Chromebook stories

Dell launches tougher Windows and Chromebook laptops for classrooms, pitching durable AI‑ready devices with long battery life and easier repairs.

OWC launches 8TB Envoy Ultra, a rugged bus-powered Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD claiming over 6,000MB/s speeds and IP67 protection.

HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.

ASUS and ASI Solutions will deliver over 8,500 rugged Flip/Touch Chromebooks to ACT public schools in a major 2026 hardware refresh.

Lenovo has teamed up with Eyesafe to equip Chromebooks for K-12 students with blue light screen protectors, enhancing eye health and academic performance.

Lenovo has launched its latest Chromebook models, the Duet (11, 9) and Duet EDU G2, blending performance and design for varied user needs.

Other World Computing has launched the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD, promising data transfer speeds of over 6000MB/s for Mac and PC users starting.

The 2nd generation Backbone One USB-C transforms Android phones into portable gaming consoles with a new design, improved stability, and low latency.

OWC launches the Atlas USB4 CFexpress Type B memory card reader, reported to be the sector's fastest, promising transfer speeds over 3300MB/s and improved user efficiency.

Cloudbrink extends its secure access service to Android, iOS, and Chromebook, boosting mobile support for remote work.

Adobe reveals new AI-powered features for Adobe Express, including Generative Fill and Text to Template, aimed at boosting creativity for all users.

Adobe's creative apps, Adobe Express and Photoshop, are now extended to all Chromebooks, offering advanced AI features.

HP has unveiled a range of innovative products addressing the challenges of hybrid work, including the Dragonfly Pro portfolio and sustainable PC options.

Global tablet shipments decline by 29.9% in Q2 2023, with weak demand and low consumer confidence, according to IDC. Apple leads, Samsung ranks second.

Jamf joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association to enhance its endpoint security solution and protect against cyber threats.

Weak demand, excess inventory, and a worsening macroeconomic climate were all contributing factors for drop in PC shipments Q1 2023, according to the IDC.

Declining demand and challenging macro-economic conditions have caused IDC to further lower its forecast for the worldwide PC and tablet markets.

Jamf's Safe Internet, a content filtering and web security solution, is now available on Chromebook, helping schools protect students from harmful content.

The company is now helping approximately 71,000 active customers succeed with Apple and is running on about 30 million devices worldwide.

Does the Asus 10.5-inch CM3 Chromebook offer a viable alternative to a Windows notebook? TechDay's Darren Price finds out.