In the event that you didn't know, I'm a massive fan of the Acer 516 GE series. I call it a series now because we now have a 2nd edition in the Chromebook Plus model that just released last month. And like its non-Plus-branded predecessor, it is already beginning to see price cuts as well - and … [Read more...] about The new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE sees its first discount
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Get the brand-new Acer Chromebook Plus 514 for just $249
This is silliness. Seriously, for a new Chromebook that just came out a few weeks ago to hit this sort of price point makes almost no sense whatsoever. Even if we were talking about a device I didn't care for, I'd be blown away; but this isn't that sort of situation. Instead, this … [Read more...] about Get the brand-new Acer Chromebook Plus 514 for just $249
The Pixel Tablet gets a new smart home trick
Google's Pixel Tablet is a solid Andriod tablet, but its smart home capabilities have been somewhat lacking since its debut. That's finally changing with a new update that brings a much-needed feature to the tablet. Now, the Pixel Tablet can do what Nest Hub smart displays have been doing for years: … [Read more...] about The Pixel Tablet gets a new smart home trick
The gorgeous ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is now available
Finally! When ASUS formally announced the ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus all the way back in December of 2023, I figured we'd see it arrive early in the spring this year. Granted, no one specifically said this would be the case, but when any company announces a new product, you simply assume a … [Read more...] about The gorgeous ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is now available
How to supercharge your business with Google AI and Chromebook Plus
A few days ago, Google dropped a bunch of new AI-powered features for Chromebook Plus that help users be more productive and creative. But these new features aren't just for consumers, Google is also thinking about how these AI features can help businesses and teams, too. In a recent post on the … [Read more...] about How to supercharge your business with Google AI and Chromebook Plus
Acer unveils 2 new Chromebook Plus models at Computex 2024
Ahead of Computex 2024 in Taipei, we're seeing some interesting Chromebook news. Earlier today, MediaTek announced their latest AI-powered Chromebook SoC in the Kompanio 838, and now we have Acer with a couple new Chromebook Plus models both for Enterprise and consumers alike. Let's take a quick … [Read more...] about Acer unveils 2 new Chromebook Plus models at Computex 2024
MediaTek Kompanio 838: the upcoming Chromebook tablet SoC gets a name
We've been talking about the unnamed, upcoming SoC from MediaTek - the MT8188 - for a very long time. Specifically, this new chip is going to power a new wave of ChromeOS tablets that should bring a great balance of both power and battery life to the table, and we're far from the only ones excited … [Read more...] about MediaTek Kompanio 838: the upcoming Chromebook tablet SoC gets a name
Chrome’s new Minimized Custom Tabs are genius
If you've ever used Google's Discover from your home screen, ever browsed the news in Google News, or clicked on any link in any app that uses a Chrome Custom Tab, you likely know what a breath of fresh air this feature is for apps that need to surface web-related material without booting you … [Read more...] about Chrome’s new Minimized Custom Tabs are genius
You can try the Chromebook ‘App Mall’ now in ChromeOS 125
Back in March, news began to circulate about a new 'App Mall' coming for Chromebooks that would help simplify and unify app discovery in ChromeOS. With the ability for Chromebook users to get apps from a few different places in a few different ways, a single source for great Chromebook apps makes a … [Read more...] about You can try the Chromebook ‘App Mall’ now in ChromeOS 125
Yes, you can get 12-months of Gemini Advanced with older Chromebook Plus models
Since last week, I've been struggling with one specific part of Google's new announcements around Chromebook Plus and ChromeOS: the free offering of Google One AI Premium (which includes Gemini Advanced) to users who purchase a new Chromebook Plus model. With a presentation that really pounded … [Read more...] about Yes, you can get 12-months of Gemini Advanced with older Chromebook Plus models
New ChromeOS 125 OOBE highlights AI features right out of the box
ChromeOS 125 is here, and if you're unboxing a shiny new Chromebook Plus or power-washing your device, you'll notice a few pages during the onboarding setup dedicated to the new AI features available on Chromebook Plus! Google has been improving the OOBE (out-of-box experience) on Chromebooks for a … [Read more...] about New ChromeOS 125 OOBE highlights AI features right out of the box
The ‘Meet Chromebook’ landing page gets an overhaul and new intro video
This week is most definitely a time of renewal for Chromebooks and ChromeOS. With the event last week in New York that saw Google unveil new Chromebook hardware along with an absolute load of new features, there's a fun buzz around Chromebooks right now that we frankly don't normally see. And I … [Read more...] about The ‘Meet Chromebook’ landing page gets an overhaul and new intro video
