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No matter how often this Chromebook tablet goes on sale, each time those discounts return, we see a flood of users jump at the opportunity to get a good deal on this very capable, […] Read More Upcoming MediaTek Chromebook Tablets being tested with on-device AI hardware I’ll go ahead and level with you right off the jump: I’m not educated on the underpinnings of AI and how it all works together in hardware and software. I know some processors and SoCs are better equipped to do AI tasks than others, but I also know there’s plenty of AI being leveraged on […] Read More Gemini for Android finally gets my most-missed feature One of the most frustrating omissions of the Gemini voice assistant on Android has been the inability to set reminders. It was a glaring issue for me and many other users at launch that I think underscored how Gemini as a voice assistant wasn’t quite ready for the spotlight. Thankfully though, Google’s Gemini team kept […] Read More Google announces new Google TV features with a crazy-long roll-out window Your overall Google TV experience is set to get a bit better in the somewhat-near future thanks to a few updates Google has announced that are on the way for the Google TV interface. These aren’t exactly massive, sweeping changes to the overall experience, but the tweaks should make for a far smoother navigation once […] Read More The best Chromebook deals today: March 1st Edition For at least the foreseeable future, there are going to be great Chromebook deals available. But those deals shift, move and change frequently. In response to this, we try our best to highlight individual deals that are not just a great savings, but a great value as well. But our posts for those deals are […] Read More 3 new ways to get helpful suggestions with Chrome Searching the web can be incredibly efficient when you know precisely what you’re after. But what about those times when you need a little nudge to narrow down your search or find some new ideas? Chrome has you covered with three new smart features designed to boost your browsing inspiration. Related search suggestions in the […] Read More The Chrome Cast 256: the importance of a potential Galaxy Chromebook Plus This week on The Chrome Cast podcast, we’re diving deep into the potential of a new device from Samsung and why we think it’s the perfect time for a Galaxy Chromebook Plus. In case you’ve missed it, we’ve been reporting on the development of a new board in the repositories called “Xol” that we think […] Read More Massively-improved Global Media Controls are rolling out on Chromebooks We talked about the new, updated Global Media Controls for ChromeOS back before they technically became part of the update to ChromeOS 121. While this new-look feature didn’t actually show up out of the box in 121 (I don’t count a feature as delivered unless it’s there with no additional steps required), it’s been behind […] Read More Big Chromebook Plus models, small $299 prices The new Chromebook Plus lineup has a little bit of everything. Apart from a proper tablet option, there’s a Chromebook Plus model that likely fits what you are looking for. From large to small, convertibles to clamshells, there’s a bit of something for everyone with Chromebook Plus. Now, that doesn’t mean all these devices are […] Read More Soon, you'll be able to download songs in the YouTube Music web app In a pretty exciting turn, it seems YouTube Music has started rolling out offline downloads capability for its web app, marking a pretty significant change to web-based music streaming services. Across the board, music streaming services that offer a web-based, online player still require a Windows, Android or iOS app to leverage downloaded songs. Yet, […] Read More HP's latest Chromebook Plus drops to a price that makes more sense Ah, the HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c – a device that is frustratingly great at getting so much of the Chromebook Plus equation right while missing on a few things that could have easily made it an absolute superstar. It’s a Chromebook that really does hit high points in many respects, but the few spots […] Read More New Chromebook feature will allow mouse movement with keyboard keys Accessibility features on Chromebooks have continued to grow and evolve for years at this point, and it seems that growth is only set to continue. With great features like the powerful magnifier, speech-to-text dictation, ChromeVox screen reader, and system wide auto captions, Chromebooks are a great tool for a wide range of users with physical […] Read More How to switch back to the Google Assistant from Gemini on your Android phone Google’s Gemini app offers a fascinating glimpse into the power of advanced AI language models in your pocket. But if you installed Gemini and it automatically took over as your Android phone’s default assistant, you might be encountering some limitations. Here’s how to easily switch back to Google Assistant. The Gemini digital assistant has incredible […] Read More More clues that 'Xol' may be the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus It’s been a couple weeks since we first discovered ‘Xol’ – a new Chromebook on the way from Samsung that curiously has an Assistant key built into the keyboard. You can read the first post about all that and get up to speed on how we know this is a Samsung Chromebook and what you […] Read More The deal sweetens on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2, now $400 off It was just under a week ago that the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 saw its largest price decrease down to only $349. Now, as we enter the final days of February and into the early parts of March, Best Buy has dropped the price of this attractive device once again, taking a full $400 off […] Read