Well, we finally made it. We can finally say we have a Snapdragon-powered Chromebook that is available for purchase and I’m very, very glad for that. There were so many unknowns for the Snapdragon 7c in Chromebooks and we’ve been anxiously waiting for over 3 years to answer a bevy of … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 513 Review: The Snapdragon arrival [VIDEO]
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ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (Intel Tiger Lake) unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Yesterday, a highly-anticipated package arrived in the office and inside it was the new ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5. Announced back at CES 2021, the CX5 comes bearing the powerful new 11th-gen Intel Core i3 processor and, frankly, we couldn't wait to crack it open and run some tests to see how big of … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (Intel Tiger Lake) unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Unboxing and mini-review of the very affordable HP Chromebook 11a
The HP Chromebook 11a is in the office with its bold colors, compact design, and super-affordable price tag. This Chromebook does what most affordable Chromebooks do: get you to the basics on the lowest possible budget. If you're looking for a small, portable, fun little device to do basic … [Read more...] about Unboxing and mini-review of the very affordable HP Chromebook 11a
Nest Hub 2 Review: Worth the upgrade? [Video]
This is the all-new second-generation Nest Hub from Google and while it may not look that different from the original Google smart display, there’s more here than meets the eye. Apart from the significantly cheaper debut price, the 2nd gen Nest Hub offers up some very useful features that might make … [Read more...] about Nest Hub 2 Review: Worth the upgrade? [Video]
How To Set Up Kid Accounts On Chromecast With Google TV [VIDEO]
The Chromecast with Google TV gets a whole lot right, but there are still a handful of things most users would like to see added to the experience. Probably the most-requested addition would be the ability for multiple users to be able to sign in and swap between their accounts at will. … [Read more...] about How To Set Up Kid Accounts On Chromecast With Google TV [VIDEO]
Google officially launches Live Caption for audio and video in the Chrome browser
About a month ago, I got hands-on with the Chrome browser's Live Captions feature via a developer flag by the same name and I have to say, it's a pretty awesome feature. For those who are unaware, the browser will utilize machine learning and AI in order to automatically generate captions for live … [Read more...] about Google officially launches Live Caption for audio and video in the Chrome browser
Chrome OS 89 features: hands-on and walkthrough [VIDEO]
Chrome OS 89 is here and available to most Chromebook users, so we wanted to take a few minutes and walk through all the notable additions to the OS this time around. In the history of Chrome OS versions, I can think of few that launched with so many new tricks and updates. There is so much on … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 89 features: hands-on and walkthrough [VIDEO]
Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook review: a little bit of everything [VIDEO]
When it comes to Chromebooks on the higher end of the price spectrum, the main way we differentiate those devices from the less-expensive options is by comparing feature sets and by build quality. At the end of the day, a Chromebook is a Chromebook and there are plenty of fast, affordable options … [Read more...] about Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook review: a little bit of everything [VIDEO]
Check out this sweet promo video for the new ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3
Sure, we may be super excited about some other upcoming ARM-powered Chromebook tablets like 'Coachz' and 'Homestar', but that doesn't mean we aren't equally giddy about the first real competitor to the very-popular Lenovo Chromebook Duet that looks to be coming our way very soon. ASUS' new … [Read more...] about Check out this sweet promo video for the new ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3
How to switch between users on your Chromebook with a keyboard shortcut [VIDEO]
When I first started using Chromebooks after years of working on macOS, there was one part of my workflow that was missing: the ability to log into multiple Chrome browsers with separate Google accounts. On macOS, this allowed me to keep things like bookmarks, saved passwords, payment methods, and … [Read more...] about How to switch between users on your Chromebook with a keyboard shortcut [VIDEO]
HP Elite C1030 Chromebook review: premium comes with a price
Premium Chromebooks took a bit of a hit in 2020. As mid-range Chromebooks got a lot better over the course of the year (the Acer Spin 713 is a prime example of this), we started seeing features in $500-$600 Chromebooks that we used to reserve for only the high-end flagship devices. While there … [Read more...] about HP Elite C1030 Chromebook review: premium comes with a price
Unboxing and first hands-on with the Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook [VIDEO]
Here in the early stages of 2021, we know we're on the cusp of a massive wave of new Chromebook hardware, and it seems that our first unboxing of the year is the very-unique Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook. Aside from the ridiculous naming of this device, the spec sheet really speaks for … [Read more...] about Unboxing and first hands-on with the Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook [VIDEO]
