This weekend we received some interesting info from a trusted source regarding a device only known, up until now, as 'Wizpig'. This devices has been in the commits for quite some time, and now we actually have some specs and a few renders that have been provided to Chrome Unboxed. … [Read more...] about Viglen Chromebook 360 ‘Wizpig’ Official: Pre-Release Specs and Pics
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New Chromebook With Force Touch (Pressure Sensitive) Display: Meet ‘Relm’
A few days ago we broke the news of touch-sensitive display being tested on a device. At the time we found this, we had few details about this upcoming Chromebook. We have since gathered those details and are excited to add 'Relm' to the upcoming devices list. … [Read more...] about New Chromebook With Force Touch (Pressure Sensitive) Display: Meet ‘Relm’
New Chromebook ‘Kevin’ Could Be Both Samsung and Pixel
Over the past few days there's been a bit of back and forth concerning the actual manufacturer of 'Kevin'. Around here, we lean towards Samsung being behind the production of 'Kevin'. While not 100% conclusive, our findings thus far seem to strongly suggest that 'Kevin' belongs to Samsung. In … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Kevin’ Could Be Both Samsung and Pixel
Samsung Sells All Sharp Shares After Losing Bid To Foxconn
According to an article over at Android Authority, Samsung has shuttered all it's holdings in Sharp after losing a bid to Foxconn to aquire the company in full. Why does this have anything to do with Chrome Unboxed? One word: 'Kevin' … [Read more...] about Samsung Sells All Sharp Shares After Losing Bid To Foxconn
Chromebook Force Touch Follow Up: Exclusive Display Being Tested
In a story earlier this week, we uncovered Force Touch (3D Touch or Pressure Sensitive) Screens are currently being tested for use in Chromebooks. To add to the ongoing story, here are a few more details for those of you who get into all the specifics. … [Read more...] about Chromebook Force Touch Follow Up: Exclusive Display Being Tested
New Chromebook ‘Kevin’ Likely Being Made By Samsung
Since our coverage of the much-anticipated Chromebook 'Kevin' began hitting the web, one really big question has eluded us. Who is making 'Kevin'? Today, we think we have pretty clear proof that Samsung will be producing 'Kevin' and we are super-excited to share it with you! … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Kevin’ Likely Being Made By Samsung
Force Touch (Pressure-Sensitive) Displays Coming to Chromebooks
While digging through commits in the Chromium OS Repositories today, we stumbled across a very interesting new addition to an upcoming Chromebook. We'll talk more about this device later as we are still gathering info on it, but for now we want to let you in on what we found as a … [Read more...] about Force Touch (Pressure-Sensitive) Displays Coming to Chromebooks
Another New Chromebook Convertible Coming Soon: ‘Kefka’
Like we said before, it is Chromebook silly season! It seems that there are new devices showing up left and right; and almost universally convertibles. I, for one, am having a great time just learning about the characters the codenames are based on. This newest device 'Kefka' is no different. … [Read more...] about Another New Chromebook Convertible Coming Soon: ‘Kefka’
New Lenovo Convertible Skylake Chromebook: Say Hello To ‘Pbody’
As if the list of upcoming Chrome OS devices wasn't enough to keep us on the edge of our seats, the truth of the matter is that we've only just begun. With hardware such as active stylus pens and fingerprint scanners, the world of Chromebooks as we know it has turned a new, exciting corner. As … [Read more...] about New Lenovo Convertible Skylake Chromebook: Say Hello To ‘Pbody’
Wired’s Chromebook Article Hints At A New HP Chromebook
I came across a well-written, quite flattering long-read article on WIRED today. It's premise? Chromebooks are about to transform laptop design. It is a great read for anyone, but especially for Chromebook users. I can't express how much I enjoyed reading it. So much so, in fact, I shared … [Read more...] about Wired’s Chromebook Article Hints At A New HP Chromebook
New Chromebook ‘Asuka’ Coming Soon
Well, it seems it is officially Chromebook Silly Season. Everywhere we look, new devices are popping up, new features are being added, and the list of things we are all eagerly waiting for continues to grow. Today brings another one of those "coming soon" tags and gives us another device to … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Asuka’ Coming Soon
New Chromebook ‘Cave’ (Likely ASUS Flip 2) Will Have High Resolution Screen
With all the talk revolving around 'Kevin' and 'Gru' of late, one of the devices I've been extremely excited about has been relatively silent. 'Cave' has been absent around Chrome Unboxed for a little while. We still feel that 'Cave' is the ASUS Chromebook 2, but nothing we've seen recently … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Cave’ (Likely ASUS Flip 2) Will Have High Resolution Screen
