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Microsoft has introduced LiteBox, its new library OS for sandboxing Linux applications. The open-source project, released under the MIT license, uses Rust as its programming language and aims to ...

Google is developing Aluminium OS, a new operating system merging Android and ChromeOS, with commercial testing expected for late 2026 despite earlier 2026 release hopes. PCWorld reports that court ...

Court documents in Google’s search antitrust case reveal that Aluminium OS may not be ready for a full release until 2028. The new operating system could be offered to “commercial trusted testers” in ...

A leaked video confirms the Chromebook's Android future. A now-restricted Google report reveals “Aluminium OS,” the successor to ChromeOS. An included video shows unreleased UI features. The video ...

TL;DR: Google's leaked Aluminum OS, a new desktop operating system running on x86 Chromebooks, integrates ChromeOS and Android 16 desktop mode with features like Gemini AI and split-screen ...

Microsoft rolls out Model Context Protocol support in Windows ML, providing tools to build agentic Windows applications that work with local and remote resources securely. One concern many users have ...

Smart TVs have moved far beyond simple screens for watching cable or streaming content. In 2025, the operating system (OS) powering a smart TV plays a crucial role in determining how easily users can ...

Google is in a very favorable position with its Android operating system, which comes installed on smartphones from numerous manufacturers and only has a few real non-Apple alternatives, like ...

The big picture: Google is reportedly developing a new Android-based operating system for traditional PCs. Codenamed "Aluminium," the OS is expected to replace ChromeOS, Google's cloud-focused laptop ...

As Google prepares to introduce its new Android experience for PCs next year, a new job listing is revealing some details around Google’s efforts and how that ties back to ChromeOS. That all brings us ...