Google's Pixelbook has the potential to accelerate the consumer Chromebook market like no other device is the short history of Chrome OS. Over the next six to twelve months, we truly anticipate exponential growth of the awareness of Chrome OS devices in the retail sector. That leads me to ask "what … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Detachable Update: Camera Flash, Dual Microphones
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Google Home Prepping To Take On The Amazon Echo Show?
Google Assistant Everywhere! That is the heralding theme of Google's continuing hardware initiative. Despite the disappointment of the now-hobbled Google Home Mini and rampant reports of the Pixel XL 2 being a hardware nightmare, Google remains steadfast in chanting their A.I. first mantra and … [Read more...] about Google Home Prepping To Take On The Amazon Echo Show?
Chromebook Tablet ‘Scarlet’ Could Have Stowable Stylus
With all the buzz about Google's new Pixelbook, it's been a bit since we talked about the new Chrome OS form-factors still on the horizon. Despair not. Development of detachables and tablets running Chrome OS is still very much alive and moving forward. … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablet ‘Scarlet’ Could Have Stowable Stylus
EXCLUSIVE: High Powered Samsung Chromebook Pro and ASUS Flip C302 Are Coming
According to a very reliable inside source, we've learned that highly-upgraded versions of two popular Chromebooks are coming. There are some caveats that apply, but these devices most certainly exist and could see the light of day in the not-too-distant future. We've done full reviews of both … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: High Powered Samsung Chromebook Pro and ASUS Flip C302 Are Coming
New Acer Chromebook 15 Pentium Model Shows Up at Best Buy
Just yesterday, we found the Acer Chromebook C771 with the Core i5 became available for order over on Amazon. Though it doesn't have a great screen, the internals are superior and the device would likely make for a great docked experience. On the other end of that spectrum is the latest offering … [Read more...] about New Acer Chromebook 15 Pentium Model Shows Up at Best Buy
New AMD Chromebook In Development: Meet Grunt
It has been quite some time since we uncovered the first evidence of the first AMD-powered Chromebook and we are still waiting to see the materialization of said device. Over a year in the works, the AMD platform on Chrome OS is still very much alive and moving forward. … [Read more...] about New AMD Chromebook In Development: Meet Grunt
Google Launches Pixelbook Help Forum
When it comes to product support, Google's go-to line of defense is generally the Google Help pages and the volunteer-driven product forums. From Google Chrome to YouTube and everything in between, the forums are managed by Google but the support comes from users like you that Google has recognized … [Read more...] about Google Launches Pixelbook Help Forum
Snapchat Coming To The Desktop Via Pixelbook: Why It Matters
At Google's hardware event on October 4th, one of the things mentioned on stage that has been largely forgotten is the fact that Snapchat is building a desktop version of their app for the Pixelbook. That's kind of a big deal. We talked a bit over here about some big apps that will hopefully be … [Read more...] about Snapchat Coming To The Desktop Via Pixelbook: Why It Matters
Google Store Pop Up Coming Soon: Yes, The Pixelbook Will Be There
Google is sparing no expense in promoting the latest line of #madebygoogle products. Like last year, Google is opening two "Pop Up" locations, one in New York and one in Los Angeles. Shortly after the Pixel launch of 2016, the Google stores opened for the intended purpose of displaying the latest … [Read more...] about Google Store Pop Up Coming Soon: Yes, The Pixelbook Will Be There
Google Home Mini First Impressions
As a device that has been rumored and leaked for quite some time, the Google Home Mini doesn't exactly come in as a surprise or shock. It doesn't even really do anything new when compared with the year-old Google Home. As a matter of fact, it even manages to do a few things less adeptly. But … [Read more...] about Google Home Mini First Impressions
Kaby Lake Detachable Chromebook: Nautilus
Fresh off the heels of Google's Pixelbook announcement, the wheels of the Chromium OS project continue to turn and development moves forward. The jury may still be out on the impact the Pixelbook will have on the consumer Chromebook market but it appears that hasn't slowed manufacturers from pushing … [Read more...] about Kaby Lake Detachable Chromebook: Nautilus
Google Pixelbook Hands On First Look
Yesterday was a whirlwind! We were fortunate enough to be at Google's #madebyGoogle hardware event and seeing all the new hardware was pretty amazing. Right in the middle of all the phones, speakers, earbuds, software and AI, there was the announcement that brought us out to San Francisco in the … [Read more...] about Google Pixelbook Hands On First Look
