The first major ChromeOS update of 2026 is almost here, and it’s bringing one of the AI features we’ve been waiting for. ChromeOS 144 is scheduled to begin rolling out on January 27th, and while there are several administrative and productivity updates included, the headline feature is undoubtedly … [Read more...] about Gemini officially arrives in Chrome with the ChromeOS 144 update
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Why HP’s new PC-in-a-keyboard would be a perfect fit for ChromeOS
At CES 2026, HP unveiled a device that feels like a modern tribute to the early days of home computing: the Eliteboard G1a. It is a fully functional desktop computer - complete with a processor, cooling system, and internal storage - entirely housed within a compact keyboard. While HP is currently … [Read more...] about Why HP’s new PC-in-a-keyboard would be a perfect fit for ChromeOS
Small, helpful features in ChromeOS never cease to amaze me
Just this week, I put a new USB Type-C screen in my bag and I've absolutely loved it. You can read more about it in the other post I wrote, but it is a unique accessory that allows me to have an on-the-go second screen that can sit above my Chromebook's screen, takes up very little space, and works … [Read more...] about Small, helpful features in ChromeOS never cease to amaze me
We’re headed back to CES for the first time in years: here’s what I’m excited for
It's been a whopping 3 years since I've been out to the desert in Vegas for CES - the massive tech conference that attracts well over 100,000 attendees each year. Things have changed in some pretty substantial ways for the Chromebook ecosystem since then, and there simply hasn't been much reason to … [Read more...] about We’re headed back to CES for the first time in years: here’s what I’m excited for
This simple ChromeOS split screen trick is delightful, and you should be using it
I’ll be the first to admit it: even when you live and breathe ChromeOS like I do, it’s remarkably easy to let some of the best productivity shortcuts slip through the cracks. That’s exactly what happened to me this morning while I was in the middle of a project. I had my windows snapped exactly … [Read more...] about This simple ChromeOS split screen trick is delightful, and you should be using it
Why I think a desktop-class Chrome browser for Android would change the whole game
There's a lot going on in both the Android and ChromeOS worlds right now. As we brace for the inevitable merger between Android and ChromeOS and continue to wonder what that will look like, what it will be called, and how it will function altogether, there's an underlying thread my brain keeps … [Read more...] about Why I think a desktop-class Chrome browser for Android would change the whole game
I’m sad Chromebooks never made it to their experimental form factor stage
As we look toward 2026 and the inevitable shift toward "Aluminium OS" - Google's ambitious project to re-baseline ChromeOS on the Android kernel - it’s hard not to feel a slight sense of melancholy. We are standing on the precipice of a massive convergence that promises a unified ecosystem and … [Read more...] about I’m sad Chromebooks never made it to their experimental form factor stage
New Chromebook for Christmas? 10 tips to help you get started in 2025
Regardless of the shifts coming on the horizon with Chromebooks and the Android Kernel, consumers are still buying Chromebooks in droves and plenty of you unwrapped one perhaps for the first time this past week. Whether you received a standard model or one of the powerful new Chromebook Plus … [Read more...] about New Chromebook for Christmas? 10 tips to help you get started in 2025
ChromeOS 143 rolled out and you likely didn’t even notice it
ChromeOS 143 officially began its roll-out about a week ago, and much like the last few iterations, this release is decidedly "quiet" for the average consumer, focusing instead on deep-level administrative tweaks and enterprise tools. If you are like me, you probably forgot all about it. While … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 143 rolled out and you likely didn’t even notice it
‘Gemini in Chrome’ officially arrives on Chromebooks in ChromeOS 144
When Google announced "Gemini in Chrome" on the way for Workspace users back in November, it was a huge deal for the platform. It promised to finally bring Chromebooks to feature parity with Mac and Windows, delivering a deeply integrated, enterprise-grade AI assistant right in the browser. But … [Read more...] about ‘Gemini in Chrome’ officially arrives on Chromebooks in ChromeOS 144
Google’s new “Aluminium” project is the Android-based future of ChromeOS, and we have the first details
***UPDATED 1/24/26 to reflect the clarification that "Aluminium" is the project name, not the actual OS name.*** For months, we've known that a massive shift was coming as Google has been somewhat-openly discussing its plans to merge the foundations of ChromeOS and Android to create a unified … [Read more...] about Google’s new “Aluminium” project is the Android-based future of ChromeOS, and we have the first details
ChromeOS 142 is here, continuing the trend of no new user-facing features
It's that time again, and the next milestone update for ChromeOS is beginning its roll-out. ChromeOS 142 is now arriving on most devices. However, if you were hoping this would be the update that breaks the recent trend of no new front-facing features, I have some bad news. Much like the last … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 142 is here, continuing the trend of no new user-facing features
