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[WinRumors] Windows Phone 8 'Apollo' video details Skype plans, Windows 8 integration

Published on 2012-02-02 15:20:22

Image: http://cdn1.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/2953867/Samsung-Focus-Flash-header_large.jpg Microsoft's Director of the Windows Phone...

[WinRumors] Windows 8 browser can prompt users to switch to desktop IE for Flash cont

Published on 2012-02-01 14:03:57

Image: http://cdn0.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/2939560/ie10flash_large.jpg We already know that Windows 8's Metro style Internet Explorer...

[WinRumors] ARM CEO: Microsoft has an 'awareness advantage' over Android

Published on 2012-02-01 14:03:57

Image: http://cdn3.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/2940691/tiwin8tablet_large.jpg ARM reported its quarterly earnings yesterday, and the company...

[WinRumors] Windows 8 ARM desktop may remain with new app restrictions

Published on 2012-02-01 14:03:57

Image: http://cdn2.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/2941059/Windows-8-preview-desktop-640_large.jpg Back in December, a rumor emerged that...

[WinRumors] Rumor: Office 15 for Windows 8 will be desktop apps, not fully Metro styl

Published on 2012-01-31 10:44:15

Image: http://cdn0.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/2913635/office15metro_640_large.jpg Microsoft's next generation of Office, codenamed...

[WinRumors] Microsoft details changes to Explorer in Windows 8 public beta; ribbon is

Published on 2012-01-31 01:28:22

Image: http://cdn3.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/2917963/0702.12---Tooltips_11301AD8_large.jpg Ilana Smith, a lead program manager on...

[WinRumors] Microsoft Office 15 enters Technical Preview, public beta due in summer

Published on 2012-01-30 16:49:00

Image: http://cdn2.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/2912373/windows8armoffice_large.jpg Microsoft's next-generation Office suite reached the...

[Official Win 8 Blog] Acting on file management feedback

Published on 2012-01-30 16:49:00

As we approach our next public milestone, we will begin to circle back to topics we covered in the blog and talk about the changes we’ve made...

[WinRumors] Asus working on prototype Kinect-equipped Windows 8 laptops?

Published on 2012-01-27 13:06:54

Image: http://cdn3.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/2887762/kinect_imagination_large.jpg We know Microsoft...

[WinRumors] Windows 8 sensor support detailed, developers get access to 'sensor fusio

Published on 2012-01-24 16:00:59

Image: http://cdn2.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/2845591/win8sensors_large.jpg Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system will include improved...

Google Tries To Transform The Web into An OS, Using Chrome, Cloud Computing and Google

Published on 2011-07-05 04:35:40

If you have a Gmail account, you’ve probably noticed that black upper taskbar that appears on Google’s website and inside the email service. Even if you don’t have a Gmail account, you probably use Google and you saw this new feature, which may

What You Need To Know About Chrome OS Concept: 3 Basic Things

Published on 2011-07-04 09:49:27

The Chromebook concept is starting to become more and more popular, especially after Amazon placed Chromebook sales in the top 3 bestselling laptops. Many use the Chromebooks because they are much cheaper and provide security, speed and versatile acc

10 Awesome Minimalistic Chrome themes

Published on 2011-07-03 02:05:56

Today I picked 10 Chrome themes that are all clean and pure.  I tried each and every of them.  Minimalists are gonna love them! Pure Colour Themes Minimal theme (pure white only, I love it!) Just Black theme (pure black) Black, White and Grey theme

Google Chromebooks Given Free Wi-Fi with Virgin America

Published on 2011-07-01 16:06:40

Perhaps now it would be the time for many people to rethink Google’s position on the market. No longer will the Chromebook be a joke concept, but an actually innovative concept. In order to bring more realism to Google’s perspective, the company

The Chromebook Is Leading Sales on Amazon

Published on 2011-07-01 15:29:15

According to the online retailer, one of the highest selling laptops is the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook. While this may come as a shock to many specialists, considering the netbook’s lack of offline support, as well many networks currently struggli

How to multiple sign-in to Google (works on Chromebook)

Published on 2011-06-30 21:03:30

Some users have more than one Google accounts.  This causes trouble because you need to sign out and sign in to check emails in different accounts.  This is particularly annoying for Chromebook users since by default your Chromebook log-in is the a

Decoding the mystery named: Google+

Published on 2011-06-30 14:35:00

Google+, after using it for a couple of days, I wonder if this is really it? I think this might just be the beginning of introduction of human element into information discovery and delivery.  Well no matter what it is, I must confess it is pretty

What’s Your Pick from Google’s Plate: A Professional Chrome OS or The Entertaining Android?

