Mobile World Congress (MWC) is underway in Barcelona and less than 24 hours in, the Chromebook world has much to rejoice about. Geared mainly towards mobile devices, MWC isn't normally a news ground for Chrome OS fodder but this year is a monumental exception. … [Read more...] about MWC: Qualcomm Confirms Chromebooks Inbound
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First Intel Gemini Lake Chromebook Emerges: Octopus
In late August, we uncovered the first signs of Intel's next Atom line of processors in the Chromium repository. It was nearly four months later before Intel made the Gemini Lake chipsets publicly available so I really didn't expect to see an actual Chromebook with the Apollo Lake successor until … [Read more...] about First Intel Gemini Lake Chromebook Emerges: Octopus
Detachable Chromebook ‘Nautilus’ Testing Battery-Saving Display Tech
We've talked quite a bit about the upcoming device known as 'Nautilus' around here recently. We're inclined to think this device could see a release date later in 2018, so it makes sense that we'll keep seeing small hints about what 'Nautilus' will bring to the table before that time gets … [Read more...] about Detachable Chromebook ‘Nautilus’ Testing Battery-Saving Display Tech
Acer Chrome OS Tablet Display Details Revealed
Just about a week ago, the first eyes-on of the Acer Chrome OS tablet leaked from the BETT show in London. The tweet has been pulled, but we've heard plenty of folks saying they saw this device in the flesh at the show as well. Our leaning is this mystery device is none other than the 'Scarlet' … [Read more...] about Acer Chrome OS Tablet Display Details Revealed
Did Acer Just Out The First Chrome OS Tablet At BETT?
The annual BETT show is well underway in London and while we've seen some fairly expected Chromebook announcements, news just rolled across my Twitter feed that completely blindsided me and I am STOKED! … [Read more...] about Did Acer Just Out The First Chrome OS Tablet At BETT?
Dell Launches Chromebook 5000 Series For Education, Starting at $289
Apparently, January is the choice time to launch education-focused Chromebooks in 2018. Granted, between CES and the BETT (British Educational Training and Technology show), the time is pretty ripe for announcements. Additionally, these new Chromebook offerings are now all in line for upcoming … [Read more...] about Dell Launches Chromebook 5000 Series For Education, Starting at $289
Acer Announces A New Chromebox and 2 New Chromebooks
Well, the days of computing announcements happening at CES seem to be all but over. Today, Acer is announcing 3 new devices that add to the slew of new Chromebooks and Chromeboxes announced in the past month: none of which were officially shared at CES earlier in January. I suppose it is the new … [Read more...] about Acer Announces A New Chromebox and 2 New Chromebooks
ASUS Chromebox 3 Arrives At CES 2018
HP may have beaten other OEMs out of the Chromebox gate but ASUS came to Las Vegas with a surprise up their sleeve and they don't plan on being outshined. Amidst their ROG lineup, new connectivity solutions and a GIGABIT LTE Windows device, ASUS unveiled some mini-PCs, a new tinker board and the … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebox 3 Arrives At CES 2018
Acer Announces New Chromebook 11 CB311
HP isn't the only one getting a jump on the CES hype train. Just two days before the annual Consumer Electronics Show kicks off in Las Vegas, Acer Inc. has announced the release of a new generation of their popular Chromebook 11. … [Read more...] about Acer Announces New Chromebook 11 CB311
HP Bolsters Their Ranks With Two New Chromebooks
HP has been relatively quiet on the Chrome OS front in 2017. Apart from the latest HP Chromebook x360, it had been nearly a year and a half since the PC giant released a Chrome device but that all changed quite drastically this week. Along with the beast that is the HP Chromebox G2, Hewlett … [Read more...] about HP Bolsters Their Ranks With Two New Chromebooks
HP Announces Monster Kaby Lake Chromebox!
At long last, the wait is over. We have kept our eyes on the horizon impatiently anticipating the release of a next-generation Chromebox from anyone. Honest, we expected Acer to be the first out of the gate but out of nowhere, HP has unleashed a beast of a Chromebox. … [Read more...] about HP Announces Monster Kaby Lake Chromebox!
Confirmed: ‘Nautilus’ Is A Detachable Chromebook Made By Samsung, Will Equip Sony IMX Camera
First off, sorry about the long title. There is a commit in the Chromium Repositories that points to the main point of this article, and we'll get there shortly. However, in the middle of the commit, there is additional language that clearly points to the fact that 'Nautilus' is without doubt a … [Read more...] about Confirmed: ‘Nautilus’ Is A Detachable Chromebook Made By Samsung, Will Equip Sony IMX Camera
