Weekly Issue: 2023-45

Few types of data are more valuable to a business than contact center data. Contact centers offer a direct touchpoint with customers, giving organizations insight into their needs, and an opportunity to earn their loyalty.

Nvidia and AMD are reportedly building ARM chips for Windows PCs. These should power Chromebooks too, for several reasons, but will they?

It wasn’t too long ago that a bunch of Chromebooks like the HP 15.6-inch went on clearance. There’s a good reason for it, too.

As we expected moving into the middle parts of November, the non-Plus-branded Chromebooks in the new Chromebook Plus lineup that have newer, branded counterparts are all seeing clearance prices at Best Buy. That includes devices like the HP Chromebook x360 14c, the ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip, and the HP 15.

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15633.37.0 Browser version: 119.0.6045.116 for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following waysFile a bugVisit our ChromeOS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels? Find out how.

LTS-114 has been updated in the LTS channel to 114.0.5735.339 (Platform Version: 15437.76.0) for most ChromeOS devices. Want to know more about Long Term Support? Click here.

The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 118.0.5993.136 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.

The Stable channel has been updated to 119.0.6045.123 for Mac and Linux and 119.0.6045.123/.124 for Windows, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.

Contents It wasn’t long ago that I came across some info in the Chromium Gerrit that pointed to a new ASUS Chromebook tablet likely on the way.

YouTube is introducing a new Premium experiment that lets you ask questions about a video that’s playing via a chat bot. Even writing that out sounds crazy, but it looks pretty interesting so far.

Contents Since the debut of the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, there’s been a constant that isn’t exactly what you want in a new, high-end device: the lack of one of the two colors available.

Google’s Password manager that’s baked into Chrome isn’t everyone’s first choice, especially for those who are super privacy-minded, but it’s the go-to for many who just want a simple and at-the-ready tool for getting to their saved accounts.

Contents Chromebook Plus is officially here and upon us and with that comes a ton of reviews we’re beginning the process of working on.

The Acer 317 is a big Chromebook, boasting a 17.3-inch screen that sets it apart as one of the largest Chromebooks available. We spent some time with this device when it was launched back in 2021 and were impressed by its blend of size and function.

The Dev channel has been updated to 121.0.6103.3 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.

Contents The Backbone One PlayStation Edition was previously only available for iPhone users, and while I know I’m late to review this thing, I’m excited to do so because it’s also available for anyone rocking an Android or Pixel phone.

Building user trust hinges on a reliable system and a seamless end-user experience. Any downtime or degradation in user experience can erode trust, jeopardizing an organization’s reputation and bottom line.

See? It’s not just Chromebooks. Now how about some flexibility around Win 10? Microsoft will offer driver and firmware updates for its Surface devices for an additional two years, claiming the decision is in response to customer demand.

Following up on its ChromeOS tablet from 2021, the Asus Chromebook CM30 was introduced as a new model. There’s a faster MediaTek chip and WiFi 6 inside.