Published on 2011-06-29 17:32:54

Although both Android and Chrome are under Google’s belt, their current use has been noticeably distinct. While Android has been primarily focused on smartphone and tablet manufacturing, Chrome OS is more on the “tough” hardware, it is currentl

Use Facebook Group and web apps to create a private circle

Published on 2011-06-29 07:37:36

� We like adding friends on Facebook, whoever we meet for the first time we would ask for Facebook account.  But not all “friends” are equally close to you.  Often I want to share photos with real close friends while blocking other

Ready Your Money, Acer’s AC700 Chromebook Release is Getting Nearer

Published on 2011-06-28 15:30:59

Chrome OS’s rise to power is yet again slowed down by Acer’s plans to further delay release of their AC700 notebooks. While Samsung has just recently launched its Series 5 Chromebooks, its beautiful design and sturdy performance comes with a heft

Google Docs Could Be Used in Off-Line Mode

Published on 2011-06-27 08:11:43

With the Chromebook’s main marketing point being that all of its functionality is based on an Internet connection, be it 3G or WiFi, one of the most worrying problem with Chrome OS is its lack of support for offline applications, for as much as

Can Asus Join Samsung and Acer in The Chromebook Revolution?

Published on 2011-06-26 17:48:30

Asus has recently become very interested in Nvidia’s latest Tegra 3 chipset, codenamed Kal-El. The Taiwanese tech giant has some precise plans with this miracle-chipset which could power Asus’ products in the future. But first, let us remember w

A threat to Google Apps? Web access to iCloud Mail, Calendar, Contacts and Find My iPhone coming to the web.

Published on 2011-06-24 20:04:49

I wrote about iCloud being a threat to Google’s cloud strategy earlier this month.  I believed that iCloud would be like other Apple’s product, being a “closed product” in a “closed ecology”, i.e. limited to Appl

Samsung Set To Launch Chrome OS Laptop in Europe

Published on 2011-06-24 06:47:03

Tomorrow, the Korean-based company will release its 12.1 Series 5 to Europe. What's so special about these models is that they come incorporated with Chrome OS, the first series of laptops to adopt this new platform. Ranging around 400 euros for the

How To Get Google Talk Video & Voice Chat working in Chrome OS

Published on 2011-06-24 06:44:29

After using the fantastic Chromium OS for so long, one of the thing that has really irritated me is the unavailability of Google Talk Video and Voice Chat Plugin for Chromium OS or the Chrome Os dev version. This is purely due to the lack of availabi

Google To Endow Chrome Browser and OS with Skype-like Features

Published on 2011-06-22 16:37:47

Google has revealed its plans to add real-time communications ability to the Chrome browser. According to Google's developer group, the project will be based on a version of Web RTC, attempting to enable real-time communications on Chrome, and perhap

Google Dishes Out Free Chromebooks – Again!

Published on 2011-06-22 16:29:53

Google is stepping it's pilot program to the next level. Their new initiative will be called the 'Chromebook Guru Program'. The aim is to ship out more free Chromebooks in a similar way as they have been doing with their CR-48 but this time they are

Samsung Chromebooks Get Netflix Plug-in, in Dev Channel

Published on 2011-06-22 03:21:09

A month after Google promised in Google I/O 2011 to deliver Netflix support to Chromebooks, we finally found some clues about this missing plug-in. Guys in Chromebook Central (official forum of Chromebook owners) discovered that a Netflix plug-in app

Samsung Series 5: The Review

Published on 2011-06-18 18:26:09

For regular readers of this site, surely the 15th of June was a day long awaited. For two years Google has tempted us with the promise of web-centric cloud based netbooks. The CR-48 pilot program in December showed great promise, but also the need

Is Touch UI critical to Chrome OS? A Chromebook vs Android Comparison

Published on 2011-06-16 10:28:26

Recently there have been reports about touch user interface of Chrome and Chrome OS.  A few days ago Chrome Story shared some screenshots of a Chrome touch UI compiled by François Beaufort.  I made a follow-up report in my own blog, introducing

I/O Attendees To Their Receive Chromebooks Soon – Google

Published on 2011-06-15 12:56:15

We've had a number of questions in the chromebook forums about when Google I/O attendees will receive the chromebooks that Google promised them just over 3 weeks ago. In a tweet just about an hour ago, Google clarified that all I/O attendees will be

Chromebooks Now On Sale

Published on 2011-06-15 12:42:13

In a statement released just a couple of minutes ago, Google announced that chromebooks have now finally gone on sale. Even so at the time of publication only the Samsung Series 5 was selling. We are yet to find out why the Acer Cromia notebook is ab

Google ‘Search By Image’/Voice Search – Superb!

Published on 2011-06-15 09:43:16

Google continues to innovate, afterall inovation is what has made the company great. Chromebooks and Chrome OS have been on the spotlight as the most daring innovation that Google has undertaken so far. because of this we seem to have lost focus of t

Orlando City To Roll Out Chromebooks

Published on 2011-06-15 09:16:33

In a huge show of confidence for Google's Chrome OS and chromebooks, Orlando city has decided to roll out chromebooks for it's employees. The aim is for them to use a pure HTML5 client for Vmare Wiew to access their native windows applications on the

Chromebooks To Begin Shipping In July – UK

Published on 2011-06-15 06:17:58

As Americans prepare to receive mass shipments of chromebooks in the coming few days Samsung has began selling it's chromebooks outside the US on pre-order. The UK is one such country that is lucky to be second in line.

Chromebook accessories go on sale now!

Published on 2011-06-14 10:45:00

Now you’ve got your Chromebook (or almost), wanna shop some accessories?  Amazon has began selling Chromebook accessories, here are a few of my picks for three different types of users, office employees, students and ladies: Office Employees I

How Much is a Samsung Chromebook? Answer: It Costs $344 to Produce.

