Hands on: Android apps for Chromebook
Google Play and Android apps are now available on some Chromebooks, but is the experience any good? We decided to find out, and mostly liked what we saw.
Two more Chromebooks have Google Play support thanks to an update in the developer channel
As promised, Google has unleashed an update in the developer channel enabling Google Play apps to run on the Chromebook Pixel 2015 and Acer Chromebook R11.
With Android apps coming, Asus' affordable new Chromebook bulks up on storage
A new Asus Chromebook offers 64GB of storage at a low price tag: $300. 32 or even 16GB of storage was standard, but Android apps mean that's not enough.
Asus Flip Chromebook successor could boast Skylake CPU
Google's Chromium source code may have revealed plans for a successor to the Asus Flip Chromebook.
Google ups its classroom cred with Cast for Education and Quizzes
Google has launched a slew of new tools for education and teachers, including quizzes in Google Forms.
New HP Chromebook boasts touchscreen for use with Android apps
HP has detailed a new Chromebook intended to make use of upcoming Chrome OS compatibility with Android apps.
Arrival of Android apps for ChromeOS forces introduction of new storage manager
An upcoming features lets Chrome OS users see how much space remains on hard drives, and what's taking up that space. This points to an app-filled future.
New Chromebooks from Lenovo and HP are incoming for back-to-school shoppers
New, unannounced Chromebooks from Lenovo and HP have been spotted, the latter of which appears in an official document stored on the company's website.
Google brings Android apps to Chrome OS, starting with the Asus Flip Chromebook
Asus Flip owners finally have access to Google Play and Android apps. This means all sorts of things, like Skype video calls, are now possible in Chrome OS.
Samsung Series 5 is the first Chromebook to reach End of Life
The Samsung Series 5 Chromebook is the first device of its kind to reach its stipulated End of Life, with more to follow.
Chromebooks sales soar past MacBooks for the first time ever, according to analyst
Chromebooks have proved more popular than Macbooks in the last few months of sales, with the Google backed laptops selling more than Apple's hardware.
Google finally dumped its $1,000 Chromebook Pixel
The $999 version of Google's Pixel Chromebook is now listed as "no longer available for sale" on the company's web storefront.
Hands on: HP Chromebook 13
HP's Chromebook 13 is a high-end, all-metal cloud-based laptop running Chrome OS for $500. Here are all the specs, price info, and hands-on impressions.
Open-source code leaks indicate arrival of Google Play Store on Chromebooks
There's new evidence that Chromebooks will soon be able to download apps via the Google Play Store.
Chromebook for Work, liquid-cooled 2-in-1 steal the show at Acer’s New York PC refresh
Acer went all-in on the PC, refreshing its line-up. The new hardware includes the first Chromebook for Work and a fanless 2-in-1 with liquid cooling.
Updated: HP, not Google, is manufacturing the next premium Chromebook
Source code for Chromium OS suggests that HP is responsible for manufacturing the next high-end Chromebook.
Acer’s new Chromebook 14 classes up $300 laptops with an aluminum body
New Acer Chromebook 14 line boasts 14-inch full HD display with up to 14 hours of battery life and Acer's first aluminum chassis.
Google’s next Chromebook Pixel reportedly boasts 16GB of RAM
If the Chromium OS code review group is to be believed, Google's next premium Chromebook will have some mighty impressive specs, but what about the OS?
CTL introduces new Chromebook with innovative 360-degree hinge
CTL has detailed its J5 Chromebook, a cost-effective system aimed at schools and businesses that boasts a handy 360-degree hinge.
An Acer Chromebook 14 is on the way, according to leak
According to an FCC filing, Acer is set to release a new Chromebook, which will be the company's first with a 14-inch display.
Google will pay you $100K if you can pull off the ultimate Chrome hack
Google has doubled the top prize in it Chrome bug bounty program to $100,000 to see if hackers can hack a locked down Chromebook.
You can literally stand on the new CTL Chromebook
Some Chromebooks are in for a rough life of being tossed around a classroom, so CTL designed one that can support up to 365 pounds without breaking.
Is your Chromebook drowsy? Here's how to make it stay awake
Chrome OS sleep mode activates all the time -- even when you're in the middle of something. Here's how to stop your Chromebook from feeling so drowsy.
Google is donating 25,000 Chromebooks to help refugees in Germany
On Monday, Google announced a $5.3 million donation which will help German nonprofits distribute 25,000 Chromebooks to refugees seeking to "reconnect."
While PC sales continue to sink, Chromebooks swim to the surface
PC sales dragged through 2015, but Chromebook sales are hotter than ever, and that shows in the year-end sales figures from IDC.
Acer’s updated Chromebook 11 has a beautiful IPS display for just $180
The new iteration of Acer's Chromebook 11 is now available to purchase, offering an IPS display and access to the Chrome OS at a budget-friendly price.
Asus is partnering with Google for the education-focused Chromebook C202
Asus' new Chromebook offering aims to improve the quality of education in the classroom thanks to its rugged design and low cost of entry.
Monitors, convertibles, Chrome OS AIOs: Acer brings a little bit of everything to CES 2016
Acer's PC announcements include a version of the popular Acer Aspire V15 with Intel's RealSense camera and a monitor with USB Type-C support.
Half of all classroom computers are now Chromebooks
Laptop sales aren't growing overall, but education is one sector where they are. And Google is utterly dominating that market, selling half of all devices.
HP’s new Chromebooks have Bay-Trail processors, optional 4GB of RAM, 1080p display
With a full-HD display and a 1.83GHz Intel Celeron, HP's new Chromebook is a pretty good deal at $279. If you want a Chromebook, check it out.
How to turn an old laptop into a Chromebook
ChromeReady is an ideal way of testing out the Chrome OS with the help of an unused computer.
Acer goes all in on Skylake with latest expansion to computing line
Drawn in by Skylake's performance and efficiency, Acer has packed Sixth Generation Intel Chips into every computer they fit into, and then some.
Lenovo rolls out massive update to mainstream laptop, convertible and AIO lines
If you're feeling like your computer isn't quite up to 2015 standards, Lenovo has a wide selection of new products with Skylake chips and RealSense cameras.
Can a Windows Cloudbook steal the Chromebook’s thunder?
Acer presents some stiff competition with its upcoming Cloudbook, but will its affordability bring quality along with it? Fat chance.