Ever found yourself switching to a new phone and missing all those web apps you had installed since they were more convenient or readily available than apps? Google apparently knows the struggle and seems to be cooking up a solution that could make transitioning your web applications or 'PWA's to a … [Read more...] about Chrome is working to let you easily reinstall all of your web apps on a new device upon setup
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The Acer Spin 714 is $130 off and Chromebook Plus through-and-through
I won't go on a diatribe about Chromebook Plus branding right now (I did that already today), but it's a real shame that devices as fantastic as the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 aren't publicly labeled as Chromebook Plus right now. Sure, devices like this one will never get the new logo on the lid, but … [Read more...] about The Acer Spin 714 is $130 off and Chromebook Plus through-and-through
There’s a small chance Snapdragon X Elite Chromebooks could become reality
Contents Not long ago, we reported on the removal of all development on the once-upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Chromebooks. Though we were tracking a handful of these devices in development for quite some time, they all were abandoned and there's been no real movement in the Chromium … [Read more...] about There’s a small chance Snapdragon X Elite Chromebooks could become reality
StarTech’s USB-C Docking Station gives me the 3 monitor Chromebook desktop I’ve been begging for
Contents Anyone who knows me will know that while I missed the Chromebox boom and craze, I'm addicted to the idea of daily driving my Chromebook as a desktop workstation. It can't run Unreal Engine 5 just yet, and may not for quite a while, but I can do pretty much everything else on it and I … [Read more...] about StarTech’s USB-C Docking Station gives me the 3 monitor Chromebook desktop I’ve been begging for
Clearance deal: HP 15.6-inch Chromebook (Plus) is $149 off and on the way out
It wasn't too long ago that a bunch of Chromebooks like the HP 15.6-inch went on clearance. There's a good reason for it, too. With the new, Chromebook Plus-branded versions hitting the shelves, it was time for these non-branded ones to get their final markdowns and make way for the new guys. … [Read more...] about Clearance deal: HP 15.6-inch Chromebook (Plus) is $149 off and on the way out
Clearance deal: get the non-branded HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c for $250 off
As we expected moving into the middle parts of November, the non-Plus-branded Chromebooks in the new Chromebook Plus lineup that have newer, branded counterparts are all seeing clearance prices at Best Buy. That includes devices like the HP Chromebook x360 14c, the ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip, and … [Read more...] about Clearance deal: get the non-branded HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c for $250 off
Clearance deal: score this non-branded ASUS Chromebook Plus for $199 off [UPDATED]
UPDATED - 11/8/23: Once again, the ASUS CM34 Flip is marked as clearance, and it really does feel like we're nearing the end of the line for the devices that have newer, Chromebook Plus-branded versions on the shelves. Now that the Chromebook Plus models are not on sale (that will come back), these … [Read more...] about Clearance deal: score this non-branded ASUS Chromebook Plus for $199 off [UPDATED]
As we predicted, ASUS announces a new MediaTek-powered Chromebook tablet
Contents It wasn't long ago that I came across some info in the Chromium Gerrit that pointed to a new ASUS Chromebook tablet likely on the way. Those findings - centralized around two boards code-named 'Staryu' and 'Starmie' - had me convinced at the time that ASUS was working on a new … [Read more...] about As we predicted, ASUS announces a new MediaTek-powered Chromebook tablet
YouTube is testing a new AI chatbot that lets you ask questions about a video while watching it
YouTube is introducing a new Premium experiment that lets you ask questions about a video that's playing via a chat bot. Even writing that out sounds crazy, but it looks pretty interesting so far. This feature is designed to allow viewers to ask away without hitting the pause button and going to … [Read more...] about YouTube is testing a new AI chatbot that lets you ask questions about a video while watching it
Act fast: the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is back in black
Contents Since the debut of the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, there's been a constant that isn't exactly what you want in a new, high-end device: the lack of one of the two colors available. Shortly after this beautiful device launched, the people spoke and the Sparkling Black colorway of the new … [Read more...] about Act fast: the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is back in black
Google Password Manager is getting an update that includes bottom navigation, more
Google's Password manager that's baked into Chrome isn't everyone's first choice, especially for those who are super privacy-minded, but it's the go-to for many who just want a simple and at-the-ready tool for getting to their saved accounts. Now, it's getting a slick, new interface that boasts a … [Read more...] about Google Password Manager is getting an update that includes bottom navigation, more
HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c review: a lot to like when the price is right [VIDEO]
HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c MSRP - $699.00 "The upgraded 16:10 screen and combination of excellent keyboard, trackpad and speakers combine with the internal speed of this Chromebook to make using it a real treat." Pros Cons Chromebook Plus is officially here and upon us and with that comes … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c review: a lot to like when the price is right [VIDEO]
