A few weeks back, we were thrilled to uncover ‘Bluey’, the first development baseboard for Chromebooks that will be powered by Qualcomm’s potent Snapdragon X Plus processor. That discovery was the concrete evidence we’d been waiting for, confirming that more high-performance ARM Chromebooks were … [Read more...] about The first Snapdragon X Plus Chromebook in development has a code name: ‘Quenbi’
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Another new MT8189 Chromebook ‘Baze’ joins the ‘Skywalker’ family
Just when we thought the family was already well established, it looks like another Chromebook is joining the party. We’ve been keeping a very close eye on ‘Skywalker’ – the development baseboard for MediaTek’s upcoming MT8189 ARM chip – and were already surprised and excited to uncover a family of … [Read more...] about Another new MT8189 Chromebook ‘Baze’ joins the ‘Skywalker’ family
Samsung wows with a quick tease of the crazy-thin Galaxy Z Fold 7
In a new official blog post detailing the design philosophy behind its foldables, Samsung is setting the stage for its next Unpacked event and continuing its teaser campaign. The message is clear and consistent: the new Galaxy Z series (the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7) will be "Thin, Light, and Built to … [Read more...] about Samsung wows with a quick tease of the crazy-thin Galaxy Z Fold 7
It’s official: Google’s Chromebook Showcase is set for next Tuesday, June 17th
Finally!! Though it's a bit later than it has been in the past, we finally have a date set for the spring/summer Chromebook Showcase in New York, and it's next Tuesday, June 17th. It has been a long, long time since we've had one of these get-togethers, reaching all the way back to early October of … [Read more...] about It’s official: Google’s Chromebook Showcase is set for next Tuesday, June 17th
The other MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook ‘Hylia’ is a convertible
The development story around the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra (MT8196) has been one of the most exciting things we've been tracking in the ChromeOS space over the past year. With the 'Rauru' baseboard paving the way for a new class of powerful, efficient ARM-powered Chromebooks, we've kept a close eye on … [Read more...] about The other MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook ‘Hylia’ is a convertible
We now have a baseboard for the upcoming Snapdragon X Plus Chromebooks: ‘Bluey’
The excitement around Qualcomm’s potent Snapdragon X Plus chip potentially powering a new generation of high-performance ARM Chromebooks has been building for a bit, and we're eagerly watching for any new concrete signs of development. After years of waiting for Qualcomm to bring a truly competitive … [Read more...] about We now have a baseboard for the upcoming Snapdragon X Plus Chromebooks: ‘Bluey’
Pixel 10 buzz intensifies with a claimed launch date and leaked prototype
As we roll into summer, the rumor mill for the next generation of Pixel hardware is really starting to kick into gear. In the last day, we've seen two significant (though, as always, unofficial) pieces of information surface regarding the Pixel 10 series: a claimed launch date pointing to another … [Read more...] about Pixel 10 buzz intensifies with a claimed launch date and leaked prototype
A massive family of MediaTek MT8189 Chromebooks are already in the works
We’ve been keeping a very close eye on 'Skywalker', the intriguing development baseboard for MediaTek’s upcoming MT8189 ARM chip, and things recently got a lot more interesting when talking about this particular baseboard. After many months of tracking its progress and even spotting a potential link … [Read more...] about A massive family of MediaTek MT8189 Chromebooks are already in the works
Pixel 10 “Sneak Preview” scheduled for late June, hints at earlier release date
Just the dust from Google I/O 2025 started settling, a new nugget of information has surfaced that finally gives us some hardware (not AI) related news. According to a report from Android Authority, an invite sent out to members of the Google Pixel Superfans program is hinting at a "sneak preview of … [Read more...] about Pixel 10 “Sneak Preview” scheduled for late June, hints at earlier release date
Walmart’s latest, affordable Google TV streamer should hit shelves soon
Walmart appears to be gearing up to release their latest budget-friendly streaming device, the Onn Google TV 4K Plus. This very compelling Chromecast alternative was spotted earlier this year, and has just recently been listed on Walmart's website at a very attractive price point of just … [Read more...] about Walmart’s latest, affordable Google TV streamer should hit shelves soon
Snapdragon X Plus will give MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra some real competition
Last week, we uncovered a new Chromebook development board that houses the powerful Snapdragon X Plus SoC, and it's clear that people are excited for this chip in upcoming Chromebooks. I've been saying it for a very, very long time, but high-end ARM silicon in slim/light Chromebooks just makes a … [Read more...] about Snapdragon X Plus will give MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra some real competition
A big upgrade could be on the way for the Pixel 10 display
While Google Pixel phones often boast impressive display specifications, a persistent issue prevents a segment of users from comfortably using them: low-frequency PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) dimming for lowering screen brightness. Unlike many competitors who have moved to higher frequencies or … [Read more...] about A big upgrade could be on the way for the Pixel 10 display
