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Chromebooks get chatty with always-on ‘Ok Google’ voice commands

Voice search is easier to activate, control and use in more areas of Chrome OS software for anyone running the latest developer build.
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Chromebooks outsell iPads – in education, at least

Google's Chromebook outsold Apple's iPad by over 10,000 units last quarter, reaching 25% of the education market.
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Can a polished Chrome OS really replace Windows? We tested.

Chromebook really serve as your only PC? We've taken a closer look by comparing two common models against a Windows 2-in-1.
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Google proudly trumpets Chromebook’s domination in American schools

According to an upcoming IDC report, Chromebooks were the most popular devices in grades K-12 during the third quarter of this year.
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Chromebook sales keep surging, but remain a blip on Microsoft’s radar

Curious to see how Chromebooks have performed at the box-office in the past three months? Here are some numbers.
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Google exec musical chairs suggests an eventual fusion of Chrome OS and Android

A top Google executive in charge of Android has seen his responsibilities get extended to Chrome OS, which suggests that the two platform could merge.
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Google adds Chromecast video streaming to dev version of Chrome OS

Google is working on adding the ability to stream movies stored in Google Drive from your Chrome OS computer to Chromecast.
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Students! Google wants to lend you a Chromebook this term

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Android apps like Vine, Evernote, others arrive on Chromebooks, Google says

Google just announced that it is bringing over popular Android apps, including Vine and Evernote, over to Chrome OS. Learn more here.
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Trade! HP swaps ARM for Intel in its Chromebook 11, Intel for ARM in Chromebook 14

HP has revealed its new Chromebook 11 and 14. While similar in size to their predecessors they boast all new-design and switch to unexpected processors.
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Toshiba’s upgraded Chromebook 2 packs a high-res 1080p screen on the cheap

Toshiba latest device is a Chromebook! Plus, it's one of the few out there with a 1080p display. You can learn more about the Chromebook 2 here.
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Acer’s Chromebox CXI is a tiny desktop running Google’s Chrome OS

Acer just revealed a new desktop that's small, cheap, and runs Google's Chrome OS. You can learn more about the Chromebox CXI here.
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The HP Stream 14’s specs leak, and it takes direct aim at Chromebooks

You can learn more about the HP Stream 14, a Chromebook competitor whose specs just leaked, here.
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Hands on: Acer claims the Chromebook 13 has guts, so we put it to the test

We went hands on with the Acer Chromebook 13, which is the world's first Chrome OS laptop with an Nvidia Tegra K1 processor inside.
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Chromebook sales have shot upward this year, research firm says

Chromebook sales are surging so far this year, according to data compiled by a market research firm.
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Acer stuffs a Core i3 CPU into its C720 Chromebook

Acer just revealed a revamped notebook with a Core i3 processor inside.
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HP’s ‘fanless’ Chromebox reportedly has a fan in it after all

HP claimed that the Chromebox doesn't have a fan. That doesn't appear to be the case after all.
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Android apps and notifications come to Chromebooks

Google is working on letting Chrome OS users to respond to calls and texts received by their Android phone. There's more though.
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Chromebooks now let you watch Google Play Movies & TV content offline

When it comes to Chromebooks, their offline funtionality is getting better all the time, and they just got another significant upgrade from Google.
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Google is ‘thinking’ about adding remote recovery features to Chrome OS

At some point, Chrome OS devices could be remotely locked, wiped and located.
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LG’s Chromebase Google all-in-one desktop gets a release date and price

LG's Google-powered $350 Chromebase all-in-one desktop is set to hit stores on May 26.
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Lenovo announces its first consumer Chromebooks

Lenovo has announced a pair of upcoming consumer Chromebooks. These pint-sized systems offer strong processors and better connectivity than some ultrabooks.
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Tiny Tango PC can also be configured with Chromium OS, Ubuntu Linux pre-installed

You'll be able to configure the Tango PC with both traditional and alternative operating systems pre-installed.
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When will Google stop supporting your Chromebook? This fact sheet has the answer

At best, your Chromebook or Chromebox will stop receiving support about four years from now.
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Google reveals $1,000 Asus Chromebox for business videoconferencing

Google just unveiled a business-focused Chromebox aimed at making virtual meetings easier to hold.
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Why 2014 will be a great year for Chrome OS

Chromebooks have, in just one year, seized a notable chunk of the PC market. Despite the skepticism, I think Chrome OS is here to stay. Here's why.
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Snag a Chrome-OS-powered Asus Chromebox for $179 this March

Get a load of this small form factor Chrome OS desktop from Asus.

Can you hack into Chrome OS? Google puts up $2.72m bounty

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LG announces Chromebase, an All-in-One PC using Google’s Chrome OS

Looking to capitalize on Google Chrome OS, LG plans to launch an All-in-One PC called the Chromebase that offers a 21.5-inch IPS monitor at 1080p resolution.
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NPD claims Chromebook sales surge, but where’s the Chrome OS usage beef?

Chromebook sales are reportedly stronger this year than last. But what about Chrome OS usage?
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Dell unwraps its very first Chromebook, priced under $300

Dell just got in on the Chromebook market, giving the competition something else to worry about.
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HP’s tiny, $279 Chromebook 11 charges via microUSB

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Living with a Chromebook for a week is like 7 minutes of heaven, then 7 days of hell

Google Chromebooks landing in Walmart and Staples

Google announced the $200 Acer Chromebook will be available at 2,800 Walmart stores starting today. Chromebooks will go on sale at Staples this weekend.