With all the drama and instability surrounding the roll-out of ChromeOS 119, it was bound to happen that we’d miss a few details here and there. I said as much when we covered some of the new stuff in the 119 update, and it turns out I was right. In the midst of new features […]
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Lenovo’s most popular Chromebook tablet gets a sweet last-minute discount
Don’t look now, but what is likely the most popular Chromebook in 2023 (even though it was released in 2022) – the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 – is once again on sale and it’s just in time for last-minute Christmas shopping. And even better, the update fiasco that has plagued this tablet is no longer […]
Continue ReadingThe Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook goes sub-$200 again for last-minute shoppers
There are Chromebook deals and then there are Chromebook deals. Any time a solid device drops below the $200 barrier, it’s worth noting; and any time a Chromebook this good jumps all the way down to $149, you have to sit up and take notice. The Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook is simply too well-built and […]
Continue ReadingThe 10 Best Chromebooks in 2023 [VIDEO]
As we come to the end of 2023, it’s been a pretty wild ride in the world of Chromebooks. We began the year with the introduction of quite possibly the best overall Chromebook ever made in the HP Dragonfly Pro and finished with the introduction of a new class of Chromebook in Chromebook Plus. In […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Plus and GeForce NOW shock gamers in new ad spot
During the Game Awards that aired on YouTube (and tons of other streaming platforms) on December 7th, there was an ad that ran towards the latter half of the program that was pretty eye-opening and featured Chromebook Plus and GeForce NOW in a very interesting setting. With no prior knowledge, actual gamers were brought into […]
Continue ReadingWhy you should buy the Acer Chromebook 516 GE at it’s lowest-ever price ($419)
I’ve made no bones about it: the Acer Chromebook 516 GE is my absolute go-to device when I need a Chromebook I can really rely on. In so many circumstances it has been the best choice for me to keep around in my book bag, and I can think of no device that makes me […]
Continue ReadingI just got the Pixel Video Boost feature today, and it is a true test in patience
Early this morning, I opened my camera on the Pixel 8 Pro to scan a QR code and the notification I’ve been waiting on since the October hardware event showed up, signifying that it was finally my turn to try out the new Video Boost feature Google showed off with the launch of the Pixel […]
Continue ReadingLenovo Flex 5i is the best Chromebook Plus value at an all-time-low price
Chromebook Plus devices – specifically the newer, branded ones – are an easy answer to the common question: which Chromebook should I buy? They were built with this exact question in mind, giving us a nice starting group of solid Chromebooks that offer a bit of everything across the board. We have larger Chromebook Plus […]
Continue ReadingUSI 1.0 versus USI 2.0: understanding the difference [VIDEO]
We get asked quite often about which pen works with which Chromebook when it comes to USI. And in some ways, that’s a bit of a bummer. When USI first emerged and started showing up for Chromebooks, I was so relieved that the days of searching for the “right pen” for any given device were […]
Continue ReadingWhen the HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c hits this price, it’s time to buy
Since the conclusion of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Chromebook deals have been a bit sparse. The massive savings flood we saw for a few weeks was immediately turned down to a trickle, but we fully expected some great deals to return in the last few weeks of the year. And today, we have […]
Continue ReadingGoogle highlights tools that make the web more powerful and capable than ever
On a new site Google has built to showcase the ever-growing power of the web – playfully titled “The Web Can Do What!?” – Google has assembled a wide variety of explainers and examples of the prowess of the modern web. Not only does the site do a great job explaining why the web has […]
Continue ReadingChristmas comes early with Google’s packed December Pixel Feature Drop
It’s been a big day in the Google world! First, Google unveiled Gemini, a highly capable and versatile AI model available in three versions: Ultra, Pro, and Nano. This innovative technology is designed to operate across various platforms, from data centers to smartphones (and hopefully Chromebooks.) But then, Google decided to go a step further […]
Continue ReadingThe 16-inch Lenovo Gaming Chromebook is finally back in stock and affordable
This isn’t a deal per se, but the Lenovo Gaming Chromebook that has been tough to come by for quite some time is finally back in stock at Walmart, and the configuration on offer is a bit different than what we had last year when this Chromebook launched. Instead of the Core i5 with 256GB […]
Continue ReadingSome of these new Google Messages features make me want to use it more
For years, Google has been on the front lines, working with mobile carriers and smartphone manufacturers to enhance and adopt RCS (Rich Communication Services) – the new standard for texting. RCS replaces the outdated SMS and MMS protocols, offering users a richer, more secure messaging experience with features like typing indicators, read receipts, threaded replies, […]
Continue ReadingI was wrong: the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 is quietly great
I remember a time when reviewing Chromebooks meant getting my hands on a few devices every few months. It meant hanging high hopes on just a few pieces of hardware and ultimately always wishing the available selections were a bit broader, competition was a little stiffer, and that the choices for consumers would be far […]
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