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Robby Payne

Indian Hills

Writer at Chrome Unboxed

Co-Host at The Chrome Cast

Lover of all tech things, especially Google, more especially ChromeOS. Founder of Chrome Unboxed.

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  • 3 days ago | chromeunboxed.com | Robby Payne

    Amid all the big announcements at the recent Chromebook Showcase event – the fantastic new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, and the suite of new AI features – there was a smaller tidbit that was mentioned that absolutely made my day. During the presentation, it was noted that Gemini Live is officially on its way to Chromebooks.

  • 3 days ago | chromeunboxed.com | Robby Payne

    Last week, Google and Lenovo took the wraps off the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 -the most advanced Chromebook Plus yet – and a whole suite of new AI-powered features for the entire Plus lineup. And while all the updates are welcome, after digging through everything, there are two new features that – for me, at least – stand out as genuine game-changers for how I’ll use our Chromebooks every day.

  • 3 days ago | chromeunboxed.com | Robby Payne

    For as long as most of us can remember, the Chromebook world has been defined by a painful trade-off: do you want power, or do you want battery life? You could get a Chromebook with a powerful Intel chip that could chew through any task, but you’d likely be reaching for a charger before the end of the day. Or, you could get a fanless, ARM-powered device with tablet-like battery life that might sometimes feel a step behind when you really pushed it.

  • 5 days ago | chromeunboxed.com | Robby Payne

    Last week, we had the opportunity to head up to New York and see all the latest Google is cooking up in the Chromebook, ChromeOS and Chromebook Plus space; and we’re thrilled to be able to finally get to share with you the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, the most advanced Chromebook Plus yet, powered by the absolute beast of a chip that is the all-new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra.

  • 5 days ago | chromeunboxed.com | Robby Payne

    Last week at the latest Google Chromebook showcase event in New York City, there were a ton of new software features announced alongside the undeniable star of the show: the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14. Despite its simple name, this Chromebook is absolutely packed with incredible hardware, and it’s clear that Google and Lenovo have positioned this to be the new go-to recommendation for anyone seeking a high-end Chromebook Plus experience.

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RT @chromeunboxed: Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash AI models are now stable and generally available, joined by the new, faster Gemini 2.5…