Google is rewriting the Chromebook playbook, and this time, artificial intelligence is the star. The newly unveiled Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is leading the charge, packing the most advanced AI features ever seen on a Chromebook, all powered by the formidable MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor and a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of 50 trillion operations per second (TOPS). This is not just a spec bump—it's a strategic leap into the future of personal computing.
The Chromebook Plus lineup introduces advanced AI features to boost productivity and creativity: “Select to Search” enables instant searches from any highlighted screen content; the new Text Capture tool converts images or handwriting into editable text; the upgraded Quick Insert key uses Gemini AI to generate images, emojis, and writing tools; and the “Simplify” feature condenses complex text into easy-to-read summaries.
Lenovo’s new flagship Chromebook isn’t just another pretty face. It’s the first Chromebook Plus with Dolby Atmos sound, an OLED display, and a fingerprint scanner, but it’s the exclusive AI features that steal the show. Smart Grouping uses on-device machine learning to automatically organize your tabs and documents by task, so multitaskers can finally tame their digital chaos. The Gallery app now offers AI-powered image editing—remove backgrounds or turn any photo into a sticker in seconds.
For a touch of cosmic flair, Lenovo partnered with NASA to create custom wallpapers of Jupiter’s auroras, rendered for day, night, sunset, and sunrise.
Under the hood, the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor and its 50 TOPS NPU ensure that even the most demanding AI workloads run smoothly and offline, thanks to a hybrid approach that blends on-device and cloud-based intelligence. Battery life stretches up to a staggering 17 hours, setting a new benchmark for Chromebook endurance. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 comes in 12GB and 16GB RAM variants, priced at $649 and $749, respectively.
A Year of AI Pro, On the House
To sweeten the deal, every new Chromebook Plus buyer receives a complimentary 12-month subscription to the Google AI Pro plan (normally $240/year), unlocking premium tools like Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and Chrome, as well as 2TB of cloud storage and advanced video and image creation apps.
Final Take
With these upgrades, Google is signaling that Chromebooks are no longer just budget-friendly web browsers—they’re evolving into powerful, AI-first machines built for the hybrid work era. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is the clearest sign yet that the future of computing is smart, seamless, and powered by AI.
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