This week marks the five-year anniversary of the release of the first Chromecast, Google's low-cost streaming video solution.

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This week marks the five-year anniversary of the release of the first Chromecast, Google's low-cost streaming video solution.
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Both Gartner and IDC agree that the PC industry grew---if very slightly---in the quarter ending June 30, the first that's happened in years.
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To mitigate the Spectre processor vulnerabilities, Google Chrome now uses an additional 10 to 13 percent more RAM.
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I had hoped that 2018 would be the year of the Progressive Web App. It could still happen, but the revolution is unfolding in slow motion so far.
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I finally gained access to Google's Messages for Web, and I'm curious now why this didn't happen years ago.
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Samsung today announced its second-generation Chromebook Plus, again offering a convertible design with touch and smartpen support.
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With little fanfare, Google has bumped the number of simultaneous queries and actions its Home smart speakers can handle at once.
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Google has released Chrome OS 67, adding improved support for PWAs, new form factors, and more.
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At this price point, the PixelBook is almost a no-brainer, assuming you're looking for a premium Chromebook.
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The combination of Android apps and Chrome OS is a clear and present danger to Windows 10. What's new with this hybrid platform?
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As you might expect, this year's Google I/O provided a ton of new content about Progressive Web Apps. Here's what I've learned so far.
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Apple acquired the Texture digital magazine service back in March. But now it's killing the Windows 10 version of the app.
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It appears that Linux app support is indeed coming to Chrome OS. The obvious question, of course, is why?
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Chrome OS 66 adds improvements to the system's instant tethering support, Android app capabilities, and more.