Right off the bat, let's file this under fun, speculative conversation. There are a few camps around this subject and I think a collective conversation with a dose of speculation could give many a chance to voice opinions and, perhaps, help us navigate the topic a bit. The question up top is … [Read more...] about Google’s Upcoming Chromebook Pixel: How Much Would You Pay?
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ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Shipping October, Available For Pre-Order In Japan
We've seen the proper follow up to the original ASUS Chromebook Flip coming for quite some time. First discovered as 'Bob' months ago, we've known this proper Flip 2 device was coming from a mile away. We've even seen product pages and a hands on at Computex and multiple online retailers listing … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Shipping October, Available For Pre-Order In Japan
Chromebook Pixel To Be Unveiled At Hardware Event Rumored For October 5th
We knew the leaks and rumors would surely begin to swirl pretty soon, and tonight it looks like the hype train is ready to kick into full gear. According to Evan Blass, the internet's foremost tech leak expert, Google plans to unveil the Pixel and Pixel XL at an event on October 5th 2017. Check … [Read more...] about Chromebook Pixel To Be Unveiled At Hardware Event Rumored For October 5th
Google Assistant Headphones: Hey, Why Not?
News and rumors flying like crazy this week. It seems Monday's eclipse is quickly being overshadowed (pun intended) by Google's launch of Android O and rumors of never-before-seen hardware. We can't express how excited we are to see Chromebook 'Eve' make her debut, hopefully at an upcoming … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Headphones: Hey, Why Not?
‘Eve’ Could Be The Next Chromebook Pixel According To Insider Tip
Today was the day of the Eclipse. Everyone knew about it and everyone was focused on it. Even Google. With Android Oreo being fully announced during the East Coast's time in the eclipse's path, most of us were left with a bit of a 'Is that it?' feeling. To be fair, Android O preview … [Read more...] about ‘Eve’ Could Be The Next Chromebook Pixel According To Insider Tip
Chromebook Fingerprint Scanner Settings In Stable Channel
We've reported on fingerprint scanners and their imminent arrival quite a few times around here. We know scanners are in place and we know a specific device that will likely be the flagship holder of the first-ever fingerprint scanner on a Chromebook. So What's New Today? Thanks to an email … [Read more...] about Chromebook Fingerprint Scanner Settings In Stable Channel
Google Patents New Type Of Laptop: Is This Eve?
You read that correctly. Google has apparently patented a new laptop design based on the image you see above. Many are calling this the next-generation Pixel C. What it truly is remains a mystery. What could it be? While others are pointing towards the rebirth of the Pixel C, we here at Chrome … [Read more...] about Google Patents New Type Of Laptop: Is This Eve?
Acer Unveils Skylake Chromebook 11 Teased At Computex
At the end of May, Acer teased us with a new device that looked to be the successor to their popular Acer Chromebook 11 lineup. However, the 11.6" rugged device wasn't your run-of-the-mill, mid-range Chromebook. Housed inside the latest Chromebook 11 is the powerful, Skylake series of processors … [Read more...] about Acer Unveils Skylake Chromebook 11 Teased At Computex
Backlit Keyboard Coming To Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’
Just as we did with the upcoming Chromebook 'Eve', we are starting to see tons of details emerge for the first detachable Chromebook known only as 'Soraka'. We've covered a few things around 'Soraka' and the baseboards/keyboard that make it up. You can read here if you need to catch up. What … [Read more...] about Backlit Keyboard Coming To Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’
New Chromebook Keyboard Layout Leaked
There has been a lot of talk lately surrounding some major changes coming for the Chrome OS keyboard layout. Along with a revamped top row, the Google Assistant will be making her way to Chromebooks. Until now, the actual layout of the updated keyboard has been a guessing game. We've made a … [Read more...] about New Chromebook Keyboard Layout Leaked
Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Keyboard Connector Details Emerge
'Soraka' - AKA the first (and only) detachable Chromebook in development - has just given us a new detail that, while small, will enable us to draw some pretty significant conclusions about what this device will be. (A quick sidenote: that picture is not official in any way, shape or form. It is … [Read more...] about Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Keyboard Connector Details Emerge
Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Gets Assistant Button
Well, folks, this makes two. We originally discovered 'Eve' having a dedicated Assistant button a few weeks back and, at the time, wondered if it would be the only device getting such treatment for the time being. In the 'Eve' is a #madebyGoogle device theory, it would stand to reason that … [Read more...] about Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Gets Assistant Button
