It has been well over a year since Google's Director of Product Management, Kan Liu, tipped the news that Google and Valve were working together to bring a native Steam gaming experience to Chrome OS. In that time, a lot of work has been done in preparation for what we believe could see 'Borealis' … [Read more...] about Steam on Chrome OS is so close I can taste it
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Lenovo debuts 2 Tiger Lake Chromebooks ahead of MWC
When Lenovo sent out invitations to a product briefing for the upcoming MWC event (formerly Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona, I didn't set my expectations very high that we would see any Chrome OS-related news. The annual event set in Barcelona focuses heavily on mobile technology and … [Read more...] about Lenovo debuts 2 Tiger Lake Chromebooks ahead of MWC
Prime Day Roundup: Monitors, Accessories, Upgrades and more
Amazon Prime Day will be wrapping up in just a few hours but there's still time to grab some great Chromebook deals or save big on some office furniture before it's too late. To finish off the day, we've rounded up some of the best Prime Day deals on accessories and upgrades for your Chrome OS … [Read more...] about Prime Day Roundup: Monitors, Accessories, Upgrades and more
Prime Day: Score the Chromebook-compatible One by Wacom for $39.95 ($20 off)
At the beginning of the year, Wacom took the wraps off of the first-ever graphics drawing tablet to carry the Works with Chromebook branding. The One by Wacom would open the gates for more graphics tablets from Wacom as well as other well-known makers like XP Pen and there are a growing number of … [Read more...] about Prime Day: Score the Chromebook-compatible One by Wacom for $39.95 ($20 off)
Prime Day Deal: Save up to $120 on our favorite gaming chairs
Day two of Amazon Prime Day is underway and we're back to bring you some more deals to help you make the most out of your Chrome OS and smart home setups. Yesterday, we shared a few Chromebook deals from day one of Amazon's annual sale event. Today, I've gathered up some great deals on accessories … [Read more...] about Prime Day Deal: Save up to $120 on our favorite gaming chairs
Say hello to the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook… Go?
It has been about three months since Robby made the case that Samsung was likely on the cusp of launching the next iteration of the company's budget Chromebook lineup. The Jasper Lake-powered Sasuke had all the signs of being a Samsung device. Given the fact that Samsung appears to have abandoned … [Read more...] about Say hello to the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook… Go?
#NotPrimeDay: $200 off the premium Core i5 HP Chromebook x360 13c
Amazon Prime Days are upon us and there are plenty of deals to be had. We'll be sharing more of those deals between now and the end of the event but Amazon isn't the only game in town. In typical fashion, many retailers are rolling out their own promotions to get in on the hype the is Prime Day. … [Read more...] about #NotPrimeDay: $200 off the premium Core i5 HP Chromebook x360 13c
Prime Day Chromebook Deals: Save on Pixelbook Go, Galaxy Chromebooks and more
Amazon's Prime Day sale is underway and I'm happy to share that this year, there are actually some Chromebook deals worth talking about. The annual 2-day event will feature deals that run until the end of the day tomorrow along with lightning deals that will drop every few hours. We'll be covering … [Read more...] about Prime Day Chromebook Deals: Save on Pixelbook Go, Galaxy Chromebooks and more
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for $849 plus 15% cashback ($277 off)
Father's Day is tomorrow but it's not too late to pick up a killer deal on an awesome Chromebook just in time to make dad's week a little bit sweeter. Samsung has recently dropped the price on the original Galaxy Chromebook and its sibling, the Galaxy Chromebook 2. The OG Galaxy is currently sitting … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook for $849 plus 15% cashback ($277 off)
Another Zero-Day exploit: Time to update your Chrome browser
Just a week ago, Google rolled out an incremental update to the Chrome Desktop browser that contained a variety of crucial security updates. In that update, the Chrome developer team revealed that one of the vulnerabilities had been actively exploited in the wild. When this happens, it is referred … [Read more...] about Another Zero-Day exploit: Time to update your Chrome browser
Say hello to the first-ever Google Store in NYC
Today is the big day! Google has just opened the doors to its first-ever retail location in the midtown neighborhood of Chelsea right in the heart of Manhattan. Technically, this isn't Google's first run at a physical location but past endeavors were made up of temporary "pop-up" stores that … [Read more...] about Say hello to the first-ever Google Store in NYC
Score this refurbished Acer Chromebook Spin 713 w/2-year warranty for $423
If you're looking for a really good deal on a premium Chromebook, you may want to consider taking a trip over to eBay. While the massive online mall can oftentimes feel a bit daunting and some sellers are questionable, getting a Certified refurbished laptop from eBay actually carries with it some … [Read more...] about Score this refurbished Acer Chromebook Spin 713 w/2-year warranty for $423
