Chromebooks built specifically for education often get a pass on harsher criticisms but the fact of the matter is, more and more children are getting their first PC experience of some form of ruggedized, low-powered EDU device. For that reason, I feel strongly that manufacturers need to step up … [Read more...] about CTL debuts the Chromebook VX11 for education with a powerful Gemini Lake-R CPU
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Samsung continues the trend of fumbled Chromebook launches by big companies
We've talked at length about this troubling trend in our podcast on many occasions, but we don't write about it often. Chromebooks have the worst track record with release dates among all consumer electronics. Devices get leaked and then just show up out of nowhere. Devices get premiere treatment … [Read more...] about Samsung continues the trend of fumbled Chromebook launches by big companies
Zoom users take heed to prevent uninvited guests in your meeting rooms
During this time of social distancing, remote working and homeschooling, Zoom has quickly become one of the most popular teleconferencing platforms in the world. Thanks to its low barrier of entry and cross-platform capabilities, the video meeting software has come to the aid of millions in a time … [Read more...] about Zoom users take heed to prevent uninvited guests in your meeting rooms
This Chrome bookmark trick takes 5 minutes to set up but saves tons of time
The bookmark bar for Chrome is prime real estate. Once it’s full, your bookmarks fall off the edge and disappear! 😩 But wait! There is a simple bookmark trick that will double the number of bookmarks you can save to your bookmarks bar! 😀 The elements of a bookmark A … [Read more...] about This Chrome bookmark trick takes 5 minutes to set up but saves tons of time
The Lenovo Duet’s rugged twin is up for pre-order from resellers
We're still a couple of months out from the release of what could be the most successful consumer-focused Chrome OS tablets ever made. The Lenovo Duet Chromebook Tablet captured out hearts in Las Vegas this past January but shortly thereafter, Lenovo announced a ruggedized version of the Duet that … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Duet’s rugged twin is up for pre-order from resellers
MediaTek is bringing a more-powerful, 5G-capable SoC to Chromebooks
Just this morning, Robby shared an update on the development of Qualcomm-powered Chromebooks and we're keeping our fingers crossed that 2020 could finally be the year that Snapdragon devices become a reality. However, while digging through the Chromium repository, I discovered a new development … [Read more...] about MediaTek is bringing a more-powerful, 5G-capable SoC to Chromebooks
On The Run to 100K level-up: and down the stretch we come!
Our run to 100,000 subscribers on YouTube continues to charge ahead! We are proud to announce that we've already hit our next goal of 95,000 subscribers and have selected a winner of an awesome tech bundle that includes a Google Pixel 4 (in white), an eco-friendly case, a tripod case, and a car … [Read more...] about On The Run to 100K level-up: and down the stretch we come!
The Chrome Cast 54: Google I/O cancelled, Chrome OS development resumes, and more ARM-powered Chromebooks are coming
On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we're talking about a wide range of news in the Chrome and Google worlds. From Google I/O 2020 being completely cancelled for both in-person and virtual versions to the pause and resumption of Chrome and Chrome OS development, COVID-19 continues to play a … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 54: Google I/O cancelled, Chrome OS development resumes, and more ARM-powered Chromebooks are coming
New baseboard ‘Lazor’ signals development beginning to expand on Qualcomm 7c Chromebooks
The going has been slow to say the least. Qualcomm Snapdragon Chromebooks were supposed to show up in the second half of 2019 with the Snapdragon 845 chip on board, ready to shake up the ARM-powered Chromebook market with always-connected LTE, swift performance, and thin/light form … [Read more...] about New baseboard ‘Lazor’ signals development beginning to expand on Qualcomm 7c Chromebooks
The Pixel Slate is priced to sell, but here’s why I’m waiting on Lenovo’s Chromebook tablet
As time moves forward and we get farther and farther from the events of CES 2020 nearly three months ago now, it becomes easy to forget or simply mis-remember things that were so exciting at the time. For instance, just a month ago I could remember quite clearly how enamored I was in my time with … [Read more...] about The Pixel Slate is priced to sell, but here’s why I’m waiting on Lenovo’s Chromebook tablet
And we’re back! Developers unpause Chrome and Chrome OS releases
Time for a little good news. Last week, Chromium developers announced that future releases of Chrome and Chrome OS would be put on pause for an undetermined amount of time. Subsequently, Chrome and Chrome OS version 82 was abandoned completely as developers worked out how to adjust the Chrome … [Read more...] about And we’re back! Developers unpause Chrome and Chrome OS releases
Google Pixel Buds pass through FCC on their way to public release
We've been anxiously awaiting the release date for the Google Pixel Buds since our brief time with them back in October of 2019. In case you don't recall, Google's new Pixel Buds are direct competitors to Apple's Airpods and Airpods Pro, giving users a light, small, pocketable set of wireless … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Buds pass through FCC on their way to public release
