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Google has finally turned its attention to optimizing Android for tablets and other large screen devices. (Image: Google)

Google announces Android 12L, a large-screen optimized version of Android for tablets, foldables and Chromebooks

Google has announced a surprise new variant of its Android mobile operating system. Android 12L is a new version of Android 12 that is designed specifically for large screen devices such as tablets, foldables and Chromebooks and i...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Oct 2021 07:51

The Satechi USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter features an M.2 SSD enclosure. (Image: Satechi)

Satechi USB-C hub incorporates an M.2 SSD enclosure

Satechi has launched its latest USB-C dongle. But this one has a twist we haven’t seen before, featuring a built-in M.2 SSD enclosure.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Oct 2021 04:53

Excellent HP Chromebook x2 11 2-in-1 is dragged down by its spongy detachable keyboard

Excellent HP Chromebook x2 11 2-in-1 is dragged down by its terrible detachable keyboard

For about $400 USD, the HP Chromebook x2 11 gets a lot of things right including its well-calibrated 100% sRGB 3:2 touchscreen and strong aluminum build quality. The included keyboard, however, needs a lot of work.

Allen Ngo, 23 Oct 2021 22:54

GPC 2021 | Acer aims to cover the full gamut of Chromebook life with its new x14 and x15 range

Acer's latest Chrome OS devices have arrived with 14- or 15-inch FHD displays, each with up-to-date processors and features. The higher-tier 515s come with Spin and Enterprise variants, whereas the new 514 and Spin 314 set themsel...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2021 15:45

The Acer Spin 311 is now on sale for just $155 USD to be one of the cheapest Chromebooks you can get (Image source: Acer)

Deal | The Acer Spin 311 is now on sale for just $155 USD to be one of the cheapest Chromebooks you can get

This super-cheap convertible can work well as a starter Chromebook for grade schoolers or as a backup remote client when traveling. It supports most apps from the Google Play Store as well.

Allen Ngo, 08 Oct 2021 04:52

A new Pixelbook might arrive soon. (Source: AppleLe257 via Twitter)

The "Google Pixelbook 2" emerges in the form of renders with a trendy range of colors

A leaker has posted a set of allegedly official renders for a second-gen Pixelbook. This rumored new Chromebook is now portrayed as coming in 5 bright colorways that definitely suggests Google is trying to keep pace with Apple in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2021 18:02

Create a Samsung account and get the 4K Galaxy Chromebook Core i5 for only $419 USD (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Create a Samsung account and get the 4K Galaxy Chromebook Core i5 for only $419 USD

The 13.3-inch Galaxy Chromebook is one of the best convertible Chromebooks you can find in this low of a price range. Its 4K touchscreen alone already sets it apart from 99 percent of other Chromebooks in currently available.

Allen Ngo, 17 Sep 2021 08:36

Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 in review: 1,200 Euros for a Chromebook?

Asus Chromebook Flip CX5: 2-in-1 laptop with optional stylus input

The 2-in-1 Chromebook from Asus has a good hardware configuration, a backlit keyboard, and USB-C including Power Delivery. The IPS touchscreen display can be operated both with the fingers as well as with a stylus that can be purc...

Sascha Mölck, 11 Sep 2021 07:01

Far Cry 6 can be streamed on its release. (Source: NVIDIA)

GeForce NOW will unleash Far Cry 6 support from the game's October 2021 launch

A Thursday at GeForce NOW means it's time for the streaming platform to reveal the latest additions to its library. However, despite the potentially welcome new arrivals involved this week, they may be overshadowed by another ann...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2021 21:41

The new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 builds on the successulf formula of the original by adding a large 13.3-inch OLED display.(Image: Lenovo)

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is the 13.3-inch OLED sequel to last year's hit 10.1-inch Duet 2-in-1 detachable

Lenovo continues apace with the launch of new tablets. This time around it's the follow up to last year’s critically acclaimed and value-packed Chromebook Duet dubbed the Chromebook Duet 5.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Sep 2021 12:58

Google's Tensor SoC could be just the tip of its custom silicon efforts. (Image: Google)

Google developing custom silicon for its Pixelbooks as it heads down a similar path to Apple

Google is said to be developing custom chips for its Pixelbooks, according to Nikkei Asia. Although not a lot of details about the new chips have been revealed, they will be Arm-based like its new Tensor SoC developed for the fort...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Sep 2021 12:20

The Chromebook Detachable CZ1. (Source: Asus)

The latest Asus Chrome OS tablet has a new MediaTek Kompanio SoC and a detachable keyboard cover

