I'm back at it this morning to continue our efforts in finding decent Chrome OS devices that are actually available and affordable. Many students have already made their return to the classroom and virtual learning environment while many more will head back in the coming weeks. Sadly, a lot of … [Read more...] about Grab this Chromebox PC with keyboard and mouse for only $243
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Chromebooks are scarce but the Lenovo Duet is back in stock, for now
Yesterday, we spent a good hour and a half trying find any Chromebooks that are in stock and actually worth buying. Needless to say, our efforts were not greatly rewarded. The unfortunate truth is that PCs, in general, are in short supply at retailers across the country. Since Chrome OS dominating … [Read more...] about Chromebooks are scarce but the Lenovo Duet is back in stock, for now
NVIDIA GeForce NOW is finally available on Chromebooks
It's been a long time coming and, frankly, I'd shelved it as a 'may never happen' scenario, but as of 9am EST this morning, NVIDIA GeForce NOW actually works on Chromebooks, completely via the web, and far - FAR - better than I would have initially expected it to. Just yesterday, NVIDIA teased an … [Read more...] about NVIDIA GeForce NOW is finally available on Chromebooks
Google grants a stay of execution for Chrome Web Store apps, but why?
Chrome apps have been on the chopping block for four years now. While the majority of the tech world has moved on to embrace Progressive Web Apps and other solutions, it appears that the "apps" in the Chrome Web Store will spend a little more time on death row before meeting their final demise. … [Read more...] about Google grants a stay of execution for Chrome Web Store apps, but why?
View a variety of bugs on your desk with Google’s latest additions to its 3D AR search
Google has been slowly adding more and more creatures to its growing library of 3D rendered objects you can view in AR (augmented reality) via the Google app. These objects are interactive and built to scale, so if you'd like a full-sized 3D lion in your living room, for instance, you can simply … [Read more...] about View a variety of bugs on your desk with Google’s latest additions to its 3D AR search
Deal Alert: $200 off the sleek Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
If you're in the market for a premium, late model Chromebook, your options a limited but there is a lot to consider before making your decision. Lenovo's Chromebook Flex 5 came out swinging with a 10th-gen Comet Lake processor and many of the specs you'd expect from a flagship device but did so at a … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $200 off the sleek Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
New Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 upgraded configurations starting to go on sale
We knew it was only a matter of time before Lenovo began introducing new configurations of its very-popular, low-priced Flex 5 Chromebook. I honestly thought the first new configuration to go on sale here in the US would likely be the even lower-cost Celeron 5205U version, but it seems smaller … [Read more...] about New Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 upgraded configurations starting to go on sale
Here is the new Chromebook clipboard history manager in action
Thanks to a little bit of testing by Dinsan Francis over at Chrome Story, we are getting our first glimpses of what Chrome OS' newest productivity tool - the Enhanced Clipboard - will look like once it arrives in a future version of Chrome OS. We've talked about the addition of this feature before, … [Read more...] about Here is the new Chromebook clipboard history manager in action
Rumored Google Home successor passes through the FCC with radical new design
This week, Google had us excited about the possibility of two or more new pieces of hardware landing at the company's recent "Hey Google" virtual smart home event. Apart from the Pixel 4a that at this point could be obsolete by the time it debuts, we know that Google has a new Android TV/Chromecast … [Read more...] about Rumored Google Home successor passes through the FCC with radical new design
The IdeaPad Duet Chromebook tablet just arrived on Lenovo’s UK website for £280
When this email came through a few minutes ago, I admittedly got a little more excited than one would expect over a $300 tablet. Since the debut of the tiny Chrome OS tablet, we have been anxiously awaiting its arrival and now, the 64GB and 128GB models can both be found at third-party retailers … [Read more...] about The IdeaPad Duet Chromebook tablet just arrived on Lenovo’s UK website for £280
One step closer: Android 11 Preview reveals Google’s Android/Chromecast TV dongle
If the rumors are anywhere near accurate, Google should be getting very close to announcing a new Android TV/Chromecast dongle that carries the code name 'Sabrina'. The question is, when? We've already seen marketing videos of the device but Google's hardware launches have been delayed and … [Read more...] about One step closer: Android 11 Preview reveals Google’s Android/Chromecast TV dongle
[Update] Chrome OS 83 has arrived and it’s chock-full of updates
Just a couple of days behind schedule, version 83 of Chrome OS has started to roll out to users on the Stable channel. Since Chrome OS 82 was skipped entirely, this update was shuffled around a bit and because of the gap in releases, 83 contains a stockpile of updates and new features. We'll be … [Read more...] about [Update] Chrome OS 83 has arrived and it’s chock-full of updates
