Contents Not long ago, we reported on the removal of all development on the once-upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Chromebooks.

Contents Anyone who knows me will know that while I missed the Chromebox boom and craze, I’m addicted to the idea of daily driving my Chromebook as a desktop workstation.

AI models continue to get bigger, requiring larger compute clusters with exa-FLOPs (10^18 FLOPs) of computing. While large-scale models continue to unlock new capabilities, driving down the cost of training and serving these models is the key to sustaining the pace of this innovation.

With the boom in generative AI, the size of foundational large language models (LLMs) has grown exponentially, utilizing hundreds of billions of parameters and trillions of training tokens.

Today, we are announcing two important updates to our Cloud TPU platform. First, in the latest MLPerf™ Training 3.1 results1, the TPU v5e demonstrated a 2.3X improvement in price-performance compared to the previous-generation TPU v4 for training large language models (LLMs). This builds upon the 2.

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.

We love our readers here at Chrome Unboxed and to show our appreciation, we’ve decided to give away one of our favorite Chromebooks right now. Thanks to fine folks over at Lenovo, we’re giving away not one, not two, but three Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebooks!

Yesterday, I covered 10 things you probably didn’t know about Google Photos. Because I got a bit carried away, it was originally supposed to be 35+ things, so I decided to break it into a separate article here today.

Best Buy is still running a sale on the new Chromebook Plus devices, with savings between $100 and $200. Get your pick of model from $269 to $499.

And wheels out Eric Schmidt quote about Chrome maker going ‘right up to the creepy line but not cross it’ The US Department of Justice released a series of documents in its antitrust trial against Google yesterday, including documents that reveal Apple made its default search deal with the Chocolate Factory despite considerable privacy reservations. …

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 121 (121.0.6103.2) 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.

Earlier this year at its annual Dell Technologies World conference, Dell Technologies Inc. debuted broad upgrades to its APEX portfolio.

Just this week, we talked about the Pixel Tablet more than we have in months. Why?

Contents I’ve both been infatuated with and extremely frustrated with Google Cursive, the tech giant’s web-based, Chromebook-only handwriting web app. When it’s good, it’s great, but when its flaws show, it makes me question digital bullet journaling and notetaking at its core.

This week on The Chrome Cast, loosely everything we discuss circles around one, large topic: Chromebook Plus.

Google is readying a Linux container upgrade for Chromebooks. Get ready for the switch to Debian 12, also known as Bookworm.

Over the years, Chromebooks have become quite good at multitasking. From window snapping to tab scrubbing to virtual desks, Chromebooks possess a lot of abilities to help users get things done in a more organized way on a daily basis.