I like that metaphor. In a recent interview Vinay Goel, Google’s Country Head of products in India said that Chrome OS should just be like switching on a tv, and I think he’s right on the money.
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Google Chrome safety: will it be enough?
We’ve been speculating so much about Chrome OS, but nobody’s really sure what it’ll be able to actually DO once it’s launched. Or how they plan to protect it. Google’s VP of product management, Sundar Pichai, shed some light at the Web 2.0 Summit.
Chrome OS to launch mid-October on Chinese netbook?
Google’s operating system Chrome isn’t scheduled to be released til 2010, but there are strong rumors on Shanzai.com that some Chinese manufacturers are all set to ship their first Netbooks, running on Chrome OS!
Google OS: Native Client comes out to play
Chrome Version: 4.0.220.1, which was released last Friday, ihas Native Client technology as a built-in feature, giving the browser improved processing power to run Web apps. And play Quake!
NVIDIA working on Tegra-based Chrome OS device
NVIDIA has been working hard on its Tegra-based “computers-on-a-chip” line, and now it has been announced that as well as the normal mobile platforms like Windows Mobile or Google Android, it has also been working on the up-and-coming Google Chrome OS. Helped by none other than Google itsself.
Google: Apple Chrome notebook is on its way!
Google CEO Schmidt announced that he expects an Apple announcement about a notebook running Chrome OS no later than this year.
Cool video: Google Chrome OS preview HD
As we’re all dying to see what Chrome OS is going to look like I was thrilled to find this video of the startup screen and login. It’s Chrome OS beta on a framework in windows. (video after the jump)
Google Chrome Extensions Get Polish: Getting Ready for Wider Release?
Google just released an update to its cutting edge developer version of Google Chrome that adds a lot of polish to the way Chrome handles extensions. Interestingly, while the stable versions of Chrome are still stuck with the 2.x series, the versions in the developer channel are now already designated as 4.x versions. At this […]
Augmented reality, now even better (video)
Just when you thought AR browsing was the dog’s bollocks, panoramic and bird’s eye zooming are set to make augmented reality browsing on your mobile phone even more exciting!
Apple’s iPhone Not Profitable for Carriers?
According to a research report released by Denmark’s Strand Consult, the iPhone is not the profit-generating machine that people have made it out to be…that is, unless you’re Apple. For carriers, however, gaining the exclusive rights to sell the iPhone isn’t exactly a winning situation. The report says that the hidden costs of the phone, […]
Google Chrome Privacy Policy Changes Hint at Public Launch of Mac, Linux Versions
It’s been just over a year since Google surprised the world with a release of their very own web browser, Google Chrome, now the basis for the company’s upcoming operating system. Despite its flaws (lack of RSS support, no extensions), the browser soon became a hit among the niche crowd of early adopters…at least those […]
Gmail Ads Within Email Thread – Is This New?
Today I spotted a contextual advert within an email thread in Gmail. Usually these ‘sponsored links’ are displayed in a separate pane on the right-hand side of Gmail – i.e. outside of the actual email content. But this places the ad squarely within the content of the email thread. It’s possible this has been around […]
Dogfight! Iphone 3gs vs HTC Hero
I love these kinds of fights! The new HTC Hero Android Smartphone dukes it out against the almighty Apple iPhone in this amazing video by Phonedog.com (after the jump)
Verizon offering Android-powered smartphone?
It’s still a rumor, but juicy enough to mention: Verizon might be getting a second Android-powered smartphone!
AT&T: Android is “too old”
Bad news for Motorola: they are ready to unveil their first Android phones, just as AT&T have decided they think Android handsets are “too old”
Google Chrome OS Coming Soon
There were many speculations on Google developing its own Operating System but most of the rumors were denied by Google. Things have become unexpected from Google as we saw with Google Chrome Browser. Now here is Google Chrome OS which is extension of Google Chrome meaning Google Want to reinvent the wheel with new definition. […]
Listen! Google Android powerful podcast search
Is there nothing Android can´t do? Google has released yet another free smartphone app powered by Android. The new app is called Listen, and it´s an application for smartphones that allows users to search for, download, queue, or stream podcasts and other Web audio content. Users can simply go to Google’s Android Market and install […]
Chrome 4 bookmark sync: how to use it
Those of us gagging to start trying the new Chrome 4, well, now you can! Mind you, it´s not finished by a long haul. The current 3.0 isn´t particularly developer friendly. All that´s about to change with Chrome 4, now ready as a developer preview. The first thing Chrome enthusiasts can start fiddling with is […]
Chrome introduces bookmark sync! finally!
Almost everyone I know, even my mum, has more than one computer. I currently have about four. You know how it is, you bookmark some stuff on one computer, some other stuff on the other. Annoying! Here´s a, very obvious, solution: Bookmark sync for Chrome!
Layar: augmented reality browser for Android & iPhone
This must be the coolest app EVER. Haven´t tried it yet, but if it works as they say, I really have to get it! The reality browsers coolness is basically that you can point your camera at something and you get instant up to date info about your surroundings!
Dell introduces Android phone for Chinese market (photos!)
Techcrunch already broke the news last week: Dell has developed a China-only smartphone. Here are the first pictures (I really want one)
Dell to use Chrome OS on its smartbooks
Dell is getting very excited about the new smart devices and expects to launch their upcoming netbooks with Chrome OS. The company is researching the pros and cons of building new Linux-based smartbooks, Dell´s senior product marketing manager for Linux clients, Todd Finch stated last week.
Documents to go 2.0 for Android!
Documents to go was always a bit of a must have, but now they´ve gone and made it even better! The 2.0 includes viewing, editing, and even creating PowerPoint files along with viewing PDF files, thanks to their new Slideshow To Go gadget. You can “flick” through slides, review notes, rehearse timing and make any […]
Real-time search: the next Big Internet Thing?
Real-time search is being hailed as the next internet fad that´ll turn tiny start ups into million dollar corporations overnight. But is there real money in real-time?
Google vs Facebook: another search engine fight
I guess the odds of Google being the sole search engine to rule the world are looking slimmer and slimmer now that, in an unexpected turn of events, Facebook has entered the fray!