It's been a few weeks since we've seen anything new or eye-catching in regards to the device only known as 'Kevin'. What we know up to this point is that 'Kevin' will: be a convertible device have stylus support (likely stow-able) be outfitted with the newly-released Rockchip RK3399 SoC … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Kevin’ Will Use A High-DPI 3:2 Screen
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Soon Chrome Will Communicate With Bluetooth Devices Via Web Bluetooth
A newer web-based technology has been given a green light from Google for some serious testing and we've been made aware via a post on Google+ from +François Beaufort. This new tech is known as Web Bluetooth, and as of today, it can be enabled for testing via a Chrome Flag. This is clearly still in … [Read more...] about Soon Chrome Will Communicate With Bluetooth Devices Via Web Bluetooth
GPS Coming To Upcoming Rockchip Chromebooks
We've reported pretty extensively on the device/baseboard combo of 'Gru' and 'Kevin' and while there are plenty of knowns, there are still lots of unknowns. Today, however, we can add in a new piece of the puzzle. … [Read more...] about GPS Coming To Upcoming Rockchip Chromebooks
Could Project Soli Be the Next Evolution in Chromebooks?
[youtube id="0QNiZfSsPc0" align="center" mode="normal" autoplay="no"] As reported earlier today by +Robby Payne, hover track pad technology is now being tested in Chrome OS. If you haven't had a chance, check out the original article here. One of our readers, +Dominic Powell, was so kind to point … [Read more...] about Could Project Soli Be the Next Evolution in Chromebooks?
Google Apps for Education: The All-in-One Classroom
Google is no stranger to the classroom. According to a report from Future Source Consulting, the third quarter of 2015 saw Chromebook sales crest over 50% of total new sales in the U.S. K-12 market. That's an astounding accomplishment considering the fact that, in 2012, that number was less … [Read more...] about Google Apps for Education: The All-in-One Classroom
Is MediaTek Finally Producing a Chromebook?
In June of 2015, the world's top hardware manufacturers gathered in Taipei for the annual Computex Technology Exposition. Names like Nvidia, AMD, Asus, Intel and many more were there to show off the best they had to offer to current and future computing technologies. Among the participants was … [Read more...] about Is MediaTek Finally Producing a Chromebook?
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
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
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
New Chromebooks With The New Rockchip 3399 Processor In The Works
Thanks to our own +Gabriel Brangers and +Brandon Lall, we've uncovered some very interesting info in the Chromium commits that point to definite movement surrounding the latest Rockchip 3399 SoC. As a newer entrant into the Chromebook game last year, Rockchip provided the SoC (System on Chip) for … [Read more...] about New Chromebooks With The New Rockchip 3399 Processor In The Works
Android 7.0 Nougat And What It Means For Chrome OS
Just yesterday, Google officially (and, quite literally) took the wraps off of the latest version of Android: and behold, it is called Nougat. Not everyone is thrilled with the name, but that's a conversation for another time and perhaps another blog. What is thrilling, however, is the … [Read more...] about Android 7.0 Nougat And What It Means For Chrome OS
Google’s Chromebook Pixel Job Posting Has Us Hopeful
News has made its way around the internet of a very public, very specific job that Google is currently hiring for. As OMG! Chrome! first reported, the job posting is for Quality Engineer, Chromebook Pixel. Feel free to check it out here if you haven't already. It's a quick read. Quite clearly, … [Read more...] about Google’s Chromebook Pixel Job Posting Has Us Hopeful
