One of the benefits of being a Chromebook user is the schedule of regular updates your device will always receive quietly and in the background. For all the things many people think Chromebooks lack, they can't argue with the fantastic update experience Chrome OS offers its users. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 71 Rolling Out With Android Integrations, Native Google Assistant & More
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Acer Chromebook Spin 13 Review: Performance at a Premium
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
Black Friday Buying Guide: Chromebooks, Chromecasts, Google Home And More
The big day is here and we've got a list a mile long to save you some serious dollars on your favorite Chrome OS devices, Chromecasts and more. As in recent years, most retailers are offering the same discounts on most Google-related products so I'll save you my usual long-windedness and dive right … [Read more...] about Black Friday Buying Guide: Chromebooks, Chromecasts, Google Home And More
Google Assistant Arrives In Chrome OS Dev Update
The Developer channel of Chrome OS was recently updated to version 72 and with it comes a long-awaited feature for those of you who don't own a Pixelbook. The Google Assistant has been in the works on Chrome OS for well over a year but up unto this point, the voice assistant is exclusive to … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Arrives In Chrome OS Dev Update
Beta Update: Chrome OS “Better Together” Enabled By Default
Shortly after Chrome OS 70 began rolling out to the Stable channel, the Chrome OS team released version 71 to the Beta channel for some users. With it, a number of features long in development are now enabled as the default user experience. Namely, Android Messages is now an integrated part of … [Read more...] about Beta Update: Chrome OS “Better Together” Enabled By Default
Lenovo’s Massive Chromebook C630 Now Available From Best Buy
While we were more than a tad disappointed that Google did not announce the Pixelbook 2 alongside the upcoming Pixel Slate tablet, there are no shortages of Chromebooks to choose from if you're in the market for a premium, powerful device. Just two days after Dell released their new Inspiron 14 … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Massive Chromebook C630 Now Available From Best Buy
ASUS Unveils Its First-Ever 15-Inch Chromebook
Just about two weeks ago, out of seemingly nowhere, ASUS dropped a new Chromebook on us in the form of the ASUS C423. You can go and read about that device if you'd like, but what we're talking about today is the bigger brother to that device, the ASUS C523 that looks to be launching right alongside … [Read more...] about ASUS Unveils Its First-Ever 15-Inch Chromebook
Linux Apps Coming To MediaTek-Powered Chromebooks Like The Acer R13
Google made no mention of Linux apps on Chrome OS at last week's hardware event in New York. I was a little surprised considering the fact that the Pixel Slate and Chrome OS saw nearly as much stage time as the Pixel phone that brought most of the media to Manhattan. Google's endgame for Linux on … [Read more...] about Linux Apps Coming To MediaTek-Powered Chromebooks Like The Acer R13
Need A Wireless Trackpad For Your Chromebook? Apple’s Got Your Back [VIDEO]
Trackpads are a quintessential part of the laptop experience these days. Sure, over the years we've tried all sorts of mobile pointing devices, but the standard pointer input has clearly become the trackpad. This is especially true of Chromebooks where, all the way back to the beginning, every … [Read more...] about Need A Wireless Trackpad For Your Chromebook? Apple’s Got Your Back [VIDEO]
More LTE-Enabled Chromebooks On The Way
The Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 with LTE is by no means the first cellular-enabled Chrome device to come to market. There was Google's Chromebook Pixel (2013), the HP Chromebook 14 (w/4G, not LTE. Also, my first Chromebook. Loved it.) and an obscure ASUS 300 model that I've never actually seen in the … [Read more...] about More LTE-Enabled Chromebooks On The Way
HP Chromebook x2 Shows Up With 3000×2000 Display
Google's Pixel Slate isn't even available for order and the comparisons to the only other detachable Chromebook - the HP Chromebook x2 - are already beginning. It's an understandable comparison, honestly. We remarked in our review of the HP x2 that the usability as a tablet was surprisingly good, … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x2 Shows Up With 3000×2000 Display
Leaked Chromecast 3 Smart TV Kit Joins The Growing List Upcoming #MadeByGoogle Products
At this point, one would wonder if Google has anything new to announce at the hardware event in NYC this coming Monday. We'll do a roundup up in the next day or so but here's a quick rundown. Obviously, we will get to see a couple of new Pixel phones. Depending on which rumors you subscribe to, … [Read more...] about Leaked Chromecast 3 Smart TV Kit Joins The Growing List Upcoming #MadeByGoogle Products
