I am so glad that we are finally able to talk about the new Chromebook Plus features the ChromeOS team introduced at the very-cool event they held recently in New York City. We've known about many of these features and the new hardware that will showcase it for a little while at this point, so I'm … [Read more...] about 2024 Chromebook Showcase: Google announces a flood of awesome new features
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Chromebooks are the heart of the Chrome OS experience. At their core, Chromebooks are the purest expression of Google's operating system. Here, you'll find only articles and stories about Chromebooks, their features, and what makes them great.
Hands-on with the new devices launched at the 2024 NYC Chromebook Showcase
Last week in NYC, Google held a Chromebook-focused event that introduced a wide range of new, updated Chromebook models and some really useful new software features as well. While most of these are iterations on existing Chromebook Plus models, there were a few new standard Chromebooks at the event … [Read more...] about Hands-on with the new devices launched at the 2024 NYC Chromebook Showcase
The latest Chromebook Plus Showcase in NYC was awesome
This week, we were lucky enough to fly up to New York City and attend a very cool event hosted by the ChromeOS team to highlight a lot of amazing stuff that is coming very, very soon. They called it a Chromebook Showcase, and just like we saw back in late September of 2023, this was an event, … [Read more...] about The latest Chromebook Plus Showcase in NYC was awesome
2 more new Chromebooks arrive at Best Buy
I said not too long ago that we need some new Chromebooks to show up, and almost as if manufacturers were listening, they are beginning to show up. While we are well aware that Chromebook makers do pay attention to things we say around here (and are still and always humbled by that fact), a … [Read more...] about 2 more new Chromebooks arrive at Best Buy
Google celebrates accessibility with global Chromebook initiatives
Global Accessibility Awareness Day is here and Google is taking this day to reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. The company's Products for All Accessibility team is central to this mission and has been working hard to ensure that Chromebooks are accessible to everyone, … [Read more...] about Google celebrates accessibility with global Chromebook initiatives
Why I wish the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook was at Best Buy
The HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook isn't just the best Chromebook ever made; it's arguably one of the best all-around laptops ever made, period. It is superlative in so many ways, from its excellent build quality and incredibly bright screen to the super smooth haptic trackpad. It truly offers the most … [Read more...] about Why I wish the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook was at Best Buy
Snapdragon X Plus costs less than I expected and would be a great fit for Chromebooks
I banged this drum a bit a couple weeks ago, but another big reason has emerged to prove the point that the Snapdragon X Plus just belongs in a future Chromebook. Thanks to a report from VideoCardz, we now know the estimated cost of the X Plus SoC, and it isn't just competitive with Intel's bigger … [Read more...] about Snapdragon X Plus costs less than I expected and would be a great fit for Chromebooks
ChromeOS 124’s settings search is far smarter than I thought
With ChromeOS 124 came the new, overhauled settings app as well. With this new system app, your Chromebook settings are finally parsed out into proper sections instead of being one, long feed of toggles and buttons. It feels far more on-brand for Google and, once again, gives some design alignment … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 124’s settings search is far smarter than I thought
Spatial Audio may be on the way for your Chromebook
According to a recent post over at 9to5 Google, it seems the ChromeOS team is now at work to bring one of the more technologically impressive audio features to Chromebooks: Spatial Audio. If you aren't familiar with it, many smartphones and earbuds now offer Spatial Audio as a way to create … [Read more...] about Spatial Audio may be on the way for your Chromebook
Why I’m testing a Flex 3i in preparation for the next Chromebook tablet
It feels like we can't be too far from the launch of the next wave of more-powerful Chromebook tablets. Yes, I know there's a new ASUS Chromebook CM30 tablet that launched back in January, but that isn't what I'm after at this point. The updated MediaTek Kompanio 520 in that device is a nice upgrade … [Read more...] about Why I’m testing a Flex 3i in preparation for the next Chromebook tablet
The dearth of Chromebook deals this week proves a very good point
I'm generally not one to say I told you so, but in this case, I'm going to be that guy. I told you so. Over the last few weeks, we've had a wild parade of great Chromebook deals that have made purchasing a new device for yourself or a loved one an easier-than-normal affair. But I've ended every … [Read more...] about The dearth of Chromebook deals this week proves a very good point
Google Play Store simultaneous downloads are here for Chromebooks
While most people don't tend to set up a new Chromebook nearly as often as someone like myself does, all ChromeOS users have to deal with the initial onslaught of Android app downloads when they log into a new Chromebook, a borrowed one, or a freshly-powerwashed device. It's part of the overall … [Read more...] about Google Play Store simultaneous downloads are here for Chromebooks