Google's Googlebook is the Android laptop OS we've been waiting for
Combines Android, ChromeOS, and Gemini. Coming this fall
Chromebook articles
YouTube has quietly become the backbone of US classrooms
The big picture: American classrooms now run on YouTube. In many districts, it sits at the center of the entire tech stack: Chromebooks or iPads in every backpack, Google accounts for every student, and videos queued for everything from math lessons to indoor recess. Teachers use it to read to a class, teach first graders to draw, or fill the last few minutes before dismissal. But the platform was never designed to be the primary gatekeeper of what children watch during the school day.
Google plans to terminate ChromeOS in 2034, court documents reveal
The company likely sees a desktop-focused variant of Android in its future
GeForce Now Fast Pass turns budget Chromebooks into capable cloud gaming machines
Anyone who buys a new Chromebook will get a free year of Fast Pass
Tablet shipments grow for sixth straight quarter, and Chromebooks aren't dead yet
State subsidies and incentives are revitalizing the market
Google is merging ChromeOS and Android into a single platform
The great ChromeOS-Android merger is happening, now comes the hard part
Chromebooks get an AI upgrade with MediaTek's new Kompanio Ultra chip
The 3nm chip features 50 TOPS of AI processing
Helpful new ChromeOS feature resets Chromebooks without erasing data
A middle ground between deleting cookies and factory resetting
The Best Laptops: Power, Productivity, Portability, and Budget Choices
It's been an eventful year for laptops, and our fully refreshed guide features all-new models, whether you're looking for power, portability, or a budget-friendly choice.
Google will bring more Android into ChromeOS to push AI features
Chromebooks recently gained Gemini, writing assistance, and image generation features
The Best Laptops - Early 2024
As we wrap up the year and welcome 2024, it's not a bad time to buy a new laptop to start the New Year fresh. The market is brimming with options, and there are plenty of deals to be had.
Lenovo exec hints nobody is making a profit from Chromebook sales
Demand exists, so Lenovo will keep making Chromebooks
Chromebook and tablet shipments continued downward spiral in Q3 2023
Year-over-year growth was non-existent
Asus announces robust Chromebook CM30 Detachable 2-in-1
Ideal for study, work, or play
Analysts see PC market decline leveling off, raising optimistic projections
Softer declines in mid-2023 could lead to growth recovery in 2024
New Chromebook Plus laptops will have premium hardware and exclusive AI software
They will go on sale later this month in the US. Canada, and Europe
Chromebooks will now receive 10 years of automatic security updates
Hopefully leading to taxpayer savings and less e-waste
Apple's answer to Chromebooks? Rumors point to low-cost MacBooks for 2024
What's Apple's definition of low-cost?
Rumor mill: Low-cost products are something you don't usually associate with Apple. However, according to a new rumor, the Cupertino company could release a new line of comparatively cheap MacBooks next year that can compete against Chromebooks in the education sector.
Google has canceled plans for Nvidia GPU-powered Chromebooks
High-end gaming on Chromebooks will have to wait
Google to unveil Chromebook X branding for high-end devices
The Chromebook market is a proverbial jungle right now, but Google is looking to change that
The US PC market has crashed, but a rebound is expected later this year
Mirroring the GPU market
Asus' Chromebook CM34 Flip is among the first to use AMD's Ryzen 7020 C-Series CPUs
A premium Chromebook that'll hinge on pricing
Tablet shipments return to pre-pandemic levels as Chromebooks crash
But the market could recover this year
Chromebook churn is becoming a big problem for schools, but who is to blame?
How long should a low-end Chromebook be expected to last?
The Best Laptops - Early 2023
The sheer number of laptop models available today is mind boggling. To help you pick the best machine for you, we've narrowed down some of the best choices on the market right now.
