Chromebook | The VergeThe Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts.2026-09-21T19:38:05+00:00https://www.theverge.com/rss/chromebook/index.xmlhttps://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/verge-rss-large_80b47e.png?w=150&h=150&crop=1Antonio G. Di Benedetto<![CDATA[I got to see Google’s wild ideas about the future of laptops]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9979862026-09-21T15:38:05-04:002026-09-21T09:00:00-04:00
Googlebooks look like fancy Chromebooks at first, but there are interesting software ideas. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge
There are a few things about using a Googlebook that immediately feel just right. The hardware is polished (since it's based on current laptops). The OS is familiar (if you've ever used a Chromebook). But most impressive, it integrates your Android phone with your PC so they feel more like one device. It's the culmination of a series of new ideas that blur the two devices together. After my first look, I went from doubtful to excited by the prospect of Google pulling it all off.
After an initial bare-bones announcement in May, Google is finally launching Googlebooks - its new line of Android-based laptops. The initial five Googlebook models …
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Dominic Preston<![CDATA[Googlebooks feel like the first laptops built for Android owners]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9980952026-09-21T08:28:55-04:002026-09-21T09:00:00-04:00
Googlebook OS is a little bit like ChromeOS and a whole lot like Android.
There's a good chance that my next laptop will be a Googlebook. If you're an Android user like me, then yours might be too, because Google is making a compelling pitch: The Googlebook does for the Android phone what the MacBook does for the iPhone (and then some).
John Maletis, Google's head of laptops and tablets, said at my press briefing that the Googlebooks were designed to "work seamlessly with your Android phone." You can start using an app on your phone then pick it up on the laptop, navigate your phone's files from the laptop, run any phone app from the computer, and manage all your notifications in one place.
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Sheena Vasani<![CDATA[The Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 is at one of its lowest prices]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9747322026-08-04T11:15:36-04:002026-08-04T11:15:36-04:00
The Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 is a dependable laptop that doesn’t cost a fortune, despite being nearly three years old. It’s cheaper than usual right now, and you have a few options in the sub-$400 range. The option with the most storage is currently on sale for $399.99 (about $100 off recent prices) at Amazon. It has a 12th Gen Intel Core i3 processor (1215U), 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. If you don’t think you’ll need that much storage, the model with 128GB is $349.99 at Walmart, and includes a slightly faster 13th Gen Intel Core i3 processor (1315U).
Best Buy has the fastest version of the CX34 that’s discounted to $399.99. It has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, but with the 13th Gen Intel Core i5 1335U. It should deliver significantly better performance compared to the i3 options above.
The Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 is a well-built Chromebook that delivers solid performance for the price, even if its 8GB of RAM isn’t especially impressive by today’s standards. 8GB of RAM isn’t as limiting on ChromeOS as it is on Windows 11 or macOS. Its Chromebook Plus designation means it includes access to Gemini along with a free year of Google AI Pro (access to Nano Banana and Veo via Gemini, plus 5TB of storage), along with other complimentary offers.
It’s also more powerful than many bargain bin Chromebooks; in our testing, it was snappy and responsive even with more than a dozen apps open as well as downloads and updates running in the background. We were also impressed by its sharp, 14-inch anti-glare 1080p display, along with the solid 1080p webcam. You also get a good port selection, including two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, HDMI, and a headphone jack, so you can connect an external monitor and other devices.
The Igloo Playmate KoolTunes 14-Quart Cooler with a built-in Bluetooth speaker is down to $69.99 ($70 off) at Walmart in a few colors, which is one of its better prices to date. It combines a classic cooler with a removable Bluetooth speaker, so you can keep drinks cold while listening to music at the beach, park, or campsite. The speaker component offers up to 10 hours of battery life and is IP56-rated for dust and water resistance, while the 14-quart cooler can hold up to 26 cans.
The Anker Charger (100W, 3 Ports, Smart Display) is on sale for $47.99 ($22 off), a new low price, with code EDF37569 at Newegg, while you can buy it for $2 more at Amazon. The small, travel-friendly charger features two USB-C ports and one USB-A port, allowing you to charge up to three devices at once with up to 100W of power. Its built-in display shows information like charging status and temperature, and Anker includes a 4.9-foot USB-C cable.
The refurbished Roborock Q7 M5 Plus is down to $192 at Roborock’s official eBay storefront when you use the code NEWFINDS20 at checkout. That’s less than half its $429.99 list price when purchased in new condition, and includes a two-year warranty. The robot vacuum and mop hybrid uses lidar navigation to map your home, allowing you to set no-go zones and clean room by room. It also comes with a self-emptying charging dock, delivers up to 10,000Pa of suction, and features an anti-tangle side brush.
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Cameron Faulkner<![CDATA[One of the best 2-in-1 Chromebooks is almost $200 off for today only]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9705592026-07-24T11:11:03-04:002026-07-24T11:11:03-04:00
The Spin 514 has a 16:10 aspect ratio IPS touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate — impressive specs for a sub-$600 Chromebook. | Image: The Verge
Most Chromebooks ship with only 8GB of RAM, which is enough for some people, but certainly not enough for me. Multitaskers who want more memory in their next Chromebook should check out Best Buy, which is discounting Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 514 for the remainder of the day. Originally $749 for the configuration with 12GB of RAM, a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor, and 256GB of UFS storage, it’s down to $559 right now. It’s a good price for what we consider to be one of the best Chromebooks you can currently buy.
My colleague Antonio G. Di Benedetto had a lot of nice things to say about this model in his October 2025 review. He praised the capabilities of its Arm-based processor, which is uncommon for a Chromebook review, as well as its day-plus battery life. The Spin 514 is great to use as a laptop, with a tactile keyboard and satisfying mechanical trackpad, but its 14-inch 1920 x 1200 120Hz IPS touchscreen can bend backwards to be used as a tablet. No stylus is included, but you can use any USI 2.0 stylus you’d like.
If you want to know about other good discounted options, Lenovo’s Chromebook Plus 14 that Antonio likes a bit more is $649 (originally $999) at Best Buy. While it has the same processor and storage amount, it’s the model to buy instead if you want a little more RAM (16GB), an OLED screen, superior speakers, and fingerprint biometric support.
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Other great, Verge-approved deals
Anker’s 140W wall charger with three USB-C ports and a USB-A port is selling at an especially low price at eBay via Best Buy’s seller page. The charger costs $55.99 (originally $79.99). Meanwhile, it’s $79.99 for Prime members at Amazon, but includes a USB-C cable whereas the Best Buy option doesn’t. One of the most notable traits of this charger — its downward facing ports that reduce its sag in the outlet — has become common since it launched early last year. The silver charger can deliver up to 140W through two of its USB-C ports when a single device is plugged in. It automatically splits the power depending on how many gadgets you have plugged in.
If you’re a Sam’s Club member, or perhaps may soon become one, you can get $100 in digital Nintendo gift cards for $79.98. You can purchase up to five, which is enough to buy a bunch of games and accessories through Nintendo, or even a console. It’ll cost you $400 to get $500 worth of credit, meaning you can save on a Switch 2 console if you want to stack the savings to their maximum. The Switch 2 will increase in price starting in September, rising from $449.99 to $499.99, so if you’re on the fence, buying one sooner than later is a wise choice.
Many of Logitech’s recent PC accessories can connect wirelessly via 2.4GHz to its Bolt receiver. Whether you lost your old one, or perhaps you want to upgrade to the newer USB-C version of the Bolt receiver that’s included with the MX Master 4 mouse, Amazon and Walmart have USB-C Bolt receivers available at just over half off. Originally $14.99, they’re $7.24, making it less expensive to grab a spare to connect your devices to. If you want to pair your device to a new Bolt receiver, you’ll need to do that through Logitech’s Options Plus app on desktop PC.
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Antonio G. Di Benedetto<![CDATA[Why does the Googlebook exist?]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9293742026-05-13T09:56:06-04:002026-05-13T10:00:00-04:00
I've been excited by the prospect of Android and ChromeOS unifying under the long-rumored Aluminium OS. The theory was that Aluminium might unite Android and ChromeOS under one house, simultaneously turning Android phones into portable Chromebook desktops, fixing the mess that is Android tablets, and broadening the scope of actual Chromebook laptops.
Instead, we've got the Googlebook; an awkwardly named line of laptops with no hardware details (aside from a glowing l …
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Antonio G. Di Benedetto<![CDATA[Google announces its Chromebook successor: the Googlebook]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9284792026-05-13T17:25:45-04:002026-05-12T13:00:00-04:00
Google is announcing a new line of laptops coming in the fall called Googlebooks. Details are sparse for now, as the tease is just a small part of various Android announcements during Google's Android Show. But we do know this is a major new initiative in the laptop space for Google, seemingly designed to succeed Chromebooks with something more capable: a platform running a long-rumored new operating system based on a fusion of Android and ChromeOS.
That operating system, through variousleaks, has been referred to as Aluminium OS. Google isn't announcing the OS's real name or giving many details about it just yet. "We'll have more to share …
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Sean Hollister<![CDATA[Aluminium: Why Google’s Android for PC launch may be messy and controversial]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8696592026-02-03T15:07:26-05:002026-02-03T08:00:00-05:00
"Finally." That was my first reaction when I heard Google would combine Android and ChromeOS into a single operating system. Android has long struggled on tablets, and ChromeOS always felt like too much of a stripped-down alternative to tempt me away from Windows and Mac. So last week, it was exciting to see a leaked first glimpse at Google's Aluminium OS, and hear it may already be slated for an Intel Panther Lake laptop dubbed "Ruby" and a "Sapphire" high-end tablet.
But the future may not be coming as fast as you'd think, and it might be messy when it gets here. According to previously unreported court documents in the Google search anti …
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Dominic Preston<![CDATA[Google just leaked a first look at Android for PC in action]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8691422026-01-28T04:26:01-05:002026-01-28T04:26:01-05:00
Aluminium OS looks like exactly what it is: a hybrid of Android and ChromeOS.
We've been waiting months for our first look at Android running on a PC in Google's upcoming ChromeOS / Android hybrid platform, codenamed Aluminium OS. Now we've seen it in action, and have Google to thank for the leak.
9to5Google spotted a bug report related to Chrome Incognito tabs published to the Google Issue Tracker yesterday, including two screen recordings taken from a device running Aluminium OS. Google has now restricted access to the report, but 9to5Google managed to pull the videos first. The site also reports that the bug tracker mentioned an ALOS software version - already confirmed to be the initialism for Aluminium OS - and …
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Antonio G. Di Benedetto<![CDATA[Our favorite laptops from Apple, Razer, HP, and others are over $500 for Cyber Monday]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8286172025-11-30T20:32:43-05:002025-11-30T18:43:02-05:00
The M5-powered MacBook Pro is slightly cheaper than it was on Black Friday.
Cyber Monday might be a great opportunity to pick up a new TV, but it’s also one of the best chances you’ll have all year to save on one of the biggest tech purchases we’re all likely to make: a new laptop. A new generation of laptops is always around the corner at CES in January, but they’re still months away from release. In the here and now, you can get big discounts on excellent current-gen Windows laptops, MacBooks, and Chromebooks.
There are hundreds of dollars to be saved on laptops from Apple, Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, Asus, and more. And there’s a mix of options, whether you prefer a thin-and-light model for work and easy travel, a workstation for content creation, or a gaming laptop for graphical performance above all else. There are even some Chromebook deals if you’re shopping for a student or someone who wants a minimal-fuss solution for mostly browsing the web.
We’re also compiling some worthwhile deals on laptop peripherals and accessories, like cases, cables, and hubs we like. Here are our top picks among laptop and laptop-related deals for this Cyber Monday.
The best MacBook deals
Apple MacBook Air 13 (2025, M4)
Apple’s latest MacBook Air doesn’t mix things up very much from the previous M3 generation, but it’s got an M4 chip, more RAM, and a lower starting price. Read our review.
The 15-inch MacBook Air with M4 is $949 ($250 off) at Best Buy and Amazon — the same discount as the 13-inch. It’s much the same excellent computer as the 13-inch version, just with a bigger screen, more battery life, and better speakers. Read our review.
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2025, M5)
The M5-equipped MacBook Pro is mostly a chip bump from the M4 model of 2024. But it remains an excellent choice for beginners and students in creative fields. Read our review.
