The more we learn about ‘Sapphire’ (the high-end, Lenovo-built Chromebook tablet we’ve been tracking for months), the more it feels like this device could be at the center of a turning point for the ChromeOS ecosystem. Last week, we confirmed that Lenovo is the manufacturer behind the scenes, … [Read more...] about New evidence confirms Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet features a 13-inch display
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Confirmed: Lenovo is building the highly anticipated ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet
For months, we’ve been tracking ‘Sapphire’ as a potential Google-made Chromebook tablet. Because of a specific four-color light bar found in the code, I've openly wondered if Google might be returning to the Chromebook hardware space with this MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-powered device. However, a new … [Read more...] about Confirmed: Lenovo is building the highly anticipated ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet
Google’s smart glasses software comes into focus via a new companion app leak
Smart glasses were everywhere at CES 2026, marking a clear shift in where the industry expects consumer technology to go next. While third-party hardware is already hitting the shelves, we have been waiting for Google to show its hand regarding how it will integrate these wearables into the broader … [Read more...] about Google’s smart glasses software comes into focus via a new companion app leak
Why Intel’s Panther Lake actually has me excited for Intel Chromebooks again
It’s been a while since I’ve felt a real sense of anticipation for an Intel-based Chromebook. For the past couple of years, the conversation has largely been dominated by the incredible efficiency and battery life of ARM-based chips like the MediaTek Kompanio series. While Intel always brought … [Read more...] about Why Intel’s Panther Lake actually has me excited for Intel Chromebooks again
Hands-On with the ASUS Chromebook CM15 at CES 2026 [VIDEO]
While there wasn't a ton of Chromebook news at CES this year, the ASUS booth did have a few devices that we spent some time with: the new detachable CM32 and the CM14 and CM15. These devices are all powered by the new MediaTek Kompanio 540, but they are distinct devices built to serve very different … [Read more...] about Hands-On with the ASUS Chromebook CM15 at CES 2026 [VIDEO]
ASUS surprises at CES 2026 with the new Chromebook CM32 Detachable [VIDEO]
CES 2026, like other iterations of it in the past, had a nice surprise waiting for us in ASUS' booth. The company managed to catch us off guard with an unannounced addition to their portable lineup. While we expected to see updates to their entry-level Chromebooks, the standout unveiling is … [Read more...] about ASUS surprises at CES 2026 with the new Chromebook CM32 Detachable [VIDEO]
HP announces new Chromebook Plus x360 14 and Chromebook 14
HP has just announced a slight refresh to their Chromebook portfolio at CES 2026, and to be completely honest with you, they look… fine. There isn't anything here that is going to reinvent the wheel, but HP seems to be refining their budget-friendly lineup with some sensible spec bumps. Here is what … [Read more...] about HP announces new Chromebook Plus x360 14 and Chromebook 14
Lenovo Expands Chromebook Plus Lineup with New 15-inch Model
At CES 2026, Lenovo has unveiled its latest entry into the ChromeOS ecosystem: the Lenovo Chromebook Plus i (15", 10). This new 15-inch device is designed to be a versatile powerhouse, balancing a large, high-quality display with the performance needed for both productivity and … [Read more...] about Lenovo Expands Chromebook Plus Lineup with New 15-inch Model
We’re headed back to CES for the first time in years: here’s what I’m excited for
It's been a whopping 3 years since I've been out to the desert in Vegas for CES - the massive tech conference that attracts well over 100,000 attendees each year. Things have changed in some pretty substantial ways for the Chromebook ecosystem since then, and there simply hasn't been much reason to … [Read more...] about We’re headed back to CES for the first time in years: here’s what I’m excited for
Intel’s delayed Panther Lake chips are set for early 2026, with at least six new Chromebooks on the way
If you rewind the clock to this time last year, we were pretty excited about a new baseboard we found in the Chromium Repositories code-named ‘Fatcat’. It was our first sign that Intel’s next-gen Panther Lake SoC was on the way, and at the time, we fully expected 2025 to be the year these … [Read more...] about Intel’s delayed Panther Lake chips are set for early 2026, with at least six new Chromebooks on the way
‘Dooku’ joins the Kompanio 540 ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook family
I'm starting to sound like a broken record here, but I honestly don't know what else to say. Every time I think the 'Skywalker' baseboard is finished adding new devices, I check the Chromium Gerrit and find another one. We thought 8 was a lot. We were shocked at 10. We just recently wrote about … [Read more...] about ‘Dooku’ joins the Kompanio 540 ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook family
The Pixel 10a leaks in first renders, and it looks pretty familiar
While the dust has barely settled on the Pixel 10 launch, the rumor mill is already churning for Google's next mid-range offering. We've known a successor to the excellent Pixel 9a was in the works, and now, thanks to reliable leaker OnLeaks (in partnership with Android Headlines), we have our very … [Read more...] about The Pixel 10a leaks in first renders, and it looks pretty familiar