Published on 2011-06-14 03:57:47

As always, iSuppli loves to disassembly gadgets and estimate the costs of them.  This time they tested Samsung’s Chromebook.  It costs $344 to make (including material and manufacturing).  This estimation was made based on the parts found in

Samsung’s Chromebook Gets Top Reviews

Published on 2011-06-13 20:53:41

For those of you who've been out of the loop, Google's chromebooks will be making their mass market debut on Thursday this week. Samsung and Acer have both started selling their chromebooks on Amazon and Best Buy.

OSX Lion Imitates Google’s Chrome OS – A Little

Published on 2011-06-13 05:25:27

In a growing show of confidence for Google's browser based operating system (Chrome OS), Apple has moved to include a new feature in their upcoming OSX Lion which allows the user to boot into a browser only environment. This would then allow the user

Chromebooks Go On Sale – Finally!

Published on 2011-06-09 13:23:43

A tweet from Google a few minutes ago revealed everything! Yes, Chromebooks are now finally selling; on pre-order ofcourse. This is the moment most of us have been waiting for since November 2009! Here's what Google had to say:

Samsung Chromebook Teardown

Published on 2011-06-08 11:56:18

With early bird buyers (through gilt or elsewhere), reviewers that had gotten one, and contest winners getting Samsung Chromebooks already it should come as no surprise that more than a few are already being taken apart. Thanks to iFixit we have det

Samsung Series 5 Chromebook – Unboxing

Published on 2011-06-08 10:13:44

Some of you may remember that Google started accepting Chromebook pre-orders from a select few individuals some time last week. Well, it seems like some of those people are beginning to receive their devices. One such individual has done an unboxing

Update: Hidden link to Pre-order Chromebooks in Google’s 2-day Chromebook Preview

Published on 2011-06-07 20:32:02

Google has began a 2-day preview of Chromebooks.  Every several hours a new link will appear in Google Chrome Blog, leading you to a site that showcases the power of HTML5.  You could find interactive games and videos built with HTML5. If you want

Webian Shell: Yet More Validation for Chrome OS?

Published on 2011-06-07 19:02:37

Mozilla Team has been busy, it seems, with their response to Chrome OS. First Amazon’s Cloud. Then iOS. Now Webian Shell? It seems that the Cloud has gone from, pardon the pun, pie in the sky, and moved into the cross-hairs of a number of Big

Amazon Now Accepting Chromebook Pre-orders

Published on 2011-06-07 12:14:44

Yes Guys, Amazon is now accepting Chromebook pre-orders! You won't be able to place an order by going to Amazon's Chromebook Store, instead, there's a little cheeky trick which will allow you to place your order today. Google sent out the following n

iCloud: Apple’s Challenge to Google

Published on 2011-06-07 01:44:41

(Image via Apple.com) Apple just announced iCloud, a cloud service that stores users’ files online and provides synchronization of emails, calendars and contacts between devices. On the face on it, iCloud looks like a mere copy of Google’

10 Fabulous Tools for Enhancing YouTube Experience

Published on 2011-06-05 02:10:32

I love YouTube.  Spending a couple of hours everyday on YouTube makes my life much happier.  The more I use YouTube, the more aspects of YouTube I believe may be improved.  Luckily there are some browser extensions and web apps that make things be

Chromebook Pre-Orders On Ebay

Published on 2011-06-04 14:22:48

You can now pre-order the Chromebook of your choice on Ebay. This comes as a lot of independent Ebay sellers have taken the tantalising opportunity of selling these Chrome OS devices to buyers outside the USA. In one case the Samsung Series 5 (3g) is

Acer Chromebook Renamed – Acer Cromia AC761

Published on 2011-06-04 06:56:15

Ever since the annocement of Acer's Chrome OS powered notebook we have always thought that this device would simply be called the Acer Chromebook. Well, a recent update to Amazon's listing of this device shows that they have been directed by Acer to

Review: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Google Chrome and Chrome OS

Published on 2011-06-03 14:43:18

It is a little under two weeks till ChromeOS devices go on sale. You’ve heard the hype, both good and bad, and either want to get a chromebook or just want to download chrome for your computer. First thing you find is that while some of the but

Kogan Agora – A Chromium OS Based Notebook

Published on 2011-06-02 12:07:22

I'm not quite sure what to call this device, is it a Chromebook, Chromiumbook or Chromium OS notebook? Well, whatever it is, the Kogan Agora is apparently the first Chromium OS based notebook device on the market.

How to turn your Chromebook into a (kind of) Google TV

Published on 2011-05-30 09:17:53

A big advantage of Chrome OS over other operating systems is it boots up in 8 seconds.  The short booting time makes Chrome devices more like household appliances than computers (think of your TV, radio, DVD player… which of them takes half or

An Awesome Theme For Your Chromebook

Published on 2011-05-29 06:22:40

Over at Chrome OS Lounge we've been working on a Chrome theme designed specifically for what we call 'Chromies'. What's a 'Chromie'? Well, a Chromie is someone who just can't get enough of Chrome and Chrome OS...simple right?

