A new LTS-144  version 144.0.7559.259(Platform Version: 16503.92.0), is being rolled out for most ChromeOS devices.

Having covered Chromebook, Chromebook Plus and Google hardware announcements for over a decade, I’ve watched plenty of speculation swirl as major launch windows approach.

Having covered Chromebook, Chromebook Plus and Google hardware announcements for over a decade, I’ve watched plenty of speculation swirl as major launch windows approach.

The Google Assistant has been slowly replaced by Gemini across all services, but the official end is now near. Google is now sending out emails to users confirming that Google Assistant on mobile devices is being discontinued, with the mandatory transition to Gemini kicking off on September 4, 2026.

The Google Assistant has been slowly replaced by Gemini across all services, but the official end is now near. Google is now sending out emails to users confirming that Google Assistant on mobile devices is being discontinued, with the mandatory transition to Gemini kicking off on September 4, 2026.

The Google Assistant has been slowly replaced by Gemini across all services, but the official end is now near. Google is now sending out emails to users confirming that Google Assistant on mobile devices is being discontinued, with the mandatory transition to Gemini kicking off on September 4, 2026.

The Google Assistant has been slowly replaced by Gemini across all services, but the official end is now near. Google is now sending out emails to users confirming that Google Assistant on mobile devices is being discontinued, with the mandatory transition to Gemini kicking off on September 4, 2026.

Managing network security in a multi-tenant Kubernetes environment typically requires balancing two distinct needs: developers need their microservices to communicate effectively, while platform and security teams must maintain compliance, prevent lateral movement, and establish cluster-wide guardrails. Historically, the standard Kubernetes NetworkPolicy has been the primary tool for this.

At Google Cloud, we help organizations of all sizes build and operationalize complex agentic workflows with total confidence. By combining world-class AI research with an open, fully integrated AI platform, we give customers the flexibility to innovate and the foundation to deliver measurable business value.

A few days ago, I wrote a post about my initial hesitancy with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.

A few days ago, I wrote a post about my initial hesitancy with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.

A few days ago, I wrote a post about my initial hesitancy with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Following the leak of Dell’s XPS 13 Googlebook, the 2.2-pound ASUS Googlebook, and the Lenovo’s multi-Googlebook lineup, another major launch partner’s flagship has come into focus.

Following the leak of Dell’s XPS 13 Googlebook, the 2.2-pound ASUS Googlebook, and the Lenovo’s multi-Googlebook lineup, another major launch partner’s flagship has come into focus.

Venmo is now available as a payment option on Google Play, giving you more flexibility at checkout.

Venmo is now available as a payment option on Google Play, giving you more flexibility at checkout.

Chromebooks have always occupied an interesting middle ground in computing—lightweight, security-focused, and increasingly capable. When Google introduced the ability to run Android apps natively on ChromeOS through the ArcVM virtualization layer, it fundamentally expanded what these devices could do.

You empty a Gmail folder, then realize a minute later that something in there mattered. Gmail builds in a safety net for exactly this moment. Most people just don’t know how long that net lasts.

ICOSTAMP.com brings together digital document seals, blockchain timestamping, and token sale reviews. Its services help verify when files existed and provide assessments of coin offerings.

JournalWord.com offers practical guidance on journaling, Bullet Journal methods, and mindful organization for beginners. It is designed to help simplify scattered thoughts, unfinished tasks, and everyday planning.

I pixel-peeped so you don’t have to.

I pixel-peeped so you don’t have to.

I pixel-peeped so you don’t have to.

I pixel-peeped so you don’t have to.

If Aw, Snap! only hits YouTube tabs, learn how to tell a GPU decoder issue from memory pressure, extensions, or a driver conflict, and fix the right one.

The Dev channel has been updated to 153.0.7993.0 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.

The ChromeOS Dev channel is being updated to OS version 16765.12.0 (Browser version 152.0.7977.28) for most ChromeOS devices.

Chrome’s Select text to ask Gemini setting shows a floating Ask Gemini menu whenever you highlight text. Here’s how to turn it on and use it.

Chrome’s Select text to ask Gemini setting shows a floating Ask Gemini menu whenever you highlight text. Here’s how to turn it on and use it.

Nano Banana lets you edit photos right in Chrome’s Gemini side panel. Here’s how to open it, describe an edit, and save the result.

In a fast-paced digital economy, data is your most critical engine. Yet, many enterprises find themselves trapped in a costly paradox, spending over 100 hours a week building and fixing fragile, in-house ETL pipelines or wrestling with unpredictable third-party tools.

In a fast-paced digital economy, data is your most critical engine. Yet, many enterprises find themselves trapped in a costly paradox, spending over 100 hours a week building and fixing fragile, in-house ETL pipelines or wrestling with unpredictable third-party tools.

Chrome tab crashing on video-heavy pages? Learn to tell a RAM-exhaustion crash from an extension conflict, plus the fixes that match each cause and the ones that don’t work.

Earlier this week, we covered the initial leaks surrounding the ASUS Googlebook CX9406 – a 2.2-pound ceramic-alloy beast packing Intel’s next-gen Panther Lake (Core Ultra Series) silicon, up to 64GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and Google’s now-signature lid-mounted Glowbar.

Earlier this week, we covered the initial leaks surrounding the ASUS Googlebook CX9406 – a 2.2-pound ceramic-alloy beast packing Intel’s next-gen Panther Lake (Core Ultra Series) silicon, up to 64GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and Google’s now-signature lid-mounted Glowbar.