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
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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
Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Plus to get another unique keyboard key
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
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
