As part of the BETT 2025 announcement flurry from Google, you may have heard that 20+ new ChromeOS devices built for education are on the way this year. That number sounds high, but it is pretty standard for this part of the market as each manufacturer rolls out their classroom-ready lineups for … [Read more...] about Lenovo quietly released a powerful new Chromebook Plus at BETT 2025
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Google for Education at BETT 2025 focuses on personalized learning and AI
It's that time of year again and as they always do, Google for Education has come out swinging with a massive list of updates. This year, the focus is clearly on personalized learning, accessibility, and leveraging the power of AI in the classroom. There's a lot to take in, so here's our best … [Read more...] about Google for Education at BETT 2025 focuses on personalized learning and AI
Help a family member Switch to Chromebook this Christmas
The holidays are a time for family, food, and obligatory tech support from the techiest member of the family. Pretty much every time I visit my family I have to “fix” the TV, speed up the wifi, and explain why the printer isn’t working. This year, my father-in-law told me he was thinking about … [Read more...] about Help a family member Switch to Chromebook this Christmas
The brand-new Acer Chromebook Spin 312 arrives and is already on sale
This is a weird time of year. Generally speaking, most people's minds are turned to deals and getting last minute shopping done for the holidays. New tech announcements definitely happen, but they aren't the norm. Broadly speaking, from a Chromebook perspective, we don't see new devices announced … [Read more...] about The brand-new Acer Chromebook Spin 312 arrives and is already on sale
MediaTek quietly confirmed they’ll soon power a Chromebook Plus model
Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with MediaTek's Senior Director Victor Tyan to discuss all things ARM and Chromebooks. As you likely already know by this point, the latest Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" is powered by MediaTek's newest Chromebook-specific ARM processor (the Kompanio 838) … [Read more...] about MediaTek quietly confirmed they’ll soon power a Chromebook Plus model
Galaxy Chromebook Plus: behind the scenes with Samsung’s Rafael de Ory [VIDEO]
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus has been with us for a couple months at this point, and without doubt, it is the device I default to on a daily basis when I'm not reviewing something else. The absurd lightweight build, the screen, the keyboard, trackpad and performance all make it a Chromebook I … [Read more...] about Galaxy Chromebook Plus: behind the scenes with Samsung’s Rafael de Ory [VIDEO]
Best Chromebooks of 2024 [VIDEO]
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. We're not messing with categories or any sort of grouping this time around; I simply want to give you … [Read more...] about Best Chromebooks of 2024 [VIDEO]
I swapped the Quick Insert and Launcher keys on the Galaxy Chromebook Plus and it’s just better
Since the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the Quick Insert key that is prominently placed on its keyboard, I've been a bit worried that I wouldn't be able to adjust to this new keyboard layout. Even more troubling is the fact that - until more Chromebooks ship with this … [Read more...] about I swapped the Quick Insert and Launcher keys on the Galaxy Chromebook Plus and it’s just better
ChromeOS 130 release notes arrive, still unavailable for Chromebook Plus
Earlier this week, we shared the fact that ChromeOS 130 was official, but not yet available for Chromebook Plus devices. Today, Google has officially posted release notes on all the features you can expect to have at your disposal once this latest version hits your Chromebook. But I have to make … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 130 release notes arrive, still unavailable for Chromebook Plus
Acer is likely building a high-end, larger Chromebook Plus 715
It's been over 5 years since we ventured up to New York for one of Acer's hardware previews. At that last event, we got hands on the newly-announced Acer Chromebook 714 and 715 - the lastest Chromebooks from the company that were squarely aimed at the enterprise market. A lot has changed since … [Read more...] about Acer is likely building a high-end, larger Chromebook Plus 715
ChromeOS 130 is rolling out, just not for Chromebook Plus
Today is the day, folks! Well, it's the day for some of you, anyway. ChromeOS 130 is rolling out with new updates and features, and while I've been using ChromeOS 130 in the Beta Channel for a little bit to sample the new features, I noticed it was rolling out this morning and hopped back to the … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 130 is rolling out, just not for Chromebook Plus
Wow! The new Chromebook Plus Studio-style mic is impressive
We've all been there, right? You're on a video call, and the neighbor decides its time to crank up the leaf blower in the middle of the day. It could be kids, background music, animals, or just the din of the coffee shop; sometimes it feels like there isn't a good way to escape the noise of your … [Read more...] about Wow! The new Chromebook Plus Studio-style mic is impressive