Asus has launched the Chromebook Detachable CZ1, a device with a processor from a series recently started by MediaTek with tablet-specific optimizations in mind. Its latest vehicle is also patently geared towards education with it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Aug 2021 16:28

The Chromebase 21.5-inch All-in-One Desktop can rotate 90°. (Image source: HP)

HP unveils the Chromebase 21.5-inch All-in-One, a Chrome OS desktop with a rotating display and Intel Comet Lake-U processors

HP has announced the Chromebase 21.5-inch All-in-One Desktop, the first Chromebase AiO with a rotating display. HP's effort is available with up to 16 GB of RAM, a Core i3-10110U and a 256 GB NVMe SSD.

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2021 19:16

HP's new Chrome OS tablet costs US$599.99. (Image source: HP)

HP announces the Chromebook x2 11 with an 11-inch display, a Snapdragon 7c, 4G LTE and 11 hours of quoted battery life

HP has unveiled the Chromebook x2 11, a new tablet running Chrome OS. The device has a 3:2 and 1,440p display, a Snapdragon 7c SoC and 8 GB of RAM. Supposedly, the Chromebook x2 11 will last up to 11 hours between charges, too.

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2021 19:10

Samsung's next Chromebook will have an 11.6-inch display, Galaxy Chromebook Go pictured. (Image source: Samsung)

Smaller and non-touch Samsung Chromebook appears at the FCC with an Intel Jasper Lake processor

A new Samsung Chromebook has made its way to the FCC, and it shares many similarities with the recent Galaxy Chromebook Go. While the unreleased model also has an Intel Jasper Lake processor, it has a smaller 11.6-inch display, al...

Alex Alderson, 06 Aug 2021 00:55

The slimmest and lightest 14-inch convertible from Asus to date. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus readies slim and light 14-inch Chromebook Flip CX5400 premium convertible with Tiger Lake-U processors

The Flip CX5400 is powered by Intel's i7-1160G7 low-voltage processor that allows for a totally silent design. It also integrates 16 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, a 512 GB NVMe SSD, and 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors plus it features a high-qua...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Jul 2021 15:39

Acer makes just over US$1 billion in revenue over 1 month

Acer claimed to have had its best May for seven years in its financial report for that month. Now, it notes it has done the same in June 2021. The OEM made 30.02 billion new Taiwanese dollars (NTD, or US$1.07 billion) in that mont...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jul 2021 23:38

The Pixelbook Go is one of many Chromebooks that support Opera. (Image source: Opera)

Opera becomes the first optimised browser alternative for Chromebooks and Chrome OS

Opera has announced a version of its browser for Chromebooks and Chrome OS. The browser is the first third-party program that natively supports Chrome OS and contains several innovations, including an ad block and a VPN, among oth...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jul 2021 16:46

The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go takes its design cues from the Galaxy Book Go. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung rolls out new Galaxy Chromebook Go with absolutely zero fanfare

Samsung has followed up the launch of its recent Windows-powered Galaxy Book Go with the new Galaxy Chromebook Go. Ironically, perhaps, the new Chromebook Go is powered by an Intel chip instead of the Arm-based Snapdragon powering...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Jun 2021 14:01

The Intuos drawing tablet. (Source: Wacom)

Wacom's Intuos tablet achieves Works With Chromebook status

Wacom has announced that the entry-level, non-wireless version of its Intuos drawing tablet has joined the Works With Chromebook program. This means the device is certified to integrate "seamlessly" with Chrome OS PCs via USB type...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2021 20:42

Acer's gaming business is getting stronger. (Source: Acer)

Acer reports a return to seven-year highs with its May 2021 revenue

Acer has announced that its latest round of consolidated revenue (for May 2021) was its best for 7 seven years. These earnings, which totaled about US$895 million, grew by nearly 23% year-on-year (YoY). The OEM's gaming arm grew b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2021 19:41

Google is developing Android app mirroing support on Chromebooks. (Image: Google)

Google Services code hints at plans to bring Android app mirroring on Chromebooks

Google looks to be laying the foundation to add Android app mirroring support in a future update to Chrome OS. A line of code was spotted in the latest update to Google Play Services for Android and points to tighter integration b...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Jun 2021 12:52

GFN adds more new games. (Source: NVIDIA)

GeForce NOW adds a total of 22 new games, including some brand-new Steam titles

NVIDIA's cloud-gaming service GeForce NOW has announced support for no less than 22 new games, including Biomutant, Maneater and Imagine Earth, which have also just launched on Steam. The platform is also starting to add DLC witho...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2021 23:27

Acer has launched the world's first 17-inch Chromebook

Acer Chromebook 317: World's first-ever 17-inch Chromebook is now official alongside the Chromebook 314

Acer has launched Chromebook 317 and 314 with some interesting specs. The Chromebook 317 comes with a 17-inch screen and Intel processors, while the Chromebook 314 has a 14-inch screen and a MediaTek processor. Prices start at US...

