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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.
Nathan Ingraham01.03.2022
HP Chromebook X2 review: Do we really need a Chrome OS convertible?
Engadget reviews HP's Chromebook X2, a 2-in-1 convertible laptop with an included keyboard and pen.
Nathan Ingraham11.11.2021
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.
Nathan Ingraham10.13.2021
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.
Dana Wollman08.25.2021
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.
Mariella Moon08.03.2021
A single typo locked Chromebook users out of their laptops
Google botched Chromebook logins due to a buggy Chrome OS update with a typo.
Jon Fingas07.21.2021
Acer's new Chromebook Spin 713 is $80 off at Best Buy
At $80 off, Acer's excellent Chromebook Spin 713 is an even better value.
Igor Bonifacic07.12.2021
Opera's Android browser is now optimized for Chromebooks
You'll get a free VPN and built-in messaging apps, among other features.
Kris Holt07.01.2021Acer Chromebook Spin 713 review: It's all about the display
Acer's new Chromebook Spin 713 is one of the better Chromebooks we've tried lately.
Nathan Ingraham06.14.2021
Google will update Chrome OS just as quickly as its web browser
Google is speeding up the Chrome OS update cycle and will now release new versions every four weeks, just like the regular Chrome browser.
Jon Fingas06.12.2021
Now Chromebooks can use Google's Nearby Share feature
Google has started rolling out Nearby Share to Chrome OS devices.
Igor Bonifacic06.01.2021
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.
Nathan Ingraham05.27.2021
What to expect at Google I/O 2021
We don’t know everything Google has in store for Google I/O 2021, but we have some educated guesses — and a few things we’re hoping against hope to see. Here’s everything we know about the show so far, and what you can expect to learn more about once the event kicks off in earnest.
Chris Velazco05.14.2021
Microsoft has reportedly stopped development of Windows 10X
Microsoft reportedly won’t ship Windows 10X this year. In fact, it “likely never” will.
Igor Bonifacic05.07.2021
Google's Live Caption feature comes to Chromebooks
Google is adding its auto-generating Live Caption system to Chromebooks by way of a new Chrome OS release.
Saqib Shah04.22.2021
Lenovo adds WiFi 6 and USB-C to its refreshed line of educational notebooks
All the PCs Lenovo announced today come in both Chrome OS and Windows variants.
Igor Bonifacic03.23.2021
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.
Cherlynn Low03.09.2021
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.
Nathan Ingraham03.01.2021
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.
Cherlynn Low02.17.2021
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.
Jon Fingas01.31.2021