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Google Pixel Slate review: slapdash
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Great hardware undone by a hundred tiny software indignities

Dieter Bohn
Microsoft and Google working on Chrome for Windows on ARMMicrosoft and Google working on Chrome for Windows on ARM
Chrome will start warning users if a site might unexpectedly bill themChrome will start warning users if a site might unexpectedly bill them
Chrome will soon ad-block an entire website if it shows abusive adsChrome will soon ad-block an entire website if it shows abusive ads
Chrome 70 brings picture-in-picture support to Windows and MacChrome 70 brings picture-in-picture support to Windows and Mac
Chrome 70 released with Windows web app support and option to disable controversial loginChrome 70 released with Windows web app support and option to disable controversial login
Google launches redesigned Chromecast with multi-room audio supportGoogle launches redesigned Chromecast with multi-room audio support
The Pixel Slate: first look at Google’s new tablet
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Chrome OS replaces Android as Google’s tablet OS

Dieter Bohn
‘Smart TV kit’ bundling Google Home Mini and third-gen Chromecast leaks on Reddit‘Smart TV kit’ bundling Google Home Mini and third-gen Chromecast leaks on Reddit
Google to allow Chrome users to disable controversial login feature following complaintsGoogle to allow Chrome users to disable controversial login feature following complaints
Google criticized for Chrome change that logs users in without telling themGoogle criticized for Chrome change that logs users in without telling them
Google releases Chrome OS 69 with new Material Theme design and Linux supportGoogle releases Chrome OS 69 with new Material Theme design and Linux support
Google adds fingerprint support to Chrome on Android and Mac in latest betaGoogle adds fingerprint support to Chrome on Android and Mac in latest beta
Google’s new Chrome design launches with rounded tabs, new mobile layout, and updated password managerGoogle’s new Chrome design launches with rounded tabs, new mobile layout, and updated password manager
Google’s Chrome browser is now 10 years oldGoogle’s Chrome browser is now 10 years old
Dell aims for a more premium Chromebook with its Inspiron 14 2-in-1Dell aims for a more premium Chromebook with its Inspiron 14 2-in-1
Chrome now supports Windows 10’s notificationsChrome now supports Windows 10’s notifications
How to enable Chrome’s new Material Design refresh on desktop and iOSHow to enable Chrome’s new Material Design refresh on desktop and iOS
Chrome now marks all unencrypted websites as ‘not secure’Chrome now marks all unencrypted websites as ‘not secure’
Google may put its Fuchsia OS on smart home devices within three yearsGoogle may put its Fuchsia OS on smart home devices within three years
Chrome now uses more RAM because of Spectre security fixesChrome now uses more RAM because of Spectre security fixes
Google is tightening up Chrome extensions so you can’t install them from websitesGoogle is tightening up Chrome extensions so you can’t install them from websites
Google Chrome now lets you sign in to most services without a passwordGoogle Chrome now lets you sign in to most services without a password
Google Photos is the next big Google service to get a Progressive Web AppGoogle Photos is the next big Google service to get a Progressive Web App
Google’s Pixelbook is on sale for just $750Google’s Pixelbook is on sale for just $750
Google Chrome is removing the secure indicator from HTTPS sites in SeptemberGoogle Chrome is removing the secure indicator from HTTPS sites in September
The desktop belongs to ElectronThe desktop belongs to Electron
Paul Miller
Google is delaying a Chrome audio update that broke countless web gamesGoogle is delaying a Chrome audio update that broke countless web games
Chrome OS is getting full-fledged Linux appsChrome OS is getting full-fledged Linux apps
Google starts blocking annoying autoplay videos in ChromeGoogle starts blocking annoying autoplay videos in Chrome
Google Pay now works in web browsers on desktop and iOSGoogle Pay now works in web browsers on desktop and iOS
Microsoft brings its antivirus protection to Google’s Chrome browserMicrosoft brings its antivirus protection to Google’s Chrome browser
It’s time to give Firefox a fresh chanceIt’s time to give Firefox a fresh chance
Acer launches its new Chromebox for $300Acer launches its new Chromebox for $300
Google Chrome adds a new emoji right-click shortcutGoogle Chrome adds a new emoji right-click shortcut
YouTube TV now works in FirefoxYouTube TV now works in Firefox
Chaim Gartenberg
Google Chrome’s next update will finally block autoplay videos that have soundGoogle Chrome’s next update will finally block autoplay videos that have sound
Chrome 64 now trims messy links when you share themChrome 64 now trims messy links when you share them
This might be the first Chrome OS tabletThis might be the first Chrome OS tablet
Acer announces $349 Chromebook Spin 11 with 360-degree hinge and USB-CAcer announces $349 Chromebook Spin 11 with 360-degree hinge and USB-C

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