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Google drops its tablet plans to focus on laptops instead

Google drops its tablet plans to focus on laptops instead

June 20, 2019
It's no secret that the Pixel Slate was not Google's most well-received device. While reviews for their previous Chromebooks were very positive, people were not as sold on Chrome OS on a tablet. Google has apparently decided to give up on tablets and instead focus on the laptop form factor for Chrome OS. According to a...
Google stops selling the entry-level Pixel Slate with the Celeron processor

Google stops selling the entry-level Pixel Slate with the Celeron processor

June 6, 2019
In recent years, Google has put serious investment into its hardware business. They manufactured three series of Pixel smartphones as well as the Pixelbook and the Pixel Slate. The latter wasn't that well received by reviewers, but I can say for sure that it has its fans. The device was introduced alongside the Pixel 3...
Chrome OS 75 includes big performance updates for the Pixel Slate in tablet mode

Chrome OS 75 includes big performance updates for the Pixel Slate in tablet mode

May 14, 2019
Google has partnered with a few companies to see if the premium Chrome OS market is viable or not. Chromebooks gained popularity for the most part due to their price compared to other laptops. They've been able to do the same in the 2-in-1 market as well, but again, mainly when the price is concerned....
Google is reportedly scaling back its laptop and tablet divisions

Google is reportedly scaling back its laptop and tablet divisions

March 13, 2019
Google is the disputed king when it comes to software and associated technologies, but the same cannot be said for hardware. Google hasn't had much success with most of its hardware offerings, and a recent report from Business Insider indicates that this is unlikely to change in the short term future too. The software giant...
Assistant key remapping may be coming to the Google Pixelbook and Pixel Slate

Assistant key remapping may be coming to the Google Pixelbook and Pixel Slate

February 22, 2019
The Google Pixel Slate and Google Pixelbook feature a dedicated button that triggers Google Assistant functionality. The virtual assistant by Google is one of the best digital assistants available in the market right now, allowing for features like two-way conversations using Google's natural language processing algorithms. With its wide availability across Android, Chrome OS, and...
Google Pixel Slate Chromebook Detachable Video Review

Google Pixel Slate Chromebook Detachable Video Review

January 10, 2019
Google was the third manufacturer to introduce the tablet form factor to Chrome OS in the form of the Pixel Slate. Google's answer to Microsoft's Surface PC features a top-mounted power button that doubles as a fingerprint reader, dual front-facing speakers, and a 3000x2000 "molecular" display. "Molecular" is Google's fancy marketing buzzword for a low-temperature...
Pixel Slate pre-orders open up ahead of official launch date

Pixel Slate pre-orders open up ahead of official launch date

November 6, 2018
Remember the Pixel Slate? Google announced their latest Chromebook during the Pixel 3 event in October, but they never shared an official launch date. We still don't have a launch date, but the device is up for pre-order from multiple outlets. Pricing starts at $600 and goes all the way up to $1,600. The Pixel Slate...
New Chrome OS flag will enable Google Assistant on all Chromebooks

New Chrome OS flag will enable Google Assistant on all Chromebooks

October 24, 2018
Google Assistant started a couple of years ago on just Allo and Google Pixel phones. Slowly, it has been added to many more devices. Almost any Android phone can use Assistant now, but Chromebooks are still lagging behind. Currently, only the Pixelbook and Pixel Slate support Google Assistant on Chrome OS. That should be changing...
Google Pixel 3, Google Pixel Slate, and Google Home Hub Hands-on!

Google Pixel 3, Google Pixel Slate, and Google Home Hub Hands-on!

October 10, 2018
The long road of the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL  rumor mill has finally come to an end today. After more leaks than we have ever seen for a device, the folks at Google finally got up on a stage and made things official. We compiled everything that Google regarding the new phones...
The Google Pixel Slate is a High-End, Detachable Chrome OS Tablet

The Google Pixel Slate is a High-End, Detachable Chrome OS Tablet

October 9, 2018
From the very beginning, Chrome OS has always been about 3 things: Speed, Simplicity, and Security. Google’s heavily customized operating system built upon the Linux kernel runs exceptionally well on almost any hardware, but unlike many GNU/Linux distributions that need you to have some level of familiarity with a terminal, Chrome OS is designed to be...
Watch: Google Pixel 3, Google Pixel Slate, & Google Home Hub unveiling

Watch: Google Pixel 3, Google Pixel Slate, & Google Home Hub unveiling

October 9, 2018
Are you ready for today? In just 4 hours, this year's Made By Google event will finally start. The incredible number of leaks this year (seriously, they just kept coming) has left little for Google to surprise us with. That being said, there's a remote possibility that something was missed. If you're interested in the...