GigaOM Chrome Show: Fall Chromebooks to offset Apple’s iPhone event?

The Chrome browser saw more updates this week and we discuss what benefits this brings, plus a new way to restore that “new car smell” to Chrome. A recent article speculating about what new Chromebooks might be in the works spawns a discussion about Google countering Apple’s fall event – sure to grab attention and headlines – with some new Chrome OS hardware before year-end.

After some tips, tricks and other Chrome coverage in the news, we share our recommended Chrome extension; it’s perfect when you just don’t have time to read a full article online but need a condensed summary.

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Hosts: Kevin C. Tofel and Chris Albrecht

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