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First time in decades: Windows market share drops below 80 percent
First time in decades: Windows market share drops below 80 percent
As the popularity of Chromebooks continues to rise, Windows loses its market share globally. 16 Feb 2021
Google working on Steam for Chrome OS
Google working on Steam for Chrome OS
Google's Chrome OS has become a leading platform for school kids and in lot of education sector. Affordable Chromebooks are good for more than ...... 20 Jan 2020
Here's all the specs of the new Pixelbook Go variants
Here's all the specs of the new Pixelbook Go variants
Google introduces its newest Pixelbook couple days ago alongside the new Pixel 4 lineup. Here's what the ultralight Chromebook has to offer ...... 17 Oct 2019
Chromebooks get Google's Face Unlock too?
Chromebooks get Google's Face Unlock too?
Google made it official earlier this week that one of the new features we'll be seeing in the next-generation Pixel phones is Face Unlock. ...... 02 Aug 2019
Chromebooks outsold Macs for the first time ever
Chromebooks outsold Macs for the first time ever
According to IDC, Google's line of Chromebooks outsold Apple Macs for the first time ever, in the U.S. 21 May 2016 - 1 comment
Google giving all new Chromebook buyers 1TB of free storage for two years
Google giving all new Chromebook buyers 1TB of free storage for two years
Google says they are getting in the holiday spirit and passing on a great deal for consumers. 24 Nov 2014 - 3 comments
Google unveils Chromebooks for Work subscriptions at just $50 per year
Google unveils Chromebooks for Work subscriptions at just $50 per year
Google has launched a new Chromebooks for Work subscription service for enterprises that want to use the Chrome OS-based Internet-connected notebooks and also receive access to Google’s Chrome OS management features and technical support. 11 Oct 2014
HP unveils $199 Windows laptop, targeting Chromebooks
HP unveils $199 Windows laptop, targeting Chromebooks
Microsoft and HP have teamed up to take on Chromebooks, launching the HP Stream 14 at just $199, even undercutting most of the Google-backed cloud-based systems. 19 Aug 2014 - 2 comments
One million Chromebooks were sold to schools in the last quarter
One million Chromebooks were sold to schools in the last quarter
Earlier this week, during its quarterly earnings conference call, Google announced that its partners have sold over one million Chromebooks to schools in the last quarter. 21 Jul 2014
Microsoft sees Chromebook competition and will sell Windows laptops at under $250
Microsoft sees Chromebook competition and will sell Windows laptops at under $250
Microsoft will not allow Chromebooks to have another hot selling holiday season without at least trying to compete. 15 Jul 2014
Chromebooks get Offline viewing for Google Play videos
Chromebooks get Offline viewing for Google Play videos
Google has released the new Chrome app for Chrome OS, letting Chromebook owners watch films and TV shows from Google Play while not connected to the Internet. 07 Jun 2014
Chromebooks may soon be unlocked with smartphones
Chromebooks may soon be unlocked with smartphones
A feature spotted in the Chrome OS dev channel may indicate that Chromebooks will soon be unlocked using a smartphone. 19 Apr 2014
Chromebook shipments jump to 2.1 million for 2013
Chromebook shipments jump to 2.1 million for 2013
According to new research from ABI Research, Chromebook shipments jumped to 2.1 million in 2013, as the cheap notebooks remain popular among certain groups. 03 Apr 2014 - 3 comments
Google, VMware team up to bring Windows to Chromebooks
Google, VMware team up to bring Windows to Chromebooks
Google has partnered with software maker VMWare in an effort to bring Windows to Chromebooks. 13 Feb 2014 - 2 comments
CES 2014: Lenovo to offer numerous Chromebooks this year
CES 2014: Lenovo to offer numerous Chromebooks this year
Lenovo will expand their Chromebook offerings in the next few months, giving yet another boost to Google's operating system. 10 Jan 2014
CES 2014: Toshiba unveils 13-inch Chromebook
CES 2014: Toshiba unveils 13-inch Chromebook
Toshiba has unveiled its first entry into the growing Chromebook market, featuring a 13.3-inch screen. 07 Jan 2014
Chromebooks take top spots on Amazon's top-selling notebooks list
Chromebooks take top spots on Amazon's top-selling notebooks list
For the holiday season, Amazon says that Chromebooks have easily topped their best-selling notebooks list. 29 Dec 2013
Acer prices new C720P touchscreen Chromebook at just $299
Acer prices new C720P touchscreen Chromebook at just $299
Acer has announced that their upcoming C720P touchscreen Chromebook will be priced at just $299, a very affordable price given the specs. 28 Nov 2013
HP intros new Chromebook 11
HP intros new Chromebook 11
The new HP Chromebook 11 has been shown off this week, available for just $279. 09 Oct 2013 - 2 comments
Google: We did not expect the Pixel Chromebook to sell well
Google: We did not expect the Pixel Chromebook to sell well
Caesar Sengupta, vice president of product management for Chromebooks, has confirmed that high sales were never in the cards for the Pixel. 04 Oct 2013 - 2 comments
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