Anil Ganti, 27 May 2021 16:15

Google will finally launch Fuchsia OS soon, albeit on just one smart home device

Fuchsia is the name of an in-house OS Google has reportedly had in the works for years. Now, it is finally due to see a roll-out on one of the OEM's more recent smart-home products. The Nest Hub is slated to start using this new s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 May 2021 14:29

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is a mid-cycle refresh of the Snapdragon 7c. (Image Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 launched for entry-level PCs and Chromebooks with a minor clock bump over its predecessor

Qualcomm has refreshed its Snapdragon 7c platform aimed at entry-level Windows 10 on ARM PCs and Chromebooks to the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2. The 7c Gen 2 is essentially the same SoC as the original 7c but with faster Cortex-A76 cores....

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 May 2021 19:28

Linux is exiting beta on Chrome OS. (Image via Acer w/ edits)

Chrome OS's Linux integration exits beta in next OS update

The next version of Chrome OS will move a great developer feature from the Beta to Stable channel: Linux integration will finally exit beta with Chrome OS 91. This move should broadly increase Linux usage and development on Chrome...

Sam Medley, 20 May 2021 16:48

Review of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook 13IML05: 2-in-1 device with an optional stylus

Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5 CB 13ILM05: 2-in-1 Chromebook with a replaceable SSD

Lenovo’s 2-in-1 Chromebook comes with a Comet Lake-based CPU, an NVMe SSD and a backlit keyboard. The touchscreen can be operated not only with fingers but also with the Lenovo USI Pen, which is sold separately. The Chromebook als...

Sascha Mölck, 11 May 2021 10:45

Laptop shipments may keep on growing in 2021. (Source: Acer)

The laptop market is now projected to top 62 million shipments in the second quarter of 2021

The market for laptops has arguably remained relatively unscathed in the pandemic era, largely thanks to the demand for educational or gaming machines still going strong in 2021. Now, new research indicates that shipments for thes...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 May 2021 16:56

Review of the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 CP713-2W: 2-in-1 Chromebook with 3:2 touchscreen

Acer Chromebook Spin 713: 2-in-1 Chromebook with 3 video outputs

The Spin 713 offers a 3:2 touchscreen, very good battery life and support for Power Delivery over USB-C. With an 800-Euro price tag, it is not one of the cheapest Chromebooks on the market.

Sascha Mölck, 02 May 2021 21:24

High-powered native gaming on a Chromebook just got real. (Image: Nvidia)

Nvidia partnering with MediaTek on Arm CPUs mated to RTX graphics for Chromebooks, PCs

MediaTek and Nvidia have announced a new partnership that will see the former’s Arm-based CPUs married with the latter’s GPUs. It will see Nvidia’s RTX graphics joined with Arm-based PCs and laptops, including Chromebooks, for the...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Apr 2021 02:36

HP has updated its 14-inch Chromebook x360 range with 11th generation Intel silicon. (Image: HP)

HP updates its premium Chromebook x360 14c to 11th gen Intel CPUs

HP has updated its premium 14-inch Chromebook x360 14c model with Intel’s latest 11th generation silicon. There are also a few other tweaks to its winning formula, but it also goes seemingly goes backwards in the battery life depa...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Apr 2021 12:40

Samsung clearing stock on its 2020 Galaxy Chromebook for $599 USD to make room for the Galaxy Chromebook 2 (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung clearing stock on its 4K AMOLED 2020 Galaxy Chromebook for $599 USD to make room for the Galaxy Chromebook 2

Both the feisty Fiesta Red and Mercury Gray color options are now much cheaper than what they were when they launched a year ago. The model comes with a 10th gen Core i5-10210U CPU, metal chassis, and 4K touchscreen to be better e...

Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2021 21:18

Lenovo 14e Gen 2 Chromebook uses AMD's latest Chromebook APUs. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo 14e Gen 2 Chromebook and Lenovo 14w Gen 2 focus on durability to withstand the vagaries of remote learning

Lenovo has introduced two laptops aimed at the education market — the 14e Gen 2 Chromebook and the 14w Gen 2 running Windows 10 for Education. Both the 14e Gen 2 and the 14w Gen 2 feature largely identical specs, including MIL-810...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Mar 2021 16:55

The Lenovo 500e Chromebook Gen 3 features an Intel Jasper Lake CPU. (All images via Lenovo)

Lenovo launches new student-focused Chromebooks with AMD and Intel CPUs

Lenovo announced three new Chromebooks for the education market today. The Lenovo 100e Chromebook Gen 3 and 300e Chromebook Gen 3 both run on AMD's latest CPU for Chromebooks, while the 500e Chromebook Gen 3 is powered by a Jasper...

Sam Medley, 23 Mar 2021 14:00

The NL71CT-LTE chromebook. (Source: CTL)

CTL launches a 4G/LTE-powered, remote learning award-winning Chromebook

CTL's latest Chromebook is powered by the Intel Celeron N4020 and has 4GB of RAM, as many of the OEM's devices do. However, the NL71CT-LTE also has standalone mobile data, so it need not be reliant on Wi-Fi for its often education...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2021 23:59

GeForce NOW has a lot to announce this Thursday. (Source: NVIDIA)

GeForce NOW adds a new, premium monthly tier in addition to support for new games

NVIDIA's game-streaming service GeForce NOW has announced the end of one membership type and the beginning of another. At US$9.99, the new Priority subscription costs more, but is also slated to add more benefits such as RTX ON an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Mar 2021 22:46

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch date may have been rescheduled to August 2021

Leaked roadmap suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could arrive earlier than anticipated

Renowned leaker Even Blass has posted Samsung's product release schedule for 2021. It says that new Chromebooks and Galaxybooks are slated to be launched in April, followed by the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite in June, the Galaxy A82 in July...

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Mar 2021 12:10

Wild Hunt is now playable via GeForce NOW. (Source: NVIDIA)

GeForce NOW adds streaming support for the GOG versions of four Witcher-series titles

Today (March 11, 2021) is a Thursday, which means it's time for new games in. the GeForce NOW library. This week, the streaming service has added 4 The Witcher-series games, which are, moreover, those of the GOG variety. Pascal's ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Mar 2021 21:09

Google is promising big things for Chrome OS and Chromebooks in 2021. (Image: Google)

Google's Hiroshi Lockheimer promises big things for Chrome OS, Chromebooks in 2021

Google SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer has tweeted his excitement at the Chrome OS and Chromebook pipeline for 2021. It comes in the context of an IDC report showing that Chrome OS device sales surpassed macOS device sales in 2020 for the ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Feb 2021 11:19

Chrome OS rose above macOS for the first time in 2020. (Source: IDC via GeekWire)

Chrome OS devices outsold Apple Macs for the first time in 2020

The latest full-year analysis of the PC market show that devices that run ChromeOS gained more and more market share during 2020 compared to those running macOS. Windows remained the market leader, although its share did fall comp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 17:47

World's first Chromebook with QLED touchscreen now shipping for $549 USD

The Samsung online store will begin accepting pre-orders for the rest of the month where users can get an $80 credit towards the purchase of Samsung accessories. After March 1, the credit will be reduced to just $30.

Allen Ngo, 16 Feb 2021 15:00

Google is moving on with its Stadia project. (Source: Google)

Google announces plan to bring 100 or more new games to Stadia in 2021, Far Cry 6 included

Google has effectively given up on making first-party games for its streaming service Stadia. However, it has committed to bringing more titles from external studios to the platform in the course of 2021. They are slated to includ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Feb 2021 23:56

Acer's latest financial figures are among its best for eight years

Acer has released its latest consolidated financial report, which covers January 2021. It includes revenues that are its highest "for the same period" since 2013. This performance is based on solid year-on-year (YoY) growth for th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2021 20:22

The ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3000 will be available for €449. (Image source: ASUS & Saturn)

ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3000: Retailer lists Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook alternative with a 16:10 display

With the Chromebook Flip CM3000, ASUS will soon introduce a Chrome OS-based 2-in-1 that looks an awful lot like a Microsoft Surface Go. The ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3000 features a 10.5-inch display, 4 GB of RAM, a detachable keyboa...

Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2021 17:36

A 2020 PC market infographic. (Source: Canalys)

Chromebook and tablet shipments break records in 2020

The latest market research report from Canalys shows that the PC market enjoyed success not seen in years during 2020. It posted shipment volumes not seen since 2015, hitting 143.7 million units (a 35% year-on-year (YoY) increase)...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jan 2021 23:36