• Yes, it’s true: NVIDIA GPU Chromebooks are no longer in development

    So, yeah; this isn’t the greatest news. While I don’t think this is a cause for great alarm or concern, it definitely isn’t the type of thing you want to hear on the heels of Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Chromebooks also getting canned last week.


  • I love YouTube Music’s new Samples feature, but its it has one seriously annoying issue

    YouTube Music’s new “Samples” feature is an absolutely genius idea. It’s like having YouTube Shorts-style music discovery – and I’m obsessed with it. Short, 30-second excerpts of high-quality music videos and artists are the perfect fix for my never-ending thirst for new tunes.


  • Unboxing the slim, MediaTek Kompanio 520-powered ASUS Chromebook CM14 Flip [VIDEO]

    During our time at CES 2023 in Las Vegas all the way back in January, the ASUS Chromebook CM14 Flip showed up in a pretty unexpected fashion. As it turned out, this new Chromebook wasn’t just showcased by ASUS, but by MediaTek in their booth as well.


  • Plans for Chromebooks with Nvidia graphics seemingly canceled

    Plans for Chromebooks with Nvidia graphics seemingly canceled

    Earlier this year, we exclusively reported that Google was working to support gaming Chromebooks that would be backed by Nvidia graphics cards; however, it seems those planned devices have now been canceled.


  • How to cast to any Chromebook like a Chromecast with the CastReceiver app

    Casting content from one device to another has become an expected behavior with our devices for a little while now. Google’s proprietary version of this action – Google Cast – powers the well-known Chromecast devices and has been at the forefront of content casting for years at this point.


  • Netflix game streaming is coming to your Chromecast with Google TV, PC, and more

    I’ve been critical of Netflix’s attempts to transition from a movie streaming service to a game publisher and provider. I stand by my feelings on that, but I can at least admire the company’s efforts over the past few years.


  • Beta Channel Release for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    Hello All,The Beta channel has been updated to 116.0.5845.102 (Platform version: 15509.57.0) for most 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


  • Debug CSS cascade order with DevTools

    Debug CSS cascade order with DevTools

    Latest from Chrome → https://goo.gle/45avAkb Catch more DevTools Tips → https://goo.gle/DevToolsTips Subscribe to Google Chrome Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #DevToolsTips


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 118.0.5951.0 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.


  • At Sanmina, ChromeOS checks every box for cost, flexibility, and easy maintenance

    Editor’s note: Today’s post is by Manesh Patel, Senior Vice President and CIO for Sanmina, a global supply chain manager and manufacturer of high-reliability products in industries such as communications, medical, defense, and aerospace. Sanmina is using ChromeOS to manage critical operations processes and improve employee efficiency.


  • How YouTube uses Bigtable to power one of the world’s largest streaming services

    Cloud Bigtable is a popular and widely used key-value database available on Google Cloud. The service provides elastic and high scale, cost efficiency, excellent performance characteristics, and 99.999% availability SLA. This has led to massive adoption with customers trusting Bigtable to run a variety of their mission-critical workloads.


  • YouTube is adding useful new features and more payment methods to NFL Sunday Ticket

    The 2023 NFL season is just around the corner, and for fans like myself that don’t want to miss a single minute of a single game (watching my Tennessee Titans, that is), the anticipation is real.


  • Chrome’s Safety Check feature will soon tell you if your browser extensions are compromised

    Starting with Chrome 117, Google’s Safety Check feature will flag extensions that are no longer safe for you to keep installed.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 118 (118.0.5950.2) 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.


  • Google opens up Chrome 117 Developer Tools box, drops in a few spanners

    Web devs, rejoice: Finally something is happening in the quiet and steady world of JavaScript For Chrome 117, Google has expanded the browser’s Developer Tools, aka DevTools, with 16 new features – the largest capability jump since Chrome 91 surfaced in 2021.…


  • Best accessories for Dell Latitude 5430 Chromebook in 2023

    Best accessories for Dell Latitude 5430 Chromebook in 2023

    Take a look at the best accessories on the market for your Dell Latitude 5430. From headphones to external monitors, there’s something for everyone!


  • Why is it overflowing?

    Why is it overflowing?

