Last week as ChromeOS 132 rolled out to users and shortly after, official release notes arrived to give us the scoop on what was new. One of the things I didn't expect to see listed was the new onboarding checklist that I actually stumbled on a couple weeks ago in the Developer Channel of ChromeOS … [Read more...] about A quick look at the new Pixel-like ‘Getting Started Checklist’ for Chromebooks
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Why I wish Pixel phones would just go back to Snapdragon chips
I've had a love/hate relationship with Google's own Pixel phones over the years. Well, maybe love/hate is too strong a sentiment. Let's go with love/don't prefer instead. There's nothing I inherently hate about Pixel phones and there's a ton about the overall experience I truly do love and miss … [Read more...] about Why I wish Pixel phones would just go back to Snapdragon chips
Why I’m far more excited for Samsung’s AR glasses than their Android XR headset
Amidst the whirlwind of new Samsung Galaxy S25 phones and a sneak peek of the much-anticipated XR headset at Galaxy Unpacked, something else caught my eye: one simple slide during the presentation that shows AR glasses on Samsung's development timeline. While the XR headset (Project Moohan) garnered … [Read more...] about Why I’m far more excited for Samsung’s AR glasses than their Android XR headset
Acer’s 2025 EDU Chromebook lineup includes a new tablet
Acer just introduced new Chromebooks aimed at the education market at BETT 2025, and though this is mostly standard fare for the education-focused conference, there's one little addition to Acer's latest offering that's quite interesting this time around in the form of a tablet, and the Acer … [Read more...] about Acer’s 2025 EDU Chromebook lineup includes a new tablet
The ASUS CM30 Chromebook tablet plummets to just $212
While we still don't have a ton of Chromebook tablets to choose from at this point in 2025, there are a few out there worth a look. The second half of 2024 gave us a couple notable new tablets in the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" and the ASUS CM30 Detachable. At the same price point, the win … [Read more...] about The ASUS CM30 Chromebook tablet plummets to just $212
Release notes for ChromeOS 132 reveal some fun changes to the OS
ChromeOS 132 actually arrived about a week ago, but there were no official release notes available at the time. I did my best to look for new features, but I didn't stumble upon any that were clearly new. Thanks to release notes over in the Chromebook Support Forum, we now know what's expected in … [Read more...] about Release notes for ChromeOS 132 reveal some fun changes to the OS
ChromeOS gets first-ever integrated classroom management tools for teachers
Google is rolling out a suite of updates at BETT 2025 that are designed to enhance the classroom experience for both teachers and students. One of the additions built to augment learning while keeping the digital learning environment simple and secure is called "Class Tools." You might have seen a … [Read more...] about ChromeOS gets first-ever integrated classroom management tools for teachers
Lenovo quietly released a powerful new Chromebook Plus at BETT 2025
As part of the BETT 2025 announcement flurry from Google, you may have heard that 20+ new ChromeOS devices built for education are on the way this year. That number sounds high, but it is pretty standard for this part of the market as each manufacturer rolls out their classroom-ready lineups for … [Read more...] about Lenovo quietly released a powerful new Chromebook Plus at BETT 2025
11 Ways Google AI is reshaping the classroom in 2025
AI is more than just a passing fad – it's quickly becoming a transformative technology that's set to impact the classroom in many ways. Google is clearly leading the charge with Gemini and all the ways it can be leveraged across their services. And that effort now includes a suite of AI-powered … [Read more...] about 11 Ways Google AI is reshaping the classroom in 2025
Samsung and Google both win big with Gemini on the new Galaxy S25 phones
It's becoming more and more clear that you simply cannot launch a new smartphone these days without paying loads of attention to the included AI assistant. This is as true as ever with today's launch of the Galaxy S25 series, and with these new phones we're seeing Samsung partnering with Google to … [Read more...] about Samsung and Google both win big with Gemini on the new Galaxy S25 phones
Google for Education at BETT 2025 focuses on personalized learning and AI
It's that time of year again and as they always do, Google for Education has come out swinging with a massive list of updates. This year, the focus is clearly on personalized learning, accessibility, and leveraging the power of AI in the classroom. There's a lot to take in, so here's our best … [Read more...] about Google for Education at BETT 2025 focuses on personalized learning and AI
The awesome Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE drops to all-time low price of $449
It's no secret that one of my favorite Chromebooks launched in the past few years is the Acer Chromebook 516 GE and its successor, the Chromebook Plus 516 GE. They bear more than a passing resemblance, with the newer model fixing a few of the smaller gripes I had with the initial version. However, … [Read more...] about The awesome Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE drops to all-time low price of $449
