Of all the Chromebooks that emerged in 2023, the Lenovo Flex 3i Chromebook was one of the first out of the gate that ended up being an absolute favorite all year. Though we've still yet to see the full onslaught of more affordable Chromebooks with the Intel N100/N200/N305 inside as I predicted … [Read more...] about At just $229, the Lenovo Flex 3i Chromebook is an absolute steal
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The WhatsApp Android app has become fantastic on Chromebook
I've been using WhatsApp across the board since the demise of Allo (remember Google's Allo?) in 2018. In that time, I've largely relied on the web version for messaging from my Chromebook and things have been relatively good from that standpoint. Sure, the web version is less capable than the … [Read more...] about The WhatsApp Android app has become fantastic on Chromebook
Account-based Fast Pair quietly arrives for Chromebooks [VIDEO]
With all the drama and instability surrounding the roll-out of ChromeOS 119, it was bound to happen that we'd miss a few details here and there. I said as much when we covered some of the new stuff in the 119 update, and it turns out I was right. In the midst of new features and fixes, Google … [Read more...] about Account-based Fast Pair quietly arrives for Chromebooks [VIDEO]
Nevermind: no rush to convert your Stadia controller by 2024
It's sort of funny when "hard deadlines" simply vanish and get pushed down the road. In the case of the Stadia controller Bluetooth conversion deadline that has been in place for well over a year at this point, it seems Google isn't too worried about sticking to its guns on the self-imposed … [Read more...] about Nevermind: no rush to convert your Stadia controller by 2024
Lenovo’s most popular Chromebook tablet gets a sweet last-minute discount
Don't look now, but what is likely the most popular Chromebook in 2023 (even though it was released in 2022) - the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 - is once again on sale and it's just in time for last-minute Christmas shopping. And even better, the update fiasco that has plagued this tablet is no longer … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s most popular Chromebook tablet gets a sweet last-minute discount
Google makes Pixel repairs far easier and safer with new tools
We will inevitably all drop our phones and crack the screen at some point. Or maybe something like the speakers will randomly stop working. Stronger glass on the screens and better build materials thankfully make these occurrences less frequent but they do happen and for Pixel users, you now have … [Read more...] about Google makes Pixel repairs far easier and safer with new tools
Why I’m considering a Samsung tablet for gaming
This morning, I found myself on OnePlus' website looking at the OnePlus Open. Since it was leaked months ago, I've been fawning over it quite a bit. I hoped that it would arrive at T-Mobile and give me the opportunity to leverage some sort of wacky trade-in deal to get my hands on it, but that … [Read more...] about Why I’m considering a Samsung tablet for gaming
We don’t need AI hardware in Chromebook Plus to use AI features…yet
You know what I'm already getting a bit fatigued hearing about? AI infused into just about everything you can imagine. There's a great number of things AI will assist us with in the coming years - that much is certain. But for the time being, this somewhat-ridiculous marketing hype around … [Read more...] about We don’t need AI hardware in Chromebook Plus to use AI features…yet
The Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook goes sub-$200 again for last-minute shoppers
There are Chromebook deals and then there are Chromebook deals. Any time a solid device drops below the $200 barrier, it's worth noting; and any time a Chromebook this good jumps all the way down to $149, you have to sit up and take notice. The Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook is simply too well-built and … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook goes sub-$200 again for last-minute shoppers
The Chrome Cast 250: ASUS launches the new King of Chromebooks
On this episode of The Chrome Cast, we really did attempt to continue with our one-subject-per-podcast format this week, but in talking about ASUS' newly-launched ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus, our conversation diverged to include not just ASUS' new top-dog Chromebook, but Chromebook Plus, the HP … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 250: ASUS launches the new King of Chromebooks
You can now try Google’s AI note-taking app, NotebookLM
Google's latest AI-powered innovation, NotebookLM, is moving out of the waitlist phase and is now ready for you to try it out. In a post on the Keyword Blog, Google says that Notebook LM is now widely available in the United States, with new features like a noteboard space and suggested actions that … [Read more...] about You can now try Google’s AI note-taking app, NotebookLM
Chromebooks getting a new ‘Focus Mode’ that is mostly working in Canary
Thanks to a bit of digging and testing by our friend @cr_c2cv over on X, we've been made aware of a new feature currently in testing for Chromebooks in the latest Canary Channel build of ChromeOS 122 simply called Focus Mode. As the name implies, it seems the feature is here to help ChromeOS users … [Read more...] about Chromebooks getting a new ‘Focus Mode’ that is mostly working in Canary
