Every now and then, a device lands in the office that makes us scratch our heads a bit; not because it's bad, but because the combination of specs is just so confusing. That is exactly the case with one of Lenovo's newest arrivals, the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 15-inch, which originally broke cover at … [Read more...] about Unboxing the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 15: a mix of high-end and mid-range
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Save $300 as Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 714 returns to its all-time low price
If you have been following the recent shakeups in the personal computer market, you already know that the mid-range laptop space is getting incredibly competitive. But if you are looking for a device that offers premium versatility, high-end performance, and massive value for your dollar, the latest … [Read more...] about Save $300 as Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 714 returns to its all-time low price
Google I/O 2026 is an all-out AI blitz that helps make sense of Googlebook
The dust has finally settled on the Google I/O 2026 opening keynote, and if you tuned in hoping to see more about Google's upcoming laptops or to finally learn the official name of "AluminiumOS," you were likely left a bit wanting. Google completely bypassed any hardware mentions of the highly … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2026 is an all-out AI blitz that helps make sense of Googlebook
I’m hopeful we will see more about Googlebook at Google I/O 2026 today
Google I/O 2026 officially kicks off today at 1PM EDT with the main keynote. While we are fully expecting heavy hitters like new Gemini features, Android 17 updates, and possibly some new glimpses at Android XR, there is one massive question on our minds around here: will Google give us some … [Read more...] about I’m hopeful we will see more about Googlebook at Google I/O 2026 today
Watch the Google I/O 2026 keynote live right here
Google’s biggest developer event of the year, Google I/O 2026, officially kicks off today at 1 PM EDT. While The Android Show last week gave us a massive preview of the consumer-facing changes coming to our devices, the main I/O keynote is where Google unveils its deepest technical breakthroughs and … [Read more...] about Watch the Google I/O 2026 keynote live right here
We now know Googlebook, but what will the operating system be called?
We have the hardware category name, we know the underlying tech stack, and we've even seen early leaks of the desktop environment. But one massive question remains completely unanswered following The Android Show: what exactly is the operating system running on a Googlebook going to be … [Read more...] about We now know Googlebook, but what will the operating system be called?
Googlebook finally delivers a true desktop with app icons and widgets to Google’s laptops
For over a decade, the ChromeOS desktop has been little more than a glorified wallpaper viewer. While there is definitely an appeal to that distraction-free, minimalist approach, users migrating from Windows or macOS have consistently asked for a traditional space to organize their workflows. With … [Read more...] about Googlebook finally delivers a true desktop with app icons and widgets to Google’s laptops
Google confirms native, premium apps will be ready for Googlebook launch
When it comes to the success of any new computing platform, hardware is only half the battle. Arguably, the more important half is the app ecosystem. For years, the ChromeOS experience has been a tough sell for some. While I love web-based apps and prefer them, many users want and/or need a far … [Read more...] about Google confirms native, premium apps will be ready for Googlebook launch
A new leaked video gives us an early, unfinished look at Googlebook’s OS
While we got our first glimpse of Googlebook yesterday, Google is still playing a bit coy with unveiling deeper details on the underlying OS, what it will be called, and exactly what it will look like in action. Thanks to a very interesting leak, however, we now have our first glimpse at what the … [Read more...] about A new leaked video gives us an early, unfinished look at Googlebook’s OS
This is Googlebook: Google’s new premium laptops built for Gemini Intelligence [VIDEO]
Finally! After nearly a year of trying to decipher exactly what Google has been working on behind the scenes with Project Aluminium, Google has officially announced Googlebook: a brand-new category of laptops designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence that are just the upgrade to … [Read more...] about This is Googlebook: Google’s new premium laptops built for Gemini Intelligence [VIDEO]
Exclusive: Googlebook Q&A interview with Google VP John Maletis [VIDEO]
Today is a massive day for Chromebook fans and users! After months of tracking Project Aluminium and speculating about the future of Chromebooks, ChromeOS and how this new, merged OS will work, Google has officially pulled the curtain back on their next evolution of laptop computing: … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Googlebook Q&A interview with Google VP John Maletis [VIDEO]
An impressive new Gemini ‘Omni’ video model just leaked ahead of Google I/O
If you've been following the AI space lately, you know that video generation is the current frontier. While OpenAI has seemingly pumped the brakes on its Sora model, Google has repeatedly stated that "video is here to stay." We've known about their Veo model for a while now, but according to a new … [Read more...] about An impressive new Gemini ‘Omni’ video model just leaked ahead of Google I/O
