Google Chrome OS Launching Next Year

Google has announced that the Google Chrome OS will launch next year. So, no Google Chrome OS download at the moment. Google Chrome OS will be centered around the Chrome Browser. The focus is on speed: the Google...

Google Chrome OS Announcement: November 19

Google will be unveiling the Google Chrome OS tomorrow (November 19). Mainly, I'm curious about what would make Google Chrome OS different than existing Linux distros- Karmic Koala ain't bad so far, though I've...

Google Announces Netbook Hardware Partners

After announcing the development of the Google Chrome OS, Google has named Acer, Asus and HP as its netbook hardware partners.  Google will also work with Adobe to develop Chrome-friendly applications....

Chrome for Mac: Coming Soon(ish)

Google's Chrome browser is making its way to Mac OSX, slowly but surely. At the moment, it's more of a tab-enabled shell than a functioning browser, but think of it as but the pupa, from which a beautiful...

Windows 7 to be released this year?

Windows 7 Desktop showing Google Chrome (browsing Ubuntu website) and the new Internet Explorer 8 co-existing quite nicely. Windows 7 might be released this year. This according to a column by Ina Fried at CNET. Microsoft has not announced any plans to release this...

Shiny New Google Browser Gets Lackluster Reviews

Google Chrome, the shiny new browser just released by Google is getting a lackluster review from users who were anxiously awaiting its release. Many of those who downloaded the new browser were disappointed to find that it lacks some of the features they have grown accustomed...

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