GCP – Work Smarter with Chromebook Plus and Google AI

The way we use technology at work is changing at a rapid pace. Innovation in AI is leading to new experiences and expectations for what can be done on laptops. That’s why we’re excited to unveil the next evolution of Chromebook Plus, a powerful leap forward and designed to help businesses unlock productivity, creativity, and collaboration for employees.

We’ve been hard at work, not only refining the features you already know and love, but also integrating even more Google AI capabilities directly into your devices. We’re also introducing the next wave of Chromebook Plus devices, including the brand-new Lenovo Chromebook Plus, an innovative device powered by the most advanced processor in a Chromebook ever—the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra.

This moment also marks a milestone in our larger effort to improve our hybrid computing approach to AI. With built-in NPU (neural processing unit) capabilities on Chromebook Plus, we now offer on-device AI for offline use, complemented by cloud-based capabilities that benefit from continuous updates and advancements. This hybrid approach allows us to balance performance, efficiency, privacy, cost, and reliability in Chromebook Plus.

The latest in Chromebook Plus

The Lenovo Chromebook Plus (14”, 10) is the world’s first Chromebook with an NPU and NPU-enabled capabilities. Powered by MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra processor, and boasting 50 TOPS (trillions of operations per second) of AI processing power to enable on-device generative AI experiences, this intelligent device is built to keep up with modern workers and offer up to 17 hours of battery life. Learn more.

The Lenovo Chromebook Plus also comes with exclusive AI features built in. Organization is easy with Smart grouping, which provides you with a glanceable chip of your recent tabs and apps. You can also automatically group related items, move them to a new desk, or reopen all tabs in a single window. And with On device image generation, you can effortlessly turn any image into a sticker or standalone graphic with a transparent background, ready for use in Google Slides, Docs, and more.

A device for every need

We also understand that every business has its own unique needs and requirements. That’s why we’re so excited to expand the Chromebook portfolio with additional devices, including the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX15, ASUS Chromebook Plus CX14, and the ASUS Chromebook CX14. These additions further broaden the range of choices available, ensuring businesses can find a device that aligns with both their operational needs and budget.

When it comes to modernizing your team, the right device can make all the difference.

• For cost-conscious businesses, who prioritize a highly affordable and reliable solution for essential tasks like email, web browsing, and cloud-based applications, standard Chromebooks offer exceptional value.
• For enhanced interactions and versatility, especially for teams in retail, field services, or more creative roles, we offer touchscreen options, as well as detachable and convertible form factors so you can adapt to various work environments and presentation styles.
• For advanced use cases and future-proofing, and employees that require cutting-edge performance, Chromebook Plus devices are the ideal choice. With powerful processors, more memory, double the storage of standard Chromebooks, and on-device AI capabilities, these devices are equipped to handle the next generation of productivity tools and smart features, future-proofing your investment.

New Google AI features to supercharge your workforce

Along with all of this new hardware, we’re also introducing new and updated features built directly into Chromebook and Chromebook Plus.

For productivity, we’ve enhanced Help me read, which now can simplify complex language into more straightforward, digestible text. This is perfect for quickly grasping complicated topics, technical documents, or anything that might otherwise require more time to understand. Additionally, we’re introducing the new Text capture feature. Leveraging generative AI, it extracts specific information from anything on your screen and provides contextual recommendations. Imagine automatically adding events to your calendar directly from an email banner, or effortlessly taking a receipt screenshot and pulling that data into a spreadsheet for easier tracking. Finally, Select to search with Lens helps you get more information from whatever is on your screen. Whether you’re curious about a landmark, a product, or anything else, this feature helps you quickly identify and learn more about it.

Just as critical as productivity is empowering teams to unleash their creativity. With that in mind, we’ve improved Quick Insert to now include image generation capabilities. With just the press of a button, you can generate high-quality AI images and instantly insert them into your emails, slides, documents, and more. Need a unique visual for a presentation or an email? Simply describe it, and let AI bring your vision to life.

As always, these features come with built-in policies, ensuring IT admins maintain full control over your organization’s access and usage of AI.

Preparing for the future of work

We continue to invest in making Chromebook Plus the definitive choice for businesses seeking to modernize their operations, empower their end-users with productivity and creativity, and prepare for the evolving demands of the future of work. With Chromebook Plus, your organization gains a secure, intelligent, and powerful platform designed to drive progress today and into tomorrow.

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