It has been four years since Google launched the Chromebook App Hub where educators can find all the apps that work great with ChromeOS. Since that time, the App Hub has expanded to include EDU-specific content to aide and inspire teachers while ensuring that educators or getting tested and proved … [Read more...] about Google debuts Education App Hub
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Figma is now offering it’s excellent graphic design tools to K-12 students for free
You may or may not have heard about Figma before now, but I'll be the first to tell you that their graphic tools are top-notch and world-class. Think of them as something akin to Google Docs, but for graphic design. If you've used Canva or Adobe Spark, you get the idea; but think of Figma as a … [Read more...] about Figma is now offering it’s excellent graphic design tools to K-12 students for free
Google looks to be prepping a new standard for Chromebook excellence with ‘Chromebook X’
In a report from 9to5 Google yesterday, it seems Google could be right on the cusp of delivering a new way for consumers to make sense of the growing - and sometimes confusing - Chromebook market. For a few years, Google has used the 'Premium' and 'Plus' labels both on the official Chromebook site … [Read more...] about Google looks to be prepping a new standard for Chromebook excellence with ‘Chromebook X’
Acer’s 13th Gen Chromebook Spin 714 is now available for $699
In April, Acer held its annual next@Acer even where the PC giant announced a slew of new products. In the mix was the next iteration of the popular Chromebook Spin 714 that has been a top seller among consumers for the past few years. While the new model didn't deviate from last year's device, there … [Read more...] about Acer’s 13th Gen Chromebook Spin 714 is now available for $699
The Ryzen-powered ASUS Chromebook 14 is now available at Best Buy
Last week, AMD unveiled the company's latest processors designed specifically for Chromebooks. The 7020-C series is aimed squarely at the mid-range Chromebook market that includes devices in the $300-$600 price range. The first Chromebook to surface actually showed up prior to the announcement in … [Read more...] about The Ryzen-powered ASUS Chromebook 14 is now available at Best Buy
Google is bringing Nvidia RTX GPUs to Chromebooks
Google is not relenting in trying to make ChromeOS the operating system for the masses. With more and more devices arriving and more features being added on a very consistent basis, the young OS has become extremely versatile but there's still plenty of room for more. One area, in particular that … [Read more...] about Google is bringing Nvidia RTX GPUs to Chromebooks
Why solid, affordable devices will be Google’s salvation for consumer Chromebooks
I thought by now things might be different. I really thought there was going to be a wider appeal for general consumers in the higher end of the Chromebook market. But the more I step back and look at where things are, the more confident I become that Chromebooks won't truly break through in the … [Read more...] about Why solid, affordable devices will be Google’s salvation for consumer Chromebooks
AMD unveils new 7020 C-series for mid-range Chromebooks
Earlier this month, a new Chromebook appeared on Dell's website that is carrying an unannounced new processor from AMD. I presume that the new Ryzen 5 7520 would be a direct competitor for Intel's 12th Gen processors found in many of the current flagship devices on the market. I was partially … [Read more...] about AMD unveils new 7020 C-series for mid-range Chromebooks
Streamlining Chromebook management: How VIZOR Cloud transformed ACPA’s process
Even before the global pandemic hit in 2020, Chromebooks had become a staple in the American classroom. When schools began to shut down and remote learning became the new normal, the adoption of 1:1 devices for students skyrocketed as schools districts scramble to keep the educational stream flowing … [Read more...] about Streamlining Chromebook management: How VIZOR Cloud transformed ACPA’s process
The Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Flex 3i is now available for purchase
At CES 2023 earlier this year, we got our hands on a new device from Lenovo that features the first of Intel's new generation of small-core CPUs. The Alder Lake N-series from Intel represents more than a simple departure from the company's historical naming scheme. New architecture, more cores and … [Read more...] about The Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Flex 3i is now available for purchase
Get it while it’s hot: The Sparkling Black HP Dragonfly Pro is back in stock
The uncontested King of Chromebooks, in our humble opinion, has been one of the most difficult laptops to actually get your hands on since it debuted back in March. At best, one of the two models becomes available for purchase for short stints of two days or even less. Each morning, I check HP's … [Read more...] about Get it while it’s hot: The Sparkling Black HP Dragonfly Pro is back in stock
Yet another new Dell Chromebook emerges from the shadows
Dell seems to be content staying out of the consumer Chromebook market. A fact that seems very odd to me given the recent expansion of premium consumer-facing devices from nearly every major OEM out there. I say nearly because no one appears to know what's going on with Samsung but that's another … [Read more...] about Yet another new Dell Chromebook emerges from the shadows
