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Chrome OS 87 adds tab search and Bluetooth device battery levelsChrome OS 87 adds tab search and Bluetooth device battery levels
Budget roundup: the latest lower-cost Windows and Chromebook systemsBudget roundup: the latest lower-cost Windows and Chromebook systems
Chrome OS may finally be getting a dark modeChrome OS may finally be getting a dark mode
Acer’s Chromebook Spin 513 is the first Chromebook with Snapdragon chipsAcer’s Chromebook Spin 513 is the first Chromebook with Snapdragon chips
AMD announces new processors for Chromebooks (kind of)AMD announces new processors for Chromebooks (kind of)
Google seemingly discontinues the original Pixelbook but won’t quite sayGoogle seemingly discontinues the original Pixelbook but won’t quite say
Minecraft: Education Edition is available on Chromebooks just in time for the school yearMinecraft: Education Edition is available on Chromebooks just in time for the school year
Acer Chromebook Spin 713: the Chromebook to buy

This is the best Chromebook of 2020 so far

Monica Chin
Acer launches stylish new Chromebook Spin 713Acer launches stylish new Chromebook Spin 713
HP’s Chromebook x360 14c is a premium Chromebook for $499HP’s Chromebook x360 14c is a premium Chromebook for $499
Lenovo Chromebook Duet review: this has no business costing so littleLenovo Chromebook Duet review: this has no business costing so little
Lenovo’s new Duet Chromebook starts at just $279Lenovo’s new Duet Chromebook starts at just $279
Google is replacing some Android apps in Chrome OS with web appsGoogle is replacing some Android apps in Chrome OS with web apps
Asus Chromebook Flip C436 review: pricey, premium Chromebook

Admire its processor, but buy its predecessor

Monica Chin
Chrome OS tablet mode gets iPad-style gesturesChrome OS tablet mode gets iPad-style gestures
Asus’ Flip C436 Chromebook with Project Athena is now available, starting at $799Asus’ Flip C436 Chromebook with Project Athena is now available, starting at $799
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook review: beautiful to a fault

It’s pretty, but that’s not enough.

Monica Chin
Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook hits shelves April 6thSamsung’s Galaxy Chromebook hits shelves April 6th
Google halts upcoming releases of Chrome and Chrome OSGoogle halts upcoming releases of Chrome and Chrome OS
Google launches a new ‘Works with Chromebook’ badge for accessoriesGoogle launches a new ‘Works with Chromebook’ badge for accessories
The Google Pixel Slate tablet includes a keyboard and pen for $599The Google Pixel Slate tablet includes a keyboard and pen for $599
Google’s Pixelbook Go Chromebook is now available in that pink colorGoogle’s Pixelbook Go Chromebook is now available in that pink color
Asus’ Chromebook Flip C436 is built like a premium Windows laptopAsus’ Chromebook Flip C436 is built like a premium Windows laptop
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is beautiful, fast, and expensive
Play

At $999, it’s expensive for a Chromebook, anyway

Dieter Bohn
Google’s 4K Pixelbook Go is now available for purchaseGoogle’s 4K Pixelbook Go is now available for purchase
Apple’s Phil Schiller says kids with Chromebooks in classrooms are ‘not going to succeed’Apple’s Phil Schiller says kids with Chromebooks in classrooms are ‘not going to succeed’
The Verge guide to Chrome OS and ChromebooksThe Verge guide to Chrome OS and Chromebooks
Google Pixelbook Go review: the price of simplicity

Google’s cheapest Chromebook is still more expensive than the competition

Dieter Bohn
Chromebooks will let developers more easily sideload Android apps with Chrome OS 80Chromebooks will let developers more easily sideload Android apps with Chrome OS 80
How the Pixelbook Go compares to other ChromebooksHow the Pixelbook Go compares to other Chromebooks
You can’t use the Pixelbook Pen with the Pixelbook GoYou can’t use the Pixelbook Pen with the Pixelbook Go
Pixelbook Go: Google finally made a reasonably priced Chromebook
Play

It’s small, it’s cute, it’s $650

Dieter Bohn
Google’s Pixelbook Go laptop leaks in extensive photosGoogle’s Pixelbook Go laptop leaks in extensive photos
Chromebook 101: how to find keyboard shortcutsChromebook 101: how to find keyboard shortcuts
Samsung’s new Chromebook 4 offers a refined design and USB-C charging for $229Samsung’s new Chromebook 4 offers a refined design and USB-C charging for $229
HP’s new Chromebooks support the universal stylus standardHP’s new Chromebooks support the universal stylus standard
Google’s Pixelbook sequel reportedly has a 13-inch 4K display and a clamshell designGoogle’s Pixelbook sequel reportedly has a 13-inch 4K display and a clamshell design
Virtual desktops finally come to Chrome OSVirtual desktops finally come to Chrome OS
Chrome OS will soon let you tether to an iPhone over USBChrome OS will soon let you tether to an iPhone over USB
Google was never really serious about tablets

Years of reboots, both literal and metaphorical

Dieter Bohn

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