Chrome OS – A Top Priority For Google

Published on 2011-05-27 10:30:00

There have always been questions in the Chromebook forums and from readers of this blog; about how much Google believes in Chrome OS. The proverbial words; 'Google Buzz' are often flung like feaces from hand during such discussions. Indeed we have he

Three To Sell Chromebooks In The UK – Official

Published on 2011-05-26 06:49:48

It is now official, Three will be the first British career to sell the long awaited Chromebooks in the UK. Three also comes as the first confirmed European career to put it's weight behind Google's Chrome OS powered devices.

Chromebooks For Business – Video

Published on 2011-05-24 14:13:31

As part of Google's ongoing campaign to lure businesses to switch to their 'cloud operating system' (Chrome OS) they have been releasing a steady flow of promotional videos aimed at businesses. One recent video is more specifically aimed at medium si

First Ever Chrome OS PC Set For 4th Of July Release

Published on 2011-05-21 09:32:47

The first ever Chrome OS personal computer (based on Chromium OS source code) will be going on sale on the 4th of July this year. This is according to Xi3 Corporation, the Salt Lake City based hardware manufacturer who announced a Chrome OS variant o

Are CR-48 Chromebooks Shipping – Again?

Published on 2011-05-20 16:56:59

There have been a few claims by a number of members in the CR-48 Chromebook forum (and via email) that they recieved their CR-48 Chromebooks within the last week. These individuals applied for the Pilot program in December last year but had since not

Trimslice – An ARM Powered Chromebox

Published on 2011-05-20 12:39:54

Some of you may remember the article that we published a few days ago which focused on the pricing of the first generation of Chromebooks. We posited that Chromebooks will become cheaper (mainly due to the uptake of ARM processors); we also mentioned

Chromebook Forum Community

Published on 2011-05-19 07:31:13

As most of you already know, Google announced the release of two Chrome OS powered devices; the Samsung Series 5 and the Acer Chromebook last week. We are really excited about these awesome looking notebooks and we know a lot of people out there are

Business Rallies Behind Google’s Chrome OS

Published on 2011-05-18 13:41:29

Almost a week after Google's Chrome OS keynote, the company has begun to show off some examples of businesses that have adopted Chrome Notebooks (CR-48) since December last year. We have already reported on the success of Chrome Notebooks in schools

Ultra-Cheap Chromebooks Are Coming

Published on 2011-05-18 04:19:18

Since the announcement of the much awaited Chrombooks there has been a heated debate about the affordability of these devices. After-all, many have argued that it is more value for money to purchase a ‘fully-fledged’ Windows powered machine tha

A Refreshing Take on Chromebooks

Published on 2011-05-16 10:06:24

It is perhaps an understatement to say that Chrome OS (and Chromebooks) have received their fair share of criticism over the last year. I have written a number of rebuttals to some bloggers’ vehement attacks on the platform but hardly have I taken

Samsung/Acer Chrome Notebooks – Full Pricing List

Published on 2011-05-12 09:17:10

Yesterday Engadget released a more complete list of the pricing details for the Samsung Series 5 and the Acer Chromebook devices in their various flavours. Each device comes in either wi-fi only or 3g and wi-fi versions. The Samsung Series 5 will com

Samsung Series 5 Chrome Notebook – Hands-on Video

Published on 2011-05-12 07:11:35

Alas! Chrome Notebooks have finally made their long awaited debut! Yesterday Engadget got the chance to play with the Samsung Series 5 Chrome Notebook just after the Google I/O event. They shot a nice hands-on video that I think most of you apiring '

Extended Details For The Acer Chromebook Published

Published on 2011-05-11 20:47:12

Amazon published extended details for the Acer Chrome Notebook on their new store front as we reported here. We thought it would be great to share them here, it's quite amazing how quickly they are moving to show off this new device. Of-course all of

Extended Details For Samsung Series 5 Released

Published on 2011-05-11 20:32:58

Amazon released an extended description of the Samsung Series 5 Chrome Notebook as we reported here. The details below should give an idea of what exactly is officially included this Notebook and why Samsung thinks you should buy it!

Amazon Begins Preps For Chrome Notebook Sales

Published on 2011-05-11 20:18:55

It seems that Amazon has been quick on the ball and has begun prepping it's store front for the impending release of the Samsung Series 5 and the Acer Chromebook devices. It is not clear if Amazon will be accepting pre-orders in the near future but a

The Samsung Chromebox – What is it?

Published on 2011-05-11 17:00:31

In all the excitment about Chrome Notebooks, very few have focussed on the possibility of Google pushing Chrome OS to the desktop. I remember a few months ago writing about my vision of Chrome OS working on the nettop plaform. It seems that I wasn't

Chrome Notebooks – A New Thought

Published on 2011-05-11 15:32:41

You remember how Apple paraded the Ipad as 'revolutionary' and 'magical'? How about 'post-PC'? Well, not to be outdone, Google released a quirky little ad just after the Google I/O Keynote today and of-course they are showing of their new baby, the C

The Acer Chromebook – Pics/Specs

Published on 2011-05-11 15:05:08

You remember the rumoured Acer ZGB Chrome Notebook that we reported about a few weeks ago? Well, It's here! Today Google Unveiled the Acer Chromebook during the Google I/O developer conference in California. This device was showcased alongside the Sa

Samsung’s Series 5 Chrome Notebook – Specs/Pics

Published on 2011-05-11 13:49:22

Folks, here are the glorious pictures of the just announced Samsung Chrome Notebook. It will be called the Samsung Series 5 And will sell for $429 (Wifi only version) and $499 (3g) respectively. The device will begin shipping on the 15th of June and

Acer and Samsung Chrome Notebooks Announced – Available June 15th

Published on 2011-05-11 12:47:10

Yes! Google has announced two new netbooks from Samsung and Acer . These will be the first to market and will begin selling in June this year. Best Buy and Amazon will begin selling these devices online on the 15th of June.

