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Acer’s newest Chromebox packs more power, 4k video support
When you think of using a computer with a 4k video monitor, a Chromebox probably doesn’t come to mind. After all, those…
Read MoreChrome Show: Remote Chromebook access arrives for all
The latest Chrome OS Stable channel update is here and with it comes remote access to Chromebooks and Chromeboxes. Until now you…
Read MoreChromebook sales still on the rise
The latest figures from NPD, by way of BetaNews, show that Google Chromebooks are continuing to sell well in the U.S. The…
Read MoreLaunched at CES, Acer Chromebook 15 expected in April
Acer was one of the first companies out the gate to announce a 1080p Chromebook with Intel’s fifth-generation chip early last month.…
Read MoreWhat to expect in the Chromebook Pixel 2
Google confirmed what we noted two weeks ago on our Chrome Show podcast: There is a successor to the Chromebook Pixel after…
Read MoreGoogle makes it easier to back up media from Chromebooks to Drive
It’s no secret that Chromebooks rely heavily on Google Drive cloud storage. The devices have the capability to store data locally, of…
Read MoreDell beefs up its Chromebook 11 for the classroom
Dell entered the Chromebook market last year, focusing mainly on education with its Chromebook 11. Now it has a refreshed model with…
Read MoreChromebooks can now run Linux in a Chrome OS window
This is cool: Chromebook users can now run their favorite Linux distribution within a window right on their Chrome OS desktop. Google’s…
Read MoreGoogle to close down Russian engineering operations
Google is closing its Russian engineering office, according to a report in The Information. Google’s Russian engineers will be offered jobs in other…
Read MoreChromebooks may get native Chromecast support with a video player update
A new Chromium commit hints at native Chromecast support coming to Chromebooks.…
Read MoreGoogle Chrome for Android can now re-open closed tabs
Google Chrome(s goog) users on Android should keep their eyes peeled for the newest update, which is rolling out Wednesday. Chrome version…
Read MoreLenovo adds its first two consumer Chromebooks: N20 and N20p
After debuting Chromebooks for the education market, Lenovo is following up with models for consumers. Say hello to the N20 and N20p Chromebooks, which offer up to 8 hours of battery life. The latter has a touchscreen and 300-degree screen hinge.…
Read MoreWeb gaming future: 3-D graphics games in the browser without plug-ins
If you've ever played Dead Trigger 2 on a phone or tablet, you have to try it in a browser. It can be done thanks to a technical demo from Unity which is using WebGL and JavaScript for the game.…
Read MoreSamsung Chromebook 2 appears on camera, then hides from delivery
An early video look at the Samsung Chromebook 2 showed an appealing laptop with what looks like solid performance from the company's Exynos chip. We won't know for sure, however, until the end of May due to delivery delays.…
Read MoreReport: Samsung Chromebook 2 delayed until end of May
After already promising 14 to 21 business day delivery when pre-orders began April 7, Samsung now says the Chromebook 2 won't arrive until the end of May. Perhaps there's more software tweaking to be done for the Exynos 5 chip.…
Read MoreYou’ll soon be able to unlock a Chromebook by placing your Android phone nearby
A new "easy unlock" feature appears in the developer channel of Chrome OS. Once enabled, it will let you unlock a Chromebook or Chromebox by placing a trusted Android phone nearby.…
Read MoreChrome Show: Could Motorola revive the LapDock with a phone-powered Chromebook?
Motorola signed a patent license with Microsoft for Android and Chrome OS devices this month. Wait: Motorola doesn't make any Chrome OS devices. But it could and one possibility is to use an Android phone with a Chrome OS partition for a modular laptop.…
Read MoreChrome Show: ChromeBleed checks for HeartBleed issues before you surf insecurely
Still blindly surfing in the wake of HeartBleed? Our Chrome extension of the week will give you a little more peace of mind, telling you which sites are still at risk of being hacked before you even hit them.…
Read MoreChrome Remote Desktop for Android beta being tested
Google continues work on its Android software that connects and controls a remote computer. Private beta testing is underway so the application should be launching in the near future.…
Read MoreFirst look at Lenovo’s touchscreen Thinkpad Yoga 11e Chromebook (video)
The Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e may not officially be Chrome OS tablet but it's darn close. The screen of the $349 Chromeook folds back 360-degrees for tablet mode using the Chrome OS software keyboard.…
Read MoreDubbed “the best,” Dell Chromebook for education available for all
Looking for "the best" Chromebook available? Two recent reviews of the Dell Chromebook 11 for education suggest that's the model to get and you don't have to be a student to buy one.…
Read MoreChrome Show: Asus C200 Chromebook appears while the C300 hides
After leaks of two new Asus Chromebooks appeared earlier this year, one has broken cover. Say hello to the C200, an Intel-powered 11.6-inch Chromebook that will likely be supplemented with a larger C300 model.…
Read MoreSamsung Chromebook 2 pre-orders begin in US with 2–3 week delivery
After product pages appeared last week, Samsung today opened up U.S. pre-orders for both of its Chromebook 2 devices. Expect a wait, however as they won't ship for at least 14 business days.…
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