• Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 139.0.7219.3 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.


  • What Is the Launcher Key on Chromebook?

    What Is the Launcher Key on Chromebook?

    If you are new to Chromebooks or even a seasoned user, you may wonder what is the launcher key on Chromebook and why it matters.  This special key might seem like just another button on your keyboard, but it actually serves as a powerful tool to access various features quickly.


  • Google Drive’s new “Catch me up” feature uses Gemini to highlight recent file changes

    If you’re like most people who live in Google Drive for work or personal projects, staying on top of every little edit and comment across numerous files can be a real challenge as teams expand.


  • Google Meet is getting a big upgrade to screen sharing

    Google Meet continues to evolve, and the latest batch of updates is squarely aimed at making the presentation experience smoother, more versatile, and more professional.


  • Maximize BigQuery performance with enhanced workload management

    BigQuery provides a powerful platform for analyzing large-scale datasets with high performance. However, as data volumes and query complexity increase, maintaining operational efficiency is essential. BigQuery workload management provides comprehensive control mechanisms to optimize workloads and resource allocation, preventing performance issues and resource contention, especially in high-volume environments.


  • They’ve totally buried one of my favorite Google Photos features

    Google Photos has long been more than just a place to back up your pictures and videos. Its sharing capabilities – especially the direct sharing feature that creates Conversations (or chats) around specific photos or albums – have been genuinely useful for a long time.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 139 (139.0.7219.0) 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.


  • How Do You Create a Sense of Luxury and Enjoyment in Everyday Life?

    Luxury and enjoyment don’t have to be reserved for vacations or special occasions. You can add a touch of refinement and joy to your everyday life. It’s all in the little things.


  • Perplexity’s Google Chrome rival is coming to Android soon, Windows sooner

    Android users could soon welcome yet another browser to challenge Chrome’s hegemony.


  • How Google is integrating Gemini into Workspace

    How Google is integrating Gemini into Workspace

    In January, Google made Gemini — previously an add-on — a standard feature for business users in Google Workspace. That move made a point: generative AI (genAI) isn’t an add-on, it’s a fundamental capability that should fit naturally in the flow of work.


  • Robux to USD (Dollar) Calculator + DevEx + Tax Calculator

    Our Robux Calculator is the ultimate all-in-one tool for both players and developers.


  • E-Reading on Chromebooks: Best Apps and Extensions

    E-Reading on Chromebooks: Best Apps and Extensions

    In the age of digital transformation, Chromebooks have quietly but powerfully taken a seat at the e-reading table. Originally designed for web-based tasks, these lightweight, budget-friendly machines have evolved.


  • M-136, ChromeOS version 16238.64.0 (Browser version 136.0.7103.158), has rolled out to ChromeOS devices on the Stable channel.


  • OpenAI gives ChatGPT access to cloud-based documents and third-party research tools

    Another day brings another new update to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which is getting a host of new capabilities for business users, including connectors for cloud services such as Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and SharePoint.


  • GlobalFoundries commits $3B more to US fabs in Trump tariff flex

    Silicon photonics and gallium nitride a major focus GlobalFoundries plans to funnel another $3 billion into US semiconductor production, bringing its total investment to $16 billion, the New York-based foundry operator said on Wednesday.…


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16267.37.0 (Browser version 137.0.7151.80) for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bugVisit our ChromeOS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels?


  • All Blooks In Blooket

    All Blooks In Blooket

    Have you ever noticed players using cool characters like Santa Claus, Astronauts, Penguins, or Mega Bots in Blooket? These characters are called blooks, and they are a fun part of the Blooket game. Players can unlock and use these blooks as their profile avatars during games.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 138.0.7204.15 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.


  • From data lakes to user applications: How Bigtable works with Apache Iceberg

    The latest version of the Bigtable Spark connector opens up a world of possibilities for Bigtable and Apache Spark applications, not least of which is additional support for Bigtable and Apache Iceberg, the open table format for large analytical datasets.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 138 (138.0.7204.13) 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.


  • Hello, Operator? A Technical Analysis of Vishing Threats

    Written by: Nick Guttilla Introduction Organizations are increasingly relying on diverse digital communication channels for essential business operations. The way employees interact with colleagues, access corporate resources, and especially, receive information technology (IT) support is often conducted through calls, chat platforms, and other remote technologies.


  • Walmart’s awesome Onn Google TV 4K Pro gets even better with Android 14

    The Walmart Onn 4K Pro has rightly earned its reputation as one of the best deals in the Google TV space – and maybe even in streaming hardware overall. When it launched last year with Android 12, it delivered a fantastic experience for its tiny price tag.


  • You can now publicly share your NotebookLM notebooks and Audio Overviews

    Google’s NotebookLM has been quietly establishing itself as a seriously powerful AI-powered research and writing assistant, and a new update is making it an even more versatile tool for collaboration and sharing knowledge: you can now create public links to share your NotebookLM notebooks with anyone.


  • Don’t miss the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 at a whopping $200 off

    Even though it’s been on the market for a little while now and is beginning to show its age in the constantly-evolving Chromebook ecosystem, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 still holds its own and packs in features that still make me love picking it up and using it.


  • Roborock’s $2,600 robot vacuum with a mechanical arm is an incredible flex with a weird price tag

    Socks over there, trash over there, then vacuum and mop


  • You can now ask Google Drive to catch you up on file changes your colleagues made

    Simply tap a button and Gemini will inform you of changes and comments made to your file by others.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 138 (138.0.7204.14) 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.


  • France’s Qwant accuses Microsoft of search result degradation

    French search engine Qwant has filed a formal complaint with France’s antitrust regulator alleging that Microsoft deliberately degraded the quality of search results delivered through its Bing platform.


  • T-Shirt Design for Minimalists: Everything You Need Online

    In the world of fashion, less can often mean more. Minimalist t-shirt design proves this point every day. Clean lines, strong messages, and simple aesthetics are not only visually striking—they’re also efficient to create and easy to sell. Best of all?


  • Chromebook Fleets and Distributed Workforces: Device Management Tips for IT Teams

    More and more organizations are adopting Chromebooks as everyday work computers for employees, both on- and off-site, and for good reason. These nifty devices boast a high level of usability, versatility, and security, all at relatively low overhead.


  • Microsoft is finally fixing app updates on Windows

    Microsoft is finally fixing app updates on Windows

    Windows 8 might have made waves for its short-lived removal of the beloved Start button, but the platform’s launch of an ill-fated storefront for streamlined app management was arguably Microsoft’s biggest blunder of all.


  • Top Strategies for Efficient Leveling in World of Warcraft

    Reaching higher levels in World of Warcraft can take just a little time and effort, or it can take a lot more time and effort. It is up to you how you choose to do it.


  • 3 ambitious Android advances still on the horizon

    3 ambitious Android advances still on the horizon

    It’s a weird time for Android-watching. Already, we live in a world where Android upgrade availability varies wildly from one phone to the next — thanks to certain device-makers’ less-than-commendable commitments in that area.


  • Chrome’s ‘Pinned Tabs’ Coming to Android

    One of my favorite Chrome features is “Pinned Tabs”. It lets me keep websites that I always want on my Chrome window. For example, I always have Feedly pinned and check for updates multiple times through the day. Google is bringing this feature to the Android version of Chrome.


  • Google patches third zero-day flaw in Chrome this year

    The Google Chrome team issued an update to fix a high-severity vulnerability that is being actively exploited in the wild. The issue was also mitigated by a configuration change pushed out last Thursday to users of the stable Chrome version, which didn’t require a browser update.


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