At IFA Berlin, Acer continued their streak of announcing a new Chromebook and this one is quite impressive. Not the revamped Chromebook 14 I am longing for but the new 15.6" aluminum device from Acer is a major step up from its predecessors. However, the first hands on of the Acer Chromebook … [Read more...] about New Acer Chromebook 15: Specs Clarified
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Google Assistant And Third Party Speakers: No, They’re Not Competiton
Last week at IFA Berlin, a number of big players in the tech arena announced the coming of third-party home speakers with the Google Assistant baked right in. Mobvoi, Anker and Panasonic led the charge and now, Sony and Onkyo have followed suit with their own renditions of Assistant-enabled … [Read more...] about Google Assistant And Third Party Speakers: No, They’re Not Competiton
First Hands-On Video Of The New Acer Chromebook 15 Surfaces
For Chromebook fans, IFA Berlin has been a little silent apart from Acer's quiet announcement of a fully-refreshed 15.6-inch Chromebook. Though it didn't make it on stage, this Chromebook is drawing some serious attention from quite a few media outlets. For many, the Acer Chromebook 15 has been … [Read more...] about First Hands-On Video Of The New Acer Chromebook 15 Surfaces
More Google Assistant Coming To More Devices
We've been talking a lot about Google Assistant in the past few months and for good reason. The Assistant is Google's vision and has been since October of last year. Its pervasive nature has seen the Assistant move from phones to Google Home to Chromebooks to the browser and more. If Google's … [Read more...] about More Google Assistant Coming To More Devices
IFA Berlin: Will We See More Chromebooks?
Berlin, Germany IFA Berlin has yet to officially kick off but much like last year, the heavy-hitters have already begun holding press conferences and showing off the latest and greatest for the tech world to behold. The annual trade show is the premier electronics event in Europe with the … [Read more...] about IFA Berlin: Will We See More Chromebooks?
Acer’s New Aluminum Chromebook 15 Debuts At IFA Berlin
I really wasn't sure what to expect from IFA Berlin this year. Last year, the annual consumer electronics show brought us (albeit quietly) the Acer Chromebook R13. Unfortunately, the release of that device was met with mixed reviews as it quickly took a back seat to the later fabled Samsung … [Read more...] about Acer’s New Aluminum Chromebook 15 Debuts At IFA Berlin
Intel’s Gemini Lake Coming To Chromebooks
Intel's Apollo Lake chipset was slated to be head and shoulders above its predecessor the Braswell series that powers so many entry-level and mid-range Chrome devices. While Intel was touting up to a 30% boost in performance from the new Goldmont architecture, our initial impressions of the Apollo … [Read more...] about Intel’s Gemini Lake Coming To Chromebooks
ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Hands-On Video Surfaces
I love the internet! Within a day of posting about the ASUS Flip C101's new availability in Japan, we've received a comment from Stu Lowe at Geeky Teachers stating that his school in Hong Kong just had 90 of these devices shipped to them. In the video, Stu takes about five minutes and gives us … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Hands-On Video Surfaces
Google’s Upcoming Chromebook Pixel: How Much Would You Pay?
Right off the bat, let's file this under fun, speculative conversation. There are a few camps around this subject and I think a collective conversation with a dose of speculation could give many a chance to voice opinions and, perhaps, help us navigate the topic a bit. The question up top is … [Read more...] about Google’s Upcoming Chromebook Pixel: How Much Would You Pay?
ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Shipping October, Available For Pre-Order In Japan
We've seen the proper follow up to the original ASUS Chromebook Flip coming for quite some time. First discovered as 'Bob' months ago, we've known this proper Flip 2 device was coming from a mile away. We've even seen product pages and a hands on at Computex and multiple online retailers listing … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Shipping October, Available For Pre-Order In Japan
Chromebook Pixel To Be Unveiled At Hardware Event Rumored For October 5th
We knew the leaks and rumors would surely begin to swirl pretty soon, and tonight it looks like the hype train is ready to kick into full gear. According to Evan Blass, the internet's foremost tech leak expert, Google plans to unveil the Pixel and Pixel XL at an event on October 5th 2017. Check … [Read more...] about Chromebook Pixel To Be Unveiled At Hardware Event Rumored For October 5th
Google Assistant Headphones: Hey, Why Not?
News and rumors flying like crazy this week. It seems Monday's eclipse is quickly being overshadowed (pun intended) by Google's launch of Android O and rumors of never-before-seen hardware. We can't express how excited we are to see Chromebook 'Eve' make her debut, hopefully at an upcoming … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Headphones: Hey, Why Not?
