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This $3 ChromeOS Flex stick will revive old and outdated computers
ChromeOS is a very lightweight operating system and, on top of being a solid option for low-end computers, it’s also a great way to breathe new life into an older laptop or computer. A new partnership with Google will make that process even easier with an inexpensive $3 USB stick that can inject outdated machines with ChromeOS.
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Nvidia Shield TV is getting a new update following promise of continued support
Nvidia revealed recently that the company has no plans to end support for the Shield TV and, as if to put a cherry on top, a new update is now rolling out.
Expand Expanding CloseChromeOS will be ‘phased out’ in 2034 as Android PCs arrive late, court docs suggest
New findings in court documents shed a bit more light around Google’s plans for Android’s desktop UI, as well as its future plans for ChromeOS, and it might all take a bit longer than you were expecting.
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TCL is preparing Android 14 updates for its Google TV lineup – what’s new
TCL’s Google TV lineup is about to get a fresh Android 14 update, with a couple of new features in tow.
Expand Expanding Close‘Gemini in Chrome’ browser integration is starting to arrive for Chromebooks
A few months after it landed on other platforms, “Gemini in Chrome” is finally starting to appear on ChromeOS.
Expand Expanding CloseNetflix likely killed off Google Cast support because no one’s really casting anymore
If you’ve spent the last month wondering why Netflix suddenly decided to end support for Google Cast on its service, you’re not alone. Now, a new report suggests the reasoning behind the move might be the most obvious.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle VP says existing Chromebooks may upgrade to Android ‘stack,’ ChromeOS support will continue
The future of ChromeOS is a bit messy at the moment, with Google’s exact plans for the future of Chromebooks and a new Android base being somewhat of a mystery. In a new interview, though, a Google VP offers a bit of information around future support for ChromeOS as we know it today, as well as what owners can expect in regards to whether or not they’ll be able upgrade.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle adds a ‘Free’ content discovery tab on Android TV
While the focus has very much shifted to Google TV, the older Android TV experience is still getting updates from time to time, with the latest addition being a “Free” content tab that replaces the current design’s namesake.
Expand Expanding CloseNvidia Shield TV owners suddenly cannot use YouTube, YouTube TV apps
A strange issue has left YouTube and YouTube TV apps inaccessible on the Nvidia Shield TV, but the issue is being addressed as we speak.
Expand Expanding CloseNetflix kills Google Cast support on ‘most TVs,’ still charges more for Chromecasts
In a wild turn of events, Netflix has killed support for Google Cast on the vast majority of products.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle listing says Android PC OS, ‘Aluminium,’ will have ‘AI at the core’
As Google prepares to introduce its new Android experience for PCs next year, a new job listing is revealing some details around Google’s efforts and how that ties back to ChromeOS.
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Nvidia Shield TV gets yet another update with quality-of-life improvements
Over six years after the last hardware release, Nvidia Shield TV continues to get updates, this time with the 9.2.2 upgrade rolling out with some quality-of-life improvements.
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Google makes it easier for businesses to run Windows apps on ChromeOS amid an uncertain future
Google is giving Cameyo, the software virtualization company it bought last year, a reboot to make it easier to run Windows apps on ChromeOS, but the timing is more than a little odd.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Chromebooks are in a weird place, and Acer’s latest is a perfect example
I used to love Chromebooks, to the point where my main laptop was a Chromebook for a few years. But lately, it’s felt more and more like the platform has been struggling to retain relevance, and the latest Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 – besides being a mouthful – basically paints a perfect picture of that.
Expand Expanding CloseAcer’s new Android tablets have OLED displays from $320, but an absolutely bizarre spec choice
Acer is launching a pair of new Android tablets at IFA 2025 this week that have OLED displays for a super affordable price – but some super weird chipsets – starting at just $320.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle ending Steam for Chromebook support in 2026
After debuting in 2022, the Steam for Chromebook Beta will stop working in early 2026. At the time, it was a big ChromeOS effort, but there hasn’t been an update in ages.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft is killing its ChromeOS competitor
Back in 2021, Microsoft announced Windows 11 SE as a lightweight platform to rival Google’s ChromeOS, but now, the company is pulling the plug on the offshoot.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle specifies how it will be the ‘ChromeOS experience on top of Android’
In June of 2024, Google said ChromeOS would be built on Android going forward, with an interview last week describing it as a “single platform.” We now have a bit more clarity on what’s happening to ChromeOS in the future.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle confirms ChromeOS and Android are being merged into ‘a single platform’
After months of rumors, Google’s Android head has confirmed that ChromeOS is being combined with the company’s mobile platform.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolls out Android TV homescreen update with promoted content in ‘Play Next’
Google is giving Android TV a rare update, with some new promoted categories appearing on the homescreen for some.
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One of the only Android TV 14 updates so far has been paused
Google TV has taken the focus of Android TV for the most part, including with major OS upgrades slowly vanishing from the older experience. Walmart recently rolled out one of the only Android TV 14 updates to date to some of its older devices, but has since pulled the update.
Expand Expanding CloseChromebooks are better than ever, but is that enough for Google?
I’d argue that ChromeOS is enough for most people’s personal usage these days given the online services they mainly use and the advancement of web apps. However, I don’t think Chromebooks being third behind Windows and Mac is enough for Google, and that’s why we’re seeing what I’d call “desktop Android” in the near future.
Expand Expanding CloseChromebook Plus getting its own Circle to Search with more actions
In addition to the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, Google today announced the latest ChromeOS AI features, like “Select to search with Lens.”
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Android TV is getting one of its first, and last, Android 14 updates
We’ve only seen a couple of devices get the Android 14 update for TVs and, so far, they’ve all been for Google TV. Now, though, Walmart has rolled out one of the first Android 14 updates for Android TV.
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