Nearly nine months after the first USI-compatible Chromebooks were announced at CES, we're finally starting to see pens bearing the Universal Stylus Initiative technology. The first to market was technically HP's rechargeable USI pen but it quickly sold out and remained as such for weeks. Only … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s USI stylus now available in Australia
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Dinoswords is a fun but violent take on Google’s Dino Run and it pays homage to classic games
When you get disconnected from your WiFi, you're met with a cool little game called Dino Run which Google provides to you to help pass the time until your connection is restored because, well, Google is full of awesome geeks. It's one of the many small things built into the company's DNA that's … [Read more...] about Dinoswords is a fun but violent take on Google’s Dino Run and it pays homage to classic games
Grab this Chromebox bundle for only $200 before they’re gone
Are you still hunting for a Chrome OS device for school or work? Today is your lucky day. If you just need a simple desktop setup for meetings, online classes or simply just to have a desktop device, you can pick up the Acer Chromebox CXI3 with a mouse and keyboard for only $199.99 on Amazon. While … [Read more...] about Grab this Chromebox bundle for only $200 before they’re gone
Google’s new Chromecast has a new name and a solidified low price
It can't be long now. Just a couple weeks ago, we reported on a couple sightings of Google's new smart TV dongle (is it a Chromecast, Android TV, Nest?) in a couple retailers and the price was a tad bit of a shock to me. For a piece of tech that looks ready to deliver the tried-and-true Chromecast … [Read more...] about Google’s new Chromecast has a new name and a solidified low price
Get 2 months of Clipchamp Business Platinum video editor free with Chromebook Perks
Update #1: Correction As Chrome OS grows in popularity and the user base expands, Google continues to bring fresh freebies to the Chromebook Perks page. Recent additions include the addition of 100GB of Dropbox storage and the hit game Dead Cells. While the perks change often, there's usually a … [Read more...] about Get 2 months of Clipchamp Business Platinum video editor free with Chromebook Perks
First Look: Lacros splits Chrome from Chrome OS to extend the life of your Chromebook
I can not tell you how long I have been waiting for this day. Well, actually, it's been right at four months but who's counting? In late April, Kyle Bradshaw uncovered a new project in the Chromium repository dubbed 'lacros'. It wasn't entirely clear at that point what Google was up to but signs … [Read more...] about First Look: Lacros splits Chrome from Chrome OS to extend the life of your Chromebook
Microsoft Surface Duo unboxing and hands-on [VIDEO]
Yeah, you read that title right: we have the Microsoft Surface Duo in the house and we're doing what we do and unboxing it. The reasons I bought this device are various, but the primary factor was the interesting way that Microsoft chose to angle this device as a pocketable computing device that … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Duo unboxing and hands-on [VIDEO]
The HP rechargeable USI stylus is back in stock and on sale
During our chat with Pete Mueller, the USI President and Chairman assured us that manufacturers were working hard to get more USI pens out on the market. To date, we have seen styluses bearing the Universal Stylus Initiative stamp from ASUS, iPlume, and HP out in the wild. The iPlume returned to … [Read more...] about The HP rechargeable USI stylus is back in stock and on sale
The Chrome Cast 78: Dual screen Chromebook dreams with the Surface Duo
This week on The Chrome Cast, we fully expected to talk about quite a few things, but we started in on the Surface Duo and just couldn't stop chatting. While we did end up talking a bit about the news that MediaTek has announced a new ARM chip just for 2021 Chromebooks, the bulk of our time was … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 78: Dual screen Chromebook dreams with the Surface Duo
MediaTek is bringing the first 6nm ARM chips to Chromebooks in 2021
It's no secret: Chromebook sales are booming, demand is through the roof, and supplies are down. If you've even considered shopping for a Chromebook in the past few weeks, you feel the pain. Unfortunately, manufacturers generally don't have the ability to quickly adjust, re-route, and fill in the … [Read more...] about MediaTek is bringing the first 6nm ARM chips to Chromebooks in 2021
Could Google’s October 8 Assistant Developer Day signal a virtual hardware event?
Without a doubt, 2020 has been one of the most peculiar years in recent history. Because of the pandemic that has now spanned two-thirds of the year, most hardware and software events and conferences have been shifted to a virtual venue or flat out canceled. Google was one of the first companies to … [Read more...] about Could Google’s October 8 Assistant Developer Day signal a virtual hardware event?
The Lenovo Chromebook 3 is back in stock and you can get it for $219
If you're in the market for an inexpensive Chromebook that just works, Lenovo's model 3 just popped back up on the company's website and you can pick one up for just under $220. While this isn't a flashy, flagship device, the Lenovo Chromebook 3 has proven itself as a Chromebook that can handle its … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook 3 is back in stock and you can get it for $219
