Google Meet is starting to roll out a pretty big update to its video calling experience, and it is one that Google says is designed to make connections with friends, family, and colleagues more enjoyable and seamless than ever. There's a bit of a UI overhaul, stackable effects, screen sharing, … [Read more...] about Google Meet gets an updated UI, stackable effects, and more
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Oddly, it seems the new Lenovo Duet won’t be Chromebook Plus
In all my excitement yesterday posting about the new, now-official Lenovo Chromebook Duet with MediaTek's Kompanio 838 inside, I didn't even register the fact that "Plus" wasn't included in the naming scheme. While definitely not a necessity, the fact that this new tablet won't be a Plus-branded … [Read more...] about Oddly, it seems the new Lenovo Duet won’t be Chromebook Plus
It’s official: a new Lenovo Chromebook Duet is coming soon
Yep, you are reading that right! After months of heavy speculation and detective work, the new Chromebook tablet from Lenovo is now out in the open for all to see. Sure, it's still a tad bit hidden and only viewable if you know where to look (we got a heads-up from a reader), but the name of it is … [Read more...] about It’s official: a new Lenovo Chromebook Duet is coming soon
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is here to push foldable phones even further
Google has just made its latest attempt at the folding phone official, and with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and it's not just an incremental upgrade; it's a big step forward for Google in this still-niche segment of the smartphone game. There's a lot to unpack, here, so let's just get the specs out of … [Read more...] about The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is here to push foldable phones even further
The 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 for $289.99 is my favorite deal right now
As you likely know by now, one of my absolute favorite things about Chromebooks is the ability to get far more than you expect for your money. I love finding deals and getting them in front of perspective buyers, and some days that task is far easier than others. Today is one of those days, and … [Read more...] about The 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 for $289.99 is my favorite deal right now
The 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 plummets back to $299
There are some potentially great Chromebooks coming this fall, but that doesn't mean existing hardware is not worth your time when the price is right. And right now, the price is definitely noteworthy on a device many feel is the best all-around Chromebook tablet you can buy at the moment. When … [Read more...] about The 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 plummets back to $299
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus will likely come in two configurations
As we inch ever closer to fall, the anticipation for new Chromebooks only continues to grow. Sure, we got new hardware in the spring at Google's Chromebook event in New York, but as we've seen, those devices were largely iterative in nature. Don't get me wrong, I love seeing iteration in the … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus will likely come in two configurations
Unboxing the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 [VIDEO]
The 2024 Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is the latest iteration in Acer's popular line of high-end convertible Chromebooks, and after spending a few minutes with it on this unboxing, it's an update that is better than I expected it to be. While it may seem like a minor iteration on the surface, a … [Read more...] about Unboxing the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 [VIDEO]
Sadly, it’s time to say farewell to Chromecast
After 11 years and over 100 million devices sold, Google is ending production of the Chromecast. The device will still be available while supplies last, but Google is now focusing on its new device - the Google TV Streamer - and a future that will lean more heavily on devices without the well-known … [Read more...] about Sadly, it’s time to say farewell to Chromecast
Another new MediaTek ARM chip for Chromebooks is coming
For quite some time, we didn't see much movement in the new SoC arena from MediaTek. They first launched the now-named Kompanio 500 with the introduction of the original Lenovo Chromebook Duet and not too long after, we got the Kompanio 800 and Kompanio 1000 series. Those chips hit a handful of … [Read more...] about Another new MediaTek ARM chip for Chromebooks is coming
This fall should be awesome for new Chromebook hardware
With Google's new update cycle for Chromebook releases beginning to take shape here in 2024, it feels like we're likely going to see new hardware a couple times a year at this point. Where older cycles had new Chromebooks launching at any point throughout the year, we've settled into a new rhythm … [Read more...] about This fall should be awesome for new Chromebook hardware
This 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 deal matches its lowest-ever price
While we are very, very excited about this fall's potential for new Chromebook hardware (including at least one, new, more-powerful tablet), that doesn't mean the current crop of Chromebooks isn't worth your consideration. Quite the contrary, actually, as we continue to see more and more great … [Read more...] about This 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 deal matches its lowest-ever price
