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Most of the Chromebooks released over the past decade have been made by companies not named Google. But from time to time Google has decided to put out a laptop or tablet meant to showcase its vision for best-in-class hardware designed to match the company’s browser-centric operating system.
It’s been a while since Google put out a new Chromebook though, and if you were waiting for a new model… the wait just got a little longer. Google was apparently working on a next-gen Pixelbook laptop that would have been set to release next year. But according to a report from The Verge, Google has scrapped the project in a cost-saving measure. I guess you’ll just have to buy one of the hundreds of other Chromebooks available if you want a new Chrome OS laptop.
In other recent news from around the web, Apple has released a new version of its iPhone operating system, Intel says at least one of its next-gen desktop processors will support speeds as high as 6 GHz (or 8 GHz when overclocked), Roku has a few new devices to sell you, and somebody apparently left Meta’s next-gen virtual reality headset lying around in a hotel room… where somebody snapped some photos and shared them with the world.
Google has allegedly scrapped its next Pixelbook laptop. The company hadn’t confirmed it WAS working on one, but according to @verge it was “far along in development and expected to debut next year” when it was abruptly canceled to save money. https://t.co/p4QKcO7aPx
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 12, 2022
Apple has released iOS 16 with a more customizable and feature-packed Lock Screen, new Messages features, recognition of text in videos using Live Text, support for Passkeys in Safari, and more. https://t.co/MKTlva6yKP
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 12, 2022
Meta’s upcoming high-end VR headset (code-named Project Cambria and possibly called the Meta Quest Pro) has allegedly been found in the wild. The device is expected to be launched in about a month, but now we have a better idea what it looks like. https://t.co/1oWGaZKKcb
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 12, 2022
Intel says the upcoming 13th-gen “Raptor Lake” processor lineup will include the company’s first chip capable of hitting 6 GHz speeds (or up to 8 GHz when overclocked). No word on how much power it’ll consume to get there. https://t.co/6zoUyGYhOW
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 12, 2022
The 2022 Roku Express is a $30 1080p media streamer with upgrades including dual-band WiFi 4 and additional storage space. Up for pre-order now and ships Oc 16. There’s also a new Roku Wireless Bass that pairs with Roku soundbars or speakers. https://t.co/geMZAWKSPi
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 12, 2022
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Goodbye, Google!