Weekly Issue: 2024-51

Build interactive, engaging web interfaces with CSS anchor positioning and popover elements. Create tooltips, hover cards, or overlays anchored to an element with only a few lines of CSS and HTML—no JavaScript or complex layouts required. Resources: Learn how to get started with CSS anchor positioning API → https://goo.

If you need to invert the colors on your Chromebook, there are two simple methods you can use. The quickest way is to press “Ctrl + Search + H” on your keyboard. This shortcut instantly activates the color inversion feature.

Learn how Google Chrome’s autofill feature can reduce the time you spend filling out forms and make online checkouts a breeze.

School Chromebooks are perfect for completing assignments but can be restrictive when it comes to accessing other content.  Schools often block various websites, limiting research options and access to potentially important resources.

YouTube is tackling the pervasive issue of clickbait videos with a new initiative aimed at removing misleading content. Starting in India, the platform will begin taking down videos that use deceptive titles and thumbnails to attract viewers, particularly those covering breaking news and current events.

The Dev channel has been updated to 133.0.6905.0 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.

Apple has had a busy year in enterprise tech. Apple Intelligence, spatial computing, the war to protect the user experience against excessive regulation, security, privacy and continued improvements to Apple Silicon and valuable OS improvements for enterprise deployment have occupied much of its time.

Spanner is Google’s always-on, virtually unlimited database that powers planet-scale applications like Gmail, YouTube, and Google Photos. Outside of Google, Spanner powers demanding workloads for household brands like Yahoo!, The Home Depot, Wayfair, and Pokémon Go.

With all the chatter around ChromeOS eventually shifting to the Android kernel (and wilder rumors that Android will replace ChromeOS 100% on Chromebooks eventually), there’s one massive benefit I’m really hoping for as a result of whatever all of this becomes: widgets.

The holidays are a time for family, food, and obligatory tech support from the techiest member of the family. Pretty much every time I visit my family I have to “fix” the TV, speed up the wifi, and explain why the printer isn’t working.

if you’re a Google Keep user, you might have noticed a little prompt nudging you to “Reload Keep” this week. I had it pop up a few days ago and didn’t think too much of it, but it seems it’s happening to most users across the board.

Despite the widespread availability of digital tools, 38% of employers in the United States still use punch cards and paper timesheets for attendance tracking. This old method is prone to causing inefficiencies, errors, and extra administrative tasks.

We talk about tons of tips for making the most of Android and tapping into all the operating system’s easily overlooked options, features, and shortcuts. But when it comes to real-world productivity, Google’s actual operating system is really only half the story.

A new flag in Chrome Canary indicates that Google will use AI to identify suspicious websites.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 133 (133.0.6903.3) 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.

The Beta channel has been updated to 132.0.6834.57 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.

A few years back, Wacom introduced a drawing tablet that worked seamlessly on Chromebooks. Since then, many of their newer models also work on ChromeOS devices, but are a bit pricey for someone wanting to simply add a bit of pen support to a Chromebook that doesn’t natively possess it.

As the year winds down and we gather around the (digital) fireplace, the excitement around Google Cloud databases is ramping up! It’s been a busy season of innovation and customer success, and we’ve got a sack full of updates to share.

What if I told you there’s a hidden feature baked right into Chrome OS that can help prevent battery degradation and extend the overall life of your Chromebook?

  The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 130.0.6723.170 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 nulllog. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how here.

Need a last-minute Christmas gift that is relatively easy on the wallet and still packs a lot of bang for the buck? Look no further than the Onn. Google TV 4K Pro, currently on sale at Walmart for just $39. That’s $10 off its regular price of $49.

With the most recent Pixel Drop, Google brought lock screen widgets to the Pixel Tablet. But while this handy feature was welcome, it came with a catch: widgets were locked into a rigid grid, unable to be resized.

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 131 (131.0.6778.200) 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.

 The Stable channel has been updated to 131.0.6778.204/.205 for Windows, Mac and 131.0.6778.204 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.

The rumor mill is in full swing as we approach the Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch, and the latest leaks give us a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come.

Google’s December 2024 Feature Drop brought a promised update to the Pixel’s Now Playing experience, introducing an “Enhance Now Playing” setting. While the concept is promising, the rollout had yet to actually happen: until now.

Google’s Nest Wifi Pro, despite being a couple of years old now, just received a fresh software update aimed at improving the mesh networking experience.

Editor’s note: FanCode needed to deliver low-latency, personalized sports content to millions of fans while scaling rapidly. By migrating to Google Cloud and adopting Memorystore for Redis Cluster, FanCode built a fully integrated, scalable backend infrastructure that supports real-time features and high-traffic live events.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 132 (132.0.6834.56) 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 132 (132.0.6834.54) 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

In one’s life, technology becomes immense, and finding an efficient device makes things even much easier. Chromebooks present a simple, financially prudent, and practical device suitable for many people’s work.

While Windows is a powerful operating system for productivity, so much of what we do with work these days revolves around the web.

If you’re thinking of starting an online business, you’ve probably already noticed many different business models out there. And picking the right one can make all the difference. Print on Demand (POD) and traditional dropshipping are two of the most popular options right now.

Editing documents can often feel daunting, especially when faced with formats that seem incompatible with your current setup. Many users find themselves in situations where they need to modify files quickly and efficiently.

Got many duplicate browser tabs on your phone? A new toggle could help.