Category: Tech

Chrome updates bring longer battery life and simplified permissions

One of the beauties of Chrome is the constant and seamless updates. One doesn’t even notice them most times, but if you keep a close eye you will know they come quite often. Most are small and unnoticeable, but you can notice some major improvements after using the popular browser for some time after the […]

Chromium OS ported to the Nexus 7

Chromium OS has been slowly spreading and the launch of that $250 Samsung Chromebook will definitely help the cause. With this new Chrome notebook, more users will be enticed to jump ship and use a Chromebook for casual computing. There might be a more affordable solution coming for those that own a Nexus 7, though, […]

Chrome for Android update adds support for Nexus 4 and Nexus 10

The latest Chrome for Android update may look more insignificant than it actually is. Google decided to give us a rather vague explanation in the “What’s New” section of the Google Play Store, simply stating that the new update “includes a number of stability fixes and performance improvements.” There is much more to this update, […]

Google, we need more Incognito sunglasses… soon

Google dropped the ball on us this Friday with one of the coolest things any Google or Chrome nerd would ever want – Incognito sunglasses. The Search Giant was giving these away, so we were not surprised to see them go out of stock in a bit over 5 minutes. Those who are not very […]

Chrome Web Lab improvements and behind the scenes interviews

Last July, Google opened the doors of the first museum without boundaries, which anyone with access to a browser can attend to. The London-based museum, Chrome Web Lab, displays the possibilities the web has brought upon us by offering 5 experiments: Universal Orchestra, Data Tracer, Sketchbots, Teleporter and Lab Tag Explorer. All are interactive and […]

Google makes it easier to switch to Windows 8

Windows 8 is out and people are now installing the all-new software in their computers. With all the effort it takes to learn a new operating system, it would sure make it easier to use familiar software. The web pretty much makes up more than half of your computer’s functionality, so Google is alleviating your […]

New Samsung Chromebook announced with a $249 price tag

Samsung is at it again, and this time with a much better deal. Google has just announced a new Chromebook by the Korean manufacturer, bringing all the great features Chrome OS has to offer in small package. But this one is a little more special for a different reason; it’s very enticing price. For only […]

New Chrome Beta release improves video all over the web

The beauty of Chrome is that it keeps getting better with every seamless update Google pushes out. One does not even notice updates, as they get pushed when Chrome is restarted (or launched). If you have Chrome Beta, though, you get to test all the new features before they hit the masses, and today’s update […]

New Chrome stable release improves gaming and other web apps

Chrome just keeps getting better and better as Google continues to give us constant updates. Google’s popular browser is known for getting seamless updates, without users even realizing it most times. This is one of the reasons why Chrome is arguably the best browser in the world, and today it has gotten just a bit […]

Acer said to release second-generation Chromebook by October

Chromebooks already have low sales numbers, so it is no surprise that a less popular manufacturer like Acer would have a harder time selling Chrome OS laptops. Acer’s AC700 was not the most popular, with reviewers bashing its shortcomings left and right, but the manufacturer is not quite ready to give up just yet. According […]

Black Menu extension: all your Google services neatly packed and ready to go

Chrome fans have a tendency to use many of Google’s services, so having shortcuts to these can certainly make life easier. We have the popular Google bar with all the necessary links, but that is only present while going through Google’s websites. If you want truly persistent shortcuts to be at your disposal, Black Menu […]

Google celebrates 500 Chrome Experiments

It is hard to believe it has only been 3.5 years after Google launched ChromeExperiments.com, a site dedicated to showcase projects that can display the web’s potential. You will find all types of experiments, from digital musical instruments to work tools for every individual. It is very interesting to see all the projects that have […]

Chrome for Android updated with improved IME support, better security and bug fixes

Chrome for Android has just received a small, yet significant update. Improvements will mostly be unnoticed by the end user, but the mobile browser should perform better and be more secure. Google emphasizes the inclusion of sandboxing for devices with Android 4.1, which stops malicious websites from accessing the rest of the browser, or your […]

Google’s new Chrome commercial hits a soft spot

Google has been doing a great job with its ad campaign “The web is what you make of it,” with commercials that display Chrome’s capabilities in a real-world scenario. But there is more to these ad campaign, right? These commercials don’t only show us what the web is capable of, they integrate an emotional factor. […]

Celebrating Chrome’s 4th birthday with Chrome Time Machine

It is hard to believe Chrome was launched only 4 years ago. It is now the most popular browser in the world, and it seems many of us can no longer live without it. What used to be just a simple browser now lives in most computers and many mobile devices, all powered by the […]

Chrome OS updated with better Apps List and Google Drive functionality

Chrome OS is considered the “always new computer” for good reasons. Chrome OS devices are light, easily upgradeable and very snappy, and this week’s update makes users’ experience just a bit better. Google’s update includes a better Apps List with a smaller, less intrusive design. It also features a handy search box that will aid […]

Google Fiber launches in Kansas City – fastest internet, lower prices

We have been waiting for Google Fiber to start offering (real) high-speed internet in the US. The wait has been long, and will continue for those outside of Kansas City, but we must say it is completely worth it. With Google Fiber’s launch in Kansas City, users can now take advantage of data speeds and […]

Print Friendly & PDF: the best way to organize content for printing from Chrome

The internet has opened possibilities, it is the pinnacle of communications. An infinity of articles is at our reach, but we don’t always want/need to stick to our computers for reading. More so than printing, the use of e-readers has become one of the most convenient ways to take our digital reading content where we […]

Browsing safely with Avast! WebRep

The web may be changing our lives for the best, but all these opportunities also come with great danger. That is because it also opens doors to hackers and malicious software. Nothing that a bit of smart surfing can’t fix, but we have all experienced some bad situations when it comes to viruses, malware, phishing […]

Chrome Web Lab: A Museum Without Boundaries

The web has broken all borders and boundaries that once divided us. Truly, we would have no era of communications without it, and it has taken work, education and entertainment to levels our ancestors would never imagine. Chrome happens to be a major contributor to such life changing opportunities, but we rarely stop and think […]

1-Up for Google+ bringing back memories to all Mario fans

Regardless of what path we may have taken in life, most of us share memories about a very special game series – Super Mario Bros (and all its variants). In fact, you may be old enough to have met good ol’ Mario back in 1981, when he made his first appearance in Donkey Kong. Regardless, […]

Chrome for mobile might get banned in the US, Google sued by EMG Technology

Google and its partners might very well start setting up tent outside courthouses. The Search Giant seems to be unable to stay away from lawsuits, especially since its involvement in the mobile industry. The latest lawsuit happens to be directed at Google, though, as opposed to one of its partnered manufacturers. EMG Technology claims Google’s […]