We've talked about this before, but there's no getting around the fact that the introduction of Chromebook Showcases (which started in the fall of 2023 with the launch of Chromebook Plus) hosted by Google have made the late winter and spring months a very rough time for those who are looking forward … [Read more...] about Once again, we’re dying for new Chromebook hardware in the spring
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5 things ChromeOS tablets could learn from the Pixel Tablet [VIDEO]
It should be pretty well known at this point that the arrival of the Android kernel to Chrome OS is on the way; and with it, a unique opportunity presents itself. It's no secret that the Chrome OS tablet experience hasn't been updated in any substantial way in years. Despite repeated calls for some … [Read more...] about 5 things ChromeOS tablets could learn from the Pixel Tablet [VIDEO]
Why I think Chromebook manufacturers are leaning into Intel’s Twin Lake processors
We're in a strange spot right now for Chromebooks and ChromeOS. With the impending change over to the Android Kernel, there are many unknowns and likely a ton of moving parts behind the scenes. That uncertainty can't be great for hardware manufacturers looking to stay in the Chromebook game while … [Read more...] about Why I think Chromebook manufacturers are leaning into Intel’s Twin Lake processors
Roblox gets a 2X speed boost on Chromebooks and some exclusive swag
Roblox has solidified its position as a go-to platform for immersive gaming and creation on Chromebooks. The platform's developers are consistently working to enhance the user experience on ChromeOS, and their latest efforts are quite impressive. In a collaborative effort, Roblox and the ChromeOS … [Read more...] about Roblox gets a 2X speed boost on Chromebooks and some exclusive swag
ChromeOS 133 has officially arrived and is rolling out now
There's no denying the fact that this has been one of the strangest roll-outs of a ChromeOS update we've ever seen. Usually, we have the latest version show up and any number of days later, the release notes actually follow. This time around, however, things were completely backwards. On February … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 133 has officially arrived and is rolling out now
The exclusive Chromebook Plus wallpapers need to expand or go away
Back about a year and a half ago when Chromebook Plus began, the features that actually launched were quite sparse. We complained about it back then, and by the following spring in 2024, all the promised AI bits and pieces were largely delivered to the platform in a way that truly helped Plus … [Read more...] about The exclusive Chromebook Plus wallpapers need to expand or go away
ChromeOS 133 features release before the update arrives
Well, there have been 132 versions of ChromeOS we've had over the years, and not once do I ever remember this happening. Chromium Dash has the update for ChromeOS 133 arriving tomorrow, February 18th, but chromeOS.dev has published updated release notes for the latest version of the operating … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 133 features release before the update arrives
I’m bummed this ChromeOS 132 feature never actually arrived
About a month ago, ChromeOS 132 arrived on the scene. When it did, I literally couldn't pinpoint a single change at first; but the release notes that followed helped out quite a bit. Thought the changes weren't all readily apparent from the get-go, there were actually quite a few new features on … [Read more...] about I’m bummed this ChromeOS 132 feature never actually arrived
Google’s Family Link is rolling out some new features for parents
Keeping kids safe online while fostering healthy habits is a constant balancing act for parents. As a parent of a 10 year old and 14 year old, I live this reality every single day. For us, Family Link has been a crucial tool that allows us to give our kids autonomy while still being able to rein in … [Read more...] about Google’s Family Link is rolling out some new features for parents
Face Control on Chromebooks is pretty mind-blowing: here’s how it works [VIDEO]
Back in May of 2024, we got a sneak peek at a new feature that has fully arrived in Chrome OS 132 (though it's been lurking for a few versions of the OS behind some flags). It's called Face Control, and as the name suggests, it lets you control your Chromebook's mouse input with your face. Face … [Read more...] about Face Control on Chromebooks is pretty mind-blowing: here’s how it works [VIDEO]
A quick look at the new Pixel-like ‘Getting Started Checklist’ for Chromebooks
Last week as ChromeOS 132 rolled out to users and shortly after, official release notes arrived to give us the scoop on what was new. One of the things I didn't expect to see listed was the new onboarding checklist that I actually stumbled on a couple weeks ago in the Developer Channel of ChromeOS … [Read more...] about A quick look at the new Pixel-like ‘Getting Started Checklist’ for Chromebooks
Release notes for ChromeOS 132 reveal some fun changes to the OS
ChromeOS 132 actually arrived about a week ago, but there were no official release notes available at the time. I did my best to look for new features, but I didn't stumble upon any that were clearly new. Thanks to release notes over in the Chromebook Support Forum, we now know what's expected in … [Read more...] about Release notes for ChromeOS 132 reveal some fun changes to the OS
