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The original Chromebook ran Firefox
Jeff Nelson, who began working for Google back in 2006, has shared a very interesting bit of history about a project that he worked on in his early days with the company: Google…
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Google’s touchscreen Chromebook will go on sale this year
There have already been plenty of clues that indicate Google is busily working on a touchscreen Chromebook, from changes in the Chromium OS source code to additions to the Linux kernel. Not only…
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The Chromebook Pixel hides a Konami Code secret
Yesterday, Google revealed the rumored Chromebook Pixel to the world. Though the pseudo-netbook comes with the very hefty price tag of $1300, and you might not feel that what it packs under the…
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The Chromebook Pixel’s squarish 3:2 display is a feature, not a bug
There is no denying that the display is the most exciting part of Google’s new Chromebook Pixel. The 2560×1700 Retina-class panel sets the Pixel apart not just from every Chromebook, but from every…
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Linus Torvalds is making the Chromebook Pixel his primary laptop
It’s no secret that Linux forefather Linus Torvalds is a pixel density enthusiast. He railed against the poor resolution of most laptop screens late last year, saying 2560 x 1600 should be the…
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Hackers can win millions at CanSecWest 2013 this week
Millions of dollars are on the line at the Pwn2Own and Pwnium penetration contests at the CanSecWest 2013 conference in Vancouver this week. Sponsored by Hewlett Packard Zero Day Initiative and in part…
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The operating system that powers Google’s Chromebooks managed to survive Pwnium 3 without being hacked. Pwnium is Google’s hacking contest at CanSecWest, focused on finding exploits within the Chrome...
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Google Now gets one step closer to Chrome
Google Now is just about ready for its big debut in Chrome. New code has been spotted in the Chromium source and there’s now an accompanying toggle on chrome://flags where you can turn…
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Reality check: Android’s leadership shuffle does not mean Chrome OS and...
As Andy Rubin, the father of Android, steps down to pursue other Google-based projects, and Chrome lead Sundar Pichai will step up to handle his existing workload as well as instructions to “double…
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Chrome OS was hacked at Pwnium 2013 after all
Reports out of Vancouver from the Pwn2Own/Pwnium hacking contests indicated that Chrome OS came out unscathed, but it turns out that wasn’t the whole truth. One attacker did manage to successfully...
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Schmidt: Chrome OS and Android won’t merge just because Pichai is in charge
The tech world quickly worked itself into a frenzy when Google appointed Chrome and apps lead Sundar Pichai to take over Andy Rubin’s position at the Android helm. Speculation that Chrome OS and…
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Browse the future: Chrome OS is getting a bleeding-edge Canary channel
Chrome OS users are already a fairly experimental bunch, but it looks like Google wants to give them even more opportunity to fiddle with bleeding-edge features. There’s a Canary build on the way…
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Google may be testing Haswell for convertible Chromebooks
Haswell chips will soon make their way to manufacturers, and you’ll be able to buy desktops and laptops with Intel’s latest-and-greatest by the end of the year (likely sooner). You may even be…
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Samsung is putting an octo-core Exynos in its ARM Chromebook?
Samsung’s ARM-powered Chromebook is a solid option for folks shopping for a sub-$300 ultraportable notebook. If a current rumor plays out, it’s going to get even better very soon: Samsung could be...
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AMD finally wakes up, wants in on Android and Chrome OS action
AMD has finally rubbed the sleep out of its eyes and is ready to embrace Android. Senior VP of global business Lisa Su says that the company is still committed to Windows but that…
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Google Chromekey may be a $35 HDMI stick PC
Google may be working on an inexpensive HDMI stick PC of its very own called the Chromekey. It’s going to be quite a bit different than Dell’s Project Ophelia or the innumerable Android…
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Selling Chromebooks in Walmart is a win, but retail remains a major challenge
Soon, Chromebooks will be everywhere. Google has secure deals with a slew of new retail partners around the globe — including Walmart and Staples. In total, more than 6600 new stores will soon…
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What to expect from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800, and why you want it
The next wave of popular smartphones are still going to be packing Qualcomm processors, but the majority of them will have the new Snapdragon 800. What does that mean for you, exactly, and…
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Chromecast may be Google’s answer to AirPlay
Google is working on a new media streaming feature called Chromecast, and it could be revealed in more detail at this morning’s Breakfast with Chrome and Android boss Sundar Pichai. Android already...
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Video hands-on: setup and testing of Google Chromecast
We go hands-on with Google Chromecast and see just how good it is at streaming video, music, and for surfing the web.
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