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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

HP Chromebook 11 G9 Education Edition now comes with MediaTek and Celeron options (Source: HP)

Intel or MediaTek? HP Chromebook 11 G9 Education Edition lets users decide

The latest 11.6-inch HP Chromebooks will have both Intel and MediaTek options. Users who favor battery life will prefer the latter while the former will excel in performance and ports.

Allen Ngo, 20 Jan 2021 08:31

The Acer Chromebook 511 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c SoC. (Image: Acer)

Acer rolls out four new Chromebooks including the 511 with LTE, 20 hour battery life and Snapdragon 7c Arm-based chip

Acer has used the BETT education show to debut four new Chromebooks. Headlining the new models is the Chromebook 511 which includes LTE support and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c, compute optimized chipset.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Jan 2021 10:53

The premium-grade features on the new ChromeBook CX9 and Flip CX5 models suggest higher-than-usual prices. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus launches ChromeBook CX9400 and ChromeBook Flip CX5500 premium-grade laptops with Intel Tiger Lake-U CPUs

The new ChromeBook CX9 and Flip CX5 models from Asus powered by the latest Intel Tiger Lake-U CPUs show that the Chrome OS laptops can easily match the performance of the traditionally more powerful Windows-based systems. The new ...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Jan 2021 19:00

Asus Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500) convertible (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus intros the Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500) with AMD Ryzen 5 3500C inside

The new Asus Chromebook Flip CM5 brings together a daring minimalist design and the AMD Ryzen platform (up to Ryzen 5 3500C) to deliver an excellent 15.6-inch tool for creativity. The list of specs and features includes Wi-Fi 6, u...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Jan 2021 19:00

The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 is the first to be powered by AMD Ryzen 3000C Chromebook APUs. (Image Source: Acer)

CES 2021 | AMD Ryzen 3000C series APUs debut in the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 and its enterprise counterpart

Acer has introduced the Chromebook Spin 514 — the first Chromebook to be powered by AMD Ryzen 3000C series of Chromebook APUs. The Chromebook Spin 14 is offered in both consumer and Enterprise variants and sports a durable chassis...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2021 20:53

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 brings QLED to the family for the first time

The high-end aluminum convertible Chromebook will launch before the end of the quarter for $549 USD in both Gray and Red color options. Samsung has yet to outsource its QLED panels to other OEMs.

Allen Ngo, 07 Jan 2021 15:00

The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook2 has leaked out in all its glory. (Image: Evan Blass via Voice)

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook2 leaked ahead of likely January unveiling

Fans of high-end Chromebooks will be pleased to learn Samsung is following up its first Galaxy Chromebook with a sequel. The Galaxy Chromebook2 has been leaked by Evan Blass and with Samsung giving the eye-catching design a subtle...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Dec 2020 12:10

Google has acquired Neverware. (Image: Neverware)

Google acquires Neverware, a company that turns old laptops into Chromebook-like devices

Google has confirmed that it has acquired Neverware, a company that specializes in turning old laptops and desktop computers into Chromebook-like devices. The acquisition follows a previous investment by Google into the company’s ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Dec 2020 11:22

Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-3HT in review: good-looking Chromebook with long battery life

Acer's ChromeBook 315 is a Good-Looking Thin Chrome OS Device

Acer's 15.6-inch Chromebook offers a touchscreen display (FHD, IPS), silent operation, and very good battery life. The integration of Google's Play Store enables the use of numerous Android apps.

Sascha Mölck, 15 Dec 2020 22:43

Chrome OS now has a Bluetooth battery bar. (Source: XDA)

The Chrome OS 87 update brings battery levels for connected Bluetooth devices and more

Google has announced an update for Chrome OS to version 87. This upgrade allows users to see how much battery their Bluetooth-connected peripherals have left for the first time. It also confers the ability to search through open t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2020 23:26

The new Asus Chromebox 4 only weighs 1 kg and comes with a Vesa mount in the box. (Image: Asus)

Asus' new Chromebox 4 comes in Celeron or Core flavors of Intel's 10th gen silicon

Asus has released the sequel to its Chromebox 3 range, which were powered by Intel 8th gen silicon. The new Chromebox 4 range comes equipped with faster, more efficient Intel 10th gen chips and other improvements.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Nov 2020 13:03

Google may be on the verge of replacing the Pixelbook Go. (Image source: Google)

Leaked Google AMD Raven Ridge Chromebook spotted with a Ryzen 3 3250C processor and 4 GB of RAM

It has been almost a year since Google unveiled the Pixelbook Go, and the Google Play Console suggests that a successor may be on the cards. The machine is powered by an AMD Ryzen 3 3250C, 4 GB of RAM and would appear to be the lo...

Alex Alderson, 18 Nov 2020 20:58

Chromebooks and tablets among the biggest winners in market growth for Q3 2020. (Source: Canalys)

Chromebooks and tablets are the growth winners in Q3 2020 according to Canalys report

Canalys is reporting a second quarter of growth in the international personal computing category during the third quarter of 2020. This growth was likely driven by an increase in people working or schooling from home with overall ...

