There’s no doubt about my excitement when it comes to ‘Geralt’ – the development board for the upcoming MediaTek MT8188-powered Chromebook tablets we hope to see later this year. With this processor on board, not only are we happy to see Chromebook tablets in development again; we’re actually very hopeful that we’ll finally get some […]
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Here comes the MediaTek Kompanio 520 Chromebook wave
Since we ran into the first Chromebooks powered by MediaTek’s latest Kompanio 520 at CES 2023, we’ve been keeping an eye out for more of them to begin showing up. The two device we saw out in Vegas – the ASUS Chromebook CM14 and CM14 Flip – were impressive in a few interesting ways, and […]
Continue ReadingHP’s still-relevant, still-excellent Chromebook x360 14c is $200 off right now
When we first got hands on the latest HP Chromebook x360 14c, I knew it was a great Chromebook; but I didn’t quite realize the longevity and relevance it would hold for the months to come. Since the fall of 2021, the x360 14c has quietly become one of the easiest suggestion to those looking […]
Continue ReadingThese immersive 360-degree Google Meet video backgrounds look amazing
Admittedly, this will be a slow start, but Google is rolling out two insanely cool virtual backgrounds for Google Meet on Android and iOS that allow users to not just change their background graphics, but to be seated in that environment from every angle. When I first read about this, I wasn’t sure why this […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s ‘Game Dashboard’ from Pixel phones is on the way to Chromebooks, too
There are quite a few Android phones that come with a dedicated settings menu just for gaming. Samsung, OnePlus, and ASUS provide gaming layers that I’ve used over the years and each one has its perks. One of my absolute favorite features in a game mode came with OnePlus phones during the OnePlus 5 through […]
Continue ReadingThe amazing Pixel Watch LTE is on sale once again
It’s no secret that we absolutely love the Pixel Watch. Despite anything you may have heard from other tech reviewers, Google’s first wearable is as solid as they come and Google continues to update the Pixel Watch to make it even more capable. From its beautiful design to its quick, fluid UI, there’s very little […]
Continue ReadingYes, AirPods work fine with Pixel phones, but Pixel Buds Pro work better
We see this question floating around the web quite a bit: will my AirPods work with a Pixel? The simple answer is, of course, yes! Though AirPods (or AirPods Pro) are designed to work best with Apple products, they are still Bluetooth earbuds that can be connected to a wide variety of devices. As a […]
Continue ReadingThe 144Hz ASUS Vibe Gaming Chromebook is $100 off at Best Buy
Since their debut in early October, we’ve been watching the all-new gaming Chromebooks from Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo for any signs of even the slightest discount. Last week, Lenovo’s IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook went on offer and you can still pick one up for the very respectable price of $599(even less if you click that link). […]
Continue ReadingQuietly, Google makes Virtual Desk templates available in ChromeOS 107 Stable
I just published a post earlier today about some of the productivity features available on Chromebooks that I hold very near and dear to my heart. With great additions like Phone Hub, Tote, Global Media Controls and Virtual Desks, ChromeOS has become a well-rounded operating system that helps me get a lot done in a […]
Continue ReadingThis well-built convertible Chromebook is only $149($450 off MSRP)
Price plays a significant part in determining the value of a Chromebook or just about any consumer product for that matter. For example, yesterday I shared a deal on the 16″ ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5601. Currently, you can pick up that 12th Gen flagship convertible for the sale price of only $399. At that price, […]
Continue ReadingAt $250 off, this 16-inch ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 is a steal
The deals just keep coming. This year’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday promotions have been absolutely stellar if you’re in the market for a new Chromebook. We’ve unearthed $200 ChromeOS tablets, ultra-premium flagships at a $400 discount, and just about everything in between but we’re just getting started. Next up in the premium deals category, we have […]
Continue ReadingMassive deal brings the Core i3 Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i to an even crazier $269
For the third time in a week, we find ourselves talking about the relatively pedestrian Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i. Don’t get me wrong: this Chromebook is solid and nice to use, but when it was released, the improvements over the original Flex 5 were fine, but nothing truly noteworthy. After all, the build quality is […]
Continue ReadingMediaTek unveils next-gen Kompanio SoCs for entry-level Chromebooks
MediaTek has made a name for itself as the leading chip maker for ARM-powered Chromebooks and this week, the company ascended on Sonoma, California to announce its latest offerings in the SoC space. The announcement included two new Kompanio processors that are designed specifically for entry-level Chromebooks. These new chipsets are meant to “take entry […]
Continue ReadingTurning the “Chromebook Killer” into a killer little Chromebook with ChromeOS Flex [VIDEO]
When we traveled up to New York last month, we were able to tour the ChromeOS Flex labs to get a bit more insight on how Google confirms the viability of ChromeOS Flex on aging laptops. I wrote a whole post about all this already, so I won’t repeat myself again except to say that […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Translate is no longer available in China “due to low usage”
China is well known for its extreme and often insane censorship laws, and over the years, Google has had a near impossible time running its services there. Back in 2019, the company tried to get project “Dragonfly” up and running. This was a version of Google Search that was tailored to work in conjunction with […]
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