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The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is a compact 14-inch laptop with a plastic finish, average screen and great keyboard

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These famous sports logos represent the joy and passion of fans around the world.

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By Natalie Fear published 19 November 24

It’s a fresh design system “infused with references".

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And it's generating a fierce debate.

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Technology

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