The Chromebook Challenge encourages students with school-assigned Google Chromebooks to shove small items, like paperclips or graphite pencils, into the laptop's USB ports, which can result in ...

"The 'Chromebook Challenge' is not a harmless prank, it is a dangerous act that puts public safety at risk," State Fire Marshal Timothy P. McLaughlin said in a press release.

I searched "Chromebook challenge" on the platform. It showed no results and instead directed me to resources about the dangers of such social media challenges. So, yes, the Chromebook challenge is ...

A social media trend known as the "Chromebook Challenge" is prompting students to insert metal objects into the USB ports of school-issued Chromebooks, causing electrical short-circuits and smoke.

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — The "Chromebook Challenge" is the latest social media vandalism trend. “We take it very, very seriously. It’s dangerous and it can be catastrophic," said Rhode Island ...

In other states, the challenge has led to school evacuations. At Newington High School in Connecticut, fire officials said a student deliberately caused a Chromebook to melt and release toxic smoke.

Local News Fire officials warn about danger after over 200 ‘Chromebook challenge’ incidents in Colorado by: Brooke Williams Posted: May 17, 2025 / 02:35 PM MDT Updated: May 17, 2025 / 02:35 PM MDT ...

Two Centralia Middle School students were arrested for allegedly starting a fire, inspired by TikTok's 'Chromebook Challenge,' leading to school evacuation.