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Google's Chromebook Plus initiative pushes higher spec standards and handy software tools
Google's new Chromebook Plus initiative is a guarantee of solid performance and specs alongside some handy software tools.
Google could be taking the Chrome out of ChromeOS
Google has reportedly been working for years to separate the Chrome browser from Chrome OS, that’s how entangled they are, and it looks like this project is ready to bear fruit. The solution seems to be a brand-new standalone Linux-based browser, codenamed Lacros, that would replace the current Chrome OS-based browser. What’s more? Lacros is nearly ready for primetime.
'Minecraft' is coming to Chromebooks
Microsoft has announced that Minecraft is coming to Chromebooks and is available to try right away via an early access version.
Google’s best app of 2022 is an AI art generator, which sounds about right
Google has handed out its Play Store best of 2022 awards, and the top app is an AI art generator.
Steam for ChromeOS works on more devices and is easier to install
Google and Valve have announced that Steam for ChromeOS has graduated to beta. The software now works on more devices, has better hardware support and includes a number of usability fixes.
Google is trying to make Chromebooks built for cloud gaming
One part of Google may have given up on cloud gaming, with Stadia set to be discontinued in a few months. But on the ChromeOS team, there’s a whole new initiative to try and push back on the whole “you can’t game on a Chromebook” thing. Today, Google — along with a handful of hardware and software partners — are announcing what it calls “the world’s first laptops built for cloud gaming.”
Google Photos for Chromebooks is getting a video editor and movie maker
Later this year, Google Photos is going to get a significant update that has the distinction of first arriving on Chromebooks. According to a Google blog post, Google Photos will get a new movie editor and video editing features this fall as part of an update to Chrome OS.
Acer's new Chromebook Spin 513 channels the Pixelbook's tall screen
It wouldn't be CES without new Chromebooks, and Acer has a new trio to announce — though two of them aren't expected to arrive until June of 2022.
Apple sold a record number of MacBooks last quarter, says Strategy Analytics
Apple is getting some of its MacBook sales mojo back thanks to discounts on the MacBook Air, according to the research firm Strategy Analytics.
Acer's new Chromebook Spin 514 features a fanless design and improved webcam
Acer has announced four new Chromebook as part of its autumn laptop refresh.
Microsoft is killing its Office app on Chromebooks
Microsoft is pulling support for its Office app for Android on Chrome OS. The web app will still be available, but it lacks offline access.
Chrome OS update adds a dedicated Google Meet app and eSIM support
Chrome OS devices now come with built-in Google Meet and support eSIMs.
Acer's new Chromebook lineup includes one with a giant 17.3-inch screen
Ahead of Computex next week, Acer is announcing a slew of new laptops, including a set of four new Chromebooks. Easily the most unusual of the batch is Acer's Chromebook 317, which includes a massive 17.3-inch display.
NVIDIA and MediaTek want to bring RTX graphics to ARM laptops
What would an ARM-based laptop look like with an RTX graphics card? That's something NVIDIA is exploring together with MediaTek, a company best known for building ARM-based chips.
Samsung's new Galaxy Chromebook 2 is already $100 off
Save $100 on Samsung's new Galaxy Chromebook 2 laptop at Samsung and Best Buy.
Chrome OS is getting a big redesign for its 10th birthday
Of note, it's adding a new clipboard that remembers the last five things you copied, a Phone Hub to make accessing your Android device easier and support for Nearby Share.
Lenovo's capable Chromebook Duet is cheaper than ever on Amazon
Lenovo's Chromebook Duet is on sale for $231 at Amazon right now.
Chrome OS is getting a built-in screen recorder
In addition to promising 40 new Chrome devices, the company is also bringing accessibility improvements and a built-in screen recorder to the OS.
Acer's latest convertible Chromebooks are built for classroom mayhem
Acer has unveiled a bunch of new computers meant for the classroom, including a refresh of two of its convertible and durable Chromebooks. The new versions of its Spin 512 and Spin 511 Chromebooks are powered by the latest generation Intel N4500 and N5100 processors, with batteries that can run for up to 10 hours. For connectivity, they have WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 support, as well as two USB-C ports.
Intel Evo Chromebooks will feature Thunderbolt
Intel normally doesn't have much dedicated hardware for Chromebooks at CES, but this year it announced some intriguing tidbits. First, the company revealed that Chromebooks are coming with Intel Evo branding, its new name for refined Project Athena machines. Those will also be the first Chromebooks to include Thunderbolt support, allowing them to support faster external hard drives and other accessories.
