As we are just inside 3 weeks to go before Google's I/O developer conference makes its return after a full cancellation of the event in 2020, Sundar Pichai - Alphabet & Google's CEO - took to prepared remarks in a quarterly earnings call to highlight a few interesting things going on at Google … [Read more...] about Google CEO Sundar Pichai teases ‘significant product updates and announcements’ ahead of Google I/O
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A new Chromebook with the Google Pixel lightbar is in the works
It's no secret that many fans of Google's own in-house Chromebooks want a return to Chrome OS hardware from the maker of the OS. Though not always massive consumer hits, the Google-made Chromebooks over the years have held up well as reference devices that others tried to aim for. From the early … [Read more...] about A new Chromebook with the Google Pixel lightbar is in the works
Everything we expect at Google’s ‘Launch Night In’ event tomorrow
With Google's 'Launch Night In' less than 24 hours away, we wanted to quickly recap all we expect to see at the virtual event that is slated for 2PM EST tomorrow on September 30th. This will be the first all-virtual Google hardware event and it will be interesting to see how Google approaches … [Read more...] about Everything we expect at Google’s ‘Launch Night In’ event tomorrow
The Pixelbook is no more: New Google Chromebook this month?
Well, she had a good run. Google's flagship Pixelbook 2-in-1 Chromebook is no longer available via the Google Store or Best Buy, for that matter. Navigating to Google's online storefront and clicking into the landing page for the iconic Pixelbook will present you with the news that it is "out of … [Read more...] about The Pixelbook is no more: New Google Chromebook this month?
Upcoming Chromebook keyboards to get a new ‘snapshot’ function key
As we've talked about at length before, Chromebooks generally have the same keyboard layout regardless of the manufacturer. The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 I'm typing this on has the same exact keyboard layout as the HP Chromebook Pro C640 that is on the next desk over. Apart from a handful of … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chromebook keyboards to get a new ‘snapshot’ function key
Google’s hardware event goes virtual on September 30th: new Chromecast with Google TV and more
About this time of year for the past 3 years running, we've checked our email inboxes daily in anticipation of an invite from Google to the big, yearly hardware event from the search giant. When this invite came each year, there have been multiple reasons for excitement: new phones, new Google Home … [Read more...] about Google’s hardware event goes virtual on September 30th: new Chromecast with Google TV and more
Pixel 5 availability date leaks, hints at late September Google hardware event
Since the beginning of Google's in-house hardware efforts, the company has hosted a large-scale press event at some point in October each year. For the past four years, we've had a single date responsible for delivering the latest, greatest Google-made hardware for the upcoming year. Devices like … [Read more...] about Pixel 5 availability date leaks, hints at late September Google hardware event
Steam gaming on Chromebooks inches closer as new details on install process emerge
In 2020, there have been many ways to go about playing Steam-compatible games on Chromebooks. There have been methods that utilize Linux on Chrome OS in a few different variations and then there's the NVIDIA GeForce NOW approach that recently became available for Chromebook users, but none of those … [Read more...] about Steam gaming on Chromebooks inches closer as new details on install process emerge
Leaked: Google’s new Chromecast/Android TV device priced to sell very well
We've been talking for months about 'Sabrina' - Google's upcoming Chromecast/Android TV dongle - and how this new take on a streaming device from Google will bring together the companies two differing takes on the smart TV market. With the flexibility of Chromecast from both a use case and hardware … [Read more...] about Leaked: Google’s new Chromecast/Android TV device priced to sell very well
The Chrome Cast 76: Our Pixebook 2 hopes have been revived
This week on The Chrome Cast, we talk about a handful of things in the lead-up to our main topic of conversation: a renewed hope in a Google-made Chromebook for 2020. Presumably the successor to the Pixelbook, 'Halvor' is in possession of a Google-only feature that we've only seen in the Pixelbook, … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 76: Our Pixebook 2 hopes have been revived
Proof that Google may be making a Pixelbook 2 for 2020 after all
At this point in 2020, we have a lot of Chromebooks in different development phases. From a slew of 'Hatch' (10th-gen Intel) Chromebooks yet to launch to many more MediaTek-powered devices like the Lenovo Chromebook Duet to the AMD-powered 'Zork' devices and more, there are enough new Chromebooks … [Read more...] about Proof that Google may be making a Pixelbook 2 for 2020 after all
3 new Chromebooks enter development with 11th-gen Intel chips inside
From what we can tell at this point in 2020, there is little standing in the way of continued Chromebook development. More and more boards continue being piled on as we move through the year and it seems that, pandemic or no, new Chromebooks are being prepped left and right. Currently, boards fall … [Read more...] about 3 new Chromebooks enter development with 11th-gen Intel chips inside
