Business Insider reported a few days ago that Google has internally communicated to employees in its laptop and tablet division to find new jobs within the company. Since the Pixelbook, supposed Pixelbook 2, and Pixel Slate are the only current laptop and tablet devices Google makes, this move (if … [Read more...] about Why I’m Not Worried About Google’s Laptop & Tablet Employee Team Shift
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Say Hello To Google’s New Chromebook Simulator
Since its birth, Google's Chrome operating system has been met with a lot of resistance from the "traditional" PC world. Yet, Chromebooks have continued to evolve over the past 8+ years and now offer a true alternative OS for the majority of mass consumers. Despite rumors of vaporware like … [Read more...] about Say Hello To Google’s New Chromebook Simulator
Acer’s One-Day Sale Includes Gear, Accessories And $220 Off The Chromebook Spin 13
The Core i7 Pixelbook is still getting a massive discount at the moment but Acer is looking to grab some attention with a one-day sale that can score you some serious savings. Among the Amazon-exclusive deals are Predator laptop bags, gaming accessories and curved monitors but rounding out the list … [Read more...] about Acer’s One-Day Sale Includes Gear, Accessories And $220 Off The Chromebook Spin 13
As Promised, The Lenovo Yoga Chromebooks Have Returned
Last week, Lenovo threw a curve ball by removing all but the 4K model of the Yoga Chromebook from their site. Despite hints that it may be permanent, our contact at Lenovo assured me that the 1080P models would return. As I was enjoying my lunch today, the email came through that the "lesser" … [Read more...] about As Promised, The Lenovo Yoga Chromebooks Have Returned
Ahead of Google’s Big GDC Announcement, Nintendo Switch Controller Support Being Added To Chrome
It looks like Google is set to attempt to make a big splash at GDC (Game Developers Conference) in just 6 short days according to their teaser video that just went live yesterday. There's little to be gleaned from the video itself, but a tweet from Rick Osterloh may give us a bit more info on what … [Read more...] about Ahead of Google’s Big GDC Announcement, Nintendo Switch Controller Support Being Added To Chrome
Cheaper Than Ever: Core i7 Pixelbook Now $530 Off
Sure, the $1649 Core i7 Pixelbook with its half terabyte of NVMe storage is probably overkill for like ninety-nine percent of Chrome OS natives. Still, sometimes wants outweigh needs and who wouldn't want the maxed out Google Chromebook. While there are a handful of newer devices on the market … [Read more...] about Cheaper Than Ever: Core i7 Pixelbook Now $530 Off
ASUS Chromebook C434 Shows Up At Staples
We know the arrival of the hotly-anticipated ASUS C434 is just around the corner. What, with the FCC filing already out of the way and the listings already on education/enterprise resellsers like Promevo, the clock is ticking against the full-tilt release of the successor to the very popular ASUS … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook C434 Shows Up At Staples
Google One User? You May Have A Freebie In Your Inbox
Last May, Google rolled a the revamped paid Google Drive platform under the brand Google One and with it, they promised users some special benefits on top of the added features that come with the storage. For those of you with the traditional 15GB of free Drive storage, the update to Google One … [Read more...] about Google One User? You May Have A Freebie In Your Inbox
How To Get The Updated Skype For Web Working On A Chromebook
A couple days ago, Microsoft pulled the wrapper off a brand-new, updated version of Skype for Web and, in the process, left quite a few users out in the cold. In what looks like an effort to consolidate development around the most-used browsing platform (Chrome), Microsoft has shuddered support for … [Read more...] about How To Get The Updated Skype For Web Working On A Chromebook
Grab The Detachable HP Chromebook x2 For $360 From Woot Deals
It's really difficult to make a solid case for dishing out the cash it takes to get your hands on Google's Pixel Slate when the HP Chromebook x2 can be had for under $500 most days. While Google's tablet represents the cream of the crop from a hardware standpoint, it really doesn't offer … [Read more...] about Grab The Detachable HP Chromebook x2 For $360 From Woot Deals
Acer Chromebook 514: First Impressions [VIDEO]
If you've been around the website or the YouTube channel of late, you've likely noticed a trend towards favorable reviews on newer Chromebooks. I don't think that is a fad or a coincidence: I think Chromebooks in general are just getting better hardware. Let's face it, Chrome OS is the same on … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 514: First Impressions [VIDEO]
Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 and Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 (m3) Drop To $449
I've probably included a line in all my latest reviews about Chromebooks, MSRP, and the fantastic habit they have of going on sale constantly. The reason I bring it up in every review is simply because it is true. Wait around just a little bit and Chromebooks not even a few months old will go on … [Read more...] about Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 and Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 (m3) Drop To $449
