The journey of the Acer Chromebook Spin 13 has been a slightly odd one. Way back in May, we were up in New York where Acer debuted the device on stage and had units on hand for us to actually use. They were buggy and barely working, but the hardware seemed pretty close to finished. When they let … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 13 Review: Performance at a Premium
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New MediaTeK Chromebook Begins Development: Meet ‘Flapjack’
Earlier this year, MediaTek brought their Octa-Core MT8183 to the Chrome OS party but since then, we've seen no sign of a new device powered by the ARM-based processor. However, development of the baseboard 'Kukui' continues to move forward and today we get our first glimpse at what could be the … [Read more...] about New MediaTeK Chromebook Begins Development: Meet ‘Flapjack’
Chromebooks To Get Fast Pair For Bluetooth Devices With Google Account Sync
If you've never heard of Google's Fast Pair, that's OK. Most people haven't. Though it has been around since October of 2017 when it launched with the Pixel 2, little has been done with this fantastic step forward in Bluetooth accessory pairing. In a nutshell, Fast Pair takes all the fumbling out … [Read more...] about Chromebooks To Get Fast Pair For Bluetooth Devices With Google Account Sync
Sector 5 Launches Rugged Quad-Core E3 Chromebook
There is no shortage of Chromebook options these days but we still get a twinkle in our eyes when a new device hits the market. One of the latest machines comes from the Nevada-based company Sector 5. Much like CTL, Sector 5 is an EDU-focused company that produces rugged Chromebooks designed for the … [Read more...] about Sector 5 Launches Rugged Quad-Core E3 Chromebook
Who Needs Black Friday? Six Great Chromebook Deals From Best Buy
The haze of Black Friday took about a week to wear off, but we all know the story: sales will continue off and on from now until the end of the year. Even the last week of December will likely bring about multiple end of the year sales to get products off shelves before the year's end. … [Read more...] about Who Needs Black Friday? Six Great Chromebook Deals From Best Buy
Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630 Initial Impressions [VIDEO]
The fourth quarter of 2018 has been prolific at delivering more higher-end Chromebooks than any other time in the history of the platform. Where once upon a time we only saw one or two quality devices in a given year, we're not almost overwhelmed with options, configurations, price points, and … [Read more...] about Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630 Initial Impressions [VIDEO]
Intel Comet Lake Arrives In Chrome OS Development
The latest generation of 8th gen Kaby Lake Chromebooks and Chromeboxes are just getting settled into the consumer market but as always, development marches on. Less than a month ago we uncovered the inclusion of Intel's Whiskey Lake Platform in the Chromium Repository. Today it appears that Chrome … [Read more...] about Intel Comet Lake Arrives In Chrome OS Development
$699 Pixelbook Is Back At Amazon
Update: As of 11:00 AM EST, this deal appears to be over. Hope you snagged one. Black Friday is now just a memory and Cyber Week deals are winding down. Over at the Google Store, things are back to normal and as with most retailers, the Pixelbook has returned to its original $999 price point. … [Read more...] about $699 Pixelbook Is Back At Amazon
Chromebooks Officially Getting Virtual Desktop Workspaces In A Future Update
I've long lamented the lack of virtual desktops (or virtual workspaces) on Chrome OS. After all, this concept is a reality on Mac OS, Linux and Windows. Sure, Microsoft just added the feature a couple years ago, but users had been clamoring for it for years up to that point. … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Officially Getting Virtual Desktop Workspaces In A Future Update
Linux Apps on Chromebooks Getting Google Drive, Play Store File Access Support
Linux apps on Chromebooks are slowly but surely gaining their legs. Sure, we're still missing a few things here and there, but progress on this front is moving along at a nice, swift pace and today we are happy to be talking about another progression that will help the overall user experience in an … [Read more...] about Linux Apps on Chromebooks Getting Google Drive, Play Store File Access Support
Save Up To $98 On These Home Mini/ Smart Plug Bundles
There were no shortages of Black Friday deals on Smart Home products and you can still grab quite a few on most #MadeByGoogle products. If you've been kicking around the idea of getting your feet wet with connected devices, Target has a really good deal some very handy devices. … [Read more...] about Save Up To $98 On These Home Mini/ Smart Plug Bundles
Google Pixel Slate: Impressions After A Week
Product releases like the Pixel Slate don't come around every day. With this Chrome OS device, Google is introducing a new form factor and paradigm for Chromebooks moving forward and this one is unlike anything that has come before it. … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Slate: Impressions After A Week