Angry Birds To Make A Début On Chrome Web Store!

Published on 2011-05-11 12:12:51

It has just been announced at the I/O event (which is currently going on) that google has partnered with Rovio to bring the popular Angry Birds game to the Chrome Web Store. The App was built using webGL and it also supports Canvas. The game will als

Chrome Web Store – A Success

Published on 2011-05-11 12:05:32

Google has just announced that the Chrome Web Store has been a success thus far since it's initial launch. Speaking just a few minutes ago, Google Product manager mentioned that since the launch of the Web Store, Google can report that users are now

How To Follow The Google I/O (2011) Events

Published on 2011-05-09 17:13:35

Google I/O 2011 promises to be big this year. Thousands of delegates will cpnverge on the Google Campus in California for a 2 day event starting tomorrow and ending on Wednesday. For us, this is an exciting time as it is widely expected that this yea

Samsung’s Chrome OS Event – May 11th

Published on 2011-05-05 12:47:53

Yes, you read correctly. Details are coming in that Samsung have sent out an invite to journalists for an event Which will kick off just after Google's I/O developer conference in California (which begins on May 10th). Samsung's event will be taking

A Hefty Update For Chrome OS

Published on 2011-05-04 05:51:46

Since Chrome OS' debut (beta) on the CR-48 Notebook there has been a lot of discussion around the fact that Google chose to omit what some may call the most fundamental element to any modern operating system; proper file management. Well, a recent u

Samsung’s Upcoming Chrome Notebook Spotted

Published on 2011-04-29 16:50:52

News just coming in shows that Samsung has been secretly working on a Chrome OS powered notebook for some time. This was reveled in a recently released bug report by the Chrome Team who were testing the device. A few days ago we revealed news about t

Chrome Web Store Growth Settles

Published on 2011-04-27 12:15:57

It’s safe to say the Chrome Web Store is ready for the deployment of the Chrome Operating System – whether it be via netbook purchase or netbook lease. The Chrome Web Store saw torrid 85% user growth from Jan-11 to end of Feb-11. As April

The Coming ‘Acer ZGB’ Chrome Notebook?

Published on 2011-04-27 10:27:34

Details seem to have leaked out about a possible Acer netbook which is currently being bug tested with Chrome OS. According to Macles, this device appeared in the Chrome bug reports and was quickly taken down by Google a few months ago when speculati

The Ipad Has Killed The Netbook – For Now

Published on 2011-04-23 11:27:39

With the impending launch of Google's Chrome OS, many are begining to ask the question; 'is Google far too late into the game'? This question would have seemed relatively misguided a year ago but as we all know, the landscape has changed drastically

Chrome OS Netbooks Coming Soon: $10-$20 per month?

Published on 2011-04-21 03:51:04

Neowin reported some exciting news yesterday which most of us have been waiting to hear for the last year. Not only are they claiming that Chrome OS devices (probably netbooks to start off with) will begin shipping this June/July , they are also sug

Things I Want to See in the Chrome OS Tablet

Published on 2011-04-12 02:57:47

With Chrome OS coming out soon and a tablet version in the works, here are some of the things I’d like to see make the cut. Granted, most of these things likely wouldn’t be seen on a low-price tablet, they’re nevertheless things tha

Android vs. Chrome OS: One broad idea with two futures?

Published on 2011-04-10 03:12:22

With the recent statements from Google on the future release of the Chrome OS on tablets in the future, there has been many a healthy debate on the future of the two projects. The Chrome OS vs. Android discussion has been going on for quite some time

Weekly Recap: 4/8/2011

Published on 2011-04-08 21:48:32

Here’s your weekly update on news you may have missed: -Hotpot, the recommendation engine for places, is now becoming a core offered product called Google Places. -Google looks to make searching for flights easier next it seems. -Rumors are sta

Chrome OS Tablet Version in the Works

Published on 2011-04-07 14:41:47

A Chrome OS Touch version received more confirmations today with some information. Recent changes to the code within the project include the following: A user-agent string for “websites that are already customizing for tablet experiences”

HP Joins the Google Cloud Print

Published on 2011-04-03 02:18:49

HP recently announced support for their printers on the Google Cloud Print. Users will be able to associate their printers to their Google Account through the printer’s unique email address and from there print items from either computers or mo

Weekly Recap: 4/1/2011

Published on 2011-04-01 15:20:53

Google has been pushing out some crazy changes lately. Here’s a look at some of them. Gmail Motion is a system that allows you to write emails via motion through a webcam. Google Docs is also implementing motion into how you control your files

Latest from the Lab: +1

Published on 2011-03-31 15:46:25

Google has recently added another feature to their optional labs, +1, for websites and advertisements in their search results. It works like the ‘Like’ button for Facebook by pulling in information that you and/or your friends might find

Chrome Web Store vs Mac App Store

Published on 2011-03-31 04:25:59

Back in January, the Mac App Store was beaming over having 1000 apps available and over 1 million downloads in a month. At that time, we compared the one month performance of the Chrome Web Store to it's Mac rival.

