For years, we’ve enjoyed a period of cheap RAM and storage. It’s what allowed the Chromebook Plus initiative to flourish, giving us 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage as a baseline that began at $599 or less. But if you’ve looked at component prices lately, you know that the party might be coming to a … [Read more...] about Is the AI boom could make Chromebooks more expensive in 2026 if the RAM and SSD prices keep rising
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‘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
The 7 Best Chromebooks of 2025
It’s that time of year again where we look at the growing, evolving Chromebook landscape and pick what we feel are the best devices out there for you to consider buying for yourself or a loved one. Once again, I'm not messing with categories or any sort of groupings; I simply want to give you the … [Read more...] about The 7 Best Chromebooks of 2025
Intel’s delayed Panther Lake chips are set for early 2026, with at least six new Chromebooks on the way
If you rewind the clock to this time last year, we were pretty excited about a new baseboard we found in the Chromium Repositories code-named ‘Fatcat’. It was our first sign that Intel’s next-gen Panther Lake SoC was on the way, and at the time, we fully expected 2025 to be the year these … [Read more...] about Intel’s delayed Panther Lake chips are set for early 2026, with at least six new Chromebooks on the way
The new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebooks are the only ones I want to use
I’ve realized something about my daily carry of late - I only seem to gravitate to one of two MediaTek Kompanio Ultra devices. Where I usually end up moving back to something like the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE once my reviews are finished up - thanks to that large, bright display and extra … [Read more...] about The new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebooks are the only ones I want to use
Acer debuts new premium Chromebook Plus Enterprise 714 with Intel Core Ultra
Acer is expanding its lineup for cloud-first organizations, debuting the new, premium Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 714 and announcing immediate availability for the Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 514. A key feature for both new models is support for Cameyo, a virtual app delivery (VAD) platform. … [Read more...] about Acer debuts new premium Chromebook Plus Enterprise 714 with Intel Core Ultra
A surprise new Lenovo Chromebook Plus just landed at Best Buy, and it looks impressive
Just when we thought the Chromebook release cycle was quieting down for a bit, a brand-new, unannounced Lenovo Chromebook Plus has broken cover, appearing basically out of nowhere on Best Buy's website – and it's already available for purchase! While the official model name is still a bit unclear … [Read more...] about A surprise new Lenovo Chromebook Plus just landed at Best Buy, and it looks impressive
Yep, Chromebooks are super boring right now
It wasn't that long ago that it felt like any given day could be the day I found some new, mind-boggling feature or piece of hardware in the Chromebook and ChromeOS space. From uncovering upgraded screens, new keyboard keys, fun new features, future-proof internal hardware, brand-new form factors … [Read more...] about Yep, Chromebooks are super boring right now
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) unboxing: wildly-affordable powerhouse with a 512GB SSD
Acer has a knack for quietly releasing some truly compelling Chromebooks, especially in the mid-range. A while back, they dropped an impressive Chromebook Plus 514 that really stood out, thanks to its generous 512GB storage. Now, they're back with a refreshed version of that same device, and it … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Plus 514 (2025) unboxing: wildly-affordable powerhouse with a 512GB SSD
You can now buy the incredible Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514
It's been a bit of a rollercoaster for the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514, hasn't it? We saw it leak at Best Buy, saw it get pulled down, then we had the official announcement at IFA along with our own hands-on unboxing video, followed up shortly by the return of the Best Buy listing with a … [Read more...] about You can now buy the incredible Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514
Another Snapdragon X Plus Chromebook is in the works, code-named ‘Quartz’
The anticipation for the new wave of Chromebooks powered by Qualcomm's powerful and efficient Snapdragon X Plus is incredibly high. We've been tracking the development of the main reference board for this new lineup—codenamed 'Bluey'—for a while now, waiting for signs of the first real devices to … [Read more...] about Another Snapdragon X Plus Chromebook is in the works, code-named ‘Quartz’
The new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is officially back at Best Buy
It's been an interesting debut for the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514. We saw it leak at Best Buy a couple weeks back (that listing was promptly pulled down), only to be officially announced at IFA Berlin 2025 this week as we were lucky enough to get to unbox it on video. Now that the news is … [Read more...] about The new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is officially back at Best Buy
