Tag: Opinion

Samsung to release an upgraded Chromebook soon?

The Samsung Chromebook has been the most successful Chrome OS device so far. It only makes sense that Samsung would continue to follow a similar path for upcoming Chromebooks, and it seems the Korean manufacturer might be planning to release a direct successor. Recent Chromium code has been showing a device code-named “Daisy_Spring”. This device […]

Chrome OS file manager could soon support third-party cloud services like Dropbox

Chrome OS’ strengths and weaknesses both lie on the fact that it operates from “the cloud” (internet). The device is already limited and having more limitations applied is simply not good. A Chromium team member understands this and has filed a request for Chrome OS to support cloud services other than Google Drive. “The basic […]

Here are the Best Google April Fools’ jokes and pranks

It’s April Fool’s day, guys! By now you are probably questioning anything you see online. All the companies are releasing fake/funny videos and we just don’t know what is real and what is fake. Some people might still be clueless about what’s going on, though, so here are the best jokes to try and prank […]

Rumored Google “Babel” unified messaging service gets detailed

Rumors of a unified messaging service from Google have been present since February, but the rumor mill started spinning at full speed recently. Reports and rumors have been hinting at a possible name. It was believed to be “Babble” at first, but more details have emerged with a much more reasonable name and details about […]

Developer François Beaufort hired by Google – leaks to disappear?

If there is a Chrome-related leak rolling around the internet, you can be almost sure popular developer François Beaufort is somehow related to it. The Chrome OS fan base has been blessed by his many contributions to the community. He has given us info on the Chromebook Pixel, the rumored Google “Babble” project and many […]

Chrome World Wide Maze uses Android devices as a gaming controller [VIDEO]

Google Experiments are always fun to play around with, but we haven’t been this excited about one for a very long time. World Wide Maze is not only cool, but it displays what the future of internet/cloud gaming could be like. The experiment turns any website into a maze where a Chrome ball has to […]

Rapportive Chrome Extension review [VIDEO]

If your work requires any form of email socializing, Rapportive is the Chrome extension you have been looking for. Breaking the ice over an internet conversation can be hard, which makes it more complicated for your audience to connect to you. What Rapportive does is give you information about your recipient straight from your email […]

Andy Rubin leaves Android team, hands down position to Chrome’s Sundar Pichai

Andy Rubin has been leading the Android team since its acquisition, giving him a very respected reputation at Google. It is true that without him Android probably wouldn’t be the same, but now that the ecosystem has become as successful as it is, we may need some change. Andy Rubin is stepping down as the […]

Chrome OS continues to grow – 7 times bigger than last year

Not many of us will walk into a friend’s house and see a Chromebook laying around. These web-based computers are simply not that popular yet, but things have been improving since last year. Chromebooks have become insanely affordable, have been receiving massive amounts of advertising and Samsung’s $250 device became the #1 Amazon top-selling laptop […]

What info is Google Sync exactly saving?

Turning on Google Sync completely changes the way you look at the web. It makes Chrome much more intuitive and parallel across devices. I like knowing that I can pull out my opened tabs from any device with Chrome, or have the same bookmarks, passwords, history and other info. But where exactly do we draw […]

Copy URL+ Chrome Extension review [VIDEO]

The Power of the Chrome browser doesn’t just lie in its speed and simplicity. It is also a browser which intends to take the power of the web and convert it into something that can improve our daily lives. This is why Chrome Apps and Extensions are so important, they give Chrome that extra functionality. […]

Google opening its own physical retail stores this year [RUMOR]

New rumors of Google retail stores being in the works have been arousing, but the most recent is the only one that gives us more hope that this will come to fruition. These physical stores are said to be currently being planned and the first ones will be opened to the public this holiday season. […]

New Chromebook Pixel discoveries: Ivy Bridge processor, LTE data, and more

While we are still not sure about the Chromebook Pixel’s existence, there is enough evidence to say something fishy (or “jellyfishy”) is going on at Google’s headquarters. We have been hearing of a touchscreen Chromebook for a long time, and bits of code suggest that the Pixel (codenamed Link), or a similar device is in […]

Gmail Offline Chrome app review [VIDEO]

Email has become one of the most important forms of communication. Like everything else, though, it has its limitations. Above anything else, it works strictly from the internet. Certain programs (like Outlook) allow you to work in offline mode, but that is not an option if you have a Chromebook, as you would need to […]

Weather Window Chrome app review [VIDEO]

There is an infinity of weather apps and services for every platform out there, but none of them stands out like Weather Window (by Weather Bug) to us. Mainly because the app offers a very interactive interface and pleasing design, but it also sports many features we are sure many of you will find convenient. […]

Chrome OS document hints at Chromebook Pixel’s existence

This week’s Chroembook Pixel rumor was easily the most exciting story for any Chrome fan. The story behind the leak was also the fishiest we have seen in a while, leading many of us to believe it could have been a fake (albeit a very professional one). It only takes a bit of evidence to […]