For anyone who pays for Netflix’s top-tier Premium plan and relies on a laptop as a primary screen (we see you air travel warriors), browser playback limits have been an annoying thorn in the side for years. While displays, processors, and internet speeds have continued advancing, watching Netflix … [Read more...] about Netflix finally unlocks 4K streaming in Chrome on Windows 11
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Unboxing the super-affordable 15-inch ASUS Chromebook CX15
When you see a laptop sporting a price tag under $200 (it has temporarily gone up to $219 as we're publishing this), healthy skepticism is usually the safest reaction. Historically, sub-$200 entry-level Chromebooks have meant suffering through washed-out displays, mushy plastic decks, and processors … [Read more...] about Unboxing the super-affordable 15-inch ASUS Chromebook CX15
The ASUS Googlebook CX9406 leaks with an ultra-light chassis and monster specs
The floodgates for Googlebook hardware are officially opening. Just days after the initial leak of Lenovo's Googlebook lineup that was followed up by detailed press renders of Lenovo's Googlebook 15, images and marketing details for the first ASUS Googlebook have surfaced as well; and this machine … [Read more...] about The ASUS Googlebook CX9406 leaks with an ultra-light chassis and monster specs
We called it: leaked details confirm ‘Calypso’ is indeed the 12-core Snapdragon X2 for Googlebook
With over a decade of digging through code commits in the Chromium Gerrit under my belt, I have to say that there is nothing quite like the satisfaction of watching a long-shot hardware deduction get proven right. Back in June, when I was combing through early firmware commits and memory allocation … [Read more...] about We called it: leaked details confirm ‘Calypso’ is indeed the 12-core Snapdragon X2 for Googlebook
How Google is using AI to find, triage, and patch Chrome vulnerabilities faster than ever
Over the years of writing about Chrome, ChromeOS, and the Google ecosystem, we’ve tracked browser security through every major era - from the introduction of silent background updates back in 2008 to modern sandboxing and memory safety initiatives. But the shift happening behind the scenes today is … [Read more...] about How Google is using AI to find, triage, and patch Chrome vulnerabilities faster than ever
Why I’m so excited for the Googlebook Android app experience on a desktop
Having spent over a decade reviewing nearly every Chromebook released to consumers, testing Android app containers, and tracking the technical hurdles of using a web-based desktop OS on a daily basis, I have lost count of how many times I’ve run into the same frustrating hurdle: clicking a Play … [Read more...] about Why I’m so excited for the Googlebook Android app experience on a desktop
Analysis of the leaked Lenovo Googlebook 15 tells us a lot about the hardware and software
Having tracked the evolution of Google’s new desktop platform - Googlebook - for over a year at this point, I’ve been eagerly anticipating what the first wave of retail Googlebooks would actually look like in the real world. Following recent leaks surrounding Lenovo’s Googlebook lineup that included … [Read more...] about Analysis of the leaked Lenovo Googlebook 15 tells us a lot about the hardware and software
How Google Forms auto-generated custom quizzes will help my kids study better this year
As someone who keeps up with Google ecosystem updates daily and tests Workspace tools in both professional and family workflows, I'm always on the lookout for new features that solve real-world problems; not just gimmicks. With my daughter heading into her sophomore year of high school next … [Read more...] about How Google Forms auto-generated custom quizzes will help my kids study better this year
Leaked images confirm Lenovo’s Googlebook tablet features the same brilliant angled kickstand from the Duet
Having reviewed every iteration of Lenovo's ChromeOS tablets over the years - from the original Chromebook Duet to the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 - I’ve spent countless hours evaluating how kickstands, hinges, and magnetic backplates handle real-world use. As a tablet that needs to also act as a … [Read more...] about Leaked images confirm Lenovo’s Googlebook tablet features the same brilliant angled kickstand from the Duet
Why I can’t wait to put Gemini Spark’s new Chrome integration to work
Having spent over a decade writing about, testing, and incorporating ChromeOS and Google ecosystem tools into my daily workflow, I’m constantly looking for ways to streamline the seemingly-endless administrative friction that comes with managing an online publication. In fact, Gemini Spark has … [Read more...] about Why I can’t wait to put Gemini Spark’s new Chrome integration to work
Leaked: Lenovo’s Googlebooks confirm ‘Sapphire’ tablet is exactly what we’ve tracked for months
Having tracked ChromeOS hardware development for well over a decade - from early experimental prototypes to modern Chromebook Plus flagships - we are no strangers to watching hardware leaks unfold ahead of major platform launches. But today's leak from Android Headlines isn't just a minor spec bump … [Read more...] about Leaked: Lenovo’s Googlebooks confirm ‘Sapphire’ tablet is exactly what we’ve tracked for months
Beyond the Lenovo AI Mouse, what will the Googlebook accessory ecosystem look like?
When Google first pulled back the curtain on Googlebook, most of our attention naturally gravitated toward the laptops themselves. Having covered the evolution of Chromebook and Chromebook Plus hardware for well over a decade, we were super excited to see the strict baseline hardware standards … [Read more...] about Beyond the Lenovo AI Mouse, what will the Googlebook accessory ecosystem look like?
