Weekly Issue: 2023-50
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Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS/ChromeOS Flex
ChromeOS M119 StableThe Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 15633.69.0 Browser version: 119.0.6045.212 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?
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Unity brings WebGPU to its web player
#ChromeForDevelopers partnered with the Unity team to change the game for web–based graphics acceleration for their developers. So #GetYourWebOn with WebGPU that opens up access to modern GPU capabilities for the browser.
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Lenovo Flex 5i is the best Chromebook Plus value at an all-time-low price
Chromebook Plus devices – specifically the newer, branded ones – are an easy answer to the common question: which Chromebook should I buy? They were built with this exact question in mind, giving us a nice starting group of solid Chromebooks that offer a bit of everything across the board.
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Our favorite gear that we actually used in 2023
It’s the time of the year once again where we take look at some of our favorite gear that we here at Chrome Unboxed have been not only enjoying this year, but using as well.
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Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablets get ChromeOS 119 after a delay
After being stuck on an older software version for nearly two months, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablets get ChromeOS 119 with a new USB firmware update.
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Chrome Stable for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 120 (120.0.6099.119) 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.
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Best Chromebook Android Apps of 2023, according to Google Play
Although they aren’t required, Android apps on your Chromebook can certainly enhance the experience, giving you access to the same apps on your phone and allowing you to play some of your favorite games.
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Supporting research computing at Stanford and UC Riverside with HPC on Google Cloud
We are in the midst of a new era of research and innovation across disciplines and industries. Researchers increasingly rely on computational methods to drive their discoveries, and AI-infused tools supercharge the need for powerful computational resources.
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AI-driven growth: AppLovin’s journey amplified by Google Cloud
AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software leveraging AI solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their global audiences.
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Finally, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 gets ChromeOS 119
As an ongoing update fiasco, there have been few in the Chromebook world that have been this difficult to solve for the ChromeOS team.
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Descope introduces ‘fine-grained authorization’ for enhanced access control flexibility
Passwordless authentication company Descope Inc. today announced the availability of Fine-Grained Authorization, a new service designed to help customers easily create granular authorization models for their applications.
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text-wrap: balance & pretty #CSSWrapped2023
New in 2023 is the balance and pretty values for text-wrap, get a nice overview in this Short! Follow the link to learn all about the CSS features that landed this year in Chrome → https://goo.gle/css-wrapped-2023 #ChromeForDevelopers #CSSWrapped2023
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Intergamma elevates the in-store shopping experience with ChromeOS powered kiosks
Editor’s note:Today’s post is by Gerrit Klaas van der Vaart, Information Manager for Checkout, Loyalty, and Retention for Intergamma, based in Leusden, Netherlands. Intergamma is the largest DIY franchisee organization in the Benelux region, with almost 400 stores in the Netherlands and Belgium.
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Don’t miss another NFL minute with Sunday Ticket for just $79
Though the 2023 NFL season is rapidly charging towards its end, this time of year can be a bit deceiving.
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I just used my Pixel 8 Pro as my Chromebook webcam and it’s awesome
A feature we’ve been expecting for quite some time has arrived in the latest December Pixel Feature Drop. Along with the revved-up GPU that makes the Tensor SoC a bit better at gaming, this new feature set brought the long-awaited phone-as-webcam feature to Pixel phones as well.
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Save 40% on new Pixel hardware through Play Points
Are you a loyal Google Play Points member? If so, you’re in for a real treat! Google has rolled out a fantastic offer exclusively for its Gold, Platinum, and Diamond tier members in the United States that will save you some big money.
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HP Chromebook Plus x360 14-inch review: Another winning ChromeOS 2-in-1 from HP
The HP Chromebook Plus x360 14-inch is a superb but affordable ChromeOS device with a great design, performance, and versatility.
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Chrome Dev for Desktop Update
The Dev channel has been updated to 122.0.6170.5 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.
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Save $200 on my favorite Chromebook, the Acer 516 GE
I’ve made no bones about it: the Acer Chromebook 516 GE is my absolute go-to device when I need a Chromebook I can really rely on.
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Connecting verifiable queries to smart contracts with Proof of SQL on BigQuery
Editor’s note: Today we hear from Space and Time, whose decentralized data warehouse and novel zero-knowledge (ZK) proof for SQL operations was recently integrated into BigQuery.
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FinOps Sketchnotes 2 – Meet the FinOps team
Just as the Internet revolutionized our working practices, and social media rewrote the rules of marketing, Cloud FinOps is now reshaping the business landscape.
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For the first time, I played Fortnite on a Pixel and it didn’t suck
That’s right! Though playing Fortnite on any Pixel phone in the past has been pretty much garbage, the latest, feature-packed December Pixel Feature Drop included a quiet-yet-beneficial update to the Tensor GPU driver.
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It’s been a good ride but YouTube Premium legacy plans are getting a price hike
If you’ve been watching uninterrupted YouTube videos for a while, it can be jarring to watch YouTube with ads. I know this is the case for me whenever I open YouTube with one of my other accounts that doesn’t have YouTube Premium.
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How to deorbit the Chromebook… and repurpose it for innovators
Better than a Pi? It’s an open and shut case Opinion Space junk grabs headlines.
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