    Link to podcast → https://goo.gle/3YFOlJS In this episode we’re overjoyed to overexplain why you may be having overflow in your page. somewhere over the rainbow, an overheating developer overcooked the inline sizes and ended up oversleeping for work the next day. Now let’s overanalyze and overshare about CSS overflow.


  • Chromebooks with Nvidia GPUs get the chopping block too

    Chromebooks with Nvidia GPUs get the chopping block too

    I was hoping Chromebooks with Nvidia GPUs would bring excellent PC gaming performance. Unfortunately, these devices in-progress have been canceled.


  • Chrome will soon tell you why an extension disappeared

    Illustration: The Verge Google is adding a new feature to the next release of Chrome that will proactively alert you when an extension isn’t in the Chrome Web Store, according to a post from Oliver Dunk, a developer relations engineer for Chrome extensions.


  • How to run Linux apps on a Chromebook

    How to run Linux apps on a Chromebook

    ChromeOS is compatible with Linux apps. You can enable and install them in a few simple steps.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 117 (117.0.5938.9) 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.


  • Thinking on ways to solve ADAPTIVE TYPOGRAPHY

    Thinking on ways to solve ADAPTIVE TYPOGRAPHY

    In today’s GUI Challenge, @AdamArgyleInk shows how to use the prefers-contrast media query to adapt fonts to users contrast preferences. Contrast is about more than just color! Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:42 – prefers-contrast Support 1:36 – Simple build 3:02 – Niche design adjustment 4:05 – Advanced build (variable font) 8:35 – Review Resources: Try…


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 117 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 117.0.5938.


  • Cloud CISO Perspectives: Early August 2023

    Cloud CISO Perspectives: Early August 2023

    Welcome to the first Cloud CISO Perspectives for August 2023. Today I’ll be discussing why I consider myself a short-term pessimist, long-term optimist when it comes to cybersecurity — which may come as a surprise to many.


  • Quick fix: restore Chrome download notifications to the bottom of the page

    Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge The issue Suddenly, Chrome downloads are no longer showing at the bottom of the window. Quick fix Change a download flag.


  • Google introduces ‘SGE while browsing’ to summarize web articles and kill your attention span

    Okay, obviously the title is a joke, but I feel the need to state it outright.


  • Project Gemini: Google wants to dethrone ChatGPT and others with yet another secret AI initiative

    Even though the famous ChatGPT, which kicked off the AI revolution for the mainstream, is nearly bankrupt this week, and even though Google already has its Bard AI chatbot in play, as well as several other artificial intelligence projects, the tech giant still isn’t satisfied.


  • Don’t miss your chance to win the ultimate ChromeOS for Business Bundle

    In case you missed our last announcement, we have teamed up with folks over at Google, LG, and Cameyo to put together the ultimate ChromeOS for Business bundle giveaway.


  • Google Photos is getting yet another tasteful haptic feedback feature

    There’s a good chance you missed the quiet inclusion of the latest haptic feedback feature in Google Photos. It showed up in version 6.47.0.


  • A genius move: YouTube Music adds ‘Samples’ tab for Instagram Reels-style discovery

    YouTube Music is now rolling out a new feature called “Samples,” which will appear as a tab at the bottom of the app’s navigation once updated. This seems like it may be a server-side switch, so if you don’t see it right away, you’ll know why.


  • Best cases for Dell Latitude 5430 Chromebook in 2023

    Best cases for Dell Latitude 5430 Chromebook in 2023

    Keep your Dell Latitude 5430 Chromebook protected with a case. Here are our top recommendations.


  • Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Dev channel is being updated to OS version: 15572.4.0 Browser version: 117.0.5938.4 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.


  • Chrome for Android Update

         Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 116 (116.0.5845.92) 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.


  • Both of Lenovo’s excellent Chromebook tablets are on sale again

    For the past few weeks, Best Buy has been non-stop running deals on Chromebooks left and right. From entry-level devices to well-equipped gaming Chromebooks, there’s been a bit of something for everyone at prices that are hard to ignore.


  • Is your data safe with Google’s generative AI? Here’s what you need to know

    In a recent blog post on The Keyword, Google shared its ongoing commitment to safeguarding user privacy.


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