Google announces $20M in new commitments to expand computer science education in the US and expects the funds to improve educational access for 11M+ students (Monica Chin/The Verge)

Monica Chin / The Verge:
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 (13.5-inch) review: strong single-core performance, thin and light, and 3:2, but 720p camera, few ports, and average battery life  —  Microsoft made a few updates to the Surface Laptop, and I’m very sad about one of them … I’m a big fan of Microsoft’s laptop hardware …

Monica Chin / The Verge:
Framework and Google partner to launch the $999 Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition, a user-upgradeable model running Chrome OS, shipping in early December  —  Framework and Google have announced the new Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition.  As the name implies, this is an upgradable …

Monica Chin / The Verge:
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review: 120Hz display, 5G, and 1080p camera, but pricey without accessories, slow apps, and just two USB ports  —  Exceptional hardware is still marred by incompatibilies … Video calling.  —  After several days of using the Qualcomm-powered Surface Pro 9 …

Monica Chin / The Verge:
LG Gram 17 review: weighs just under three pounds, even with a huge 17″, 2560 x 1600 display but graphics are weak, the chassis is flimsy, and pricey at $1700+  —  If you want a Windows laptop with as large of a screen as possible, your options are basically the Dell XPS 17 or the LG Gram 17.

Josh Boak / Associated Press:
The USDA announces $759M in grants and loans for 49 recipients in 24 states for rural high-speed internet access, as part of the $65B infrastructure law  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making available $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities …