Just a few weeks ago, I was lamenting a pretty frustrating reality in the Chromebook ecosystem. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, a device I have unapologetically called the best Chromebook ever made, saw a staggering price hike up to $999. At just under a grand, it became a pretty tough sell for the … [Read more...] about Deal alert: the best Chromebook ever made is a whopping $400 off right now
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Google VP explains why Googlebook will work seamlessly with whatever phone you have
If you use a premium Android phone but rely on a MacBook or Windows laptop for your daily workflow, you already know the regular frustration of living outside of one digital ecosystem. While the iPhone enjoys fluid, seamless cross-device communication with MacBook, Android users on MacOS are far … [Read more...] about Google VP explains why Googlebook will work seamlessly with whatever phone you have
Google VP explains how Googlebook brought Dell back into the mix
Google is officially entering a new era of computing with the announcement of Googlebook, and this transition is reviving a partnership we haven't seen in the consumer Chromebook space for quite some time. If you're a long-time reader, you might have been just as excited as we were when the list of … [Read more...] about Google VP explains how Googlebook brought Dell back into the mix
Google’s Chief Product Officer teases a Google Home Speaker announcement coming this week
The wait for Google’s next-generation smart speaker appears to be coming to an end very soon. In an email sent out last week to participants of the Gemini for Home early access program, Google strongly hinted that a Google Home Speaker announcement is just days away. The email, authored by Anish … [Read more...] about Google’s Chief Product Officer teases a Google Home Speaker announcement coming this week
Google VP John Maletis confirms Googlebooks will run Android apps far better than Chromebooks
If you’ve been involved in any way with the life cycle of ChromeOS over the last decade, you know that Google's relationship with Android apps on laptops has been a journey of constant compromise. When the Play Store first arrived on Chromebooks, it felt like magic. Suddenly, a web-first operating … [Read more...] about Google VP John Maletis confirms Googlebooks will run Android apps far better than Chromebooks
Lenovo’s powerful 8.8-inch Legion Tab Gen 5 Android gaming tablet is now $150 off
The compact Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 has officially received its first major discount. Launched recently in the US with a steep $849.99 MSRP, the 8.8-inch Android gaming powerhouse is currently available directly from Lenovo's website for 17% off, bringing the price down to $699.99. While the … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s powerful 8.8-inch Legion Tab Gen 5 Android gaming tablet is now $150 off
Google VP John Maletis on why Googlebook is bringing back the Glow Bar
If you are a long-time follower of the Chromebook ecosystem, it's very likely that you hold a special place in your heart for the original Chromebook Pixel. Back in 2013 and 2015, Google did something completely unexpected by launching its own flagship hardware. While those laptops were packed with … [Read more...] about Google VP John Maletis on why Googlebook is bringing back the Glow Bar
Google VP John Maletis on what makes Googlebook different from Android Desktop
Ever since rumors began circulating about Google bringing the Android tech stack over to power a new desktop-class computing experience, a lot of us in this space have been asking a very logical question: how will Googlebook's OS actually differ from the standard Android Desktop interface Google is … [Read more...] about Google VP John Maletis on what makes Googlebook different from Android Desktop
Unboxing the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 15: a mix of high-end and mid-range
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
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
