If any company out there has really figured out the affordable Chromebook equation, it's Lenovo. Think about it for a second. They have the high-quality-yet-reasonable tablets in the Duet family of devices. They have the Flex 5 line that has always been priced below similarly-spec'd devices. And … [Read more...] about Two of my favorite ultra-affordable Chromebooks are on sale
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This leaked change to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 may win me over
I've covered this over the past year or so, but I've largely transitioned over to Samsung devices for my non-Chromebook needs. I don't have anything against Google's Pixel lineup, but I was interested in seeing what Samsung had to offer a little over a year ago when the Galaxy S23 Ultra arrived, … [Read more...] about This leaked change to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 may win me over
The Chrome Cast 269: The intrigue of ChromeOS running on Android
On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast podcast, we give an update on the Chrome Unboxed studio and then dive deep into the "Ferrochrome" project which allows ChromeOS to run in a VM on Android. The bulk of the discussion revolves around the Ferrochrome project but we did want to take some time to … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 269: The intrigue of ChromeOS running on Android
AI video chat backgrounds on Chromebook Plus are pretty sweet [VIDEO]
Over the past couple weeks, I've been in more video calls than normal. Normally I have those types of communications just here and there, but the past few weeks have really ramped up the number of times I've been sat at my desk and staring into a webcam. And with the power of Chromebook Plus, it's … [Read more...] about AI video chat backgrounds on Chromebook Plus are pretty sweet [VIDEO]
ChromeOS running on Android phones is still in the cards, it seems
Just over a month ago, a strange report hit the internet of Google testing out the ability to run ChromeOS in a container on Android. It was an odd proposition, but one that makes some serious sense when you stop and think of it. For Android phone users (maybe just Pixel users at first), having an … [Read more...] about ChromeOS running on Android phones is still in the cards, it seems
Renders of the larger 45mm Pixel Watch 3 make me so happy
A few weeks back, we got the first leaked renders of the Pixel Watch 3. While these images and a short video confirmed the slightly thicker body of Google's upcoming watch, there was not a lot to talk about from a new design perspective. And unless you looked really hard, I'd bet you'd have a … [Read more...] about Renders of the larger 45mm Pixel Watch 3 make me so happy
Why I’m considering a dual-screen USB Type-C portable monitor
At Computex 2024 last month, ASUS debuted a bunch of new monitors for creatives and gamers, but the one that caught my eye was a bit different. Though nowhere near the first to release a dual-screen USB Type-C travel monitor, I have to admit that I didn't even think about something like this until … [Read more...] about Why I’m considering a dual-screen USB Type-C portable monitor
Pixel 8 screen issues? Google’s got you covered with extended repairs
Google has heard Pixel 8 owner's gripes about those pesky vertical lines and flickering displays. Google has quietly announced an extension to its repair program for affected devices so if these annoying screen issues plague your Pixel 8, you could be in for a free fix, up to three years after your … [Read more...] about Pixel 8 screen issues? Google’s got you covered with extended repairs
The new ChromeOS GIF recorder is simple and awesome
You'd be forgiven for not tracking all the new features that rolled out in the latest ChromeOS 125 update. While it was really exciting to get an absolute flood of new stuff in this latest update for our beloved Chromebooks, some of the smaller, less headline-grabbing features could have easily … [Read more...] about The new ChromeOS GIF recorder is simple and awesome
The Chrome Cast 268: ChromeOS is moving to the Android kernel
This week on The Chrome Cast podcast, we dive into a big announcement from Google regarding the backend framework of ChromeOS and all of the new software features for Chromebook Plus that were announced at the Chromebook Showcase a few weeks ago in NYC. We had planned for the latter to be the … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 268: ChromeOS is moving to the Android kernel
Time to say goodbye to the 1st-gen Acer Chromebook 516 GE
Just about a month ago, we saw the first Chromebook Plus model get listed as clearance over at Best Buy. The ASUS CM34 is one that we had in the office before most of the other Chromebook Plus models, and I'd hope that a proper, mid-range successor is in the works from ASUS to replace it. And … [Read more...] about Time to say goodbye to the 1st-gen Acer Chromebook 516 GE
An unreal deal gets even better on the ASUS Chromebook CM14
Deals tend to follow a semi-reliable pattern in the world of Chromebooks. At one-week intervals most times, Chromebook deals usually begin on Monday, stay through Sunday, and reset on Monday the next week. But this week doesn't seem to be the norm, and one of the best overall deals of the week … [Read more...] about An unreal deal gets even better on the ASUS Chromebook CM14
