With the idea of Chromebook Plus now being a full 8 months old at this point, most people have become fairly comfortable with the idea of the whole thing. Simply put, Chromebook Plus offers a hardware spec that helps ensure a more-level user experience across the board. And that spec consists … [Read more...] about Here’s why there are no Chromeboxes with the Chromebook Plus upgrade
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The 1st-gen Acer Chromebook 516 GE is $150 off and the one to get
Well, this is a bit awkward, huh? Just yesterday, the new Acer Chromebook PLUS 516 GE went on sale for the first time in its admittedly-short life, and it was an exciting thing. And for any of you who considered it or are still considering it, I give that device my full backing and though our … [Read more...] about The 1st-gen Acer Chromebook 516 GE is $150 off and the one to get
Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Plus to get another unique keyboard key
The upcoming 'Xol' Chromebook (it's code name in the Chromium Repositories) is continuing development for what we hope is a release later in the year. For those not in the know, we've already uncovered quite a bit around this new device, including the fact that it is being built by Samsung, will be … [Read more...] about Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Plus to get another unique keyboard key
The new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE sees its first discount
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
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
