All articles by Joey-Elijah Sneddon

Samsung Re-Releases Chromebook 2 With Intel CPU for $250

Samsung has confirmed the rehash refresh of its Samsung Chromebook 2, swapping out the middling Exynos Octa processor for a more reliable Intel Celeron N2840.

17 October 2014

Google Play Movies App for Chrome Adds Search, In-App Purchasing

The 'Google Play Movies & TV' app for Chrome just upped its usefulness, adding the ability to search for content and make purchases within the app.

17 October 2014

2nd Gen Chromecast Surfaces In New FCC Documents

A second generation Chromecast is in the works, with documents pertaining to the device having recently passed through the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) in the US.

16 October 2014

Earth View is Google’s Stunning New Tab Page Extension

Fancy being greeted by stunning, changing satellite imagery every time you open a new tab in Chrome? If so, Earth View by Google is the extension for you.

16 October 2014

New HP Chromebook 14 Tegra Hits Argos in UK, Walmart in US

If you've been holding out for HP's new Tegra-based 14-inch Chromebook there's good news for you: the device is now available to buy from a number of retailers in the US and the UK, including Argos.

15 October 2014

Hands on with the Experimental Chrome App Launcher

While the biggest interface change, the experimental and super-minimal 'Athena' UI, isn't available to opt in to, other design experiments are, including an experimental App Launcher.

15 October 2014

Chrome Apps Access to USB, HID & Bluetooth Devices Being Made More Secure

Chrome App will soon be need to request permission to access and interface with USB and HID devices, such as smartphones, game pads and graphics tablets.

15 October 2014
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Firefox for Android Now Supports Google Chromecast

Mozilla say Firefox Chromecast support will allow users to send supported videos straight from their mobile device to a Cast-enabled TV.

15 October 2014

Chrome IRC Client ‘CIRC’ Adds Nick Colors, User List Resizing

Popular Chrome IRC app 'CIRC' has been updated, and while the changes on offer are unlikely to change the world, they'll be warmly welcomed by its fans.

15 October 2014