Google recently teamed up with ASUS and CTL to brings premium video conferencing hardware to enterprise users. While this hardware is top-of-the-line, it's overkill if you're looking for a home or classroom solution. With price tags pushing $5K, these powerful and versatile hardware kits will find … [Read more...] about CTL launches affordable “work from home” video conferencing kits
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Well, well, well. Look who just got Linux apps in Beta
For months, Chromium developers have been working the the 'kernelnext' project that intends to bring Linux app support to older devices. Despite the number of Chromebooks that have been added to the list, one particular family of devices is still missing out on the Crostini train. Intel's Skylake … [Read more...] about Well, well, well. Look who just got Linux apps in Beta
HP refreshes the popular Chromebook x360 14 with 10th Gen CPUs and biometrics
In early May, HP launched a pair of Comet Lake-powered Chrome OS devices that appear to offer everything a discerning Chromebook user could want. The convertible HP Chromebook c1030 features the best screen-to-body ratio of any device on the market, a webcam privacy shade switch, HP Sure View … [Read more...] about HP refreshes the popular Chromebook x360 14 with 10th Gen CPUs and biometrics
Chrome OS is adding “launch on startup” for Progressive Web Apps
Word has been getting around that Chrome will soon allow users to launch desktop Progressive Web Apps on startup for PCs. While this is a very useful feature that will most certainly feel quite native on Windows and Mac, I wasn't holding my breath that we'd see the feature land on Chrome OS. I was … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is adding “launch on startup” for Progressive Web Apps
Deal Alert: Take $100 off either of these Assistant smart displays
Smart speakers and Assistant-enabled displays are becoming commonplace in the American home and finding one that's right for you is a lot easier than it was just a couple of years ago. My personal favorite is still the Lenovo Smart Clock that happens to be on offer at Best Buy right now for only … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Take $100 off either of these Assistant smart displays
Google’s new Android TV dongle could fix one of Chromecast’s biggest shortcomings
If the rumors are true, Google is preparing to launch a new Chromecast dongle that will be a hybrid of the popular streaming dongle and a full-blown Android TV device. The news has been relatively speculative but a recent leak uncovered by XDA Developers reveals some very solid evidence that the new … [Read more...] about Google’s new Android TV dongle could fix one of Chromecast’s biggest shortcomings
Unboxing the $169 Lenovo Chromebook 3: Worth the money?
Lenovo just rolled out a new Chromebook that could potentially throw down the gauntlet for the best budget device on the market. The Lenovo Chromebook 3 popped up on the company's website this week for the impressively low price of $229 but we discovered an even cheaper model here at our local … [Read more...] about Unboxing the $169 Lenovo Chromebook 3: Worth the money?
$150 Off: Grab this 15.6″ FullHD 2-in-1 Chromebook for $299
Slowly but surely, Chromebook inventories are making their way back to normal and with that, we're starting to see some decent deals to be had. Lenovo is enjoying an amazing run with some of the only new devices on the market but one of the companies overlooked devices is currently getting a massive … [Read more...] about $150 Off: Grab this 15.6″ FullHD 2-in-1 Chromebook for $299
This could be the first $170 Chromebook actually worth buying
Earlier this week, Lenovo quietly unveiled its latest budget Chrome OS device. The Chromebook 3 is a Gemini Lake-R powered clamshell with a two-tone onyx black chassis and not much else to really get excited about apart from the $229 price tag. At that price, it's probably one of the best budget … [Read more...] about This could be the first $170 Chromebook actually worth buying
Deal Alert: Take $40 off the rugged Lenovo 10e Chromebook Tablet
While the Chrome OS world anxiously awaits the arrival of more Duet Chromebooks, Lenovo's rugged sibling is currently available and it's dirt cheap at the moment. The 10e Chromebook tablet doesn't have the eye-appeal of the Duet but make no mistake, it is just as capable as its sleeker sibling. In … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Take $40 off the rugged Lenovo 10e Chromebook Tablet
Chromebook Perks adds three premium games including the iconic Doom & Doom II
Being a Chromebook owner has a lot of advantages and "Perks" are definitely among those benefits. When you purchase a new Chrome OS device, Google offers an ever-updating list of "perks" that give users free apps, games and more. As always, eligible users can snag 100GB of storage for 12 months on … [Read more...] about Chromebook Perks adds three premium games including the iconic Doom & Doom II
[Corrected] Lenovo quietly launches Chromebook Flex 3i
Getting your hands on the coveted Duet Chromebook is all but impossible at the moment but Lenovo is still burning the candle at both ends putting out new devices. Just recently, a refreshed version of the C340 Chromebook showed up on Lenovo's website. Branded simply as the Chromebook 3, the Gemini … [Read more...] about [Corrected] Lenovo quietly launches Chromebook Flex 3i
