I've covered this over the past year or so, but I've largely transitioned over to Samsung devices for my non-Chromebook needs. I don't have anything against Google's Pixel lineup, but I was interested in seeing what Samsung had to offer a little over a year ago when the Galaxy S23 Ultra arrived, … [Read more...] about This leaked change to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 may win me over
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Renders of the larger 45mm Pixel Watch 3 make me so happy
A few weeks back, we got the first leaked renders of the Pixel Watch 3. While these images and a short video confirmed the slightly thicker body of Google's upcoming watch, there was not a lot to talk about from a new design perspective. And unless you looked really hard, I'd bet you'd have a … [Read more...] about Renders of the larger 45mm Pixel Watch 3 make me so happy
More evidence ‘Ciri’ will be a Lenovo Chromebook Plus tablet
Ahead of Computex 2024 last week, MediaTek made a pretty significant Chromebook announcement with the unveiling of the new Kompanio 838 SoC. We've already discussed it at length, but the short version is this: MediaTek's latest chip for Chromebooks packs in on-device AI, solid performance, and … [Read more...] about More evidence ‘Ciri’ will be a Lenovo Chromebook Plus tablet
Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Plus to get another unique keyboard key
The upcoming 'Xol' Chromebook (it's code name in the Chromium Repositories) is continuing development for what we hope is a release later in the year. For those not in the know, we've already uncovered quite a bit around this new device, including the fact that it is being built by Samsung, will be … [Read more...] about Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Plus to get another unique keyboard key
Acer unveils 2 new Chromebook Plus models at Computex 2024
Ahead of Computex 2024 in Taipei, we're seeing some interesting Chromebook news. Earlier today, MediaTek announced their latest AI-powered Chromebook SoC in the Kompanio 838, and now we have Acer with a couple new Chromebook Plus models both for Enterprise and consumers alike. Let's take a quick … [Read more...] about Acer unveils 2 new Chromebook Plus models at Computex 2024
MediaTek Kompanio 838: the upcoming Chromebook tablet SoC gets a name
We've been talking about the unnamed, upcoming SoC from MediaTek - the MT8188 - for a very long time. Specifically, this new chip is going to power a new wave of ChromeOS tablets that should bring a great balance of both power and battery life to the table, and we're far from the only ones excited … [Read more...] about MediaTek Kompanio 838: the upcoming Chromebook tablet SoC gets a name
Why you might want to skip Pixel 9 and wait for Pixel 10
Google's Pixel lineup has earned a dedicated following over the years thanks to its generally-helpful software and camera capabilities. However, one area where Pixel phones have fallen a bit short in the past few years is in their custom Tensor processors, co-developed with Samsung. These chips, … [Read more...] about Why you might want to skip Pixel 9 and wait for Pixel 10
A new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 shows up at Best Buy
The new Chromebook Plus models are coming in hot and heavy, and this week's addition is a new, updated Spin 714 from Acer that has the Chromebook Plus branding right on the lid. In the new listing over at Best Buy, we get to see all the specs, all the product images, and basically anything else … [Read more...] about A new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 shows up at Best Buy
Best Buy lists 2 new Chromebook Plus models, including the new 516 GE
Here's the thing: Chromebook launches are rarely (if ever) a buttoned up affair. When you think of iPhones or Pixel devices and their rumors, announcements, and official availability options, there are pretty hard dates everyone understands and sticks to. For Chromebooks - even pretty popular ones … [Read more...] about Best Buy lists 2 new Chromebook Plus models, including the new 516 GE
Snapdragon X Plus costs less than I expected and would be a great fit for Chromebooks
I banged this drum a bit a couple weeks ago, but another big reason has emerged to prove the point that the Snapdragon X Plus just belongs in a future Chromebook. Thanks to a report from VideoCardz, we now know the estimated cost of the X Plus SoC, and it isn't just competitive with Intel's bigger … [Read more...] about Snapdragon X Plus costs less than I expected and would be a great fit for Chromebooks
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus (‘Xol’) may get a dictation button
As a device that is already set to get one unique key we've never seen on a non-Google-made Chromebook, it would appear that 'Xol' is now getting yet another interesting addition on its keyboard: a dictation button. While we know that the Assistant key sets 'Xol' apart in a very unique way, I'm … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus (‘Xol’) may get a dictation button
Why I’m testing a Flex 3i in preparation for the next Chromebook tablet
It feels like we can't be too far from the launch of the next wave of more-powerful Chromebook tablets. Yes, I know there's a new ASUS Chromebook CM30 tablet that launched back in January, but that isn't what I'm after at this point. The updated MediaTek Kompanio 520 in that device is a nice upgrade … [Read more...] about Why I’m testing a Flex 3i in preparation for the next Chromebook tablet
