For about as long as we've been covering Google products, one of the most common non-Chrome OS searches that bring users to our site revolves around Chromecast remotes. As a matter of fact, it's the number two search term over the past six months and is in the top ten of our lifetime queries. … [Read more...] about Google may be launching an Android TV-powered Chromecast Ultra with a Remote
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ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 listing surfaces on Amazon UK
Just one day after ASUS dropped a drool-worthy teaser video of the Chromebook Flip C436, the highly-anticipated Comet Lake convertible has again popped up in an Amazon listing. This time, however, it's our friends across the pond that can jump in line to place a pre-order. This model varies a bit … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 listing surfaces on Amazon UK
ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 gets a beautiful new teaser video
If there's one thing you can't fault ASUS for, it is their ability to create compelling, beautiful videos for their Chromebooks. The Flip C434 got the same treatment last year and in mid-January 2020, we saw a short video show up for the Flip C436 alongside a new landing page on ASUS' website. … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 gets a beautiful new teaser video
The iPad Pro’s trackpad-wielding keyboard tells me Lenovo’s upcoming Chrome OS tablet is onto something
A report surfaced just yesterday indicating Apple was moving forward with plans on shipping an iPad Pro keyboard with a trackpad later in the year. With companies like Brydge having already introduced their own take on this idea, it almost feels odd that Apple isn't the first to market with this … [Read more...] about The iPad Pro’s trackpad-wielding keyboard tells me Lenovo’s upcoming Chrome OS tablet is onto something
AMD’s recently-announced mobile processors are already being put into Chromebooks
Apart from the cheap, slow, entry-level devices that shipped in 2019, we've really yet to see AMD fully embrace Chromebooks. Nothing close to the way Intel has, anyway. I've long thought AMD chips would be a great fit for Chrome OS as they are generally more affordable and offer similar processing … [Read more...] about AMD’s recently-announced mobile processors are already being put into Chromebooks
Samsung accidentally listed one bogus spec on its Galaxy Chromebook landing page
Out of nowhere, Samsung really stole the show for us at CES 2020 with the Galaxy Chromebook. Not only is this device gorgeous, it packs monster specs, cutting-edge design, next-gen hardware, and is likely to be the first Project Athena certified Chromebook to ship to customers. Like the … [Read more...] about Samsung accidentally listed one bogus spec on its Galaxy Chromebook landing page
ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 release date delayed yet again
From the moment we got hands on the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 at CES 2020, we've been questioning when we could get one in the office for review. With the success of the Flip C434 and the Flip C302 before it, ASUS has built up quite the name in the Chromebook space when it comes to delivering a … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 release date delayed yet again
The ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 resurfaces on Amazon for pre-order
As Robby shared a couple of weeks ago, ASUS shared with us that their timeline for the Flip C436 launch had hit some bumps in the road. While an Amazon listing originally slated the availability of the highly-anticipated convertible to be Feb. 24, ASUS stated that some minor delays would have the … [Read more...] about The ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 resurfaces on Amazon for pre-order
Linux apps on Chromebooks may be reason enough for external GPU support
We've been tracking a device known only as 'Mushu' for about a month at this point, and it brings with it a very specific and interesting addition to the Chrome OS ecosystem: a discrete GPU (or dGPU for short). When we first reported on this device being in development, I suggested that I don't see … [Read more...] about Linux apps on Chromebooks may be reason enough for external GPU support
New ‘Nightfury’ device hints at second Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
We spend a lot of time tracking new devices in the Chromium repositories. As of late, that has become a full-time job with dozens of new Chromebooks in development and more being added every week. While each and every new device is exciting, occasionally a Chromebook pops up that literally puts us … [Read more...] about New ‘Nightfury’ device hints at second Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook gets a new landing page, release date and LTE option
As we move closer and closer to the spring, we know that a few big Chromebook releases are looming large in the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook and the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436. We're also anticipating the arrival of the Pixel Buds 2 at any time now, so the next few weeks are shaping up to be a fun time … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook gets a new landing page, release date and LTE option
Google Pixel Buds 2 show up briefly at B&H, signaling imminent release
When Google announced the next version of the Pixel Buds, I was entranced. They put up a very alluring video at the October hardware event and just as my earbud dreams were coming true, my hopes were shattered with the 'coming in Spring of 2020' announcement. It honestly felt like a gut … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Buds 2 show up briefly at B&H, signaling imminent release
