The upcoming 'Xol' Chromebook (it's code name in the Chromium Repositories) is continuing development for what we hope is a release later in the year. For those not in the know, we've already uncovered quite a bit around this new device, including the fact that it is being built by Samsung, will be … [Read more...] about Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Plus to get another unique keyboard key
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How to supercharge your business with Google AI and Chromebook Plus
A few days ago, Google dropped a bunch of new AI-powered features for Chromebook Plus that help users be more productive and creative. But these new features aren't just for consumers, Google is also thinking about how these AI features can help businesses and teams, too. In a recent post on the … [Read more...] about How to supercharge your business with Google AI and Chromebook Plus
Yes, you can get 12-months of Gemini Advanced with older Chromebook Plus models
Since last week, I've been struggling with one specific part of Google's new announcements around Chromebook Plus and ChromeOS: the free offering of Google One AI Premium (which includes Gemini Advanced) to users who purchase a new Chromebook Plus model. With a presentation that really pounded … [Read more...] about Yes, you can get 12-months of Gemini Advanced with older Chromebook Plus models
New ChromeOS 125 OOBE highlights AI features right out of the box
ChromeOS 125 is here, and if you're unboxing a shiny new Chromebook Plus or power-washing your device, you'll notice a few pages during the onboarding setup dedicated to the new AI features available on Chromebook Plus! Google has been improving the OOBE (out-of-box experience) on Chromebooks for a … [Read more...] about New ChromeOS 125 OOBE highlights AI features right out of the box
2024 Chromebook Showcase: Google announces a flood of awesome new features
I am so glad that we are finally able to talk about the new Chromebook Plus features the ChromeOS team introduced at the very-cool event they held recently in New York City. We've known about many of these features and the new hardware that will showcase it for a little while at this point, so I'm … [Read more...] about 2024 Chromebook Showcase: Google announces a flood of awesome new features
Hands-on with the new devices launched at the 2024 NYC Chromebook Showcase
Last week in NYC, Google held a Chromebook-focused event that introduced a wide range of new, updated Chromebook models and some really useful new software features as well. While most of these are iterations on existing Chromebook Plus models, there were a few new standard Chromebooks at the event … [Read more...] about Hands-on with the new devices launched at the 2024 NYC Chromebook Showcase
One of the first Chromebook Plus models may be on the way out
As we round into the middle parts of 2024, it looks like we may be on the cusp of the very first Chromebook Plus model to be put out to pasture. The ASUS Chromebook Plus CM34 has been with us for quite some time. Before it was an official Plus model, an identical version was launched in June of … [Read more...] about One of the first Chromebook Plus models may be on the way out
The latest Chromebook Plus Showcase in NYC was awesome
This week, we were lucky enough to fly up to New York City and attend a very cool event hosted by the ChromeOS team to highlight a lot of amazing stuff that is coming very, very soon. They called it a Chromebook Showcase, and just like we saw back in late September of 2023, this was an event, … [Read more...] about The latest Chromebook Plus Showcase in NYC was awesome
A new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 shows up at Best Buy
The new Chromebook Plus models are coming in hot and heavy, and this week's addition is a new, updated Spin 714 from Acer that has the Chromebook Plus branding right on the lid. In the new listing over at Best Buy, we get to see all the specs, all the product images, and basically anything else … [Read more...] about A new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 shows up at Best Buy
Best Buy lists 2 new Chromebook Plus models, including the new 516 GE
Here's the thing: Chromebook launches are rarely (if ever) a buttoned up affair. When you think of iPhones or Pixel devices and their rumors, announcements, and official availability options, there are pretty hard dates everyone understands and sticks to. For Chromebooks - even pretty popular ones … [Read more...] about Best Buy lists 2 new Chromebook Plus models, including the new 516 GE
Acer’s latest Chromebook Plus 514 is now available and an insane deal
A few weeks ago, Acer debuted another new Chromebook Plus model to add to the growing collection. Unlike some other 2024 Chromebook Plus announcements, however, this device went from announced to available with a real quickness. In just a couple weeks, we've gone from the launch of this new … [Read more...] about Acer’s latest Chromebook Plus 514 is now available and an insane deal
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE will get a brighter RGB keyboard
I've been talking a lot about the upcoming Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE, and that's for a very good reason. Actually, it's for a host of reasons, and we spent the vast majority of our time on this week's episode of The Chrome Cast talking about this soon-to-come Chromebook. I have some pretty high … [Read more...] about The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE will get a brighter RGB keyboard
