Dual booting Ubuntu Linux on your Chromebook can add a new level of productivity to your device. Whether you are wanting to install applications not accessible in Chrome OS or running your favorite Steam games, Ubuntu on a Chrome device is definitely a must-have around our office. For a step-by-step … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Xiwi Crouton Integration Extension
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UPDATED: Where Are Android Apps For The Chromebook Pixel and Acer R11?
Back in May, Google announced that Android Apps are coming to Chrome OS. This announcement was met with much jubilation by the Chrome community as a whole. At the same time, however, this has created an intense longing for the fall and the day when Chrome OS 53 hits the stable channel and Android … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Where Are Android Apps For The Chromebook Pixel and Acer R11?
Could This Be ‘Kevin’? New Convertible 360 Hinge Chromebook Coming ‘Very Very Soon’
Speculate a bit more with us, will you? The image above is from a mystery Chromebook that a fellow Google+ user claims to have in his possession. (the post has since been taken down) Just this morning, a slightly shrouded Google+ post surfaced with some very, very interesting claims. And they … [Read more...] about Could This Be ‘Kevin’? New Convertible 360 Hinge Chromebook Coming ‘Very Very Soon’
Tidal Adds Chromecast Support
Tidal, the high-defention stream audio and video service, has recently added Chromecast support to their App. … [Read more...] about Tidal Adds Chromecast Support
Pokémon GO and Chrome OS: A Little Perspective
Unless you have been detached from the internet as a whole over the last few days, you likely have seen the absurdly rapid growth of Pokémon GO over the past few days. I have to admit, it took a few days before I even considered installing the app. I've never been a huge fan of Pokémon, and I've … [Read more...] about Pokémon GO and Chrome OS: A Little Perspective
Chrome Adds Official Facebook Save and Share Extension
These days, sharing a link on Facebook is about as simple as it gets. The majority of web sites we visit have a plethora of social media buttons so you can share, follow, tweet, +1, Pin and put it in your Pocket. Personally, I'm a copy-and-paste guy myself. Drop the link in your status box, a … [Read more...] about Chrome Adds Official Facebook Save and Share Extension
The New ASUS C301SA 64GB Storage Base Model: Why It Matters
Since reporting last month that the ASUS C301SA was 'coming soon,' the device has now become official and ready for pre-orders. Sporting an aluminum build, a 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N3160 Quad-Core processor, 1080p screen, and 4GB of RAM, this device would be pretty compelling at the $299 asking … [Read more...] about The New ASUS C301SA 64GB Storage Base Model: Why It Matters
Skype Voice Calling Now Supported On Chromebooks
Until recently, Chromebook user with Skype accounts were limited to sending and receiving written messages only. The Microsoft company had recently pledged to offer "truly plugin-free VoIP calls". It appears that they are holding true to their word. You can now make voice calls via Skype's web-based … [Read more...] about Skype Voice Calling Now Supported On Chromebooks
Samsung’s New Universal Flash Storage(UFS)
Earlier this week, Samsung revealed a removable memory card based on the JEDEC Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 1.o Card Extension Standard. According to the press release, Samsung's new line of removable storage is designed for use in high-resolution devices. From Samsung: ...for use in … [Read more...] about Samsung’s New Universal Flash Storage(UFS)
New Convertible Chromebook ‘Kevin’ In Early Production: What We Know So Far
If you haven't already, take a look at the other three posts this week regarding the new Rockchip 3399 processor and pen input coming to Chrome OS (and it's follow-up). They will give you some insight before reading this post. All of those Chromium commits referenced above were centered around a … [Read more...] about New Convertible Chromebook ‘Kevin’ In Early Production: What We Know So Far
More Proof Chromebooks Are Getting Stylus Pen Support
Following up on yesterday's finds, we have come across two more commits that fully validate stylus pen input being developed for an upcoming Chromebook codenamed 'Kevin.' In these two new commits we, find three interesting things. … [Read more...] about More Proof Chromebooks Are Getting Stylus Pen Support
Stylus Pen Support Coming to Chrome OS
In the wake of news that Android Apps are coming to Chrome OS, it seems there are numerous things in the works as OEM's begin to shift plans for upcoming Chromebooks to take full advantage of all that the Play Store will bring to the table. We reported a few weeks ago about the likelihood of an … [Read more...] about Stylus Pen Support Coming to Chrome OS
