Google Pixel Slate is suffering serious memory problems

Google Pixel Slate owners have been dealing with some serious problems with these Chrome OS-powered tablets. A handful of users have reported seeing their file systems switch to read-only mode, which they hypothesize is a flash memory failure. If the problem is true, it's not something Google can fix with a software update, rendering the device almost useless.

According to posts on Google's support forum, it starts off with a period of small errors, including icons fading to grey or apps crashing. It will then turn into a serious issue where any action that writes to disk will fail, so you can't even launch apps or download files. Temporary fixes include rebooting, resetting, power cycling, and factory resetting the device. It's not a good problem to have, and we hope Google somehow finds a fix.

Source: Engadget

Google is done with tablets, cancels two unreleased products

Google Pixel Slate

If you were expecting a Google Pixel Slate 2, unfortunately, you’re waiting for nothing. Google’s lead for its hardware business Rick Osterloh confirmed in a tweet that the company will be focusing its Chrome OS hardware efforts on traditional laptops like the Pixelbook. Meanwhile, the existing Pixel Slate will still be supported and get software and security updates in the foreseeable future.

Google initially had plans to release two more tablets, but it’s being rumoured that the teams behind these are being moved to other areas of the company—most of them are part of the Pixelbook team supposedly. These were both smaller in size than the Pixel Slate and were supposed to come out “sometime after 2019.” But it’s said that disappointing quality assurance testing results led to Google dropping the devices. What we might see before the year ends is a Pixelbook 2. A Google spokesperson who talked to Computer World said it’s “very likely” to see this laptop make a comeback this year.

Source: The Verge

A video unboxing of the Google Pixel Slate, Slate Keyboard and Pen

Here's a quick unboxing and first impressions on the upcoming Google Pixel Slate, its accessory Keyboard Case and Pixelbook Pen. The Pixel Slate starts shipping this Thursday and comes in several configurations staring at $849. The Pixel Slate Keyboard costs $259 and the Pixelbook Pen is $129 from Best Buy, the Google Store and other retailers.