The Chromebook C202 is a rugged Chrome OS computer built to withstand the rigours of educational use.
Las Vegas - The companies unveiled the first major outcome of the collaboration as part of its commitment to improving education in the classroom.
Published: Sat 9 Jan 2016, 11:00 PM
Updated: Sun 10 Jan 2016, 8:20 AM
Asus and Google announced a partnership at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for solutions aimed at the next generation of consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products for smart homes, based on the new Google Brillo IoT operating system and Google Weave communication platform.
The companies unveiled the first major outcome of the collaboration as part of its commitment to improving education in the classroom - the Chromebook C202, a rugged Chrome OS computer built to withstand the rigours of educational use. The device also features the industry's first modular design that allows hassle-free removal of key parts; breaking it up can be done in just a few steps.
Students can also benefit from its long 10-hour battery life.
For smart homes, Asus and Google are developing new innovations to ensure all connected devices "work in perfect harmony".
Brillo uses the Google Weave platform for secure and reliable communications over wireless technologies.
The four-day technology extravaganza ended on Saturday.
- alvin@khaleejtimes.com
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