AMD announces Ryzen and Athlon 7020 C-series processors
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Zen 2 and RDNA 2 for Chromebooks

AMD has announced the new lineup of Ryzen and Athlon 7020 C-series processors aimed at Chromebooks. Based on the 6nm manufacturing process and the last year's Zen 2 CPU and RDNA 2 GPU architectures, these new processors will be coming to new Chromebooks in Q2 2023.

Google Chromebooks are dying too soon
Published in PC Hardware
Thursday, 20 April 2023 11:43

Google Chromebooks are dying too soon


US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund complains

Lobby group the US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund has been complaining that Google Chromebooks expire too soon, saddling taxpayer-funded public schools with excessive expenses and inflicting unnecessary environmental damage.

Asus announces Chromebook CR11 series
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Thursday, 16 March 2023 13:35

Asus announces Chromebook CR11 series


11.6-incher with rugged design

Asus has announced its new Chromebook CR11 series, education-focused ChromeOS laptops, that will be available in the 11.6-inch clamshell form (Asus Chromebook CR11) or 11.6-inch convertible multi-touch design (Asus Chromebook CR11 Flip).

Acer releases recyclable Vero Chromebook
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Thursday, 25 August 2022 10:31

Acer releases recyclable Vero Chromebook


Circular economy 

Acer has released an eco-friendly recyclable Vero Chromebook range.

Boston kids weaponise Chromebooks
Published in PC Hardware
Thursday, 19 May 2022 11:31

Boston kids weaponise Chromebooks


Bullies have no other use for them

Boston City-issued Chromebooks were a feature in three Boston school assaults recently.

Google shows off car unlocking
Published in Mobiles
Thursday, 06 January 2022 13:40

Google shows off car unlocking


With your phone

Google used the annual CES technology conference to showcase upcoming deeper ties among its devices and preview support for unlocking more cars with Android phones.

Chromebook sales slid by half
Published in PC Hardware
Thursday, 30 September 2021 11:59

Chromebook sales slid by half


Trendfoce says that there is a decrease in remote work

A global deceleration of laptop sales is being linked in a new report from market research firm Trendforce to increasing vaccination rates and a corresponding decrease in remote work and remote learning.

First Chromebook with Intel's Tiger Lake in the shops
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Asus first into the market


The first Chromebook with Intel's Tiger Lake 11th gen processor is in the shops.

Pixelbook Go is Google's new flagship Chromebook
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13.3-inch FHD or 4K screen and Intel's 8th-gen CPUs

In addition to the Google Pixel 4 smartphones, Google has also unveiled the new Pixelbook Go Chromebook, describing it as a "more affordable and portable" Chromebook, which is not a surprise since it is quite thin and light, as well as having prices start at $649.

Lenovo profiles high-end Chromebook at IFA 2018 show
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Starting at $600

Suggesting that Chromebooks aren't just entry-level devices, Lenovo has unveiled a Yoga Chromebook available in October and packs a serious punch with some serious hardware. It also has two entry-level Chromebooks for those looking for a second portable device.