In a rush to get the news out to everyone as quickly as possible yesterday, I overlooked some details by making an assumption that others were anticipating the Samsung Chromebook Pro as much as we were. After all, we have a ton of articles on 'Kevin' (the Chromebook Pro's codename), so I just … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Wrap Up
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‘Kevin’ Is The Samsung Chromebook Pro: Up For Pre-Order: UPDATED
You read that right! The long-talked-about Chromebook, known only as 'Kevin' up to this point, has broken through. Available for pre-order right now from Adorama and outfitted with a beautiful landing page that shows it off, the Samsung Chromebook Pro (remember that little survey?) looks to be all … [Read more...] about ‘Kevin’ Is The Samsung Chromebook Pro: Up For Pre-Order: UPDATED
IOS May Be Getting Cast Support For Chrome Browser
Good news for iOS users! A recent update to the developer channel of Chrome shows experimental support that "Adds methods for Cast support to iOS." … [Read more...] about IOS May Be Getting Cast Support For Chrome Browser
Chrome Update Significantly Reduces Memory Usage
Great news for user of Google's Chrome web browser. In an upcoming release of the wildly popular browser, Chromium developers have stated the update will bring as much as a 50% reduction of RAM usage over the current Chrome 53 version. … [Read more...] about Chrome Update Significantly Reduces Memory Usage
Sign Of Things to Come: Voice, Handwriting, and Emoji Quick Inputs Added to Shelf
As you can see from the pic above, voice input, handwriting input and emoji input have been added to the Chrome OS settings dock in the Dev Channel. While these options have been available in the on-screen keyboard for some time, the addition into the dock is a great sign. … [Read more...] about Sign Of Things to Come: Voice, Handwriting, and Emoji Quick Inputs Added to Shelf
Image Resizing For Chrome OS: One Step Closer
Last month we were given a tease of native image resizing in Chrome OS. The news came to us via a bug report testing the new feature. This week, it seems a push to make this feature a reality is happening. … [Read more...] about Image Resizing For Chrome OS: One Step Closer
Google Assistant and Instant Apps: A Match Made In Heaven
Back at Google I/O in May, Google announced something quite unique: instant apps. Instant apps give developers a way to split their Android apps into pieces so that, when needed, only the important and needed pieces of an app can be served up without downloading and installing the app itself. … [Read more...] about Google Assistant and Instant Apps: A Match Made In Heaven
Chromecast Ultra Official: 4K Resolution, Better Sound and Faster
Along with the new Pixel Phones and Google Home, the new Chromecast Ultra made its official debut today at Google's much anticipated live event from San Francisco. As previously rumored, the newest version of Google's casting device now supports 4K HD and HDR video. Along with premium video support, … [Read more...] about Chromecast Ultra Official: 4K Resolution, Better Sound and Faster
Pixel Phones Official: Google Assistant Takes Center Stage
At Google's Event today, most of what was discussed was all over the internet before it happened. One of those pre-show leaks was the Pixel Phones. And, as we reported a couple days ago, there are few surprises here. … [Read more...] about Pixel Phones Official: Google Assistant Takes Center Stage
Google Pixel Leaked And Listed At Carphone Warehouse
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
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