If you need to sizable step up in power for a Mac laptop, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro processor is $1,749 ($250 off) at Amazon. It has a 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 512GB SSD like the base M5 model, but 24GB of RAM and faster Thunderbolt 5 ports. You can also step up to a bigger and beefier 16-inch version with a 14-core / 20-core M4 Pro chip, 48GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD for $2,499.99 ($400 off) at Best Buy and Amazon.
At the top of Apple’s MacBook range, the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max chip, 36GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD is $2,999 ($500 off) at Amazon. It’s a lot of computer for those who need a laptop with about as much power and speed as you can get. Read our review.
The Mac Mini isn’t a laptop, but it’s one of the best bargains for a lot of computing power in a wildly small desktop. The base M4 model is $479 ($120 off) at Best Buy and Amazon, while the more powerful M4 Pro version is $1,249 ($150 off) at Amazon and B&H Photo. If you already have a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, there’s no better deal for this kind of power.
The best Windows laptop deals
Microsoft Surface Laptop, 13-inch
Microsoft’s slightly smaller, entry-level Surface Laptop trims some of the size and a few features from its bigger 13.8-inch counterpart, but it maintains excellent battery life and solid performance. It’s just a shame it’s price went up. Read our review.
In addition to the base-model 13-inch Surface Laptop hitting a new low of $549.99 ($350 off) at Best Buy and direct from Microsoft, the same model with 512GB storage is $729.99 ($270 off) at Amazon.
If you want a Surface with a slightly bigger, nicer display and a higher-end Snapdragon X Elite processor, the Surface Laptop 7th Edition (13.8-inch) from 2024 is on sale for $899.99 ($500 off) at Best Buy and Amazon. It’s still a great machine if you prioritize battery life on Windows and want a nice screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2304 x 1536 resolution. Read our review.
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro is smaller, with a new design and updated keyboard. It’s powered by Qualcomm’s Arm64 Snapdragon X Plus chip. Read our review.
Microsoft’s flagship 13-inch Surface Pro is also on a big discount, selling for as low as $749.99 ($450 off) at Microsoft with a 10-core Snapdragon X Plus chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. It’s quite a deal, though the keyboard and stylus are sold separately. The convertible tablet has great battery life and solid performance. It’s much more useful as a full 2-in-1 laptop once you get the keyboard and stylus, which are available at Best Buy for $319.99 ($80 off). The Flex version of the keyboard with Bluetooth is particularly handy, especially if you use the Surface Pro with an external monitor.
I’m currently testing the 14-inch HP OmniBook 5 and liking it, especially for the value it offers. It’s very affordable for a laptop with an OLED display and marathon battery life, and it’s just $529.99 ($170 off MSRP) at Amazon or direct from HP. Its base Snapdragon X1 Plus chip isn’t very speedy, but it’s manageable if you’re not going too wild on multitasking. But the star of the show is this nice 1920 x 1200 OLED panel for such a low, low price.
The best gaming laptop deals
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
Asus’ ROG Zephyrus G14 is the go-to choice for a portable gaming machine that’s great at regular laptop duties. It’s got a lovely OLED display, great keyboard and trackpad, and solid battery life. The base model with RTX 5060 graphics is fairly thin at around 0.63 inches, while the highest-end model with RTX 5070 Ti is a little thicker.
The larger Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor and RTX 5070 Ti GPU is $2,179.99 ($450 off) at Best Buy. The 16-inch, like its smaller counterpart, offers a lovely OLED display, good graphics performance for its size and thickness, and battery life that gets you through most of a busy day. All this, in a gaming laptop with a large display that travels quite easily.
The base Asus ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop with a last-gen Intel Raptor Lake 14650HX CPU, RTX 5060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD is $1,199.99 ($300 off) at Amazon. For a higher-end model that doesn’t skyrocket in price, the Strix G16 with AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 Ti is $1,599.99 ($400 off) at Best Buy. Strix models are much chunkier than their ROG Zephyrus cousins, but they’re a better deal if you prioritize performance over portability.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16-inch, Intel)
Lenovo’s Legion Pro 7i is a well built gaming laptop with a lovely 2.5K OLED display and a powerful RTX 5080 GPU, enough to handle 4K gaming on an external monitor. Its only major downsides are a lack of face or fingerprint unlocking and Lenovo’s tendency to pre-load some annoying bloatware.
