Acer unveils two new Chromebook Plus models at Computex 2024

In the run-up to Computex 2024 in Taipei, we see some interesting Chromebook news. Earlier today, MediaTek announced their latest AI-powered Chromebook SoC in the Kompanio 838, and now we have Acer with a pair of new Chromebook Plus models for both businesses and consumers. Let’s take a quick look at the new Acer Chromebook … Read more

Yes, you can get 12 months of Gemini Advanced with older Chromebook Plus models

Since last week I’ve been having trouble with a specific part of Google’s new announcements around Chromebook Plus and ChromeOS: offering Google One AI Premium (including Gemini Advanced) for free to users who purchase a new Chromebook Plus model. With a presentation that drove home the idea that AI shouldn’t be behind an expensive paywall, … Read more

ChromeOS 125 is rolling out with tons of new Chromebook features

It looks like ChromeOS 125 will be rolling out across the board right on schedule (aside from a few stragglers still waiting for the latest update), and that means There are a ton of new features coming to your Chromebook once you receive the download and restart your device. For a change, there’s nothing in … Read more

2024 Chromebook Showcase: Google announces a flood of great new features

I’m so happy that we can finally talk about the new Chromebook Plus features that the ChromeOS team introduced at the very cool event they recently held in New York City. We’ve known about many of these features and the new hardware that will show them off for a while now, so I’m really excited … Read more