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NotebookLM is primed to become a built-in tool on Chromebooks
It appears Google is making moves to bring the fan-favorite NotebookLM to the forefront for Chromebook users. Mishaal Rahman, reporting for Android Authority, has uncovered a code change within the Chromium Gerrit that suggests NotebookLM will soon be preinstalled on Chrome OS. For those … [Read more...] about NotebookLM is primed to become a built-in tool on Chromebooks
Quick Insert for Chromebooks is failing hard with the new GIF insertions
When ChromeOS 134 was announced, a key update was added that had me quite excited to use Quick Insert for once, and I couldn't wait for it to show up. With the roll-out of M134 this week, I was primed and ready to start inserting GIFs into all manner of conversations with my Chromebook's handy new … [Read more...] about Quick Insert for Chromebooks is failing hard with the new GIF insertions
Upcoming MediaTek MT8196 Chromebook ‘Navi’ will have a 16-inch 4K screen
There's a lot we already know about the upcoming Chromebook code named 'Navi'. But there's a ton we don't yet know as well, and a bit of that mystery is getting decoded today with some pretty clear evidence that this ARM-powered beast of a Chromebook is set to be on a much larger scale than we … [Read more...] about Upcoming MediaTek MT8196 Chromebook ‘Navi’ will have a 16-inch 4K screen
Gemini is replacing Google Assistant as ChromeOS 134 begins rolling out
Google's making a significant-yet-expected shift on Chromebooks a bit earlier than I would have expected, replacing Google Assistant with Gemini. As we've heard across the board of late, Google Assistant is on the way out over the coming weeks and months and will be completely replaced by Gemini. I … [Read more...] about Gemini is replacing Google Assistant as ChromeOS 134 begins rolling out
Acer is prepping a new Chromebook Plus 516 for imminent release
Thanks to a bit of digging and a keen eye from a reader, we now know Acer is prepping the imminent release of a new device line we've not seen from them before: the Chromebook Plus 516. Now, that name may sound quite familiar, and I hope the connection is legit. You see, there have been two … [Read more...] about Acer is prepping a new Chromebook Plus 516 for imminent release
Are Chromebook Plus owners actually using Quick Insert?
There's a rule of sorts called Betteridge's law of headlines that states any headline that ends in a question mark can be answered by the word no. In the case of this particular post, it once again holds up for me. As a Chromebook Plus user - across a bunch of different devices - I've found the … [Read more...] about Are Chromebook Plus owners actually using Quick Insert?
A new, upgraded Acer Chromebook Plus 515 arrives already $180 off
I didn't have this one on my bingo card today. As I've said in a prior post, the dearth of new Chromebooks is being felt in the heaviest of ways as we enter the final parts of Q1 2025, so anything new in the Chromebook world is worth getting excited about. And though this isn't a "new" device, it … [Read more...] about A new, upgraded Acer Chromebook Plus 515 arrives already $180 off
Once again, we’re dying for new Chromebook hardware in the spring
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
Save $50 on any Chromebook Plus with Best Buy’s new recycling program
If you happen to have a barely-functioning laptop sitting around the house that you can't sell and can't really use any longer, you might just be in luck. Best Buy has launched a new recycling program that could quickly turn your useless, aged, dust-collecting laptop into $50 towards a new … [Read more...] about Save $50 on any Chromebook Plus with Best Buy’s new recycling program
Google may be adding new hardware requirements for Chromebook Plus
I'm going to connect a few dots in this post, but by the end of it (there's not too many dots, so hang with me) I think you'll agree that there's a very good chance we'll see a few new hardware requirements for Chromebook Plus from Google in the very near future. This is by no means official or … [Read more...] about Google may be adding new hardware requirements for Chromebook Plus
MediaTek’s MT8196 could power the fastest Chromebooks ever made [VIDEO]
I can confidently say that I did not expect this little tidbit as I came to the office this morning. In doing my usual rounds hunting and searching for news about upcoming Chromebook hardware, I had a gut feeling that I needed to check Geekbench to see if any new devices have been tested … [Read more...] about MediaTek’s MT8196 could power the fastest Chromebooks ever made [VIDEO]