The Lenovo Legion 7i above is one of my preferred gaming laptops if you like a beefy boy with high-end RTX 5080 graphics, but a solid alternative for less is the similarly-specced HP Omen Max 16. The Omen Max 16 with RTX 5080 graphics, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD is just $1,899.99 ($1,400 off) direct from HP. It’s also at Best Buy with a 2TB SSD for $2,559.99 ($600 off), but the one at HP is the screaming deal that you should nab before it’s gone (you can always do your own SSD upgrade later).
HP Victus 15 (2025, RTX 4050)
The Victus 15 is a popular, budget-friendly gaming laptop that now comes with RTX 4050 graphics, more RAM, and an improved 144Hz screen.
Razer’s latest and greatest version of its Blade 16 laptop returns to a thinner, more travel-friendly chassis. It comes with RTX 50-series GPU options but each configuration features an excellent OLED display. Read our review.
The closest competitor to the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, which is on sale for a new low of $599.99 ($50 off) direct from Lenovo. It’s the base model with a non-touch OLED display, 12GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and the power-sipping MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor. The higher-end $749 model with a touchscreen that I tested in my review is slightly better, but these kinds of Chromebooks rarely go on sale.
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is selling for $549.99 ($200 off) at Best Buy. I prefer the above Lenovo and Acer above, but the Samsung is still a solid Chromebook with a lovely OLED display and a number pad (if that’s important to you). But its display is an outdated 16:9 aspect ratio that’s better for consuming video content than viewing more on screen as you get work done.
The best deals on laptop accessories
Anker Laptop Power Bank
Anker’s 25,000mAh power bank sports two built-in USB-C cables (one of which is retractable), plus one USB-C and USB-A port. It tops out at 165W when charging two devices simultaneously, or 130W when charging three or four.
Cable Matters’ 3.3-ft Thunderbolt 4 cable is $23.99 ($8 off) at Amazon for Prime members. If your laptop supports Thunderbolt 4 these can ensure you get that peak throughput. And, conveniently, they’re labeled with the Thunderbolt 4 branding and power output so you don’t get them mixed up with lesser cables. An even faster Thunderbolt 5 version of the same length from Cable Matters is just a few bucks more at $26.39 (around $7 off) — also at Amazon.
Keychron is discounting various models of its keyboards on its site and on Amazon, and if you spend $300 or more at Keychron’s site you get an additional $30 off. There are myriad options of mechanical keyboards from Keychron, including different layouts and switch types. For a good starter board filled with features, check out the Keychron V1 Max that’s currently $91.99 ($23 off) at Amazon and direct from Keychron. Read our buying guide on affordable mechanical keyboards.
For an absolute steal of a mechanical keyboard with a hefty metal chassis, check out the Epomaker P75 with Wisteria linear switches for just $63.99 ($12 off) at Amazon. It’s got a bold, crisp, and slightly loud typing sound but it can be music to the ears of someone who likes a louder clack to their keys. Plus, it supports wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless modes, complete with a little magnetic garage to house the USB dongle when not in use.
Elgato Stream Deck MK. 2
The MK.2 version of the standard Stream Deck comes with 15 programmable buttons, a swappable faceplate, and a detachable stand.
The Epomaker x Aula F75 mechanical keyboard with Leobog Reaper switches is just $53.59 (around $26 off) at Amazon. This is a banger of a budget keyboard that sounds satisfyingly creamy with every key stroke. There’s a reason TikTok is kind of obsessed with it.
One of my favorite mice, the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, is $129.99 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. It’s the perfect mouse if you want something lightweight and sensitive enough for competitive gaming while still being comfy and low-key looking for even long hours at the office. It also has a satisfying and unique click sound that’s slightly deeper than most mice. Read our hands-on.
For a comfy ergonomic mouse, check out the Logitech MX Vertical that’s on sale for around $97.49 ($22 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. It supports both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless via an included USB receiver, and its upright 57 degree angle keeps your wrist at a comfy handshake-like position. Read our impressions.
CalDigit TS4
CalDigit’s last-gen Thunderbolt 4-powered TS4 provides nearly any port you could desire, plus it can keep your laptop charged up while you use it. Read our review.
The Insta360 Link 2 offers the same auto-swiveling design as its excellent predecessor, only in a smaller form factor. It also offers a slate of new features, including group tracking and no-follow zones.
For a much more affordable mouse that handles great and goes a little harder on the gamer aesthetic, the wired Razer Basilisk V3 is just $29.44 (about $41 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. Even at that price, you get 11 programmable buttons, a 26,000 DPI sensor, and loads of RGB lighting.
Pluggable’s 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock is $215.96 ($64 off) at Amazon. The chunky hub has a plethora of ports and support for dual 4K displays (HDMI and DisplayPort) as well as 100W USB-C charging.
The Shure MV7 Plus is a popular plug-and-play mic for high quality live streaming and podcasting, and it’s $269.95 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. It shares a lot in common with the legendary SM7b it’s based on, but it’s got both XLR and simple USB connections for a no-fuss setup.
Peak Design is running a Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale with up to 30 percent off everything it makes, and that includes its Everyday Backpack (now $223.96 instead of $279.95) and Everyday Messenger bags (now $199.96 instead of $249.95). They’re some of my favorite laptop / commuter bags if you’re the type to carry photo or video equipment. I use and alternate between the original 30L Everyday Backpack and smaller 15L Everyday Backpack Zip (now $159.96 instead of $199.95) — depending on what I need to carry.
Nuphy Air75 V2 mechanical keyboard
Nuphy’s last-gen version of its Air mechanical keyboard is outstanding. This one omits a numpad but still includes arrow keys and a full row of function keys that double as media keys. It comes in black, gray, and white, with a few different switch options, and it’s both wired and wireless. It also supports both Windows and macOS.
8BitDo’s second-gen Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller boasts additional buttons over its first-gen counterpart, along with interactive LED lighting and tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) joysticks that are more durable than the drift-resistant Hall effect sticks we’ve become accustomed to seeing.
If you’re in need of DeleteMe’s services for cleaning up your past digital footprint, you can save 30 percent now through December 5th with the coupon code BFCM30OFF25 — dropping an annual plan for one user to $90.30 ($38.70 off). I know it’s not laptop hardware, but DeleteMe relates to a lot of things we do on the internet via our laptops, and it’s a useful service for scrubbing old personal data from the web.
The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds are $149.99 ($50 off) at Amazon. If you’re a laptop gamer, these noise-canceling earbuds are excellent for their ability to quickly switch between your laptop (via low-latency USB-C receiver) and your phone (via Bluetooth). Read our review.
Anker 341 USB-C Hub (7-in-1)
Snagging a USB-C hub for your laptop (or even a handheld gaming PC) doesn’t need to be a pricey endeavor. This one has video-out support, passthrough charging, microSD and SD card slots, and more.
Why settle for a flimsy USB-C cable that can only charge a single gadget when you can opt for a braided one designed to charge two at once? Anker’s two-headed cable supports charging speeds of up to 140W split between two gadgets.
Moft is offering a variety of discounts on Amazon, covering much of its line of origami-style folding accessories for phones, tablets, and laptops. This includes the Moft 2-in-1 Laptop Carry Sleeve, selling for $51.96 ($12.99 off). It’s a sleek case for protecting your laptop as you tote it around, and it opens to an impromptu angled laptop stand for comfier ergonomics. It comes in larger sizes to hold up to a 16-inch MacBook Pro, and in various color options.
Update, November 30th: Removed deals that are no longer available and added several new ones, including those for the Nuphy Air75 V2 and Insta360’s Link 2 webcam.
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Dominic Preston<![CDATA[Aluminium OS will be Google’s take on Android for PC]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=8285952025-11-25T10:45:07-05:002025-11-25T08:23:20-05:00
We know a little more about Google's long-gestating plans to combine the best parts of Android and ChromeOS into a single OS thanks to a job listing for a product manager to work on "Aluminium OS." The job ad describes it as "a new operating system built with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the core."
Android Authority first reported on the job listing, which is two months old, but wasn't spotted until recently and has now been taken offline. It gives a name - or more likely codename - to Google's new operating system for the first time, along with the initialism "ALOS." It specifically describes Aluminium as "Android-based," and says the c …
