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]
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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
The 11th ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook emerges, codenamed ‘Finley’
The development surrounding the MediaTek MT8189 baseboard, code-named ‘Skywalker’, has already shattered every precedent we've ever seen for ARM-powered Chromebooks. We were absolutely floored when the count of unique devices being built on this single platform reached double digits last … [Read more...] about The 11th ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook emerges, codenamed ‘Finley’
A new entry-level Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 3 360 is on the way
A reader recently reached out about something interesting they found while digging through the official ChromeOS Auto Update Expiration (AUE) policy page: a brand-new, unannounced device labeled the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 3 360. This is the first sign of a successor to Samsung's last entry-level … [Read more...] about A new entry-level Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 3 360 is on the way
The first MediaTek MT8189 tablet ‘Padme’ will feature a large 12.1-inch QHD+ screen
The story of the upcoming MediaTek MT8189-powered Chromebooks just keeps getting more interesting. We recently uncovered that the 'Jedi' baseboard and its first offshoot, 'Padme', are being developed specifically for a new generation of Chromebook tablets. The prospect of a new, powerful ARM-based … [Read more...] about The first MediaTek MT8189 tablet ‘Padme’ will feature a large 12.1-inch QHD+ screen
Possible Google-made Chromebook tablet ‘Sapphire’ will likely have a magnetic charging pen
We're back with another exciting development for 'Sapphire', the first development board based on the 'Tanjiro' reference design for a new wave of powerful, MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-powered Chromebook tablets. A new commit we've uncovered in the Chromium Gerrit strongly suggests this upcoming tablet … [Read more...] about Possible Google-made Chromebook tablet ‘Sapphire’ will likely have a magnetic charging pen
A new Chromebook tablet ‘Sapphire’ just appeared with a decidedly ‘Made By Google’ feature
The discovery of 'Tanjiro'—the reference board for a new generation of MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-powered Chromebook tablets—was already easily one of the most exciting ChromeOS developments of the year. As a baseboard, we knew it was only a matter of time before the first real-world devices began to … [Read more...] about A new Chromebook tablet ‘Sapphire’ just appeared with a decidedly ‘Made By Google’ feature
