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Wave of freshly minted Chromebooks to arrive later this year
- Despite the ostensibly small niche Chromebooks occupy, a recent rumor suggests another wave of Chrome-inspired laptops are on the way anyhow. The bulk of those upcoming models are expected to arrive during the second half of 2013 with a growing number of manufacturers…
Andy Rubin steps down as Android chief
- Andy Rubin has decided to step down as the head of Google’s Android division. He will be handing the reins over to Sundar Pichai who will take over Android in addition to his work with Chrome and Apps, according to…
Google partners with charity to supply schools with $99 Chromebooks
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Google has partnered up with an online charity to provide classrooms with low-cost Chromebooks for the holidays. From now through December 21, educators can request discounted Chromebooks through DonorsChoose.org, a Kickstarter-like charity that focuses on projects submitted by...
Chrome Remote Desktop loses beta tag, gains new features
- Last year, Google released a remote connection software plug-in for Chrome that allowed users to remotely access other PCs through the popular browser. The move was likely inspired by the need of extending functionality to Google's Chromebooks, which purposely come…
Google launches ARM-powered 11.6-inch Chromebook for $249
- Google has announced a new Chromebook that's pitched as a low-cost, hassle-free computing solution for everyone from kids to elders. Priced at only $249 (£229 in the UK), Google says the Samsung XE303C12 represents the culmination of its Chromebook initiative,…
Google, Samsung unveil Chromebook, Chromebox with Chrome OS 19
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Google has redoubled its efforts behind Chrome OS, unveiling two new Samsung-built machines today. Launched last May, the company's first cloud-based systems were scarcely marketed and were largely dismissed as niche products. This time, Google says it wants to boost awareness...
Chrome OS updated with Aura UI, looks more like a traditional desktop
- Google is hoping to breathe new life into its browser-based operating system Chrome OS with a visual upgrade that makes it look more like a cross between Windows and OS X. The new "Aura" user interface marks a departure from…
Google: "Hundreds" of schools use Chromebooks
- Google's Chromebooks haven't exactly seen the kind widespread consumer adoption the company would like, but apparently they are starting to make some small inroads in the education market. During his keynote at the annual Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC) conference in…
Google Chromebooks get a holiday price cut, minor UI tweak
- Five months in from their official launch, Chromebooks haven't exactly taken the market by storm, but Google is hoping to make the web-centric laptops more "giftable" this holiday season with a few tweaks to the underlying operating system and discounted…
Google Chromebooks go on sale in seven countries
- Google's Chromebooks are now on sale in the following seven countries: the US, the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. They were available for preorder in the US starting last week, but that exclusivity didn't last very long. …
Chromebooks now available for preorder
- Google's Chromebooks are now available for preorder in the US at two major retailers: Amazon and Best Buy. Neither retailer has given a ship date for any of the devices, but Google has previously said June 15, 2011.
Mozilla developer launches browser-based desktop interface
- Developers are apparently getting on board with the idea that in the future all our computing will be done through the browser window. Now, as computers based on Google's Chrome OS inch closer to a commercial release, a member of…
Xi3 to launch first desktop with Google's Chrome OS
- Although Google has announced that it's working on various "Chromebox" devices, it hasn't been particularly candid about their specifications, release date or price. If you can't justify waiting indefinitely for a mystery box, then Xi3 Corporation might have precisely what…
Run Chrome OS From a USB Stick or as a Virtual Machine
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Chrome OS notebooks from Acer and Samsung are expected to launch next month at $349 and $429, respectively. The fact that you can get a more powerful netbook with Windows 7 pre-installed for roughly the same price, or even less, is already putting some people off.
But that doesn't mean you should disregard Google's operating system without so much as giving it a try, especially since it's available as a free download for you to test on your own hardware. We'll show you how to create a bootable USB flash drive with Chrome OS or run the it using a free virtual machine.
Weekend Open Forum: Would you get a Chrome OS laptop?
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The recently launched Chrome OS notebooks from Acer and Samsung offer a glimpse of the future Google envisions, where all your computing is done hassle-free through the browser. Would you be interested in getting one, even if just as a secondary machine? What would you consider the sweet spot in terms of price? Vote and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Acer, Samsung Chrome OS laptop details emerge
- As release of the final version of Chrome OS approaches details of the first notebooks powered by Google's cloud-centric operating system are starting to emerge. Just yesterday a Chrome OS bug report dug up by Macles shed some light on…
Rumor: Chrome OS devices to be sold as a subscription
- Google is reportedly planning on selling Chrome OS devices to customers using a subscription-based model. The search giant will first target Gmail users, though it's not clear if this refers to mainstream Gmail.com users or Google Apps premier customers.
Google building a tablet version of Chrome OS
- Details in the source code reveal that Google is building a tablet version of Chrome OS. The search giant confirmed the news, but it wouldn't discuss timing details, saying simply that tablets are not a priority for the browser-based operating…
Rumor: Chrome OS coming in three months
- Google is still readying the first Chrome OS computers. The operating system is expected to be ready to ship on them in time for Q2 2011, possibly in June and in several countries. The search giant is currently working out…
Chrome OS hits RC status, final code near?
- Google’s Android platform has been getting plenty of attention in the mobile world lately -- and its rise has even led some to wonder if a separate OS for portable devices is really necessary -- but the company nevertheless looks…
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