It is official! Chromebooks turn 10 today and Google has coordinated the celebration to coincided with the much-anticipated release of Chrome OS 89. We have been tracking new features in this update for months and I'm happy to say that Google has delivered the goods with the newest version of Chrome … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 89 is here with a hat full of tricks
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ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 and CM5 appear on Google’s Chromebook page with pricing info
While I've long been a big fan of Google's Chromebook homepage and the sorting/shopping tool they have built there, I don't go by to look at things too often. Sure, it is a beautiful site with all sorts of great typeface choices, slick animations, and a well though-out presentation of why you … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 and CM5 appear on Google’s Chromebook page with pricing info
Google Meet now rolling out the ability to set up breakout rooms ahead of time via Calendar
During the Learning with Google event, Google completely revamped its education-focused offerings with 50 new features and rebranded G Suite for Education as Google Workspace for Education. During the event, they announced a new feature that would allow users to set up breakout rooms prior to video … [Read more...] about Google Meet now rolling out the ability to set up breakout rooms ahead of time via Calendar
Students will soon be able to record and look back on their virtual school day via Google Meet
Google Meet is adding a new setting that will allow administrators to enable their students to record meeting sessions. This is significant because it lets them go back and review it later. Think of this like voice recorders in university back in the day. Having pertinent information in its … [Read more...] about Students will soon be able to record and look back on their virtual school day via Google Meet
Search gains the ‘Full Coverage’ button from the Google News app
The 'Full Coverage' button was added to Google News almost three years ago now. It was created to aggregate coverage of current events in a single tap using AI and machine learning so that users could form their own opinion using a number of sources. Combating "fake news" is done providing varying … [Read more...] about Search gains the ‘Full Coverage’ button from the Google News app
The Lenovo Chromebook 10e tablet folio keyboard case is finally here and on sale
Lenovo's Chromebook Duet tablet has been an absolute hit in the Chrome OS world and rightfully so. The sub-three hundred dollar tablet offers a unique Chrome OS experience in a space that has been sorely lacking since, well, Chrome OS born ten years ago. The Duet's somewhat lesser-known sibling, the … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook 10e tablet folio keyboard case is finally here and on sale
Another MediaTek Chrome OS tablet is coming to battle the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
It wasn't that long ago that the ASUS Detachable Chromebook CM3 showed up and became the first real competition to the very-popular Lenovo Chromebook Duet. While we still don't know exactly which Chromebook the ASUS CM3 is, I have a strong suspicion that it is 'Kakadu' mainly because that baseboard … [Read more...] about Another MediaTek Chrome OS tablet is coming to battle the Lenovo Chromebook Duet
The ASUS Chromebook CM3 tablet is headed to Costco for $369
ASUS is being rather tight-lipped about the release date and pricing of its new Chromebook Detachable CM3 tablet. While we may have to wait a bit longer to hear it from horse's mouth, a little birdy told us that the highly-anticipated rival to Lenovo's Chromebook Duet should be arriving on Costco's … [Read more...] about The ASUS Chromebook CM3 tablet is headed to Costco for $369
Kids Profiles for Google TV brings a family-friendly experience and parental controls to the big screen
Just shy of a month ago, we discussed how Chromecast with Google TV was set to receive dedicated 'Kids Profiles' which would transform the living room experience to be safer and more fun for younger viewers. Today, in a Keyword post, Google has officially come forward with further details on how … [Read more...] about Kids Profiles for Google TV brings a family-friendly experience and parental controls to the big screen
Six more Chromebook apps to receive refreshed iconography
We reported in September on a slew of new icon designs coming to Chromebooks in the wake of a system-wide light and dark themes. The device Files app along with Settings, Keyboard Shortcuts, and the Wallpaper picker all received stylish, new graphics with subtle, muted colors. I personally think … [Read more...] about Six more Chromebook apps to receive refreshed iconography
Acer’s Snapdragon 7c Chromebook Spin 513 is now available for purchase in the UK
We've been waiting quite some time for this to show up, but I'm happy to report that as of today, the new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 and it's Snapdragon 7c processor are ready to order - at least for some. For now, the Acer Spin 513 that rocks the yet-unproved Qualcomm ARM processor is now available … [Read more...] about Acer’s Snapdragon 7c Chromebook Spin 513 is now available for purchase in the UK
How to control your Chromebook with only three buttons using Switch Access
The Chromebook team has gone out of its way to make their devices extremely accessible over the years, and it has plenty in the way of new features coming soon. One such feature called Switch Access is already widely available. It allows you to control your entire Chromebook with just three keyboard … [Read more...] about How to control your Chromebook with only three buttons using Switch Access
