We're still waiting on the promised next-gen MediaTek-powered Chromebooks to show up, but to be fair, that promise was made for Q4 of 2021. We've not quite made it to Q4, so Chromebooks powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 820 and 1200 aren't technically due out just yet, but we should be getting very … [Read more...] about New MediaTek Kompanio 1200 Chromebook ‘Dragonfruit’ begins development
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The Pentium-powered 17.3″ Acer Chromebook 317 is now available for $499
It's hard to believe but it has been more than three months since we unboxed the world's first-ever 17.3" Chromebook. Personally, I just can't convince myself to even consider a device of this size but clearly, there's a market for these oversized Chromebooks and I totally understand that many want … [Read more...] about The Pentium-powered 17.3″ Acer Chromebook 317 is now available for $499
Trusted leaker says a foldable Pixel (‘Passport’) is still set to arrive in 2021
With all the hype surrounding Google's upcoming phones - the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro - it's easy to basically forget about the other hardware that has been leaked, teased and talked about in the past few months that is supposed to launch alongside the duo of new handsets. While I'm extremely … [Read more...] about Trusted leaker says a foldable Pixel (‘Passport’) is still set to arrive in 2021
A mysterious new MediaTek SoC shows up in development for future Chromebooks
Alright, this one is a head-scratcher. In searching for some info surrounding another upcoming, new reference board that we'll talk about in a future post (very soon, I promise) I came across not only another new development board, but an entirely new SoC being tested for upcoming Chromebooks, … [Read more...] about A mysterious new MediaTek SoC shows up in development for future Chromebooks
More 11-inch Snapdragon tablets are on the way to take on the HP x2 11
Lenovo recently announced the new Chromebook Duet 5, an OLED-toting, 13.3-inch Chromebook tablet that takes what many loved in the original Duet and expands on it in nearly every way. The screen is bigger/better, the keyboard is full-size, there's a pen included (with a place to keep it) and the … [Read more...] about More 11-inch Snapdragon tablets are on the way to take on the HP x2 11
And the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Chromebooks just keep on coming
For many years, we tracked the development of the early stages of Qualcomm bringing their silicon to Chrome OS. It was a very, very long road that started all the way back in December of 2017 and finally came to fruition in October of 2020 when we first got our hands on the Acer Spin 513. When … [Read more...] about And the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Chromebooks just keep on coming
The first MediaTek Kompanio 820 Chromebook will arrive soon, and we know who’s making it
One of the categories of Chromebooks we've been keeping a keen eye on is the handful of devices that will come equipped with MediaTek's new Kompanio 820 SoC. Previously known as the MT8192, these devices should - in theory - give us a solid bump in peformance over the existing Snapdragon 7c … [Read more...] about The first MediaTek Kompanio 820 Chromebook will arrive soon, and we know who’s making it
New rumor says Google’s Pixel 6 Tensor SoC could outperform the Snapdragon 888
One of the questions surrounding the impending release of Google's next flagship phones - the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro - is how good the new, custom, Google-designed Tensor SoC will actually be. Obviously, Google's been pretty tight-lipped about it aside from some claims about what Tensor will allow … [Read more...] about New rumor says Google’s Pixel 6 Tensor SoC could outperform the Snapdragon 888
Google continues upending the phone launch playbook with new Pixel 6 teaser
Usually, this time of year we're talking about Google and their inability to keep the lid on whatever hardware they are preparing to launch. Remember the Pixel 3? The Pixel 4? How about the Pixelbook, Pixel Slate and Pixelbook Go? All of them leaked, all out there for everyone to see before … [Read more...] about Google continues upending the phone launch playbook with new Pixel 6 teaser
Lenovo launches 13.3″ Snapdragon-powered Chromebook tablet with OLED display
Last week, we had the pleasure of attending a virtual press event hosted by Lenovo. While we weren't expecting much in the way of Chromebooks, I was relatively confident that our hosts would at least mention the new Jasper Lake model that I discovered a few days prior. There was actually no mention … [Read more...] about Lenovo launches 13.3″ Snapdragon-powered Chromebook tablet with OLED display
Even if Google won’t make it, we need a new Chromebook built like the original Pixelbook
Back in 2017 when Google unveiled the original Pixelbook, I was mesmerized with it. From the screen ratio (3:2) to the ultra-thin chassis to the unique aesthetic, Google did something quite amazing with the design and construction of the original Pixelbook when you look back at it. Even today, … [Read more...] about Even if Google won’t make it, we need a new Chromebook built like the original Pixelbook
New insider tip places the Pixel 6 release in October, not September
Back in May, we got our first look at early renders of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro courtesy of leaked video that ended up in the hands of Jon Prosser from Front Page Tech. Once the CAD renders showed up shortly after that original leak, we all felt pretty certain that what we saw from Jon was the … [Read more...] about New insider tip places the Pixel 6 release in October, not September
