Chromebook Plus (X) models and Google's 10/4 hardware event

This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin by discussing the leaks of upcoming Chromebook Plus (formerly known as Chromebook X) models that appeared for a short time in the Chromium Repositories. With a handful of existing devices making the cut and at least 4 brand-new Chromebooks on the way for the Chromebook Plus program, we’re interested to see when Google rolls this out and what sort of early impact it will have when they do. From there, we derail a bit into generative AI as we get around to our second, main topic for the week: Google’s October 4th hardware event becoming official. With the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 all looking to make an appearance, we’re left wondering if Google could have anything else up their sleeves. Links Here are the first 4 new Chromebook Plus (Chromebook X) models we expect to see ‘Welcome to Chromebook Plus’: the mysterious ‘Chromebook X’ gets an official name Google has made this year’s hardware event official: October 4th Pixel 8 Pro and likely Pixel Watch 2 photo gets leaked by Google Duet AI for Google Workspace launches, takes notes and even attends meetings on your behalf Google Docs adds new AI-driven proofreading option to help you create high quality writing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices