• Google ending Steam for Chromebook support in 2026

    Google ending Steam for Chromebook support in 2026

    After debuting in 2022, the Steam for Chromebook Beta will stop working in early 2026. At the time, it was a big ChromeOS effort, but there hasn’t been an update in ages.


  • Google officially ends support for Steam on Chromebooks

    I remember the initial excitement like it was yesterday. The idea of having a native Steam client on ChromeOS—code-named Borealis—was a bold, ambitious, and incredibly exciting prospect. It promised to bring a legitimate, high-end PC gaming experience to Chromebooks in a way we’d never seen before.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16328.42.0 (Browser version 139.0.7258.86) for most ChromeOS devices.


  • What to expect during the Future of Data Platforms Summit: Join theCUBE August 22

    Enterprise artificial intelligence can’t thrive on yesterday’s infrastructure. From real-time analytics to autonomous agents, the demands of modern intelligence require an AI-ready architecture that’s open, federated and flexible by design, not bolted together after the fact.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 140 (140.0.7339.7) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few days.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.


  • Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The ChromeOS Dev channel is being updated to OS version 16371.5.0 (Browser version 140.0.7339.6) for most ChromeOS devices.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 141.0.7340.0 for Windows, Mac and Linux.A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.


  • See our new ChromeOS wallpapers starring Jupiter’s UV auroras

    This Google ChromeOS collaboration with NASA uses AI to visualize the unseeable.


  • See our new ChromeOS wallpapers starring Jupiter’s UV auroras

    This Google ChromeOS collaboration with NASA uses AI to visualize the unseeable.


  • Google’s new ‘Guided Learning’ wants to be your personal AI tutor, not just an answer key

    Let’s be honest, for many of us, the primary use case for an AI chatbot is getting a quick answer to a question. And while that’s incredibly useful, true learning isn’t just about finding the answer; it’s about understanding the process and the concepts behind it.


  • Google says AI in Search is good for publishers, but I’m dubious

    Ever since Google fully embraced generative AI in its main search results with AI Overviews and AI Mode, there has been a massive, looming question for those of us who create content on the web: what is this going to do to our traffic?


  • The first MediaTek MT8189 Chromebook gets benchmarked, underwhelms

    The ongoing story of ‘Skywalker’ and its massive family of upcoming Chromebooks has been pretty interesting to track thus far. The anticipation for what’s next from MediaTek with their new MT8189 ARM chip has been high, and we’ve been eagerly awaiting the first real-world performance data.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 141 (141.0.7340.3) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.


  • Apple Teleport For Spatial Computing

    Apple Teleport For Spatial Computing

    The Truth About Apple Teleport While teleport apple remains fictional, Apple has made significant strides in spatial computing with the Apple Vision Pro. This revolutionary device represents Apple’s first spatial computer, launched in February 2024, bringing together augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality in an unprecedented way.


  • Which AI Chatbot is Used Most by Students?

    Which AI Chatbot is Used Most by Students?

    Which AI Chatbot is Used Most by Students? Complete Analysis 2025 In 2025, students worldwide rely on AI chatbot school tools for academic support more than ever before. With the rise of artificial intelligence in education, understanding which platforms dominate student usage has become crucial for educators, parents, and institutions.


  • Using Nippybox For File Sharing

    Using Nippybox For File Sharing

    Nippybox: Complete Guide to File Sharing Platform There are conflicting reports about Nippybox’s operational status. Some sources indicate the service was discontinued in 2025, while others show it as still active. Users should verify current availability before relying on the platform.


  • Supercharge your AI: GKE inference reference architecture, your blueprint for production-ready inference

    The age of AI is here, and organizations everywhere are racing to deploy powerful models to drive innovation, enhance products, and create entirely new user experiences. But moving from a trained model in a lab to a scalable, cost-effective, and production-grade inference service is a significant engineering challenge.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 140 (140.0.7339.4) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 140 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 140.0.7339.


