I'm starting to sound like a broken record here, but I honestly don't know what else to say. Every time I think the 'Skywalker' baseboard is finished adding new devices, I check the Chromium Gerrit and find another one. We thought 8 was a lot. We were shocked at 10. We just recently wrote about … [Read more...] about ‘Dooku’ joins the Kompanio 540 ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook family
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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
A new entry-level Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 3 360 is on the way
A reader recently reached out about something interesting they found while digging through the official ChromeOS Auto Update Expiration (AUE) policy page: a brand-new, unannounced device labeled the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 3 360. This is the first sign of a successor to Samsung's last entry-level … [Read more...] about A new entry-level Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 3 360 is on the way
All of a sudden, I never leave home without the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk
When I first unboxed the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk over a year and a half ago, I was immediately impressed. I thought it was a brilliant, well-crafted, and thoughtfully designed set of accessories. But if I'm being honest, it didn't immediately find a permanent place in my daily workflow. At the … [Read more...] about All of a sudden, I never leave home without the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk
Google is testing ‘Android Desktop’ on Chromebooks, and I’m not sure what to think
With the potentially massive, foundational shift of ChromeOS to the Android kernel on the horizon, there's been a ton of speculation about what the future of our favorite operating system will actually look like. Will it feel the same? Will it be a true fusion of the two platforms? Will ChromeOS … [Read more...] about Google is testing ‘Android Desktop’ on Chromebooks, and I’m not sure what to think
I’ve found it: This is the Pixelbook Go successor I’ve been waiting for
Ever since the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 showed up in the office a few weeks ago, I’ve finally been able to pry the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 away from Robby and actually start using it as my daily driver. As someone who absolutely loved the Pixelbook Go and used it religiously until … [Read more...] about I’ve found it: This is the Pixelbook Go successor I’ve been waiting for
It’s weird that we’re not seeing more MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebooks yet
After spending a good amount of time with the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, I’m more convinced than ever: the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra is one of the best processors to ever grace a Chromebook. It’s wildly powerful, incredibly efficient, and has the AI smarts to carry ChromeOS into the future. It’s the … [Read more...] about It’s weird that we’re not seeing more MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebooks yet
The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is amazing, but we’re still waiting for one of its headlining features
Let me be clear: the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is, without a doubt, the best Chromebook I have ever used. From the moment I unboxed it, I’ve been blown away by its performance, its build quality, and that gorgeous OLED screen. It’s a truly fantastic piece of hardware. And a huge part of the … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is amazing, but we’re still waiting for one of its headlining features
‘Squid Game: Unleashed’ is coming to Chromebooks, and that’s pretty cool
We're always on the lookout for signs that gaming on Chromebooks is being taken more seriously, and today we have a fantastic one. It's not just another Android game that will run on ChromeOS; it's a popular, exclusive title from Netflix that is being specifically optimized for large screens, … [Read more...] about ‘Squid Game: Unleashed’ is coming to Chromebooks, and that’s pretty cool
The first Snapdragon X Plus Chromebook in development has a code name: ‘Quenbi’
A few weeks back, we were thrilled to uncover ‘Bluey’, the first development baseboard for Chromebooks that will be powered by Qualcomm’s potent Snapdragon X Plus processor. That discovery was the concrete evidence we’d been waiting for, confirming that more high-performance ARM Chromebooks were … [Read more...] about The first Snapdragon X Plus Chromebook in development has a code name: ‘Quenbi’
It’s official: Gemini Live is coming to Chromebooks, and I can’t wait
Amid all the big announcements at the recent Chromebook Showcase event – the fantastic new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, and the suite of new AI features – there was a smaller tidbit that was mentioned that absolutely made my day. During the presentation, it was noted that Gemini Live is officially on … [Read more...] about It’s official: Gemini Live is coming to Chromebooks, and I can’t wait
Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14: the speed and battery life combo is beyond enticing
For as long as most of us can remember, the Chromebook world has been defined by a painful trade-off: do you want power, or do you want battery life? You could get a Chromebook with a powerful Intel chip that could chew through any task, but you’d likely be reaching for a charger before the end of … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14: the speed and battery life combo is beyond enticing
