Yesterday we reported about the new refreshed look of YouTube. But the new look is gradually rolling out and still many users don’t have access to the new and improved version of YouTube. For those of you eager to start, here’s how you can get access to the new look before YouTube automatically upgrades you.

1. Go to YouTube.com from Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.

• Chrome Users: Press Ctrl+Shift+J to open the Developer tools.
• Firefox Users: Press Ctrl+Shift+K to open the web console.

2. Copy and paste the following code in the console and press enter. (As shown in screenshots below)

document.cookie="VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE=ST1Ti53r4fU";

Chrome Users: Paste code and press enter

Firefox Users: Paste code and press enter

4) Refresh YouTube page. Voila, you have the new home screen!

Currently, only Chrome and Firefox users are able to use this tweak.

Via: ghacks

Google is now working to customize its Chrome OS, that was solely designed for low cost netbooks and make it compatible for touch screen tablets. As you can see in the video posted by web developer Francois Beaufort, Google has began testings its operating system for tablets and is making necessary changes to make it compatible with smaller screen devices. Video after the break

For those of you who don’t know, Chrome OS is an unreleased Operating System by Google that is aimed at low power netbook devices that will be made available to consumers at much lower prices than an entry level notebook (something that is yet to happen). Google a few months ago announced ChromeBooks for this very operating system.

Google already has Android Operating System for tablets as well as other touch screen mobile devices and i think that serves the purpose well, then what is the need of making this operating system compatible for tablets? I would even ask that what is the reason of its existence after all?

The on-screen keyboard and large drop down menus are showcased in this video.

[BusinessInsider]

On the second day of its grand I/O event, Google announced Chromebooks by Samsung and Acer. Both the Chromebooks will hit the shelves on June 15th. But before that here is a specs comparison to let you choose the best Chromebook. Acer Chromebook is pretty much similar to the Google Cr-48 Pilot program netbook, whereas Samsung Chromebook features a sexy new look.

Samsung Chromebook

Acer Chromebook

Check out the specs comparison after the break.

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Google’s desktop web browser Chrome 11 is now in beta stage. It now includes a unique feature that is not found in other web browsers i.e it now has speech-to-text capabilities. Google has added an HTML5 Speech Input API that will allow Chrome users to talk to their computers just like they do in Google apps on mobile devices for Android and iOS. Google has added the HTML5 API into Chrome so third party developers will also be able to take advantage of this cool feature. Chrome 11 also brings a new icon (pictured above) to the browser.

Want to try this awesome feature in Google Chrome? Download Chrome 11 here and go to this page from it.

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According to SonyInsider, Sony is working on two groundbreaking products that it plans to release this summer. The first one is a VAIO Hybrid PC. The notebook is said to be slim and beautiful, plus will support killer specs that you would normally expect from a Hybrid PC, it is said to feature Intel’s thunderbolt technology found on recent Apple Macbook Pros.

As far as other specs are concerned, it will feature an Intel i7 processor, SSD hard drive, HMDI output with 3D support, and a whooping 8 to 16.5 hours of battery life. It is said to weigh 1.13 kilograms.

“The second component/unit that’s what will be unique to this VAIO when connected, it will provide:”

• Discrete GPU (AMD Whistler-XT with 1 GB VRAM)
• Blu-ray disc (reader/writer) drive
• HDMI Output
• VGA Output
• RJ45 Ethernet port
• USB
• weighing around 0.68kg

That’s not all folks, Sony also plans to release another VAIO this summer, and that will be powered by Google’s Chrome OS. Google is all set to unleash its notebook OS and Sony can’t wait to get its hardware ready for the occasion. Expect some VAIO fun this summer guys.

Here are the reported specs of Sony VAIO Chrome

• Nvidia Tegra 2 (250) platform
• 11.6? (1366×768) LCD display
• 1 GB of Memory
• 16 GB eMMC (electronic multimedia card)
• Ultra-low power GeForce GPU
• Wireless WAN
• Wide Keyboard (18mm) will be pretty similar to the Google Chrome Cr-48 laptop keyboard
• Dimensions: less than an inch thick at around 19.9 mm; width is at 11.7? (298 mm) and it is 21.5 cm (8.46?) deep
• It should weigh around 2.2 lb (or 1kg)
• 8 hour battery life

Features like Bluetooth and GPS will be enabled later on, so don’t expect those two right at launch in summer of 2011.

SonyInsider

Google has released the 10th stable build of world’s fastest web browser. With the new update Chrome gets even more faster and secure. Chrome 10 packs new version of Crankshaft for an enhanced javascript performance, tabbed settings page, improved security, sandboxed Adobe Flash, GPU accelerated video and much more. So what are you waiting for? Grab your copy now and enjoy the fastest web browsing.

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Source: Google Blog

Google has launched the new Chrome Web Store for Google Chrome browser and Chrome OS. The Chrome Web Store brings high quality apps and games right in your Chrome browser. The store contains free and paid apps, and you can easily find the top paid, popular, featured and staff picks. You can also play HD quality games by EA and other brands right in your Chrome browser. Chrome Web Store is now live at https://chrome.google.com/webstore. Go give it a try.

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Google Chrome team has sent out invitations for the Chrome event. The invitation mail reads “On December 7, you are invited to join us for an event in San Francisco, where we plan to share some exciting news about Chrome.” So whats coming? A Google branded Chrome OS Netbook? Chrome for Mobile? Chrome Web Store?

Google will provide the live streaming of the Chrome event on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/googlechrome. So mark your calendars for 10:30 a.m. PST.

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