Quite some time ago, we covered a new ability that looked to be on the way for Chromebooks across the board: Google Lens in the Gallery app. Since May, we at least knew this tool would be on the way, but we didn't really know exactly how it would play out. Then, last month, across the board the … [Read more...] about You can now search with Google Lens in the Chromebook Gallery app
The best Chromebook deals today: October 13th Edition
I wrote a buying guide of sorts on wading through the rough waters of good and bad deals on new and old devices, and if you don't find what you are looking for on any given day, I'd recommend giving that a read so you can go and make your own decisions across multiple retailers. But for those … [Read more...] about The best Chromebook deals today: October 13th Edition
Now is the time for Samsung phones to be Phone Hub App Streaming on Chromebooks
Now that we're in the age of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, there is one lingering thing that needs to be taken care of: the addition of Samsung's phones in the list of devices that allow for ChromeOS' Phone Hub App Streaming. I've advocated for this in the past, but now that we have a … [Read more...] about Now is the time for Samsung phones to be Phone Hub App Streaming on Chromebooks
Don’t miss these two sub-$200 Chromebook deals
While we've been talking quite a bit about the arrival of two very awesome new Chromebooks, I'm always a sucker for a great deal. And in the Chromebook world, there are usually two types: big discounts on more-expensive devices, and solid deals on Chromebooks that were already cheap to begin with. … [Read more...] about Don’t miss these two sub-$200 Chromebook deals
Why I’m still betting we’ll see a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus with 16GB of RAM
As of yesterday, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus went from "coming soon" to "arriving now." For those who ordered theirs already or who chose to swing by a local Best Buy store yesterday, the process of settling in with Samsung's latest Chromebook has officially begun. Our own unboxing will be … [Read more...] about Why I’m still betting we’ll see a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus with 16GB of RAM
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is available in stores today
We've been keeping a close eye on availability windows for the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus since it showed up on Samsung's website and over at Best Buy. The dates have moved around a bit, making us wonder if the actual shipping and in-store arrivals would be pushed until next week. But it … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is available in stores today
Help me read is coming to summarize content for you in ChromeOS 130
Just yesterday we talked about the new Recorder app on the way in ChromeOS 130. That new tool will be a very helpful addition to the Chromebook ecosystem later in October when it arrives along with ChromeOS 130 for all Chromebook users. For those on Chromebook Plus, an extra feature in the … [Read more...] about Help me read is coming to summarize content for you in ChromeOS 130
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus will be here soon, and my fingers aren’t ready
It should be well-known by this point, but I'll rehash it anyway. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is here and shipping out to customers this week; and as excited as I am for the review unit to arrive, my fingers are far from ready. Let me explain. The new Galaxy Chromebook Plus comes with a … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus will be here soon, and my fingers aren’t ready
Two great Prime Day-inspired Chromebook deals expire after today: don’t miss them
Of all the deals currently available in the Chromebook world, two of them are set to expire after today. With Prime Day continuing through the day today, Best Buy is matching (and in the case of Chromebooks, far exceeding) Amazon's massive discounts across the board. But it all comes to a … [Read more...] about Two great Prime Day-inspired Chromebook deals expire after today: don’t miss them
The new Recorder app will arrive for all Chromebooks, not just Plus models
At the Chromebook event in New York a couple weeks ago, Google unveiled a few new devices (the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11") alongside a bunch of great, new software on the way. Some of those new features came with the imminent arrival of ChromeOS 129, … [Read more...] about The new Recorder app will arrive for all Chromebooks, not just Plus models
Leaks confirm Parallels on Chromebooks is dead in the water
It's been quite some time since we last talked about Parallels for ChromeOS. As a matter of fact, I was talking about it to a prospective Chromebook buyer just a few days ago and as we were talking, I realized just how long it had been since I'd heard anything new on that front in the Chromebook … [Read more...] about Leaks confirm Parallels on Chromebooks is dead in the water
3 fantastic Prime Day Chromebook Plus deals that aren’t on Amazon
Let's face it: Prime Day influences every area of the web when it comes to deals and discounts. There's no way around it, no way to fight it, and no reason you shouldn't let Amazon's ridiculous reach work in your favor at all sorts of retailers across the internet. The Amazon Prime Day effect is … [Read more...] about 3 fantastic Prime Day Chromebook Plus deals that aren’t on Amazon