Google Boosts Chromebook Features for Education and Accessibility

Google has introduced a variety of new features for Chromebooks, focusing on accessibility and educational improvements. The standout feature, Face Control, allows users to navigate their Chromebook using facial gestures, benefiting students with limited mobility and others who prefer hands-free device operation. This AI-powered tool can recognize up to 18 different facial gestures, requiring devices to have at least 8GB of RAM for optimal performance. Alongside this, Google is unveiling over 20 new Chromebook models tailored to educators and students, complete with updates to Google Workspace for Education, including enhanced integrations with apps like FigJam and Canva. The Chromebox OPS device is another significant addition, transforming classroom displays into interactive ChromeOS devices to enhance teaching tools availability. Overall, these updates aim to improve classroom interactivity and accessibility for over 50 million Chromebook users worldwide.