The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 has established a bit of a new reality for ChromeOS: we now have a proven, high-performance ARM chip that delivers both incredible speed and staggering battery life. The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra is an absolute beast, and it has me thinking about what's next. Now that … [Read more...] about A MediaTek Kompanio Ultra version of the Chromebook Duet 5 is the thing of dreams
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Why I think Lenovo already has the Chromebook of the Year locked up
I know, I know. It's only July. We still have nearly half a year to go, and there are surely more Chromebooks set to be released before 2025 is a wrap. Making a "best of the year" declaration right now might seem a bit premature, and honestly, it probably is. But after spending significant time … [Read more...] about Why I think Lenovo already has the Chromebook of the Year locked up
Once again, The Masters shows everyone how to build a masterful web app
The azaleas are blooming, the patrons are already in their spots at Augusta National, and The Masters tournament is once again upon us. While the golf itself is always captivating, for tech enthusiasts and fans of web tech like myself, the return of The Masters also means the return of one of the … [Read more...] about Once again, The Masters shows everyone how to build a masterful web app
Are Chromebook Plus owners actually using Quick Insert?
There's a rule of sorts called Betteridge's law of headlines that states any headline that ends in a question mark can be answered by the word no. In the case of this particular post, it once again holds up for me. As a Chromebook Plus user - across a bunch of different devices - I've found the … [Read more...] about Are Chromebook Plus owners actually using Quick Insert?
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
5 things ChromeOS tablets could learn from the Pixel Tablet [VIDEO]
It should be pretty well known at this point that the arrival of the Android kernel to Chrome OS is on the way; and with it, a unique opportunity presents itself. It's no secret that the Chrome OS tablet experience hasn't been updated in any substantial way in years. Despite repeated calls for some … [Read more...] about 5 things ChromeOS tablets could learn from the Pixel Tablet [VIDEO]
The exclusive Chromebook Plus wallpapers need to expand or go away
Back about a year and a half ago when Chromebook Plus began, the features that actually launched were quite sparse. We complained about it back then, and by the following spring in 2024, all the promised AI bits and pieces were largely delivered to the platform in a way that truly helped Plus … [Read more...] about The exclusive Chromebook Plus wallpapers need to expand or go away
How 3:2 Chromebooks like the Acer Spin 713 could make an epic comeback
You know what we haven't seen in a good, long while? A Chromebook with a 3:2 aspect ratio. A few years ago, this screen layout was a hot commodity, and users seemed to love it. With the web organizing things in a more vertical orientation these days (just look at all the open space on the left … [Read more...] about How 3:2 Chromebooks like the Acer Spin 713 could make an epic comeback
Why I wish Pixel phones would just go back to Snapdragon chips
I've had a love/hate relationship with Google's own Pixel phones over the years. Well, maybe love/hate is too strong a sentiment. Let's go with love/don't prefer instead. There's nothing I inherently hate about Pixel phones and there's a ton about the overall experience I truly do love and miss … [Read more...] about Why I wish Pixel phones would just go back to Snapdragon chips
Chromebooks, ChromeOS and the Android Kernel: what we think is going on [VIDEO]
There's been a lot of talk, rumor, excitement and trepidation going around about Android replacing Chrome OS on Chromebooks. On one side, you have Google telling us just a bit about the changes under the hood in an announcement that was purposefully meant to sound benign. On the other, you have wild … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, ChromeOS and the Android Kernel: what we think is going on [VIDEO]
5 things I’m really excited about for Chromebooks in 2025
2024 was a whirlwind year for Chromebooks, but it's time to look ahead to what 2025 holds for Chrome OS and the devices we all love. There are some exciting developments on the horizon, and we can't wait to see how they unfold. From new processors to more AI integration to the gradual move of … [Read more...] about 5 things I’m really excited about for Chromebooks in 2025
If Android takes over for ChromeOS, I want widgets on my desktop
With all the chatter around ChromeOS eventually shifting to the Android kernel (and wilder rumors that Android will replace ChromeOS 100% on Chromebooks eventually), there's one massive benefit I'm really hoping for as a result of whatever all of this becomes: widgets. I love home screen widgets on … [Read more...] about If Android takes over for ChromeOS, I want widgets on my desktop
