Last month, at the annual Google I/O developers conference, Google announced that it would add the Play Store into Chrome OS, allowing Chrome OS users to easily download and run Android apps on their Chromebooks. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
We might not have quite reached the post-PC era that Steve Jobs promised back in 2010, but we’re definitely in the post-desktop era. The idea that a single box sitting on your desk is the best way to handle all your digital activities could not be more outdated. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com
Eye-tracking technology has long been the domain of high-end research, but this week new software brings it within reach for anyone with a website. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
Not that many people use Linux. True or false?
False.
I’ll admit, it’s hard to gauge how many users exist. Linux is free to download, and no single company has control. There are no sales figures to go by. TV and print ads aren’t shaping your perception. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
Google Now on Tap is pretty cool, but it’s not quite the life-altering technology that was promised.
However, a new feature that’s popped up for some could change your opinion. According to a Reddit post some Android users have started to see an icon to select a specific word when holding down the home button. You can then pick out some text and get an instant Google Now on Tap search, which seeks out relevant content from the web and other Google apps. More of this article from PCWorld.com
Google is giving iPhone users another way to find their misplaced devices — by searching the Web for it. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
Intel’s upcoming 7th Generation Core processor family, code-named Kaby Lake, is off to a quick start.
More than 400 devices with Intel’s upcoming chip design will reach the market, said Navin Shenoy, corporate vice president and general manager for Intel’s Client Computing Group. Check this article from PCWorld.com