Latest from the Lab: Google Talk Guru

Published on 2011-03-29 21:53:23

It’s a busy time for the Chrome OS, what with getting ready for release, working on touch capabilities for later on, and constantly updating security features. There’s now a new product to Beta test called ‘Google Guru.’ It

Google Readies Chrome OS For Release

Published on 2011-03-29 12:58:52

Pocket-lint reported today that Google is on track to release Chrome OS this year in Q2. This should be some time in June or July. This of-course is news coming from what they call their 'inside sources'; nevertheless if this is indeed true, Chrome O

Weekly Recap 3/25/2011

Published on 2011-03-25 22:00:40

Larry Page hits the ground running at Google…a week early. Google adds the Cherokee language to their search language options. Word on the web is that internal testing of Google Music has started. Antitrust investigation gains some steam after

Google Chrome OS Gets Touch Friendly

Published on 2011-03-22 23:59:56

Good news for tablets? A new TOUCH_UI build was released last week for the Google Chrome OS that supports the ability to touch and drag for apps development. This currently is focused on making apps easy to arrange on pages, with a range of gestures

Sony Working On A Chrome Notebook?

Published on 2011-03-20 11:39:30

Reports from Sony Insider suggest that Sony is working on a Chrome Notebook which they are likely to release this summer. The rumours come in light of recent reports that Asus is also currently working on their own Chrome OS powered device.

Asus Planning On Sub $250 Chrome Notebook?

Published on 2011-03-17 17:22:00

News coming in from Digitimes suggests that Asus is planning on releasing a Chrome OS powered netbook mid year (possibly in June). This comes as welcome news as Google's Sundar Pichai recently announced that Google had stopped shipping CR-48's to mak

Chrome Officially Gets a New Logo – It’s pretty

Published on 2011-03-16 05:58:53

A few days ago we reported that Google was planning on reworking their Chrome Logo. News coming in from Chrome Story and a number of emails we have received from readers show that the predictions were indeed correct. Google has now begun to roll out

Google’s Approach to Friendly Hacking: Good Idea or Best Idea?

Published on 2011-03-14 22:32:16

There’s been a long understanding between the world of hackers and software companies. They’re not supposed to like one another and each is working ever more diligently to ‘defeat’ and humiliate the other. It’s a crime-w

Google Halts CR-48 Shipments

Published on 2011-03-12 15:57:00

Google has stopped all shipments of CR-48 Chrome Notebooks to users in the USA. This unfortunately also comes as bad news for Google fans outside the USA who have been awaiting the extension of the pilot program to their countries. Related posts:Go

Chrome to Get A ‘Cuter’ Logo?

Published on 2011-03-08 12:06:32

An interesting tweak to the Chromium source code shows that Google's Chrome Browser may just be getting a new logo. The above picture shows the new Chromium logo but it is most likely that the Chrome Browser and possibly Chrome OS will be getting a m

Chrome OS Gets Update – Trackpad Fixes And More

Published on 2011-03-04 09:17:11

Yesterday Google released a 'major' update for Chrome OS which they hope will fix the trackpad issues that have plagued the CR-48 among other things. This brings Chrome OS to R10 (release 0.10.156.46). Here are the cool changes that you should expect

Chrome Web Store Surpasses 8 Million Users

Published on 2011-03-01 05:57:28

We've heard a lot of reports about the launch of the Apple App Store and it's percieved success but we haven't heard as much about Google's Web Store. Well, with the help of Chrome OS Apps we are able to bring you an in-depth look at how the Chrome W

Google Dishes Out CR-48′s At GDC

Published on 2011-03-01 04:52:46

Yes, Google is at it again! It seems like giving out Chrome Notebooks at large events has become their trademark style. Just a month or two ago, Google also shelled out a few hundred of these devices to a school and more recently they partnered with

10 Essential Chrome Web Apps

Published on 2011-02-27 08:26:26

It has been over two months since the release of Google's Chrome Web Store to the general public; ever since, almost 3,000 web applications have been published by hundreds of developers. It seems long overdue for us to publish a list of web apps that

Getting Past The Android & Chrome OS Convergence Debate

Published on 2011-02-22 07:32:33

In the absence of real news to discuss - many words have been written about Android and Chrome OS converging. Quite frankly, some of the discussions, carried a merit level not seen since the Heaven's Gate religious group. They thought Earth was abou

Acer Announces DX241H – First Chrome OS Device

Published on 2011-02-21 13:14:10

Today Acer is is to have announced their plans to release the first ever Chrome OS powered device which is surprisingly a monitor (rather than the netbook we've all been expecting). It's unsurprising though that Acer has been so quick to make this an

Chrome OS And Android Convergence Imminent

Published on 2011-02-17 15:06:14

During the just ended Mobile World Conference Eric Schmidt revealed a rather murky yet satisfyingly revealing road-map for Chrome OS and Android. Long has been the debate aboutwhich operating system will succeed the other but it seems as if Google's

Chromium OS Demoed On ARM Cortex-A9 platform

Published on 2011-02-15 12:46:47

Just a few months ago we featured a video from the guys at ARMdevices who were showing off  a ‘Freescale I.MX51′ board which they had developed to run Chromium OS. It seems like the momentum (for lack of a better word) has picked up as y

New Chromium OS Forum!

