Latest reports suggest that Google may be working on a Pixel Laptop, which could run on Android and is internally codenamed 'Snowy'.
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Google announced today it is acquiring Cameyo, a company that offers a service that can stream Windows apps from the cloud. Google will use the technology to run Windows apps on Chromebooks.
Google has unveiled a new ChromeOS feature called Game Dashboard that allows you to map game controls and record and share your gameplay sessions. It also showed off a new Chromebook for gaming.
During a recent private event, Google reportedly showed off a special version of its Chromium OS that was running, via a virtual machine, on one of its Android-based Pixel 8 smartphones.
A new set of code changes have appeared suggesting that Chromebooks could soon get the Spatial Audio feature that will enable a more immersive listening experience via your stereo headphones.
Google is spotted working on a new 'App Mall' for Chromebooks, currently available in preview, that will be a centralized location for users to explore the best apps and games for ChromeOS devices.
ChromeOS M124 update is now rolling out to the stable channel for supported Chromebooks and ChromeOS devices. It brings five new features along with a Material You makeover for the Settings page.
Google is rolling out a new feature in ChromeOS that will now allow Chromebook users to open, use, and edit Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in the Chromebook Files app.
A new progressive web app (PWA) for Pixel Buds is now available on Google Play Store. As of now, the Pixel Buds PWA, that lets users manage various features, only works on Google's Chromebooks.
Google stated that starting in 2024, all Chromebooks from 2021 and beyond will get automatic 10-year updates, with older models getting the option to extend updates to 10 years as well.
A new accessibility feature is making its way to the Chrome web browser. It's an image-to-text converter that can analyze text in PDFs, making it readable for the browser's built-in screen reader.
Google has brought video editing support to the Google Photos app on Chromebook. In a blog post, it has shared tips on how to create a movie using the app and the advanced tools provided.
Intel is making a new L4 cache specifically designed for improving boot times on its next-gen Meteor Lake processors. This means we could expect faster booting on next-gen Windows 11, and more.
Google's ChromeOS and ChromeOS Flex have diagnostic tools to let you learn about your battery's health, CPU usage, and memory usage. Unfortunately, they're buried, here's how to get to them.
Linux users can now write ChromeOS Flex to a USB device using the command line. It's unclear how long this has been an option but previously you needed Windows, macOS, or ChromeOS to make the USB.
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The latest StatCounter data reveals Windows 11's continuous growth. According to the March 2023 report, Windows 11 now has almost 21% of the market, while Windows 10 also keeps gaining users.
A Google engineer has been plugging away at adding rumble support for some Xbox One controllers to Linux. If the patch is accepted, support could arrive with Linux 6.4 due in several months.
The beta version of ChromeOS 111 includes a new keyboard shortcuts app that, when it goes live, could be a huge help for many Chromebook owners who want to create custom key configurations.
This version of the open ended game is a trial version of Minecraft, designed to find bugs and other technical issues with the game on Chromebooks, likely before it's fully released.
Recent code changes on the Chromium Google Source site hint that the company may be preparing to test a "Conversational Search" feature in the ChromeOS launcher, perhaps as a way to add Bard support.
SH1MMER, a dangerous new ChromeOS exploit that was released on Friday the 13th, has flown under the radar for two weeks, and there's nothing stopping you from having a little fun with it.
Acer has unveiled its Acer Chromebox CXI5, Enterprise CXI5, and Add-In-One 24 display. They will go on sale in North America and the EMEA regions in the first quarter, read on for the pricing details.
Steam has been graduated to beta quality in ChromeOS. To use the gaming software, Chromebook users must be running ChromeOS 108 (Beta channel) on a supported device with qualifying hardware.
Framework and Google have partnered to launch the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition that lets users select the ports they need on their laptop, comes with customizable Bezels, and more.
A Dutch national watchdog has placed restrictions over the use of Google Chrome and ChromeOS due to its concerns about data collection and privacy. Improvements in both products are expected by 2023.
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Google's new Chrome OS Flex is out of early testing and is now generally available. Chrome OS Flex basically brings a lot of the benefits of Chrome OS to Windows and Mac, barring a few caveats.
A screenshot of a new Windows 11-based EdgeOS has been posted by a popular leakster. And even though the image is clearly faked, the current state of Edge and its feature-set is not too far from it.
Google's Project Zero team has publicly exposed a high severity flaw related to how Chrome OS handles USB authentication when a device is locked. It's unclear as to when a fix will be available.
Google has shared the results of its recent research into the usage of Chrome's multitasking features on large screen devices, such as those running Android 12L. The results are promising so far.
Google has announced a new "feature drop" for Android 12, called Android 12L. This variant of the OS is optimized for large screen devices, such as tablets, foldables, and ChromeOS machines.
Acer announced a bunch of new Chromebooks, with the list headlined by the world's first 17.3-inch ChromeOS device, new premium Intel Evo certified offerings, and a few affordable options.
Google may be planning to bring its file-sharing feature Nearby Share to all PCs running Windows, Linux, macOS, and Chrome OS by using Google Chrome. The feature is still under development as of now.
Google and Parallels have announced that the two companies will bring Windows desktop apps to ChromeOS this fall. The virtualization technology will be natively built for running apps like Office.
Google has launched a 'Works with Chromebook' program to certify accessories that will work without any compatibility issues with Chromebook. As of now, 13 brands have signed up for the program.
HP's new Chromebook x360 is supposed to be the company's thinnest Chromebook convertible to date with its 7.5 mm thin bezel. The device will be available for pre-order from HP and Best Buy today.
Google announced the controversial decision to kill Chrome apps on every platform other than ChromeOS, but your hard work might be saved with a package that turns Chrome apps into Electron apps.
Google announced this week it will extend its minimal support for devices that run ChromeOS, like Chromebooks and Chromeboxes, another year, giving them a total of five years of updates.
LG has announced that its all-in-one Chromebase PC, the first such product with Google's ChromeOS, will launch May 26 via several retailers in the U.S for the price of $349.99.
Microsoft has announced it has signed Motorola Solutions to a license agreement involving their Android and Chrome OS-based devices. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Google has started ticket registration for its 2014 I/O developer conference, which will be held in San Francisco from June 25-26. Tickets will be awarded via a lottery system.
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