While not precisely when scheduled, Google has officially announced the release of ChromeOS version 102 and it should be rolling out to eligible devices over the next few days. This release is relatively light in the features department but I think that you’ll find the updates are very welcome and quite useful on many fronts. […]
Continue ReadingChrome 102 has arrived, check out what’s new and improved
Right on time, Google has released the next version of the Chrome browser for Desktop. Windows, Linux, and macOS users can now update Chrome to version 102 and enjoy some snazzy new features. Along with some new tricks, Chrome 102 brings some new features and tools to help developers make their web apps even more […]
Continue ReadingThe Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 finally lands the Google Assistant
After months of confusion and a lot of back and forth, Samsung has unexpectedly and surprisingly updated the Galaxy Watch 4 to support the Google Assistant. Early on, it wasn’t entirely clear as to when or even if the tech giant would officially support the Assistant but later reports and even a carrier leak informed […]
Continue ReadingThe Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is on sale once again
Lenovo’s Snapdragon-powered Chromebook Duet 5 is, for now, the best ChromeOS tablet on the market. While HP’s counterpart offers a lot of great features of its own such as that sweet, wirelessly charging pen, the first-gen Snapdragon SoC falls short compared to the second-gen chip found in the Lenovo. Just in case you aren’t familiar […]
Continue ReadingIs Google finally bringing camera access to Linux on ChromeOS?
Since its debut more than four years ago, (yeah, it has been four years) Linux on ChromeOS has made some significant improvements and added some major value to the Chrome operating system as a whole. While not a full-blown Linux desktop environment, the Crostini container gives users access to powerful Linux packages that can’t be […]
Continue ReadingParallels for ChromeOS expands support to more CPUs
Parallels is the industry leader in cross-platform software solutions. The company’s latest endeavor brings a full Windows desktop to ChromeOS to help enterprise clients make a smooth transition to a cloud-centric workforce. The purpose of Parallels Desktop for ChromeOS is to allow employees to have access to vital legacy Windows applications directly from secure, lightweight […]
Continue ReadingDon’t miss this crazy deal on an 11th Gen Core i5 HP Chromebook
If you’re in the market for a new Chromebook and you want to get a premium device at a budget-friendly price, I’ve just stumbled upon the deal of the year. This particular model can be found exclusively at Costco and it features the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i5 with 8GB of RAM and a […]
Continue ReadingAcer unveils its next ChromeOS tablet
Acer took to the virtual stage this morning for the company’s latest global press conference and in the mix, two new Chromebooks that we’re very excited about. The first of which is what appears to be the spiritual successor to the wildly popular Acer Chromebook Spin 713. The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 brings many of […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 brings Camera Roll to the ChromeOS Phone Hub
At last week’s I/O developer conference, Google announced a handful of new “Better Together” features that tighten the bonds between our Android phones and our Chromebooks. Some of these features are tied directly to the ChromeOS Phone Hub. We have been tracking these features for months and today, we finally get our first look at […]
Continue ReadingGoogle resurrects the Pixel Android tablet
Long ago, before ChromeOS tablets were a thing and Samsung wasn’t quite yet poised to own the market, Google produced what was arguably the best Android tablet of the decade. Sadly, I’d wager that the majority of consumers have never even heard of the Pixel C. With its premium build, sleek aesthetics, and a really […]
Continue ReadingThe Pixel 6a is official and the rumors were spot on
The opening keynote for Google I/O 2022 is officially in the books and we’re busy processing the overwhelming number of updates that came out of just that two-hour session. Historically speaking, Google I/O isn’t a venue at which the company chooses to debut new hardware. As a matter of fact, we weren’t placing good odds […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS 101 has finally arrived
Nearly two weeks behind schedule, ChromeOS 101 has finally begun its rollout to Chromebook users around the globe. It is still unclear as to what caused the hold-up but the latest version of ChromeOS does contain a decent amount of bug fixes and security updates. More on those in a minute. First, let’s take a […]
Continue ReadingThe Snapdragon-powered Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is $120 off
Last week, I shared out some impressive Chromebook deals and mentioned that we’d be seeing more and more as the summer approaches. With 12th Gen Intel and the latest Ryzen Chromebooks headed our way, I suspect that it will be a hot summer for saving big on a new ChromeOS device. As not to make […]
Continue ReadingAcer unveils the Chromebook Spin 514 with the latest C-Series chip from Ryzen
Earlier today, HP took the wraps off its newest Chromebook models in the form of two premium 14-inch clamshell devices. These Chromebooks are geared toward the Enterprise sector and feature the latest 12th-gen CPUs from Intel along with the long-awaited Ryzen 5000 series from AMD. While we have yet to do any real-world testing on […]
Continue ReadingTake a whopping $400 off this premium Core i5 HP Chromebook
Fair warning, we’re heading into a season where Chromebook deals are going to be at every turn. We’ll do our best to bring you weekly roundups of the best deals to save you the most money on Chromebooks that we’d actually recommend. That said, there are a few devices that deserve their own spotlight, and […]
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