If you happen to be the proud owner of a Pixelbook or the Pixel Slate and you have held off buying the companion stylus, this may be your best shot to score the Pixelbook Pen at an impressive discount. Some users may have lucked out and nabbed the Pixel Slate with a free keyboard and Pen but those … [Read more...] about Deal of the Day: Score a Midnight Blue Pixelbook Pen for only $69
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Google and Verizon team up to give Stadia Premiere Editions to new Fios customers
For the select few that have access to Fios and its high-speed fiberoptic network, Verizon has made it a point to sweeten the pot for new users signing up for the service. Past perks included free Chromebooks or a month YouTube TV on the house. More recent and still in effect is Verizon's Dinsey+ on … [Read more...] about Google and Verizon team up to give Stadia Premiere Editions to new Fios customers
HP debuts 4 new EDU Chromebooks at BETT 2020
On the heels of Acer's latest Chromebook, HP has joined the fray and announced four new EDU Chromebooks ahead of opening day at BETT 2020 in London. In the mix of devices, HP is expanding their "EE" lineup with three 11.6" Chromebook to include one x360 convertible as well as a 14" clamshell that … [Read more...] about HP debuts 4 new EDU Chromebooks at BETT 2020
Google’s new Pixel Buds release nears as they show up at Bluetooth SIG
Back in October of 2019, we had the opportunity to travel to New York and see all of Google's newest hardware for the next year. While the Pixelbook Go stole the show for us, one other piece of hardware was announced that I personally was just as excited about: the new Pixel Buds. With a ton of … [Read more...] about Google’s new Pixel Buds release nears as they show up at Bluetooth SIG
BETT 2020: Google extends Chromebook Auto Update Policy to 8 years for new devices
BETT 2020 doesn't officially kick off until tomorrow but we're already getting exciting tidbits of news from the global technology in education conference in London. We've already seen the release of Acer's latest Chromebook for EDU and now, Google has dropped a major bombshell that's front-page … [Read more...] about BETT 2020: Google extends Chromebook Auto Update Policy to 8 years for new devices
We’re giving away a Google Stadia Buddy Pass
The experience of playing video games on Google's new cloud gaming platform - Stadia - is something that is hard to wrap your head around. The way you can switch between devices seamlessly or purchase a game and start playing immediately without any downloads is amazing. And yet, even with all this … [Read more...] about We’re giving away a Google Stadia Buddy Pass
ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 listing mysteriously vanishes from Amazon
Just a few days ago, we broke the news that ASUS had already put up a product page on Amazon and was also accepting pre-orders. Knowing the new flagship Chromebook was due in early March, this wasn't much of a surprise. The bigger shock came in the form of a firm release date in the listing. … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 listing mysteriously vanishes from Amazon
Google announces timeline for the end of Chrome Apps on Chromebooks
In late 2016, Google began the two-year process of sunsetting Chrome Apps on all platforms with the exception of Chrome OS. By early 2018, navigating to the Chrome Web Store on Windows, Mac or Linux would present users with only extensions to pick from as the "App" section had been completely … [Read more...] about Google announces timeline for the end of Chrome Apps on Chromebooks
Acer announces durable and powerful new Comet Lake Chromebook for education
We've been waiting for today to get to talk a bit about the new Acer Chromebook C712 that we had the opportunity to spend some time with out at CES 2020. We have a video being prepared featuring some of the crazy stuff we saw this Chromebook do out in Vegas, but for now, we just want to introduce … [Read more...] about Acer announces durable and powerful new Comet Lake Chromebook for education
Deal Alert: Pick up this 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook 4+ for $270
If you're simply looking for a cheap Chromebook that isn't ancient and an absolute hunk of trash, Amazon has a deal that may be of interest to you. For $250, you could probably run down to your local Walmart and find an Acer Chromebook 15 with a FullHD display but that will likely be its only … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Pick up this 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook 4+ for $270
New Chromebook ‘Dedede’ begins development with rumored 10nm Intel Jasper Lake processor
As of late, it looks like Google, Intel and hardware manufacturers are working hard to get Chrome OS on to a similar roadmap as other operating systems. With two new devices already on board with Project Athena, it's an exciting time for Chrome OS fans as devices are now enjoying the same … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Dedede’ begins development with rumored 10nm Intel Jasper Lake processor
Chrome 80 will mute a common and annoying notification complaint for many users
For all of its greatness, there are tons of things that can be flat-out annoying about using the internet. Pop-up ads, poor mobile experiences, slow load times, and poor UI are just a handful of things that contribute to a less-than-stellar experience while browsing the web. One of the bigger … [Read more...] about Chrome 80 will mute a common and annoying notification complaint for many users
