The latest figures from NPD, by way of BetaNews, show that Google Chromebooks are continuing to sell well in the U.S. The…
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Why cheap Windows devices are both good and bad for Microsoft
This holiday, Windows notebooks and tablets took on cheap notebooks and tablets featuring Google operating systems, but Microsoft still hasn't shown the path to becoming more competitive in smaller touch form factors.…
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 MoreChromebooks may get native Chromecast support with a video player update
A new Chromium commit hints at native Chromecast support coming to Chromebooks.…
Read MoreThe next step in Google’s Chrome strategy: Web apps in app stores
Web apps are about the break free of the browser and it's all part of Google's Chrome strategy. Apps built in HTML, CSS and JavaScript will be wrapped up to appear native on mobile devices and traditional computers.…
Read MoreChrome Show: How to cloud print and get free 4G for life on a Chromebook
This week's show brings a new co-host to the team to talk about Chromebooks, the Chromecast and Chrome OS. Welcome, Janko! We answer some listener questions, talk about Chrome apps being native on other platforms and more on the podcast.…
Read MoreChromebooks for education expands with new devices, Google Play textbooks
Google is making it easier to bring Chromebooks into the classroom. There are more devices for schools to choose from and Google Play will include thousands of digital textbooks.…
Read MoreGoogle launches tools to run Chrome apps natively on Macs, Android and more
Google's Chrome strategy takes another step forward with the company launching tools based on Apache Cordova to get Chrome apps running on other platforms. The company demonstrated the tech last May but now developers can start using it.…
Read MoreLike the iPad, HP Chromebook 14 laptops come with free T-Mobile 4G for life
For as little as $349 you can get an HP Chromebook 14 that works on T-Mobile's 4G network. The Chromebook Pixel came with 200 MB of data free for two years; the HP Chromebook 14 gets that deal for life.…
Read MoreFirst on Chrome Canary, Google Now shows up in Chrome OS
Your desktop may soon start reminding you when to leave the office due to traffic or tell you when a package is out for delivery: Google Now isn't just for phones and tablets any more.…
Read MoreSo who decides how much memory is in a Chromebook?
On this week's Chrome Show podcast we share some information directly from Google about why so many Chromebooks come with 2 GB of memory. Chrome 32 is out as well, so we recap what's inside.…
Read MoreChrome Show: Got 2 GB of memory in your Chromebook? Don’t blame Google
Yes, most Chromebooks come with 2 GB of memory, but that's because Chromebook makers are choosing that limit. Is that a good thing? We discuss that topic and share news about Chrome 32 in this week's podcast.…
Read MoreChromebooks expected at CES as more companies join the party
Since getting a slow start a few years back, devices running Google's Chrome OS haven't really been a "thing" at CES. This year looks different as LG pre-announced a Chromebase, more Chromebooks are expected and the platform is gaining momentum…
Read MoreChrome Show: Canary Chrome OS channel and decluttered pages in Chrome for Android
The new year rings in with a few new hardware developments with new machines rumored or leaked in advance of CES. There's Chrome software news too though: You can run the bleeding edge Canary version of Chrome OS. Should you?…
Read MoreChrome Show: Google aims for a browser bullseye with Dart in Chrome
JavaScript is everywhere but Dart as a potential replacement is -- so far -- only going to be in Chrome. See the challenge? Our recommended extension on this week's podcast should bring back memories from the days of DOS.…
Read MoreChrome Show: Chrome Apps everywhere and a homemade Chrome OS tablet
A video shows off the benefits of cross-platform, multi-device Chrome Apps, but will developers bite? We also learned a bit from our Chrome OS tablet experiment and find a must-have Chrome extension for folks that open dozens of tabs in Chrome.…
Read MoreSnagIt makes it easier to clip and share screencaps in Chrome and Chrome OS
Looking for a better screen capture app for Chrome or Chrome OS? Consider SnagIt from TechSmith. It's both an app and an extension; the two work together for capturing images, annotating them and then syncing them up to your Google Drive.…
Read MoreThe Chrome Show: Fighting back on behalf of the Chromebook users
Chromebooks aren't for everyone, but if you're going to decide if they fit your needs, at least base the decision on facts. Some detractors are simply ill-informed so we educate them in this week's podcast. And Instagram fans will love our extension of the week!…
Read MoreAcer CEO resigns amid Q3 loss of $446 million
Acer's losses have gotten even bigger in Q3, leading CEO JT Wang to step down.…
Read MoreApple goes after Google services and hands on with Acer C720
Apple sounded kinda Google-y yesterday. We talk about that and the Haswell-powered Acer Chromebook C720. Is it the "perfect" Chromebook? Not quite.…
Read MoreHere’s a sneak peek at Google’s updated Chrome OS Camera app and filters
The Camera app in Chrome OS hasn't seen a major upgrade since launch but that appears to be changing. A new build of Camera shows an improved UI. Want this work-in-progress? It's easy to install to your Chromebook.…
Read MoreThe Chrome Show: How to go back to the old “new tab” page in Chrome
Not happy about the new "new tab" page in Chrome? No worries, we can fix that for you in all of 10 seconds. And with new Chromebooks on the horizon, will any have a touchscreen? Evidence says: yes!…
Read MoreGigaOM Chrome Show: Snapseed photo editing and seeing stars
More discussion on the new Haswell Chromebooks that were -- and weren't -- recently announced and dig deeper into the new photo editing capabilities in Google+ through Chrome. Our app of the week pick may have you taking your Chromebook out at night!…
Read MoreSpecific Chrome Apps could open based on web links, just like programs with associated files
Chrome can never replace a traditional operating system. After all, you can't associate any files with apps. Or could you? The answer may be found with a new web intents concept called URL handling: Click a link and the appropriate Chrome App opens.…
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