Weekly Issue: 2024-41

Quite some time ago, we covered a new ability that looked to be on the way for Chromebooks across the board: Google Lens in the Gallery app.

Now that we’re in the age of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, there is one lingering thing that needs to be taken care of: the addition of Samsung’s phones in the list of devices that allow for ChromeOS’ Phone Hub App Streaming.

Industries across the board today are facing the challenge of integrating cutting-edge technologies with established infrastructures. Companies are bringing together different data systems using data unification solutions to simplify work while staying flexible to new ideas. One company navigating this challenge is Illumina Inc., which operates in the genomics space.

While we’ve been talking quite a bit about the arrival of two very awesome new Chromebooks, I’m always a sucker for a great deal.

The Dev channel has been updated to 131.0.6768.4 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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When developing a real-time architecture, there are two fundamental questions that you need to ask yourself in order to make the right technology choice: Freshness – how fast does the data need to be available?

If you leverage Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) within your Google Cloud environment, you’ve likely encountered the confidence-shattering “IP_SPACE_EXHAUSTED” error.  It’s a common scenario: you’re convinced your IP address planning is flawless, your subnet design is future-proof, and then suddenly, your GKE cluster unexpectedly hits a scaling roadblock.

As of yesterday, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus went from “coming soon” to “arriving now.” For those who ordered theirs already or who chose to swing by a local Best Buy store yesterday, the process of settling in with Samsung’s latest Chromebook has officially begun.

Remember that awesome new Home Panel feature that debuted on the Google TV streamer? You know, the one that basically turns your TV into mission control for your smart home?

Chromebooks turn out to be great alternatives to traditional laptops, and these little devices are more powerful than you think. They offer a lot of versatility, which is kind of their selling point. In other words, you can use a Chromebook for both work, school, and playing games.

You might not know it from all the panic-inducing headlines out there, but Android is actually packed with practical and powerful security options.

The tech landscape is rapidly evolving. Companies increasingly apply AI integration, data democratization and open table formats to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

The Beta channel has been updated to 130.0.6723.44 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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We’ve been keeping a close eye on availability windows for the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus since it showed up on Samsung’s website and over at Best Buy.

In a landmark ruling, Judge James Donato has declared Google’s tight grip on the Play Store an illegal monopoly, forcing them to usher in an era of unprecedented openness and competition. This verdict, as reported by The Verge, is the culmination of the Epic v.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 131 (131.0.6764.4) 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.

Just yesterday we talked about the new Recorder app on the way in ChromeOS 130. That new tool will be a very helpful addition to the Chromebook ecosystem later in October when it arrives along with ChromeOS 130 for all Chromebook users.

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 130 (130.0.6723.40) for Android to a small percentage of users. It’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days. You can find more details about early Stable releases here.This release includes stability and performance improvements.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 130 (130.0.6723.37) 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.

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 16033.24.0, Browser version: 130.0.6723.36 for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File 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.

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It should be well-known by this point, but I’ll rehash it anyway. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is here and shipping out to customers this week; and as excited as I am for the review unit to arrive, my fingers are far from ready. Let me explain.

The Stable channel has been updated to 130.0.6735.44 for Windows and Mac as part of our early stable release to a small percentage of users. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.You can find more details about early Stable releases here.

Of all the deals currently available in the Chromebook world, two of them are set to expire after today. With Prime Day continuing through the day today, Best Buy is matching (and in the case of Chromebooks, far exceeding) Amazon’s massive discounts across the board.

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At the Chromebook event in New York a couple weeks ago, Google unveiled a few new devices (the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″) alongside a bunch of great, new software on the way.

While ChromeOS has become more and more capable over the years, the occasional need for a traditional desktop operating system, namely Windows, has never really gone away.

Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days event is wrapping up but there’s still time to snag some fantastic deals on Google Pixel hardware.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 130 (130.0.6723.40) 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.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 130 (130.0.6723.38) 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.Erhu AkpobaroGoogle Chrome

Fresh filing suggesting splitting up Alphabet – but proposed antitrust remedies might not stick The US government has confirmed it is considering asking a judge to force Google to divest parts of its business as part of potential remedies in the antitrust case over its control of online searches.…

Atlassian’s Rovo generative AI (genAI) assistant, which launched as a preview release in May, is now available for users. The company bills Rovo as an “AI-powered” knowledge discovery tool that lets teams access information across their organization more efficiently.

In a significant escalation of its antitrust battle with Google, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed splitting off Google’s Chrome browser and Android operating system as part of sweeping remedies aimed at curbing the tech giant’s “illegal monopoly” in online search and advertising.