  • Google’s Pixel 9a is already on sale for $100 off, and it’s a no-brainer

    The Google Pixel 9a was only launched a few months ago, but that isn’t stopping it from getting a significant discount for those in the market for a new phone without a flagship price tag.


  • Google’s powerful NotebookLM AI is now available for all students, with extra safeguards

    Google’s AI-powered research assistant, NotebookLM, has quickly become a favorite tool for anyone who needs to understand and synthesize large amounts of information. Today, in a significant and thoughtful expansion, Google is making NotebookLM available to younger users to help them learn, study, and understand their class materials.


  • Google’s new ‘Deep Think’ AI comes to the Gemini app and is insanely powerful

    It feels like we say this every few weeks, but the pace of AI development is just staggering. What was considered a state-of-the-art research project just a few months ago is quickly becoming a tool you can access on your phone.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 140 (140.0.7339.3) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few days.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.


  • Immutable, Air-Gapped, and Integrated: Data Protection for your Cloud SQL instances just got better

    In a world where data is your most valuable asset, protecting it isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a necessity. That’s why we are thrilled to announce a significant leap forward in protecting the data in your Cloud SQL instances, with Enhanced Backups for Cloud SQL.


  • Make it 8: two more MediaTek MT8189 Chromebooks emerge to join the ‘Skywalker’ family

    With ARM-powered Chromebooks, we’ve become pretty accustomed to only a couple devices spawnign from any given baseboard; but ‘Skywalker’ (the baseboard for the mysterious MediaTek MT8189) has already bucked this trend with 6 total development boards spawning from it over the past few months. And they’re not done yet.


  • OpenAI challenges rivals with Apache-licensed GPT-OSS models

    OpenAI challenges rivals with Apache-licensed GPT-OSS models

    OpenAI has released its first open-weight language models since GPT-2, marking a significant strategic shift as the company seeks to expand enterprise adoption through more flexible deployment options and reduced operational costs.


  • How Chromebook Users Are Paying and Playing Smarter 

    How Chromebook Users Are Paying and Playing Smarter 

    Once known mainly as classroom or office tools, Chromebooks have evolved into capable devices for entertainment, gaming, and smarter digital spending. With cloud-first performance, full Android app integration, and strong built-in security, users are now enjoying a broader range of online experiences across platforms and genres.


  • Microsoft’s real AI challenge: Moving past the prototypes

    Microsoft’s real AI challenge: Moving past the prototypes

    Historically, Microsoft seems cursed: It’s often early to big technological shifts, and it’s great at prototyping them. But then, after a hype-filled launch where Microsoft celebrates its lead, the company seems to lose interest — while competitors pull ahead and release more polished products.


  • Wayfair Transforms Contact Center Operations with ChromeOS and ChromeOS Flex

    Editor’s note: Today’s post is by Asad Rahman, Director of IT for Wayfair, a leading e-commerce company specializing in furniture and home goods. Wayfair chose ChromeOS and ChromeOS Flex devices to support contact center staff, improve productivity, and streamline security tasks.”ChromeOS is a natural fit for how Wayfair operates today.


  • Chrome for Android Update

    Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 139 (139.0.7258.62) for Android. It’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days. This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.


  • Chromebook sales surged in Q2 thanks to Japanese schools

    Tablets have also been growing for six straight quarters, says Canalys Chromebook demand surged in the second quarter of 2025, Canalys reported Tuesday, but that doesn’t necessarily mean permanent growth is on the horizon. …


  • Chromebook sales surged in Q2 thanks to Japanese schools

    Tablets have also been growing for six straight quarters, says Canalys Chromebook demand surged in the second quarter of 2025, Canalys reported Tuesday, but that doesn’t necessarily mean permanent growth is on the horizon. …


  • Extended Stable Updates for Desktop

    The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 138.0.7204.224 for Windows and Mac which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how here.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 139 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 139.0.7258.66 (Linux)  139.0.7258.66/67 Windows and Mac contains a number of fixes and improvements — a list of changes is available in the log.


  • Chrome Stable for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 139 (139.0.7258.76) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few hours.This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log.


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