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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2: A better balance of premium and practical
Samsung's latest Galaxy Chromebook is a lot easier to recommend than its predecessor. It's both better and cheaper, a rare combination.
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.
Chromebook demand more than doubled in 2020 due to the pandemic
Chromebook shipments more than doubled in 2020 as the pandemic forced many people to learn and work at home.
Wacom's pen tablet for students now works with Chromebooks
The One by Wacom tablet now works with Chrome OS devices thanks to the fact it recently earned Google’s Works with Chromebook certification.
Watch the ASUS CES 2021 keynote in 8 minutes
Take a peek at new laptops and a coffee cup-sized wireless projector.
The ASUS Chromebook CX9 is rugged, light and powerful
ASUS has made a host of Chromebooks over the years, perhaps most notably its line of convertible “Flip” laptops. As part of its CES 2021 lineup, the company has a new Chromebook that’s a little different, though — the Chromebook CX9 is a thin, light and rugged laptop meant for getting work done in harsh environments. Indeed, the CX9 meets MIL-STD 810H US military standards — though ASUS hasn’t specifically said what it tested for or what kind of conditions it should be useable in.
Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook 2 and Acer’s Chromebook Spin 514 vs. the competition
We compare the Galaxy Chromebook 2 and Acer's Chromebook Spin 514 against ASUS's Flip C436 and the Pixelbook Go.
Acer reveals its first Chromebook with AMD's latest Ryzen CPUs
The 14-inch machine arrives in February and it starts at $480.
Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook 2 is cheaper and sports a QLED screen
The company turned heads last CES with the Galaxy Chromebook — a razor thin, bright red convertible with a 4K OLED screen. This CES, Samsung might be remedying those issues with the new Galaxy Chromebook 2. Despite the lower price, the Chromebook 2 is just as eye-catching as its predecessor, with a sleek 0.55-inch profile that’s a tad thicker than the original (0.39 inches).
Google brings tab search to Chromebooks with Chrome OS 87
Chromebooks can now display the battery level of a connected Bluetooth device.
Lenovo's Flex 5 Chromebook is $60 off in one-day Amazon sale
If you’re looking for a Chromebook to gift this season, one of our favorites is cheaper than ever in a new Amazon daily deal. Lenovo’s Flex 5 Chromebook has dropped to $350 today only — that’s $60 off its normal price and an all-time low. The former isn’t necessarily unique, but it’s much better than any of the many Chromebooks that are still stuck with lower-res displays.
MediaTek's latest Chromebook chipsets balance battery life and power
The company also announced an addition to its lineup of mobile 5G CPUs.
Acer's first Chromebooks with Snapdragon 7c offer low-cost LTE
Acer has unveiled its first Chromebook with a Snapdragon 7c chip, the Spin 513, promising a long battery life and LTE while keeping prices down.
Lenovo's Thinkpad C13 Yoga is a Chromebook built for the office
Lenovo has unveiled the Thinkpad C13 Yoga Chromebook, joining HP and Dell in offering Chrome OS powered laptops for businesses.
The original Pixelbook is out of stock on the Google Store (updated)
The original Pixelbook is out of stock on the Google Store, suggesting the premium Chromebook's life might be nearing an end.
Google really wants you to game on a Chromebook for some reason
Chromebooks aren’t exactly gaming machines, but Google is trying to remind you that they’re more capable than they have been in the past with a set of announcements this morning. Probably the most intriguing is that Google now has a set of “Works with Chromebook” controllers. Naturally, that includes Google’s Stadia controller as well as Logitech’s F310 and F710 gamepads.
Schools might not have enough laptops for students this fall
Acer and others are warning of laptop shortages for the return to school due to the pandemic, particularly Chromebooks.
Google is making it easier to create apps using Chromebooks
ChromeOS.dev has resources for web, Android and Linux development.
Dell's latest business Chromebook offers high-end specs and extra security
Google and Dell unveil their latest Chromebook built for business, the Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise.
'Minecraft: Education Edition' is available on Chromebooks
Minecraft: Education Edition is finally making its way to the most popular school computing platform in the US.