The new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 tablet and a folding Pixel

This week on The Chrome Cast, we start the show by discussing the latest piece of Chrome OS hardware to show up in the office: the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5.  This large, thin tablet was one that wasn't the most intriguing when it was announced, but has quickly won us all over thanks to a combo of a fantastic 1080p OLED screen, sleek build quality, and an overall usability that was a bit unexpected. We then spend a bit of time talking through the recent reports of Chromebook sales declining, why that was an inevitable outcome, and why those numbers aren't worth getting worried about.  We also let ourselves indulge on the recent findings about the folding Pixel phone that is now slated for a 2022 release. NOTABLE LINKS Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 unboxing and hands-on first impressions [VIDEO] Chromebook shipments dip 37% this quarter, but there's nothing to worry about Why the lack of Chromebooks in Acer's recent press event is actually a good thing With Android 12L, it feels like we can now set a timeframe for the upcoming Pixel Fold ------ This episode is also brought to you by NordVPN. Get a VPN that takes your privacy seriously. NordVPN is our VPN of choice and will secure your browsing on your Chromebook or on any device. Use NordVPN to keep your private data to yourself whether you are at home or on the go! CLICK HERE to try it out and get a 3-year deal for $3.49/month. Join our Patreon community and get access to things like behind-the-scenes footage, early access to videos, private Discord server access, an ad-free experience on the mobile and desktop versions of the website, your name listed on all our YouTube videos, and monthly live stream Q&A. CLICK HERE to be a part of our community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices