Well folks, the day is finally here. The vaunted ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is finally in a standard retail setting, and you can purchase it directly from Best Buy right now. Sure, it has been available from ASUS' website for a bit, but the stock has been hit-and-miss, the pricing was a … [Read more...] about The ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus finally lands at Best Buy
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We asked, you answered: nearly 50% of you never use AI at all
AI as a general technology seems to be here to stay. How it will actually play out and affect all aspects of our digital culture are yet to be seen at this point, but I think it is a fair assessment to assume big tech is going to keep betting on it for the foreseeable future. But what are actual … [Read more...] about We asked, you answered: nearly 50% of you never use AI at all
[POLL] How often real people are actually using AI on their Chromebooks
We're over a month removed from Google's latest Chromebook event in New York, and as I reflect a bit on all that was announced there, I couldn't help but wonder this morning whether or not others feel the way I do about AI currently. Specifically, on ChromeOS with a Chromebook Plus model, I'm very … [Read more...] about [POLL] How often real people are actually using AI on their Chromebooks
Where to buy the monster ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus [UPDATED]
Yesterday, I wrote about the review unit ASUS sent over to us of the ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus, citing the fact that the model we now have in the office is a bit more high-end than the model that is currently available for purchase on ASUS' website. While not a totally different device or … [Read more...] about Where to buy the monster ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus [UPDATED]
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (Intel) Review [VIDEO]
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (Intel) MSRP - $349.00 "Though it cuts some corners here and there, what Acer has built in this affordable Chromebook is pretty insane and 100% worth your consideration." Pros Cons The new Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is a device I didn't fully appreciate until I actually … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (Intel) Review [VIDEO]
AI video chat backgrounds on Chromebook Plus are pretty sweet [VIDEO]
Over the past couple weeks, I've been in more video calls than normal. Normally I have those types of communications just here and there, but the past few weeks have really ramped up the number of times I've been sat at my desk and staring into a webcam. And with the power of Chromebook Plus, it's … [Read more...] about AI video chat backgrounds on Chromebook Plus are pretty sweet [VIDEO]
The ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is available and priced right
The journey of the ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus has been a bit of an odd one for a device with this sort of pedigree. We actually got our hands on a pre-production version all the way back in late December 2023, but it didn't actually launch until the new Chromebook Plus event that happened … [Read more...] about The ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is available and priced right
Understanding how and when to use ‘Help me write’ on a Chromebook [VIDEO]
Of the new features that were unveiled at Google's latest Chromebook event, 'Help me write' is likely the one most people are talking about. With all the AI jargon going around these days, it can be easy to misunderstand how some of these new tools actually work, so we wanted to clarify a few things … [Read more...] about Understanding how and when to use ‘Help me write’ on a Chromebook [VIDEO]
Chromebook AI wallpapers are fun as long as you don’t have a QHD or 4K screen
Like many other Chromebook owners, I've been playing around with some of the fun, new AI tricks we have on Chromebook Plus models since the update to ChromeOS 125. One of the new features I was pretty excited for is the new AI-powered wallpaper picker that allows users to create unique, colorful … [Read more...] about Chromebook AI wallpapers are fun as long as you don’t have a QHD or 4K screen
Why ‘Ciri’ might be the first Chromebook tablet with a great camera
I've made this sort of proclamation about devices in the past, so I do want to be careful with what I'm about to say. However, overwhelming evidence points to 'Ciri' - the upcoming Chromebook tablet powered by the newly-announced MediaTek Kompanio 838 - likely having a vastly-improved camera … [Read more...] about Why ‘Ciri’ might be the first Chromebook tablet with a great camera
More evidence ‘Ciri’ will be a Lenovo Chromebook Plus tablet
Ahead of Computex 2024 last week, MediaTek made a pretty significant Chromebook announcement with the unveiling of the new Kompanio 838 SoC. We've already discussed it at length, but the short version is this: MediaTek's latest chip for Chromebooks packs in on-device AI, solid performance, and … [Read more...] about More evidence ‘Ciri’ will be a Lenovo Chromebook Plus tablet
Here’s why there are no Chromeboxes with the Chromebook Plus upgrade
With the idea of Chromebook Plus now being a full 8 months old at this point, most people have become fairly comfortable with the idea of the whole thing. Simply put, Chromebook Plus offers a hardware spec that helps ensure a more-level user experience across the board. And that spec consists … [Read more...] about Here’s why there are no Chromeboxes with the Chromebook Plus upgrade
