Weekly Issue: 2023-49

Lenovo recently unveiled their latest innovation in the world of ChromeOS: the Lenovo Chromebox Micro. This tiny powerhouse is aimed at enterprise customers who want to deploy a small but mighty ChromeOS device but I was wondering: what about consumers?

A home server and Chromebook allow you to use self-hosted web apps and services without compromising data privacy. Here’s how I’m using this setup today.

We get asked quite often about which pen works with which Chromebook when it comes to USI. And in some ways, that’s a bit of a bummer.

Too good to be true? Perhaps.

The Dev channel is being updated to OS version: 15699.5.0, Browser version: 121.0.6167.9 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.

ChromeOS M119 StableThe Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 15633.65.0 Browser version: 119.0.6045.209 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?

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 122 (122.0.6169.0) 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.

If you’ve been around here for any amount of time, you know that I don’t particularly love tablets.

 LTS-114 is being updated in the LTS channel to 114.0.5735.343 (Platform Version: 15437.81.0) for most ChromeOS devices. Want to know more about Long Term Support? Click here.This update contains multiple Security fixes, including:1505053 High  CVE-2023-6345 Integer overflow in Skia.1497997 High CVE-2023-5997 Use after free in Garbage Collection1494461 High CVE-2023-6347 Use after free in Mojo1497859 High CVE-2023-5996 Use after free in WebAudioGiuliana PritchardGoogle Chrome OS

Chrome is deprecating third-party cookies. You need to audit your site now, in order to ensure a smooth transition. In this video I’ll show you how to check cookie usage on your site. You’ll learn how to identify third-party cookies, and work out where they’re coming from.

The Dev channel has been updated to 122.0.6170.3 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.

There are times when you are watching something take place that is important and truly live, and the last thing you want is to get a text or be on a phone call and have a big moment completely spoiled.

The Google Chrome 120 release includes 10 security fixes, a refreshed Chrome Web Store, password sharing, and several other features. Here’ s a rundown of them.

One way to get the most out of your Chromebook is to have some sort of desktop setup.

As many of you know, I’ve been back and forth with Pixel phones since the Pixel 6 Pro.

Since the conclusion of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Chromebook deals have been a bit sparse.

Back in September, Google announced that they were going to send Google Podcasts to the graveyard and were moving podcasts to YouTube Music.

Developer guide to the Topics API. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:37 The Topics taxonomy and classifier 05:26 Observe and access topics 07:55 Two ways to observe and access topics: JavaScript API or headers 11:14 Which topics are returned to the caller? 15:00 Find out more Resources: Find out more about the Topic API → https://goo.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 121 (121.0.6167.7) 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.

New to CSS in 2023 are scroll-driven animations. This exciting addition lets you take an existing CSS Animation or an animation built using the Web Animations API, and connect it to a scroller. Follow the link to learn all about the CSS features that landed this year in Chrome → https://goo.

2023 was a huge year for CSS! Some highlights include: 🎨 New color spaces and gamuts 👾 Scroll-driven animations ✏️ container queries Follow the link to learn all about the CSS features that landed this year in Chrome → https://goo.gle/css-wrapped-2023 #ChromeForDevelopers #CSSWrapped2023

The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 121 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 121.0.6167.

On a new site Google has built to showcase the ever-growing power of the web – playfully titled “The Web Can Do What!?” – Google has assembled a wide variety of explainers and examples of the prowess of the modern web.

Google Cloud has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Streaming Data Platforms, Q4 2023 report. Thank you to our strong community of customers and partners for working with us to deliver a customer focused product that helps improve performance and efficiency.

Google Cloud is a platform delivering services that range from basic infrastructure to unique, differentiated services that empower users to accomplish a mission or business task. It allows our Department of Defense (DoD) and other public sector customers to innovate with unmatched security, scale, and service.

When managing your network, you want to ensure that essential resources are reachable, while those that should not be reachable remain secure. Fortunately, Connectivity Tests is here to help.

Just install the latest client and follow the instructions, but don’t ask questions Google has released an updated version of the Google Drive app for Windows and macOS that, along with some simple manual work, should resolve missing file issues.…

Yesterday was a really big day in the world of AI. Google finally delivered its latest public-facing AI model – Gemini – and the way it will be intertwined with computing moving forward will likely never be the same.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 121 (121.0.6167.5) 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.Krishna GovindGoogle Chrome

Hello All,The Beta channel has been updated to 120.0.6099.80 (Platform version: 15662.35.0) for ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bug Visit our Chrome OS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels? Find out how.Google ChromeOS

Also: India’s PC ban didn’t take into account needs of ecosystem CANALYS APAC FORUMS  Lenovo won’t stop making Chromebooks despite the machines scoring poorly when it comes to both sustainability and revenue, according to an exec speaking at Canalys APAC Forum in Bangkok on Wednesday.…

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It’s been a big day in the Google world! First, Google unveiled Gemini, a highly capable and versatile AI model available in three versions: Ultra, Pro, and Nano. This innovative technology is designed to operate across various platforms, from data centers to smartphones (and hopefully Chromebooks.

The Stable channel has been updated to 120.0.6099.71 for Mac,Linux and Windows, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log. The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 120.0.6099.

One of the coolest parts of Google’s initial presentation for Chromebook Plus included some nifty AI tools that will be baked into ChromeOS for devices that meet the Chromebook Plus specifications.