I'm going to do my best to keep my opinions out of this piece as I am currently dealing with an RMA for a Samsung device. If you want to hear me rant about it, you can likely find out more on the next episode of The Chrome Cast. Having said that, Samsung has just found itself on the receiving end of … [Read more...] about Busted: Samsung sued over shattered Chromebook Plus displays
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VIZOR: Next-level Chromebook management for the K-12 classroom
Chromebook adoption has skyrocketed over the past 18 months. According to a recent report from Canalys show that, despite slowed sales, Chromebooks enjoyed a 75% YoY growth from Q2 of 2020 to Q2 of 2021. While much of that growth is a direct result of the work-from-home and hybrid employee … [Read more...] about VIZOR: Next-level Chromebook management for the K-12 classroom
You can score the Duet 5 Chromebook tablet from Lenovo for under $400
The Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook stands to be the best thing going in the Chrome OS tablet space at the moment. With the HP Chromebook x2 11 as its only competition, the 13.3" OLED tablet come sporting the second generation Snapdragon 7c SoC has, in our opinion, already taken a firm lead over HP's … [Read more...] about You can score the Duet 5 Chromebook tablet from Lenovo for under $400
$200 off makes the HP Chromebook x2 a Chrome OS tablet worth buying
The Chrome OS tablet market is finally starting to see some signs of life and we now have not one but two formidable Snapdragon-powered devices at our disposal. The latest is the OLED-toting Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 that Robby just unboxed but HP's Chromebook x2 11 is currently on offer and it's one … [Read more...] about $200 off makes the HP Chromebook x2 a Chrome OS tablet worth buying
Managing Linux containers is about to get a lot easier on Chrome OS
Earlier this year, after roughly three years, Google finally lifted the "Beta" label from the Crostini project that brought a Linux development environment to Chromebooks. While many may feel that the Linux side of Chrome OS is only for technical users, developers, and tinkerers such as myself, the … [Read more...] about Managing Linux containers is about to get a lot easier on Chrome OS
How to score this new Samsung Chromebook from Walmart for only $87
If you're in the market for a "cheap" Chrome OS laptop, there's never been a better time to pick up a new Chromebook under $200. Even now, you can head over to Best Buy and find nearly a dozen devices priced as low as ninety-nine dollars and some of these Chromebooks are actually decent models. … [Read more...] about How to score this new Samsung Chromebook from Walmart for only $87
This Nest Audio deal is too good to pass up
Pound for pound, you won't find a better Assistant-enabled smart speaker than Google's own Nest Audio. At $99, the Google-y speaker offers up ample volume and sound quality while giving you all the tasty home control you know and love from the Google Assistant. Now, that's not to say that you can't … [Read more...] about This Nest Audio deal is too good to pass up
Take $170 off these premium 11th Gen convertible Chromebooks
Well, here we are. Haloween is officially behind us and we are heading into the holiday homestretch. Before you know it, it'll be time for family get-togethers, football, turkey, the Macy's Parade, and yes, Black Friday shopping. Thankfully, recent years have seen the decline of the in-store madness … [Read more...] about Take $170 off these premium 11th Gen convertible Chromebooks
Android 12L is coming for your large screen devices but what is it?
The 2021 Android Developer Summit took place earlier this week and with it came the announcement of a new flavor of Android that is aimed at devices with larger screens. Branded Android 12L, this version of Google's mobile OS is being presented as a feature drop that will launch in Beta in December … [Read more...] about Android 12L is coming for your large screen devices but what is it?
Google shades LG in sassy new promo video for the Pixel
113 Reasons... When I first saw the title of Google's latest Pixel promo video, I immediately thought to myself, "surely they didn't ACTUALLY come up with 113 reasons." However, I was mistaken. Sure enough, Google's marketing department has put together a nearly nine-minute video listing one … [Read more...] about Google shades LG in sassy new promo video for the Pixel
ASUS just launched another 14″ Chromebook Flip with 11th Gen Intel CPUs
ASUS has done a complete 180 with its latest Chrome OS offerings. In recent years, the company's flagship Chromebooks have been disappointing, to say the least. Between the sub-par build quality and egregious price tag, the Chromebook Flip C436 has never, not once, graced a list of recommendations … [Read more...] about ASUS just launched another 14″ Chromebook Flip with 11th Gen Intel CPUs
A new ASUS Chromebook CX9 just appeared and it’s the device you’ve been looking for
Two weeks ago, the Chromebook that I have been most excited about finally made a permanent debut on ASUS' website, and even now, you can purchase the ultra-premium ASUS Chromebook CX9 in two flavors. Either of those devices will give you the same premium experience with a solid aluminum build, great … [Read more...] about A new ASUS Chromebook CX9 just appeared and it’s the device you’ve been looking for
