS Flip received a stable channel update to Chrome OS 53. The newest version included the Play Store (Beta), but Google's flagship Chromebook Pixel LS found itself left out in the cold. The Pixel was the only non-convertible device out of the original 3 to receive … [Read more...] about Google Pixel LS(2015) Gets Update to Chrome OS 53 and Addition of Play Store
Chromecast 4K Ultra Loses Its Chromecast Logo – Will The Name Go Too?
An image has emerged of the newest member of the Chromecast family: The Chromecast 4k Ultra. While looking a bit like the 2nd version of Google's wildly-popular streaming dongle, the new Chromecast 4K takes a decidedly clean aesthetic approach, even removing the Chrome logo altogether. … [Read more...] about Chromecast 4K Ultra Loses Its Chromecast Logo – Will The Name Go Too?
Chrome OS Android Development Amidst the Andromeda Storm
If you have been on the internet for the past few days, the news of Andromeda has basically taken the tech world by storm. We've put our opinion out there as well as echoed the latest news about this mysterious development, but we want to take a second and breathe. Regardless of what is … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Android Development Amidst the Andromeda Storm
Rumors of Pixel 3 ‘Bison’ Running Andromeda Swirl Ahead of Google’s 10/4 Event
Just reported over at Android Police, there are rumors flying that not only is Google planning a fully separate OS codenamed Andromeda, but there is also a Pixel 3 that will be launched to show it off. This event sure is bringing the hype, isn't it? … [Read more...] about Rumors of Pixel 3 ‘Bison’ Running Andromeda Swirl Ahead of Google’s 10/4 Event
Google’s Andromeda: Why We Believe It Is Already Here
It all started with a tweet. Well, to be fair, this has been whispered and rumored for some time now. The sudden popularity of Andromeda on the web is a clear sign that people want a singular, focused direction from Google. They want convergence. We just aren't convinced it is what many are … [Read more...] about Google’s Andromeda: Why We Believe It Is Already Here