Craig Ward, 16 Nov 2020 09:14

The Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1 is an excellent but extremely expensive Chromebook. Image via Dell

Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1: With great power comes a high price tag

The Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1 is one of, if not the, best Chromebooks we have ever tested. However, for ~$1580 and up, it is far too expensive for a Chromebook.

Sam Medley, 11 Nov 2020 15:00

MediaTek has released two new chipsets for Chromebooks

MediaTek MT8195 and MT8192 launched; 6nm chips billed to power Chromebooks, tablets, smart displays, and more starting Q2 2021

MediaTek's new MT8195 and MT8192 chipsets are the company's newest Chromebook-centric chipsets. The former is powered by ARM's latest Cortex-A78 cores, while the latter uses previous-generation Cortex-A76 cores. Both chipsets use ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Nov 2020 17:00

The Dell Latiitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise. Image via Dell.

Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise: Chrome OS at its best is still limited

The Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise represents the absolute best hardware seen in a Chromebook to date. The Comet Lake Core i5 CPU and zippy NVMe SSD make this one of the most powerful Chrome OS devices on the market, but...

Sam Medley, 31 Oct 2020 13:00

The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 2-in-1 is Acer's first Chromebook using the Snapdragon 7c SoC. (Image source: Acer)

The new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 opts for a Snapdragon 7c for improved battery life and connectivity

Acer has released the Acer Chromebook Spin 513, its first Chromebook using the new 8 nm Snapdragon 7c chipset. The 13.3-inch model is a middle of the road 1.2 kg and 15.6 mm thick, but the design is attractive and will be apprecia...

Craig Ward, 21 Oct 2020 15:45

Windows applications can now natively run inside Chrome OS. (Image via Parallels)

Chromebooks can now natively run Windows apps thanks to Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise

A new software tool from Parallels, the Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise, allows certain Chromebooks to natively run Windows apps alongside Chrome OS apps, no Internet required. The software seamlessly integrates Window...

Sam Medley, 21 Oct 2020 04:25

Intel launches the Tiger Lake Celeron 6000 series

Intel's latest Celeron 6305 and 6305E processors have a number of up-to-date features and specs that may make devices based on them particularly worthy of consideration. There may have a lower base clock here compared to its immed...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Oct 2020 20:05

Twitter user Aaron's Surface Book after taking a bullet (Image source: @itsExtreme_)

Now that's build quality: Microsoft Surface Book takes a bullet for its owner, saving a life

A Microsoft Surface Book user reported that his convertible laptop saved his life after taking a stray bullet. While the Surface Book did not survive encounter, its magnesium alloy chassis delivered on the promise of high build qu...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 12 Oct 2020 20:56

First business chromebook in blue: The Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook

Chromebooks with Google's ChromeOS have been enjoying some popularity in the education sector. It seems that Google is making inroads in the business sector as well now, as some companies transition to the simpler Google OS. Lenov...

Benjamin Herzig, 12 Oct 2020 17:39

AMD Zen+ Ryzen processors are now available for Chromebooks. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD expands Chromebook APU offerings with new Zen-based Athlon C and Zen+-based Ryzen C SKUs; 14+ shipping designs expected from OEMs this year

AMD has announced the expansion of its Chromebook-focused lineup to include 14 nm Zen-based Athlon and 12 nm Zen+-based Ryzen processors. The new APUs for Chromebooks allow Chrome OS users to run more capable apps natively or via ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Sep 2020 17:07

The HP Chromebox Enterprise G3 is a tiny but powerful Chrome OS desktop. (All images via HP)

HP unleashes the Chromebox G3, a Chrome OS mini desktop with 10th Gen Intel CPUs

The HP Chromebox Enterprise G3 is a powerful Chrome OS desktop with 10th Gen Intel CPUs, up to 16 GB of RAM, and up to 128 GB of NVMe SSD storage. The machine is targeted at office professionals, educators, and others in need of a...

Sam Medley, 22 Sep 2020 15:00

The HP Pro C645 Chromebook uses AMD's new C-series processors. (Source: HP)

The HP Pro C645 Chromebook boosts AMD in the enterprise with new Athlon C and Ryzen C processors

HP has announced an Athlon or Ryzen-based model to complement their Intel-based HP Pro C640 which released earlier in August. The new AMD Athlon C and Ryzen C options combine with up to 16 GB RAM and a 128 GB NVMe drive to create ...

Craig Ward, 22 Sep 2020 15:00

MediaTek is planning to bring fast 6 nm processors to inexpensive Chromebooks in 2021. (Image Source: Android Authority)

MediaTek to launch fast 6 nm ARM-based processors for inexpensive Chromebooks in 2021

MediaTek is looking to release fast 6 nm processors for the budget-oriented Chromebooks in 2021. The upcoming MT8195 processor will be similar to Apple's ARM-based proprietary processors that are scheduled to release with next yea...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Sep 2020 14:13

Jasper Lake may be based on the Tremont architecture. (Source: YouTube)

A new leak purports to outline Intel's upcoming Jasper Lake-based range of processors

Jasper Lake is thought to be Gemini Lake's impending successor for low-end notebooks and mini PCs launching in early 2021. A website that focuses on the latter has listed what it claims as the product names for these possibly Trem...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2020 16:56

Chromebooks like the 5190 Education simply aren't available for school districts and students. (Image via Dell w/ edits)

American public school systems face a shortage of 5 million laptops for students

As public school systems in the United States shift to online learning in response to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, many districts face a massive shortage of laptops for students. The shortage compounds existing problems facin...

Sam Medley, 26 Aug 2020 20:46

GeForce NOW is available on Chromebooks. (Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA announces the launch of GeForce NOW on Chromebooks

GeForce NOW is NVIDIA's cloud gaming solution that allows access to any titles a user may have acquired regardless of the power of their PC. These possibilities are now officially open to those with Chromebooks, thanks to a new be...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2020 17:28

Dell is adding 4K display options for a reasonable price. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell launches premium Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise convertible with 4K touchscreen

Dell is adding quite a few enterprise-grade features to the existing 14-inch Latitude 7410 Chromebook lineup, including low blue light 4K touchscreens, LTE and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, extended battery life up to 21 hours and a premi...

Bogdan Solca, 11 Aug 2020 17:32

A Nearby Share demo on Pixel phones. (Source: XDA)

Update: Now live | Google's Nearby Share for Android may also be compatible with ChromeOS, Linux, Windows and macOS

Nearby Share is Google's long-awaited answer to AirDrop, and may formally debut as part of Android 11. However, XDA contributors have found evidence that it may work with other operating systems, so long as they run Chrome. This i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Aug 2020 12:25

Three months of free Google Stadia Pro gaming added to the Google Chromebook perks program

Google has updated its Chromebook perks page with a couple of nice Stadia gaming offers for new buyers of listed Chromebooks on the Google Store. One delivers three months worth of free Stadia Pro access while the other offers a U...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Aug 2020 11:21

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook with 4K AMOLED, Core i5, 256 GB SSD, and 8 GB RAM already down to $800 USD (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Samsung Galaxy Chromebook with 4K AMOLED, Core i5, 256 GB SSD, and 8 GB RAM already down to $800 USD

The premium Samsung convertible Chromebook is barely four months old and price cuts are already in effect. Originally launched for $1000 USD, Amazon is now offering the model for $200 less.

Allen Ngo, 31 Jul 2020 20:01

A possible inspiration for developing dual-screen functions in Chrome OS. (Source: Asus)

Google may be working on a dual-touchscreen Chromebook

One of the most convincing trends in PC design these days is the dual-screen notebook. Now, there is evidence that Google is bringing this tech to Chrome OS. This is in line with a leak about a device code-named Palkia, which appa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2020 23:15

The Acer Chromebook Spin 713. All images via Acer.

Acer announces two new convertible Chromebooks, the Chromebook Spin 713 and Chromebook Spin 311

Acer announced two new convertible Chromebooks today. The Chromebook Spin 713 is a premium Chromebook with a 2K 3:2 13.5-inch screen aimed at enterprise users and those in search of a high-end Chromebook. The Chromebook Spin 311 i...

Sam Medley, 23 Jun 2020 15:45

Google is partnering with Parallels to bring virtualized Microsoft Office apps to Chrome OS Enterprise devices. (Image: Notebookcheck)

MS Office apps coming to Chrome OS enterprise devices thanks to deal with Parallels

If there has been one thing holding back companies from going all in on Chrome OS devices is the lack of support for Microsoft’s Office suite. That is set to change with the announcement that Google is teaming with Parallels to ru...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Jun 2020 11:58

The Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 2-in-1 laptop used a cloud-based Chrome OS. (Image source: Dell)

Rumor | Dell XPS Chromebook could be in the works; 10nm Tiger Lake-based Dell Chromebooks also a possibility

It has been reported that Dell is developing some Chromebooks to add to its extensive lineup, and there has been speculation that a Dell XPS Chromebook could be in the works, too. The same source states that at least three machine...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Jun 2020 22:53

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (11) costs US$229.99. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (11): US$229.99 Chromebook is now shipping

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (11") is now shipping for US$229.99. The device, also known as the Chromebook 3 (11"), features a dual-core Gemini Lake Refresh processor, 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 64 GB of storage.

Alex Alderson, 05 Jun 2020 13:21

The IdeaPad Flex 3i comes with 32 GB or 64 GB of storage. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i: Affordable and convertible Chromebook is now purchasable for US$329.99

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i, also called the Chromebook Flex 3i, is now purchasable for US$329.99. The affordable and convertible Chromebook features an 11.6-inch IPS touchscreen, 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and up to 64 GB of storage.

Alex Alderson, 05 Jun 2020 13:04