More My favorite Chromebook Plus model hits a new all-time low price We shared out the best Chromebook deals available to start the week earlier today, but now it is time to take a closer look at one of these deals for all those that don’t make a habit out of visiting our regularly-updated daily deals post. Before we get into this one, you should 100% bookmark […] Read More Google Chrome may soon be able to search text in PDFs that are just images I’m sure you’ve been there: a PDF gets delivered to you in one way or another and when you open it up to search for whatever piece of info you are looking for, you realize this PDF isn’t a document at all, but is simply an image that has been converted to a PDF. It’s […] Read More The new ChromeOS sounds for Chromebooks have an interesting genesis Did you know that ChromeOS itself has been completely silent up until very recently? I hadn’t thought about it, but without 3rd-party apps or services making sounds, a Chromebook is silent. In a bit of a shift for ChromeOS, however, Google has begun to embrace at least a few sounds for Chromebooks technically since September […] Read More Google Pay app says goodbye in the US For those who use Google’s payment system, it’s time to say farewell to the standalone Google Pay app. As of June 4th, 2024, Google is officially discontinuing the app in favor of Google Wallet. Google says this move aims to simplify their payment offerings and create a more unified experience for users. So what does […] Read More Here's a simple way to level up your Chromebook gaming experience Chromebooks are no longer just for students and casual web browsing. With the rise of cloud gaming services like GeForce NOW, Chromebooks are becoming a viable option for gamers and to truly immerse yourself in your favorite games, a good headset is essential. Several brands out there make gaming headsets, but Turtle Beach offers a […] Read More The curious 'case' of the lowercase Chromebook keyboard Of all the things Chromebooks are unique for (security, simplicity, speed), one of the more visually striking things about all Chromebooks is right underneath your fingertips (if you are using a Chromebook right now) and you’ve likely never noticed it. From the very first CR-48 prototype Chromebook to the latest Plus models, Chromebooks have sported […] Read More This is the best sub-$300 Chromebook you can buy right now Chromebook prices dip and change all the time. You know it, I know it, and across the board, we can see $200 price fluctuations in the span of just 24 hours. That means there are a few Chromebooks that – on a semi-regular basis – tend to drop below the $300 barrier. And that puts […] Read More Say hello to the new "modern" Google sign-in page Have you noticed a pop-up on the Google account sign-in page recently hinting at a “new look coming soon”? Well, the wait is over – Google has unveiled its “more modern look” for the sign-in page. But before you hit the refresh button expecting a dramatic overhaul, you should know this is only a slight […] Read More Google delivers my most-anticipated AI feature to Chrome today Last month, Google teased the introduction of new generative AI goodies set to arrive “soon” in the Chrome browser. Today, with the roll-out of Chrome 122, we finally get to start playing around with the new “Help me write” feature that they’ve been teasing us with for quite some time. For right now, the new […] Read More Why you should consider the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 at just $349 I’ll freely admit and stand by my assertion that the Galaxy Chromebook 2 was an odd release by Samsung in 2021 and another Chromebook that they fumbled upon delivery. The reasons are plenty, but for the purposes of this post, I’ll stick with two big ones: features and price. With Chromebooks – perhaps more so […] Read More The Chrome Cast 255: A new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus could be on the way This week on the The Chrome Cast podcast, it’s all about hardware! We are working our way through the Chromebook Plus reviews and have two new videos that we discuss. The first is our favorite of the bunch, the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus. We dive into why Robby absolutely loves this Chromebook, from the […] Read More The best Chromebook Plus model available just hit its lowest-ever price Alright, you may not agree with my assertion that the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus is the best of the new bunch of branded Chromebook Plus devices, but as I said in our review that just came out recently, this device gets most of the overall equation exceptionally right. Granted, if you need a convertible […] Read More My favorite affordable Chromebook is back down to just $219 As we saw throughout 2023, Chromebook deals come and go; but as a whole they are here to stay. Unlike what we used to experience where we’d only have a device or two on sale here and there, every week we’re met with new deals, repeated deals, and vanishing deals that are here one day […] Read More Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus Review: my favorite of the bunch [VIDEO] Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus MSRP – $549.99 “The Slim 3i is an understated masterpiece, highlighting what I feel is the best of Chromebook Plus in all the right ways.” Pros Cons We’re back for – you guessed it – another Chromebook Plus review. It’s a lot, I know, and you’d be forgiven for just […] Read More A long lost Chromebook Plus deal has returned from ASUS Back in the latter parts of 2023, I was under the impression that we might see Chromebook Plus models on sale all the time. Right after launch, we saw deal after deal on most models and it really felt like these new devices were built to be on sale. 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