Weekly Issue: 2023-24

Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 114 (114.0.5735.130/.131) 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.

Last week, I covered the new editing tools that Google Recorder was receiving on the web. The ability to splice and crop audio was really one of the primary features many people I spoke to said was missing, and the company finally added it.

I have a love-hate relationship with Google News, but that relationship is understandable to an extent.

Here are the best hidden ChromeOS features I use on my Chromebook. They’re experimental so I show you how to enable and use them.

The latest ChromeOS release was a tad behind schedule this time around and while we weren’t expecting much in this update, there are some cool new features that may be of interest to you. As of today, most eligible devices should have received the update to ChromeOS 114.

The Stable and extended stable channels has been updated to 114.0.5735.133 for Mac and Linux and 114.0.5735.133/134 for Windows, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 114 (114.0.5735.124) 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.

Google has just unpacked a whole case of good news specifically targeted towards those of us that love using Google Photos on the web.

Enterprise Linux company Red Hat Inc. today announced the upcoming launch of its newest version of OpenStack. Red Hat OpenStack Platform 17.1 will be released in the coming weeks, with new management and operations tools designed to enhance its flexibility, efficiency and security and improve its usefulness at the network edge.

Oracle Corp. today announced plans to upgrade its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure E5 instances to use the latest generation of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. EPYC processors. The company will continue to offer the option of flexible instances that allow customers to allocate cores and memory as needed.

Accidentally closed a Microsoft Edge window with multiple tabs and lost unsaved work? You are not alone. Here is the solution. You can make Edge ask for a confirmation before closing multiple tabs.

Accidentally closed a Microsoft Edge window with multiple tabs and lost unsaved work? You are not alone. Here is the solution. You can make Edge ask for a confirmation before closing multiple tabs.

The 2023 Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is now available for purchase at $699. This is a slightly updated model from 2022, with a newer chipset and upgraded webcam.

Are you tired of hearing me talk about Google’s new Smart Canvas features yet? Well, I like the sound of my own voice (or in this case, the sound of my fingers clicking and clacking on my keyboard), so I’m going to keep gushing about how great they are.

Ever since Google nixed the Calendar reminders for Keep and Assistant, I’ve been a bit salty, but I’m quickly coming around to the idea of a combined task and reminder system with Google Tasks. Setting a deadline for a task is pretty much the same exact thing, after all.

Looking for a late-model convertible Chromebook that won’t break the bank but also isn’t a piece of garbage? Today is your lucky day. Lenovo’s new Chromebook Flex 3i is a budget-friendly 2-in-1 that’s powered by Intel’s latest small-core processors. The Flex 3i features a crispy 16:10 12.

As it currently stands here in mid-June 2023, we have basically no competition in the foldable phone market here in the US.

Working in the browser has become the norm for many companies. There is a whole ecosystem of applications and technologies that support people being productive in Chrome every day.

Editor’s note: June is Pride Month — a time for us to come together to celebrate and support the diverse set of experiences, perspectives and identities of the LGBTQ+ community.

As we become increasingly reliant on technology to make decisions, geospatial data is becoming more critical than ever. It is a powerful resource that can be used to solve a variety of problems, from tracking the movement of goods, identifying interest areas and potential areas of disaster.

We are rapidly approaching the official release date of Google’s highly-anticipated Pixel Fold smart phone. Exciting as that is, most consumers aren’t in the market for a $1,800 flexible handset, yet.

One of the more curious omissions from the launch of the Pixel Watch last year was the lack of blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) tracking.

Cybersecurity firm Fortinet Inc. today announced new product and service additions to its Fortiflex program that deliver more flexible licensing options to customers. Fortiflex is a suite of virtualized solutions for protecting cloud and virtual data center deployments and, with today’s announcement, now supports services for physical FortiGate next-generation firewall appliances.

In April, Acer held its annual next@Acer even where the PC giant announced a slew of new products. In the mix was the next iteration of the popular Chromebook Spin 714 that has been a top seller among consumers for the past few years.