Finally!! Though it's a bit later than it has been in the past, we finally have a date set for the spring/summer Chromebook Showcase in New York, and it's next Tuesday, June 17th. It has been a long, long time since we've had one of these get-togethers, reaching all the way back to early October of … [Read more...] about It’s official: Google’s Chromebook Showcase is set for next Tuesday, June 17th
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Hooray! ChromeOS 136 brought back rounded window corners
It's the little things in life, isn't it? After the ChromeOS team reverted one of my favorite stylistic UI changes in a while for ChormeOS, I just noticed today that rounded window corners have made their return in the latest ChromeOS 136 stable update. If you’ve been following along with this … [Read more...] about Hooray! ChromeOS 136 brought back rounded window corners
Snapdragon X Plus will give MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra some real competition
Last week, we uncovered a new Chromebook development board that houses the powerful Snapdragon X Plus SoC, and it's clear that people are excited for this chip in upcoming Chromebooks. I've been saying it for a very, very long time, but high-end ARM silicon in slim/light Chromebooks just makes a … [Read more...] about Snapdragon X Plus will give MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra some real competition
Finally, Snapdragon X Plus Chromebooks are on the way
Well folks, I think I speak for everyone when I say this feels like a long time coming. After the quiet cancellation of the anticipated Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 lineup back in August of 2023, Qualcomm seemed to fade into the Chromebook ecosystem background as MediaTek has since taken the reins for … [Read more...] about Finally, Snapdragon X Plus Chromebooks are on the way
It looks like Trump’s tariffs are starting to affect Chromebooks prices, too
Last week, we saw a jump on the price of Samsung's latest Galaxy Chromebook Plus over at Best Buy, driving the cost of one of my favorite devices up from $699.99 to $749.99. And then this morning, another top-tier Chromebook just jumped up by a whopping $100, bringing the full asking price up to … [Read more...] about It looks like Trump’s tariffs are starting to affect Chromebooks prices, too
Why MediaTek’s new Kompanio Ultra could be an absolute game-changer
Yesterday's announcement of the new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra was a big deal in the Chromebook world, but the more I've sat with it, the more I think this SoC could be an absolute game-changer for upcoming Chromebooks. Sure, this processor has speed and all sorts of AI capabilities, but there's a … [Read more...] about Why MediaTek’s new Kompanio Ultra could be an absolute game-changer
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
Intel N100 vs. N150: is the new chip worth the upgrade? [VIDEO]
As we progress through 2025, a wave of new education-focused Chromebooks is emerging, powered by Intel's latest Twin Lake processors, the N150 and N250. These chips represent the successor to the now-familiar N100 and N200, which have become staples in devices like the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 3i. … [Read more...] about Intel N100 vs. N150: is the new chip worth the upgrade? [VIDEO]
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
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
Why I think Chromebook manufacturers are leaning into Intel’s Twin Lake processors
We're in a strange spot right now for Chromebooks and ChromeOS. With the impending change over to the Android Kernel, there are many unknowns and likely a ton of moving parts behind the scenes. That uncertainty can't be great for hardware manufacturers looking to stay in the Chromebook game while … [Read more...] about Why I think Chromebook manufacturers are leaning into Intel’s Twin Lake processors
Roblox gets a 2X speed boost on Chromebooks and some exclusive swag
Roblox has solidified its position as a go-to platform for immersive gaming and creation on Chromebooks. The platform's developers are consistently working to enhance the user experience on ChromeOS, and their latest efforts are quite impressive. In a collaborative effort, Roblox and the ChromeOS … [Read more...] about Roblox gets a 2X speed boost on Chromebooks and some exclusive swag
