New details emerge on the Pixel Notepad and Pixel Watch

This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin things by introducing our newest, soon-to-be employee: Andrew Johnson.  After letting all of you get to know him a bit better, we move on to talking through the newest leaks surrounding the Pixel Notepad and Pixel Watch. For the Notepad, that means we’re talking about the possible $1399 price tag and with the Pixel Watch, it means we’re discussing the rumored May 26th launch date. Next, we talk through the recent findings that show RGB keyboards in the works for Chromebooks. This means Google and Chromebook manufacturers are really serious about gaming on Chrome OS and as we await the release of ‘Borealis’ – a.k.a. Steam on Chrome OS – it looks like Chromebook makers are getting things in line to take full advantage. Finally, we discuss MediaTek’s new Kompanio chips for Chromebooks and the latest news that reveals the new ‘Boreal’ device – one we hoped was a high-end Chromecast with Google TV – will likely be a standard HD version at an even lower price. While its a bit of a bummer, it is probably a good move as we look at the current state of the market for streaming dongles. NOTABLE LINKS The folding Pixel Notepad gets an aggressive, rumored price tag New leak suggests an actual release date for Pixel Watch MediaTek officially unwraps the new Kompanio 1380 for premium Chromebooks The mid-range MediaTek 828 SoC shows out in new benchmark comparison RGB keyboards signal Google’s high hopes for Chromebook gaming New Chromecast with Google TV will be budget-friendly and only stream in HD A new Chromecast with Google TV device is in the works, could launch later this year ------- This episode is sponsored by VIZOR, Chromebook and IT Asset Management Software for K-12 CLICK HERE to schedule a demo and get 20% off! This episode is also brought to you by NordVPN. CLICK HERE to get 2 years of the best VPN service with 68% off for $3.71/month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices