If you need a laptop for schoolwork and everyday basics, a Chromebook at the right price is hard to argue with. The 14″ Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go is down to $129.99 (was $299.99), saving you $170 at 57% off. At this price, the value is less about chasing high performance and more about getting a dependable “do the homework, join the class call, keep moving” machine without overspending.
This is a 14-inch Chromebook running ChromeOS with an Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, and 64GB storage. The best use case is web-first work: Google Docs, Slides, Classroom, email, browsing, and streaming. It’s also a solid fit for families who want a shared computer for light tasks, or for students who primarily live in browser-based tools.
The 14-inch screen size is a nice middle ground too. It’s big enough to do real work without feeling cramped, but it’s still easy to toss in a backpack.
The real reason this deal works is the price. At $129.99, you’re getting a laptop that can cover the essentials for less than many tablets, and it’s usually easier to type on, manage schoolwork, and handle multiple tabs compared to a phone or small tablet setup.
Just keep expectations aligned with the specs. 4GB RAM and 64GB storage are fine for ChromeOS basics, but they’re not built for heavy multitasking, big downloads, or creative apps that expect a full Windows or macOS machine. If you want a laptop for serious photo/video editing or modern PC gaming, this isn’t the right category. If you want a simple school and web laptop at a great price, this is exactly it.
At $129.99, this Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go is a great value for students and anyone who needs a straightforward ChromeOS laptop for browsing, documents, and streaming. If you know you need more power or more local storage, you’ll be happier spending more upfront—but for school basics on a tight budget, this deal is tough to beat.
OpenAI is bringing its Dot agent into your regular messaging app, so you can assign tasks without opening ChatGPT. The texting feature is rolling out in beta to ChatGPT Pro users in the US, with support for Apple's iMessage and Android's RCS. You can send your Dot text, photos, and voice messages, and also receive proactive texts when it has relevant updates.
https://twitter.com/ChatGPT/status/2115496387613786374?s=19
Google just dropped its latest AI model, Gemini 4 Carbon, designed to tackle complex coding jobs and cybersecurity threats. The company claims it can work through difficult engineering problems for days, finding hidden bugs and developing fixes across large codebases.
Gemini 4 Carbon also takes the top spot on Artificial Analysis' updated Intelligence Index, scoring 59 points, pushing out Claude Opus 5.5, OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra, and even its own predecessor Gemini 4 Argon.
Apple has just introduced a redesigned MacBook Pro with a few bells and whistles. The focus this time around is on a thinner and lighter build, and an upgrade to a touch-sensitive OLED screen without any ugly notch. And, in case you were wondering, there is definitely a price premium to pay for these niceties, which also include a glowing Apple logo at the back. What if you wanted to get the best that Apple has to offer? Well, the numbers are finally here.
For a mere $14,549, you can get yourself the fully kitted 16-inch MacBook Pro PROLED XDR with the beefiest laptop chip that Apple has to offer, and the best memory configuration in tow. For nearly $15,000, you treat yourself to the 16-inch version of the laptop with a nano-texture glass layer on the screen to reduce reflections and glare.