Published on 2011-02-13 13:39:30

Since the release of the CR-48 for Google's Chrome OS Beta it seems as if Chromium OS has simply been forgotten. All the news and hype has focused on Google's new Chrome Notebook and how thousands of early adopters are getting to grips with it.Relate

Google Apologizes For ‘Spamgate’ – Shuts CR-48 Group

Published on 2011-02-12 20:39:34

Google has (finally) formally acknowledged the recent 'Spamgate' which saw hundreds of emails inundating users' accounts on Saturday morning. These emails were of-course to do with Google's newly created CR-48 Group which according to them should hav

It was Google That ‘Spammed’ You Today

Published on 2011-02-12 16:13:02

We've received a number of complaints from CR-48 owners today regarding a barrage of emails that they received this morning. These emails were updates to posts made in a Chrome OS forum. Most users figured that the emails were coming from Chrome OS L

Hexxeh Ditches Chromium OS Lime – For Now

Published on 2011-02-10 05:32:45

We've all been waiting patiently for the next iteration of Hexxeh's popular Chromium OS Builds. Hexxeh announced the planned release of Chromium OS Lime after the December 7 Chrome Event which saw the launch of the Chrome OS Beta program. Here's an e

Google I/O 2011 Promises To Be Hot!

Published on 2011-02-08 12:38:17

It's that time of the year again when thousands of developers and journalists begin preparations for Google's most grand event on the calendar. There are only 90 days to go until the 2011 edition of Google I/O and this year it seems like it's going t

8 Great Chrome OS Themes

Published on 2011-02-06 15:08:49

Every now and then I try to feature some interesting findings that I make in the forums and today is no exception. I recently spotted a cool thread where 'SoldierBoy' (who is one of our forum mods) listed some really nice looking Chrome OS (and Chrom

Enable GSM Support For CR-48 Notebook

Published on 2011-02-04 15:57:22

Google's most recent update to Chrome OS (Dev mode) has brought GSM support for the Gobi 3G chip in the CR-48 Chrome notebook. It hadn't been tried and tested yet, but today we received am email from Hexxeh letting us know that he has actually succee

Google Shells Out Free CR-48 Notebooks To Schools

Published on 2011-02-04 12:54:06

Google has taken it's PR offensive to the classroom by offering hundreds of CR-48's to four chosen schools in the USA. Teachers and pupils recieved one free Chrome notebook each in what seems to be another huge PR campaign by the company. Just a few

When ‘The Cloud’ Fizzles

Published on 2011-02-02 14:33:55

Over the last few years the emergence of cloud computing has been nothing but subtle. The mass adoption of applications such as Spotify, Google Docs, Flikr and even the emergence of cloud operating systems like Jolicloud and of-course Chrome OS have

‘The CR-48 Tracker Is Dead’

Published on 2011-02-01 12:11:19

Yes, you you read correctly; the 'Google CR-48 Tracker' that has kept our hopes going for the last few months has finally kicked the bucket. Kaput, it's over! At least this is according to a message on thew website's homepage:Related posts:Track CR-

Chrome OS Beta Updated to Version 0.10.156.1 (Brings Fixes)

Published on 2011-01-28 13:12:33

Today Google released their latest build of Chrome OS, bumping it up to version 0.10.156.1. The new build aims to fix a plethora of issues (that you can read more about here). According to a blog post by a Google employee (Jason Kersey), this update

LucidChart (And Many Others) To Give Away 100′s of Cr-48 notebooks

Published on 2011-01-26 16:37:19

As Google begins to roll out it's new shipments of CR-48 Chrome notebooks they are also embarking on a rather ambitious PR campaign. Today we received an email from LucidChart letting us know that Google has partnered with them (along with a number o

Google CR-48′s Now Shipping Again

Published on 2011-01-25 13:27:22

At last Google's CR-48 Chrome Notebooks are now shipping! In an article we published last week we referenced a tweet by Sundar Pichai which revealed that more shipments would be made before month endRelated posts:Track CR-48 Shipments With Google Ear

1.2GHz ‘Tegra 2 3D’ chips leaked – Chrome OS Capable

Published on 2011-01-24 16:29:55

Engadget recently revealed what they believe to be the 3D graphics chip that will power Chrome OS devices this summer. IT seems like the new chipset will feature a dual core (Cortex-A9) chip and will clock at 1.2ghzRelated posts:Google’s Chrom

Google ChromeOS Digital Comic Book Reader

Published on 2011-01-21 08:17:25

Ever reach into your coat pocket and find $20? Whenever that happens to me I feel like I just found a little treasure. It’s a cup of coffee, lunch and a car wash. But when I was a kid, it was a stack of new comic books.Related posts:What is the Chr

Eric Schmidt To Step Down As Google CEO

Published on 2011-01-20 16:34:13

News just is: As Google released their Q4 financial figures today it was also announced that Eric Schmidt will be replaced by Google Co-founder Larry Page as CEO of the Internet giant. Yes...this is no less than a huge surprise that no one saw coming

You Can Stream Video On a Cr-48… Really

Published on 2011-01-16 16:54:36

If there is one thing the Google ChromeOS Cr-48 doesn’t do, that most think it should, it’s run streaming video from  Netflix. I’ve never seen this as a big problem, but I know there are lots of people that want to watch video on their compute

Google To Ship More CR-48′s This Month

Published on 2011-01-15 17:32:50

Over the the last few weeks thousands of lucky CR-48 owners around the USA have had a chance to play around with Google's Chrome OS Beta. Yet on the other hand a lot of 'international' Google fans have been left out in the cold and are still anticipa

Google Shells Out $14k For Chrome Bugs

Published on 2011-01-15 07:35:46

Sergey Glazunov, the first ever person to receive a reward for reporting a bug in Google's Chrome Browser has done it again; but this time he's brocken the record by recieving Google's highest award yet. Sergey scooped the 'elite' award of $3,133.7 f

A Month in the Cloud

Published on 2011-01-14 21:05:51

Been a month since UPS dropped off Santa Google's gift to me. How is now different from my early impressions posting? Mostly more of the same on a daily use level, but the 'scene' surrounding Chrome OS has gotten more interesting.Related posts:Google

To Chrome or not to Chrome

Published on 2011-01-11 15:50:32

Motorola announced the "Atrix" a smart phone that's being called a true "Nirvana Phone." For ChromeOS fans this phone could be the harbinger of doom for ChromeOS netbooks or tablets.Related posts:Nexus Two – Signs Of Whats to Come? Google has b

No Chrome OS Surprises At CES 2011

Published on 2011-01-09 09:35:20

CES 2011 has turned out to be a disappointment for many people around the world who are eagerly awaiting the release of Chrome OS powered netbooks this year. It was widely expected that at least some form of prototype devices would be showcased by Go

Hexxeh Installs Android on CR-48 Notebook

Published on 2011-01-06 13:29:31

Hexxeh has done it again; a few days ago came 'Luigi' and now he's hacked his CR-48 Chrome Notebook to run Android OS. You may remember that a few months ago he even hacked an Ipad so that it could run Chromium OS. We recieved the news with much sche

A Call for Unity

Published on 2011-01-04 22:00:29

Maybe I'm blowing things out of proportion. However it seems that Hexxeh's Luigi Utility and the events surrounding it have sparked a bit of controversy in the Chrome OS communities. On the face of it there's little argument. Google sent out a bunch

Archos’ Gbook – Is It For Real?

Published on 2011-01-03 17:35:21

According to PocketNow, Archos is seeking a European trademark for the term 'Gbook'. Yes - Gbook as in 'Google Book' (at least that's what we've gathered) supposedly to position itself in the Chrome OS netbook market. This news seems to have sent a l

Hexxeh Unveils ‘Luigi’: Install Any OS On Your CR-48

Published on 2011-01-03 16:28:40

We've all seen it coming folks; and now 'Luigi' is here! During the last few days Hexxeh and a couple of other CR-48 enthusiasts have been working on a 'firmware toolkit' to allow users to installed unmodified versions of any operating g system they

Google CR-48: Getting Started

Published on 2011-01-03 14:34:56

There are plenty of reviews of the new Cr-48 Chrome notebook running Chrome OS. I’m not going to duplicate that. I’ve found that some of the major tips on how things work are a bit scattered, so I thought it would be good to compile them into one

Gaming the Cloud

Published on 2011-01-03 10:49:02

So you've got this whole 'cloud' thing going for productivity, maybe even a little social networking, and if you've been really adventurous you've managed to get your feet wet with hulu."What about gaming?" is the cry I hear from my inner(and outer)-

Cloud Computing: Older than Most Think

Published on 2011-01-02 15:39:28

We have made strides in the past two years in connectivity. Granted as I'm aware of from personal experience it isn't quite 'go absolutely anywhere and have a pain free connection' but we're getting far closer to that. With the Pilot Program in full

User Receives CR-48 With Windows 7 Installed

Published on 2011-01-02 12:07:12

A lot of you who are already active on the Chrome OS Lounge (forums) are already aware that it is indeed possible to install Windows 7 on a CR-48 Chrome Notebook. It doesn't come as a massive surprise as Google already made it clear during their Chr

Track CR-48 Shipments With Google Earth

Published on 2011-01-01 11:52:57

We all know about the CR-48 tracker web app which has become the source of hope for all those who are still anticipating to take part in Google's Beta program. Even so, the tracker app is admittedly boring and arguably 'un-inventive'. Well, it was ju

Bored Family Tech Support

Published on 2011-01-01 01:00:12

For us technically interested and inclined people Chrome OS might seem a little confining, but generally non-threatening. To family, and I'm sure I'm stretching things just a tad here, The Computer is a little understood box that I often need to be